4-H grows Texas
By Julie Tomascik Small town or big city. Dreams grow. They flourish. And develop into a future. Those dreams—and the kids behind them—are inspired by 4-H. An organization for the young and old. Shy and outgoing. Creative and technical. Because there’s something for everyone. And the possibilities are endless. It’s National 4-H Week. A time [...]
Loaded Baked Potato Dip
By Kelly Bogard Cooler weather, falling leaves and lots of football. Autumn has arrived! Fall is football at our house. Every weekend. Some weeknights. Check our TV and it's game on. Even Butters is a big fan! Food and football go hand in hand. And since it's party time when we watch weekend games, I am [...]
Find family fun at state, county fairs
By Jessica Domel Texans, get ready. It’s. County. Fair. Time. The time of year when families and friends come together to ooh and aah over exhibits that have taken weeks and even months for local youth to put together. Colorful quilts. Fabulous photos. Breathtaking crafts. It’s where eating fried junk foods is allowed, and sometimes [...]
5 kitchen must haves
By Kelly Bogard I love being in the kitchen. Cooking food that brings smiles is dear to me. But sometimes there's a better way. From prep to leftovers there are everyday items that can help make things easier. 1) Parchment paper. From cookies to chicken breasts, I use this with anything I put on a baking sheet. Not only [...]
Food prices roller coaster
By Julie Tomascik What goes up must come down. Even if it takes a while. That’s the case with Texas food prices, which dropped slightly in the third quarter. Lean ground beef led the decrease at the meat counter, according to Texas Farm Bureau’s Grocery Price Watch survey. The protein fell to $4.30 per pound [...]
Cheesecake Brownie Bars
By Kelly Bogard Baking is a form of therapy for me. I tend to overfill my plate with responsibilities with family, career and volunteer work. Finding a happy medium can be extremely tough this time of year. But baking always centers me. It's a time I can clear my head for the tasks ahead. Since my birthday [...]
