By Amanda Hill Is that silk—or milk—you’re wearing? I recently came across this blog post of a German inventor who is turning milk into luxury, silk-like fabric. Anke Domaske, a former biochemist turned fashion designer, is using milk to create beautiful, sustainable clothing from a fiber called “QMilch.” At first, I was skeptical. How in [...]
By Amanda Hill Nothing says summer more than taking a big bite of a plump, fresh Texas peach and having the juice drip down your chin. Fresh fruits and vegetables are found in abundance this summer at farmers markets all over the state. I love wandering a good farmers market. The bright colors, the hustle and [...]
By Amanda Hill Last Saturday, I had the rare occasion of a day at home—with no plans. In my new-found "free" time, I ended up watching a ""Modern Marvels" marathon on the History Channel with episodes about corn, milk and soybean production. Agriculture really is a modern marvel, and it's amazing to me what farmers [...]
By Nathan Smith Bill Gates is a multi-billionaire, tech guru, philanthropist and an inspiration for computer nerds everywhere. Did you know he’s also a foodie? I say “foodie” in the sense that he is concerned about the future of our food. These days, who isn’t? Based on his recently published annual letter, Gates is putting his [...]
By Amanda Hill Last Wednesday marked the end of a Texas legend—Dublin Dr Pepper. The iconic soda, made with pure cane sugar, has stopped production after more than 100 years of bottling. It was a sad day in Texas. Dublin Dr Pepper was truly iconic. If you've ever traveled to the charming town of Dublin, [...]
