Warm Rice Salad
By Kelly Bogard From patties to flour, rice is a versatile ingredient. Nutritious? It sure is! A common staple in homes across Texas and the U.S., this carbohydrate is high in fiber and magnesium. And it’s good for heart health! Besides its health benefits, rice is an important crop for Texas farmers. It’s grown along [...]
Farming ain’t easy
By Julie Tomascik You think farming is easy? It can seem that way from the outside looking in. Plant seeds. Watch them grow. And harvest the crop a few months later. That’s how it works in our gardens, right? Yes. But this is different. It’s running tractors and plows. Early mornings. Night owls. Farmers and [...]
What’s wrong with a label?
By Jessica Domel One of our nation’s smallest states is making big waves across the nation. And it could soon affect every food product we buy. Months ago, Vermont announced it would require all food suppliers to label their products if they contained any genetically modified ingredients, beginning July 1. As we near that deadline, [...]
Turkey Lettuce Wraps
By Kelly Bogard As school ends and summer begins, it's getting harder to find time to make big meals. Especially when you just want to be outside watching the kids play. It's the last weekend before most kids get out of school for the year. And, just like them, I can't wait to have some time [...]
Don’t mess with Texas wildlife
By Justin Green Wild animals are wild. Redundant, but apparently it needed to be said. Recently in Yellowstone National Park, tourists picked up a bison calf because they thought it might be cold. For hundreds of years, these magnificently powerful creatures have not only survived in the cold, but thrived in the weather. Have you [...]
Peach Compote
By Kelly Bogard Spring is in full swing with warmer days and stormier nights. Birds are singing and the days are starting to get longer. Roadside stands are popping up, and farmers markets are bustling with crowds. Fresh fruits and veggies fill each of them. Like peaches, plums and some berries at the peak of freshness. [...]
