Grain-fed or grass-fed?
By Julie Tomascik We have a menu of options when it comes to food. And beef is no exception. Choices are evident when we browse the meat counter at the grocery store. Different cuts, various amounts of marbling and package sizes—just to name a few. But there are also two big categories: grain-fed and grass-fed. [...]
Skillet Potato Medley
By Kelly Bogard The versatile potato. Boil, fry, mash, bake. You get the point. And there's as many different kinds of potatoes as ways to cook them. Bet you didn't know potatoes are grown in Texas. Large commercial acreage is grown in four areas: parts of the High Plains, some in the Rolling Plains, the [...]
Seven Layer Dip
By Kelly Bogard Hooray for sunshine! Don’t get me wrong. We LOVE the rain here in Central Texas. But it can sure wreak havoc on the weekend plans. This weekend, in particular, there will be several celebrations for Cinco De Mayo. Snack foods are always at the center of any party I throw. Add a [...]
Chipotle: Marketing machine or responsible food supplier?
By Julie Tomascik No more GMOs? That’s the route Chipotle announced it’s taking. Because the burrito giant wants to sell food with “integrity.” I admire that. But I don’t admire the fear-driven marketing scheme that misleads consumers like you and me. The marketing plan they use 365 days a year. Chipotle wants you to believe [...]
Spanish Rice
By Kelly Bogard Rice. Grown with pride by Texas farmers. It's an important economic driver in Southeast Texas. My favorite is a long-grain basmati rice, also known as Texmati. It has an amazing buttery flavor perfect for this week’s south of the border treat. Just in time for next week’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations. For Spanish [...]
Pot Roast
By Kelly Bogard There are no alarm clocks on a farm. And sun up and sun down aren’t always the indication of the start and end of a work day for farmers and ranchers. But a warm meal is always a welcome sight, no matter the time of day. And it’s always worth the wait. [...]
