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Milk is a legenDAIRY refreshment

By Emmy Powell Milk is the ultimate drink. It helps your body rehydrate, repair and replenish. It is full of nutrients AND helps your body build strong bones and supports your immune system. Milk contains 13 essential nutrients and minerals: protein, calcium, potassium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin A, riboflavin, [...]

By | January 10, 2023|Categories: Dairy, Featured, Healthy Eating|Tags: , , , |

Refueling Santa’s reindeer

By Emmy Powell Christmas is right around the corner, which means Santa Clause, his elves and reindeer are gearing up for their flight across the world to visit every boy and girl! While the elves rest up at the North Pole, Santa Clause drops off presents and refuels at homes [...]

By | December 21, 2022|Categories: Christmas, Featured, Kid-Friendly Activity|Tags: , , |

Classic cornbread

By Emmy Powell Whether I am prepping for a holiday or just cooking a comfort meal, bread is always a component of the meal. A classic go to is… Cornbread! It is a winter favorite but growing up we always ate it year-round. It is a classic comfort food that [...]

By | December 20, 2022|Categories: Breads and Rolls, Holiday Treats, Recipes|

Cool off with ice cream in a bag

By Emmy Powell This summer has been HOT, to say the least. One thing that makes triple-digit days more bearable is a nice bowl of ice cream. Ice cream freezes at 21°F and can be made at home or in the classroom. The freezing point of water is lowered by [...]

By | August 3, 2022|Categories: Dairy, Desserts, Featured|Tags: , , , |

‘Tis the season for giving thanks

We’re closing in on Thanksgiving. Let’s take time to give thanks for our blessings and for agriculture.

By | November 25, 2020|Categories: Featured, Holiday Treats|Tags: , |

Top five recipes for fall

By Jennifer Dorsett Autumn has finally arrived in Texas! The cooler weather has us ready to break out our favorite fall recipes from warm Texas chili to sweet pumpkin treats. Here are our top five recipes to celebrate the season! Four cheese lasagna Nothing warms up a weeknight dinner like [...]

By | October 12, 2020|Categories: Featured, Recipes|Tags: , , |

Instant Pot jalapeño popper shredded chicken

A quick and easy electric pressure cooker recipe for tender, flavorful chicken gets dinner on the table in a hurry!

By | September 2, 2020|Categories: Chicken, Featured, Main Dishes, Recipes|Tags: , , |

Carne asada tacos

Happy Taco Tuesday, or whatever day of the week you're reading this on! We’re bringing the beef this week with a classic Mexican dish, carne asada.

By | August 27, 2020|Categories: Beef, Featured, Main Dishes, Recipes|Tags: , , , |

Creole shrimp with homemade creamed corn

Our homemade creamed corn is a wonderful base for a quick and easy summertime shrimp dish.

By | July 21, 2020|Categories: Featured, Healthy Eating, Main Dishes, Recipes|Tags: , , |

Homemade creamed corn

Homemade creamed corn is nothing like the stuff from a can. It’s better. So, give this recipe a try. Your family and your taste buds will thank you.