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Ups and downs of local food

September 10, 2013|Categories: Featured|Tags: , , , |

By Amanda Hill Since starting Texas Table Top more than two years ago, we've seen the local food movement grow in popularity. Texans want to buy fruits, vegetables, meats and other staples from other Texans—whether at a farmer's market or at their neighborhood grocery store. I actually think that's why Texas Table Top is read [...]

Texas Sheet Cake

August 30, 2013|Categories: Desserts, Featured, Holiday Treats, Recipes|Tags: , , , |

By Kelly Bogard Have I ever told you how much I enjoy three-day weekends? If I haven't, then I will now. I love them. It is a time to take a quick trip or relax with family and friends. Yet, I can still get my weekend chores done, too. You know—laundry, cleaning and all those [...]

Celebrating Texas food

June 25, 2013|Categories: Uncategorized|

By Jessica Domel I love Texas. Have I ever mentioned that? Our state is home to dozens of fun food festivals where entire communities come together to celebrate food and the farmers who grow it. As many of you know, I lived in Seguin for the past 10 years, and Seguin is a stone’s throw [...]

Exploring the many crops of the Lone Star State

April 23, 2013|Categories: Specialty Crops|Tags: , , , |

By Jessica Domel You never know what you’re going to find on the back roads of Texas. I've lived in this state my entire life, and every time we go on a trip, I find something new at which to marvel. Sometimes I feel like a little kid because I get so excited learning about the different [...]

Bunny Cakes

March 28, 2013|Categories: Breakfast Dishes, Desserts, Holiday Treats, Kid-Friendly Meals, Recipes, Vegetables|Tags: , |

By Kelly Bogard Hippity hop, hippity hop! It's time for that little cotton tail. And I know just what to make him or her, whatever the case may be. You may already have your Easter menu planned, but before you head to the grocery store, let me give you one more idea. Here's a sweet [...]

Meet a Texas catfish farmer: Darrell Bowers

January 15, 2013|Categories: Meet a Farmer, Specialty Crops|Tags: , , , , |

By Amanda Hill When you think of agriculture in Texas, you probably think of cattle and cotton–maybe even corn and pecans. But what about catfish? Yes, there are catfish farmers here in the Lone Star State, working hard to make sure you can get fresh fish from their ponds to your table in just two [...]

A Texan’s New Year’s Meal

December 31, 2012|Categories: Texas Products|Tags: , , |

By Amanda Hill There are a lot of foods out there that are supposed to bring you good luck in the New Year—black-eyed peas, collard greens, pork and even grapes. The problem is, I don’t really like black-eyed peas or collard greens. They’re just not my thing. So what’s a Texan to do? Aren’t there [...]

Penny’s Cheese Ball

December 14, 2012|Categories: Appetizers, Featured, Recipes|Tags: , |

By Kelly Bogard It truly is the most wonderful, yet busy, time of the year. With holiday parties and shopping for gifts, in addition to keeping up with everyday life, it can be challenging for even the most organized person. I love to throw parties. I can plan for months for one night. Daniel and [...]

Fruit Cake Cookies

December 7, 2012|Categories: Desserts, Featured, Holiday Treats, Recipes|Tags: , , , |

By Kelly Bogard Traditions are big in our family.  Like brunch and presents on Christmas day at my parents' house and Fruit Cake Cookies.  We've had these cookies every year for as long as I can remember.  Now that "Butters" is getting a bit older, she is starting to enjoy these traditions, as well as [...]

Giving thanks

November 6, 2012|Categories: Specialty Crops, Texas Products|Tags: , , |

By Jessica Domel If you've been on Facebook at all lately, you've most likely seen dozens of posts from people who are part of an ongoing project during the month of November where they post each day about things for which they are thankful. I haven't joined in yet, but I think the project has merit. [...]