An open letter to consumers: 5 things farmers want you to know
Dear Texas Consumer, As a farmer, I have a passion for growing things. I take enormous pride in providing your family the necessities of life—not only the food that nurtures them but the fiber that protects them from the sun, cold, wind and rain. I wonder why many hold my profession in disregard. I see [...]
Family holiday traditions
By Amanda Hill Growing up, we had a ton of family holiday traditions. So many that we actually laughed about how many traditions we had—and strictly stuck to—at Christmas. The holidays were a magical time at our house. Christmas brought a special look and feel that you could count on each year. The day after [...]
Grocery Price Watch: Thanksgiving for 10 Texans under $50
By Amanda Hill If you’re the Thanksgiving cook of the house, you’ve probably already started preparing for, or at least thinking about, the holiday meal. With Thanksgiving just about a week away, Texas cooks are making their grocery lists and budgeting to feed their families and friends. According to Texas Farm Bureau’s Thanksgiving Meal Report, [...]
More than Big Tex and fair food
By Amanda Hill Growing up in Dallas, the State Fair of Texas was a BIG deal. Each year, we got a day off from school to explore the sights, sounds and foods of our state's great tradition. Since we lived in the suburbs, my brother and I were in awe of everything–the cowboys, livestock, foods and, of [...]
Naturally fed up
By Nathan Smith I’ve heard a lot about natural food lately. I’m all for it, because someone took the time and care to grow it—just like the farmer with 1,000 acres of wheat took the time and care to see a harvest through a drought. I also hear a lot of bashing from those who [...]
Hill Country Cook’s Pocket Pies
Today's Texas Table Top recipe is a guest post from our friend Katie at TheHillCountryCook.com. Katie is a teacher by day and an incredible cook and food blogger in her "free time." Thanks, Katie, for this delicious dessert idea! By Katie, The Hill Country Cook I'm very, very excited because this is my first guest [...]
