Microwave Pralines
By Kelly Bogard June 24 is National Praline Day. You know, the super sugary and crisp candies made just to transport buttery pecans. Well, at least that is how I like to think of them. This has to be my all-time favorite confection. My love for them started around age five at the Mexican food restaurant [...]
Yogurt Berry Parfait
By Kelly Bogard When I think summer, I think hot. I think everyone in Texas does. We can get some pretty scorching temperatures here in Central Texas, but they seem to be even worse out to the west of us. Although we haven’t seen the mercury hit 100-plus yet, it is time to start preparing. [...]
Beef Fajitas
By Kelly Bogard There are a few things that I think everyone needs to know how to make while in Texas. Some of us are born here, some grew up here and the rest just got here as fast as they could. So, as a Texan, these are the foods that I consider “Texas.” Chicken [...]
Called to serve
By Jessica Domel We were called to farm. That's what one of our Texas Farm Bureau members said to me the other day when I asked her what it was like to be a first generation farmer in Texas. She said she felt that God had guided her husband, and later her, to start a [...]
Macaroni and Meat
By Kelly Bogard Every once in a while I get kicked out of my kitchen at home. Not because I am not doing a good job, but because my amazing husband wants to cook. During our 20-year relationship, he has cooked for me countless times and each meal is wonderful. We enjoy cooking together and [...]
Tangy Fruit Salsa
By Kelly Bogard The sun is shining! The sun is shining! I am so very excited the days are getting longer and we can enjoy the amazing weather we are having. Now of course, it would be better if we could get some late night, early morning showers to pull us out of the drought. [...]
