Eat the fruits—or veggies—of your labor
By Julie Tomascik You pick. I pick. We eat together. It’s a mindset that seems to work if you want your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables. And gardens, u-pick farms and community supported agricultural operations are great avenues. Because they offer the chance to get dirty, sweaty and a little smelly. It’s the [...]
Grilled Pizzas
By Kelly Bogard I love to entertain. On any given weekend, we are likely to have friends or family visiting our home. This almost always includes a meal. And during the summer, it usually includes the grill. It certainly beats heating up the oven in this Texas heat. A few weeks ago D was nice enough [...]
Five differences between field, sweet corn
By Jessica Domel From the moment you wake up in the morning to the time you lie down at night, corn is in your life. It could be in your bedding, carpet, fuel, soda, beef, Crayons, plastic and more. But not all corn is made the same. In fact, the majority of corn you see [...]
Fruit Sorbet
By Kelly Bogard It's harvest time in Texas! We love watching our farmer members harvest the benefits of a season of hard work. We visited some amazing farmers this summer and brought back some fantastic treats. This week, I get to work with some of the bounty. Pretty peaches and beautiful blackberries to be exact. And what [...]
What’s your agri-culture?
By Julie Tomascik Southern hospitality, pride and resilience. It’s the Lone Star State. A culture of its own. But it varies a bit between regions. Agriculturally speaking. Because the Texas farmers and ranchers who grow our food are a diverse bunch. Their crops and livestock come in many shapes and sizes. All dependent on the [...]
Texas Stuffed Shrimp
By Cindy Wennin Vacations and longer days. It's summer. A time for beaches, sunshine and seafood. And the Lone Star State has plenty of all three. But seafood is sometimes overlooked in Texas agriculture. It's a smaller business, but it packs a punch in the flavor department. And did you know Texas is home to its [...]
