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By Kelly Bogard The other day, Butters and I were talking about her Christmas stocking. As we placed it on the mantel, I told her about things I remember Santa leaving in mine. Instead of candy, we would get fruit and nuts, apples and oranges, along with still-in-the-shell walnuts, pecans and a hazelnut or two. [...]
By Jessica Domel This time of year is meant for reflection. We think about our blessings, our friends, families and loved ones. Our mouths water with thoughts of turkey, cornbread stuffing and who will devour the last piece of homemade pecan pie. This year, I'm also thinking about the millions of men and women who [...]
By Julie Tomascik Grocery lists are made, family members have their food assignments and the carving knife is sharp. I can almost smell the turkey baking in the oven and the gravy simmering on the stove. That means Thanksgiving is just around the corner. And shoppers are flooding grocery stores to prep for the holiday [...]
By Kelly Bogard I was brainstorming with the PR staff before I decided on a recipe for this week’s Back to Basics. The goal is to have something that is classic, made from scratch and, above all else, super tasty. As we talked, we kept coming back to sweets. There are few things that rival chocolate [...]
By Kelly Bogard June 24 is National Praline Day. You know, the super sugary and crisp candies made just to transport buttery pecans. Well, at least that is how I like to think of them. This has to be my all-time favorite confection. My love for them started around age five at the Mexican food restaurant [...]
By Kelly Bogard When I think summer, I think hot. I think everyone in Texas does. We can get some pretty scorching temperatures here in Central Texas, but they seem to be even worse out to the west of us. Although we haven’t seen the mercury hit 100-plus yet, it is time to start preparing. [...]
By Jessica Domel I've had the Twelve Days of Christmas stuck in my head for three days, except it’s not really the traditional Twelve Days of Christmas–mainly because I can never remember anything past the “Five Golden Rings.” You see, I have a sort of Texas “Twelve Days of Christmas” stuck in my head. [...]
By Kelly Bogard The holidays are officially here and crazy schedules have ensued. Between school programs, business trips, Christmas parties and family gatherings, I feel like I might just lose it. What saves me? My kitchen. When I walk into a kitchen, as most of the time it is not mine, it's like I'm transported [...]
By Kelly Bogard There's a nip in the air. Yes, I know it's not much and many of us have yet to put away our summer sandals around here, but, according to the calendar, there should be one. So for today, let's just pretend. One of my favorite things about fall is the chance to [...]
By Kelly Bogard So right now many of you are probably gearing up for Halloween festivities next week. We are, too! This week will be filled with last minute additions to the mermaid costumes my mother so lovingly put together for both "Butters" and my niece. We will also be decorating pumpkins and cooking some last [...]
