Scalloped Potatoes
By Kelly Bogard Which vegetable goes with just about everything? Hint. It grows in the ground and not on a stalk or vine. Half of you probably went with an onion. But I'm going with potatoes. They are just so versatile. They are a great accompaniment to almost every meal and can even be a stand-alone [...]
How do Texas farmers feed the world?
By Jessica Domel For years, I’ve heard “American farmers are feeding the world.” And I never really thought much about it. It makes sense to me. They grow food. People eat food. Done. But the logic of HOW this happens didn’t really hit home to me until this year when a pair of Texas rice [...]
Slow Cooker Candied Pecans
By Kelly Bogard I love the holidays. The sights and sounds make my days merry and bright. And the aromas! Who can forget about the smells of the holiday. Sweet and spicy smells from the kitchen intermingle with the smells of a cozy, warm fire in the fireplace. Oh, I just melt! Pecans are a staple [...]
Riding the agricultural roller coaster
By Julie Tomascik Up. Down. Around the turn. Fast. Then slow. Each roller coaster ride is a little bit different. And, even if you think you know what’s coming, you’re still in for a bit of a shock. It’s no different in farming and ranching. Each year, farmers and ranchers hop on and hang on. [...]
‘Tis the season for a food thermometer
By Jessica Domel With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, loved ones gathering and kids out of school, it can be easy to overlook even the simplest tasks. I typically forget at least one or two items on the grocery list, for example. We’re pulled in so many directions this time of [...]
Deep-fried Turkey Bites
By Kelly Bogard The biggest food holiday of the year is almost here. My family consumes twice the amount of food on Thanksgiving Day than we normally eat. Turkey, ham, dressing and plenty of fresh veggies. There's always enough for a feast. But plenty of leftovers, too! The go-to at my house the day after is a [...]
