5 ways agriculture can affect you in 2016
By Julie Tomascik A headline. It’s eye opening. But is it true? It’s how we get our news in today’s fast-paced society. Short snippets catch our attention and influence our decisions, including those about agriculture. Like food choices, farming and ranching practices and more. But it’s a new year. A time to ask questions. And [...]
Kylito’s Smothered Steak
By Kelly Bogard Dinner for two. A lost art with growing families and busy schedules. Work, after school activities, volunteering. It takes up your time. And kids have pickier palates. Mac and cheese. A good corn dog or two. Maybe some green veggies in the mix. That’s what’s on their menu. And it can be [...]
GMO fear isn’t justified
By Julie Tomascik Like safe, nutritious foods? At an affordable price? Genetic modification has long played a role to bring that to your dinner table. Every day. Although it’s been highly debated. Often criticized. And never fully appreciated. It’s a well-known food fight. One that CBS News tackled this weekend. Taking a look at GMOs [...]
Chicken Tortilla Soup
By Kelly Bogard I don't know about y'all, but I'm not a huge fan of cold weather. A Texas girl since birth, I just don't handle it well. I don't like coats or socks. But this time of year, they're a must. Along with a big bowl of soup to warm you to the core after [...]
Choosing balance. Ditching crazy resolutions.
By Jessica Domel We talk a lot about eating healthy–especially this time of the year. We start off a new year with a renewed spirit and a greater desire to be better than we’ve ever been. New year. New you. It’s wonderful to wake up one day with this great sense of hope surging through [...]
Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes
By Kelly Bogard I hope everyone is having an amazing start to 2016. I know we have. Earlier this week, we shared 5 healthy tips from TFB member and licensed and registered dietitian Amy Halfmann about how to start the New Year off right with good nutrition. When she wrote that for us, she also sent [...]