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Cheese Logs

January 19, 2018|Categories: Appetizers, Dairy, Featured, Recipes, Texas Agriculture|Tags: , , , |

By Kelly Bogard I love cheese. There, I said it. And I, along with many other Texans, am very excited for National Cheese Lovers Day. From Grilled Cheese sandwiches to Three Cheese Enchiladas or Macaroni and Cheese, there are so many recipes to make with cheese. Cheese is pretty versatile, too. You can use it as a main ingredient [...]

Cowboy Cookies

January 12, 2018|Categories: Desserts, Featured, Pecans, Recipes, Specialty Crops, Texas Agriculture|Tags: , , , , , |

By Kelly Bogard This is Texas. I'm accustomed to seeing cowboy hats and boots pretty much everywhere I go. I'm also used to seeing fields of oats this time of year across the majority of the state. Oats in any form are a favorite of mine. I like them in pancakes. Or with apples. Even [...]

Warm Butternut Squash Salad

November 17, 2017|Categories: Featured, Recipes, Side Dishes, Soups & Salads, Vegetables|Tags: , , , , , |

By Kelly Bogard About this time every year, I start to stock up on butter. Not because I'm afraid of a shortage, but because I use it in a lot of my holiday cooking. But for everything I use it in, I try to find a dish to include that is a bit healthier. It's [...]

Pumpkin Pie

November 3, 2017|Categories: Back to Basics, Desserts, Featured, Holiday Treats, Kid-Friendly Meals, Recipes, Specialty Crops, Texas Agriculture, Vegetables|Tags: , , , , , |

By Kelly Bogard Pumpkins are everywhere. It's that time of year! You see them in stores, on signs and front porches, but most importantly you'll find them in kitchens. Because it's time to start thinking about Thanksgiving—the biggest food holiday of the year! Did you know that Texas is among the 16 highest pumpkin producing [...]

Fried Ice Cream

October 6, 2017|Categories: Desserts, Featured, Recipes, Texas Agriculture|Tags: , , , , , |

By Kelly Bogard Let the fried food fest begin. It's fair season in Texas. From county fairs to state events like the Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo here in Waco and the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, lots of food will be fried. And memories made! When I think of fair food, turkey [...]

Blueberry Skillet Cake

July 21, 2017|Categories: Berries, Breakfast Dishes, Desserts, Featured, Fruits, Pecans, Recipes, Specialty Crops, Texas Agriculture|Tags: , , , , , , |

By Kelly Bogard Blueberry season is winding down in East Texas. But there's still plenty of opportunities to get your hands on some of those plump little berries. Want to pick your own? One blueberry grower says to pick 'em early in the morning! Get more tips and information about blueberries on the Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network. [...]

Explore agriculture on the backroads of Texas

May 23, 2017|Categories: Featured, Texas Agriculture|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

By Shala Watson Fresh air. Dirt roads. Old barns and breathtaking views. Texas is full of them! You can escape the asphalt and pavement. Just take a drive down a county road. Along those rural routes, you’ll find the best kept secret in Texas—agriculture. The diverse geography and climate of our state provide a glimpse [...]

Texas Sheet Cake Cookies

February 24, 2017|Categories: Desserts, Featured, Holiday Treats, Recipes|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

By Kelly Bogard "Texas, our Texas! All hail the mighty state!" I have had the lyrics to this song, by William J. Marsh and Gladys Yoakum Wright, running through my head for a few weeks now. Ever since our intern, Landee, suggested I make this week's recipe for Texas Independence Day. March 2 is the [...]

Homemade Moon Pies

February 10, 2017|Categories: Desserts, Featured, Holiday Treats, Recipes|Tags: , , , , , , , |

By Kelly Bogard Love is in the air with Valentine's Day just a few days away. Some give a box of chocolates. Others flowers. Even a sweet card. But show those you love how much you care with something homemade from the kitchen. Sure, you could make these Chocolate Chip Cookies or this Cheesecake, but how about something [...]

Spicy Bacon Cheese Ball

December 30, 2016|Categories: Appetizers, Featured, Holiday Treats, Pork, Recipes|Tags: , , , , , |

By Kelly Bogard 2016 has been an interesting year to say the least. And I’m sure most of us are ready for a fresh start in 2017. I know I am! And what better way to usher out the old and start new than with a party—for you and your taste buds! I’m sure you’ll [...]