Eat the fruits—or veggies—of your labor
By Julie Tomascik You pick. I pick. We eat together. It’s a mindset that seems to work if you want your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables. And gardens, u-pick farms and community supported agricultural operations are great avenues. Because they offer the chance to get dirty, sweaty and [...]
Grilled Pizzas
By Kelly Bogard I love to entertain. On any given weekend, we are likely to have friends or family visiting our home. This almost always includes a meal. And during the summer, it usually includes the grill. It certainly beats heating up the oven in this Texas heat. A few weeks [...]
Fruit Sorbet
By Kelly Bogard It's harvest time in Texas! We love watching our farmer members harvest the benefits of a season of hard work. We visited some amazing farmers this summer and brought back some fantastic treats. This week, I get to work with some of the bounty. Pretty peaches and beautiful blackberries [...]
Texas Stuffed Shrimp
By Cindy Wennin Vacations and longer days. It's summer. A time for beaches, sunshine and seafood. And the Lone Star State has plenty of all three. But seafood is sometimes overlooked in Texas agriculture. It's a smaller business, but it packs a punch in the flavor department. And did you [...]
Six tips for grilling the best burger
By Mike Barnett Tasty, thick and juicy hamburgers. It’s the iconic American food. A favorite at fast food restaurants and backyard get-togethers. And it wouldn’t be the Fourth of July without fireworks lighting up the sky and burgers sizzling on the grill. Whether you’re simply topping it with ketchup or dolling [...]
Blueberry Crumble Muffins
By Kelly Bogard Farmers markets are the tasty side of summer. Fresh fruits and veggies line the farm stands. Farmers talk with shoppers. And the smell of fresh baked goods fill the air. We have a few here in the Central Texas area, and I paid some a visit this [...]
Fried Chicken Sliders
By Kelly Bogard There's just something about fried chicken. It's good hot or cold. Crispy or moist. On or off the bone. To put it simply, it's downright tasty. But I've hesitated to make it. Growing up, I remember my mom making it. And how long it seemed to take [...]
Pound of Butter Pound Cake
By Kelly Bogard June. It's National Dairy Month. What do you think of? Ice cold milk? Yogurt? Ice cream? Me, too. One thing that should be on your list is something I use way more than any other dairy products when I cook and bake. You got it, BUTTER. Butter is a [...]
Back to Basics: Deviled Eggs
By Kelly Bogard The last day of school has come and gone and now thoughts turn to summer. Barbecues and picnics. Trips to the beach. Camping. When the sun is out, it's time to play! The need for quick, fun foods takes the place of the soul-warming meals of winter. [...]
Mini Fruit Pizzas
By Kelly Bogard Summer's here. And so is the abundance of fresh fruit. Lots of local berries—even more exotic fruits grown in far away places—make it to my kitchen this time of year. I'm keeping plenty on hand. Because it's great for snacks. Especially when the kiddos play outside until the [...]
