Back to Basics: Meatloaf
By Kelly Bogard Have you noticed a change in the air? A crisp breeze on a much cooler afternoon? Me too and I LOVE it! There are changes happening everywhere, but one thing is still the same. It is the first Friday of the month, which means it's time for a new Back to Basics [...]
Mini Funnel Cakes
By Kelly Bogard Guess what? The State Fair of Texas opens today! There are so many memorable things about the state fair running through my head–the midway full of rides and games, Big Tex, the Food and Fiber Pavilion, and what I like to call "food row," or what others may call the fried food capital of [...]
Baked Frito Pie
By Kelly Bogard All in favor of cooler weather please raise your hands. In my head, all of Texas is raising their hands right now. Thank you for that because I totally agree. This weekend is the official beginning of autumn and, in Central Texas, we have been told to expect our first cool front. [...]
Toasted Peanut Butter
By Kelly Bogard I'm feeling inspired. A few things happened in the past week to make me rethink this week's recipe. #1 - I had a grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwich at a football tailgate. This sandwich was so simple, yet so satisfying. #2 - I heard a commercial about Peanut farming in Texas, reminding [...]
Ups and downs of local food
By Amanda Hill Since starting Texas Table Top more than two years ago, we've seen the local food movement grow in popularity. Texans want to buy fruits, vegetables, meats and other staples from other Texans—whether at a farmer's market or at their neighborhood grocery store. I actually think that's why Texas Table Top is read [...]
Back to Basics: Queso
By Kelly Bogard I am so excited. I LOVE college football, and there is a staple that goes along with football in our house—queso. Not cheese dip or hot cheese, but honest to goodness queso. Now, I have been known to take the easy route and mix a brick of American cheese with a can [...]
