4 snowpocalypse farm and ranch chores
By Julie Tomascik Misting rain, sleet, snow and ice. It’s agriculture’s frenemy. You know, friend and enemy. And this year’s Texas snowpocalypse was no exception. We need the moisture for crops and pastures to grow this spring—the friendly part that comes from the snowy mess. But it makes a tough enemy, increasing the difficulty of [...]
Strawberry Shortcake
By Kelly Bogard Mother Nature has a weird sense of humor. Just as I was getting ready for the warmer weather, the snow came. Big, white, fluffy flakes covered Waco and the TFB state office on Wednesday. The snow reminded me of whipped cream as it piled delicately on the ground. That, of course, got my foodie [...]
Tex-Mex Stuffed Chicken Breast
By Kelly Bogard Let’s talk chicken. It is so versatile. You can bake it. Fry it. Grill it. You can eat it as a main course or in a salad or dip. You can also stuff and bread it, like we are going to do today. Our assistant editor Julie brought this idea to me [...]
Feeding a growing family
By Lindsey Bowers Eat, eat and eat some more. With two growing boys, it’s all we can do to keep enough food in the house. After a day of playing outside, learning at school and helping with chores around the farm, the boys are hungry. And we’re happy to feed their growing appetites, especially knowing [...]
White Chocolate Red Velvet Brownies
By Kelly Bogard I love to bake. If the oven is glowing, I'm one happy girl. It doesn’t matter whether it's a full meal or a single batch of cookies for my sweet daughter, the oven is my happy place. Since Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, I thought I'd mix up something extra-special for the loves [...]
Love grows the food on our tables
By Julie Tomascik Cupid’s arrow hit its mark in agriculture. And his aim couldn’t have been more true. Because farmers and ranchers share a love for their trade, whether it’s raising livestock or harvesting crops. For them, it’s as essential as the soil. That love grows the food on your table and mine. It’s what [...]
