Cranberry Pecan Granola Bars
By Kelly Bogard We’re well into the school year and all the activities that come with it—homework, sports, theater practice and so much more. It’s enough to work up an appetite. Every day. I know that’s how it is for Butters. She’s one of those kids who eat all day. A [...]
Loaded Baked Potato Dip
By Kelly Bogard Cooler weather, falling leaves and lots of football. Autumn has arrived! Fall is football at our house. Every weekend. Some weeknights. Check our TV and it's game on. Even Butters is a big fan! Food and football go hand in hand. And since it's party time when we [...]
Cheesecake Brownie Bars
By Kelly Bogard Baking is a form of therapy for me. I tend to overfill my plate with responsibilities with family, career and volunteer work. Finding a happy medium can be extremely tough this time of year. But baking always centers me. It's a time I can clear my head for the [...]
Artisan Bread
By Kelly Bogard Essential for sandwiches. Crunch for salads. Something to sop up that last bite of stew. Bread is good with any meal. And contrary to popular belief, it is fairly easy to make. Bread is all about the love you put into it. It is a test in [...]
Back to Basics: Pan Gravy
By Kelly Bogard Gravy. Warm and flavorful. It makes potatoes, rice and biscuits shine. Good at any meal for so many reasons. Quick and easy. And it makes everything taste better! Remember when your mom or grandma kept a can of fat sitting on the back of the stove? I do. My [...]
Pan Fried Pork Chops
By Kelly Bogard Ahhhh. Home-cooked meals. Enticing aromas. Joyful smiles at the dinner table. These are two of my favorite things about cooking. Both are ensured with a hearty meat and potatoes meal. Perfect this time of year. And with school starting, everyone's in a rush. Activities abound. We need [...]
Weekday Waffles
By Kelly Bogard What an amazing summer. Lots of sunshine, smiles and happiness at my house. I love the longer hours of daylight and the weekends filled with giggles and fun. But now I'm exhausted and ready to get back into the routine of school. Somehow, I don't think Butters [...]
Corn Fritters
By Kelly Bogard Drive through the country and you’ll see combines rolling through seas of gold. That can only mean one thing. It’s corn harvest time in Central Texas. It’s a busy season for farmers. And they’re working long hours. Prepping equipment early in the morning. Harvesting late into the [...]
Creamy Cucumber Salad
By Kelly Bogard Tangy, yet sweet, aromas fill the air. Colorful fruits and veggies cover the farm stands. And bustling customers chat with one another and with farmers. It’s a social event. One that’s celebrated every year during National Farmers Market Week. You’ve heard me tout my love for farmers [...]
Bacon Jam
By Kelly Bogard Bacon. Over the past few years, it's become an all-out craze. And with everything from Chicken Fried Bacon to Bacon Wrapped Corn, it doesn't look like the sizzle will fade anytime soon. Then again, bacon is so good, why would you want it to? A fellow Farm Bureau foodie, [...]
