Creating cheap, colorful summer fun with cornstarch
By Jessica Domel We've hit the dog days of summer, but that doesn't mean the rest of your kids' break has to be ho-hum. In fact, with some every day kitchen items, it can be tons of fun! To make corn putty, you'll need: 1 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon water Food coloring [...]
Six tips for grilling the best burger
By Mike Barnett Tasty, thick and juicy hamburgers. It’s the iconic American food. A favorite at fast food restaurants and backyard get-togethers. And it wouldn’t be the Fourth of July without fireworks lighting up the sky and burgers sizzling on the grill. Whether you’re simply topping it with ketchup or dolling it up with fancy fixins, [...]
Why do farmers farm?
By Michelle Hochstein Hot summer night. A storm rolls in. Heavy downpours. Hail. The farmer fears the worst. And he’s right. His cotton is shredded. Another profit lost. January. Snow on the ground. 15 degrees. A howling wind makes it feel below zero. Hammer in hand, the rancher breaks ice. The cattle have to drink. [...]
Blueberry Crumble Muffins
By Kelly Bogard Farmers markets are the tasty side of summer. Fresh fruits and veggies line the farm stands. Farmers talk with shoppers. And the smell of fresh baked goods fill the air. We have a few here in the Central Texas area, and I paid some a visit this past weekend. Boy did I [...]
Grocery Price Watch: Protein prices lead the increase
By Julie Tomascik The inevitable trip to the grocery store. It’s usually weekly for most. Sometimes more often. And it comes at a cost. One that’s been on the rise lately for Texas shoppers. And second quarter grocery prices in the Lone Star State once again showed an increase—97 cents for a basket of 16 [...]
Fried Chicken Sliders
By Kelly Bogard There's just something about fried chicken. It's good hot or cold. Crispy or moist. On or off the bone. To put it simply, it's downright tasty. But I've hesitated to make it. Growing up, I remember my mom making it. And how long it seemed to take to make it to the [...]
