Digesting nutrition label data
By Jessica Domel Before you down that creamer-laden cup of joe or bottle of soda this morning, consider what you’d be willing to endure later to enjoy that tasty beverage now. Would you be willing to run for almost an hour for just 20 ounces of soda? Honestly, I wouldn’t. [...]
Bagel Breakfast Sandwiches
By Kelly Bogard Imagine waking up at 4 a.m. to get to the deer lease and stand by first light. You sit silently waiting for the perfect opportunity. As a small herd of deer approach the blind, a strange sound fills the space. Your stomach grumbles and spooks the winter harvest back [...]
Kid-friendly Tricks and Treats
By Kelly Bogard Princesses, Ninja Turtles and Super Heroes. Add cute pumpkins, silly clowns and a ghost or two and you have a party. Our neighborhood is “the place” to be on Halloween. My sweet girl loves to help me in the kitchen, especially on Halloween. So here's some kid-friendly treats! [...]
Tastes of fall
By Kelly Bogard It’s finally starting to feel like fall, even if the leaves haven’t started changing colors. With fall weather comes football, crafts and good times with family and friends. And those good times are sure to be shared around a plate of delicious food. Embrace the cooler weather with [...]
Four-Cheese Lasagna
By Kelly Bogard Preparing for a family gathering can be a tough challenge. You set the date and time. You invite the guests. But what about the food? It has to look good, taste good and fill everyone's stomachs! Sounds like a job for lasagna. That means a plate smothered [...]
Back to Basics: Classic Chocolate Brownies
By Kelly Bogard I was brainstorming with the PR staff before I decided on a recipe for this week’s Back to Basics. The goal is to have something that is classic, made from scratch and, above all else, super tasty. As we talked, we kept coming back to sweets. There are [...]
Small steps toward a healthier life
By Jessica Domel It's been a long day. I'm hungry. I'm tired. And all I really want is to flop into bed. Should I grab a hamburger from that fast food place? Or pick at the potato chips in my cabinet? Potato chips for the win. Deep down I realize [...]
Pumpkin Honey Pancakes
By Kelly Bogard Happy fall, y'all! Tuesday was the official first day of autumn 2014 and I couldn't be more excited. The sights and smells of fall are just amazing: the leaves changing and the smell of cinnamon in the air. That’s what I’m talking about! “Butters” is somewhat of a [...]
Cheesy Bacon Hasselback Potatoes
By Kelly Bogard We sure enjoyed the cool weather last weekend here in Central Texas. It was a bit chilly first thing on Saturday morning, but warmed up to a very pleasant temperature just in time for Saturday evening festivities. It's nights like this that we love to entertain. This [...]
Ham & Cheese Quiche
By Kelly Bogard This is the time of year when I really begin to realize how many hats I wear on a daily basis. I have many different Farm Bureau hats. Then there's my mom hat, wife hat and community volunteer hat. It's crazy. The one hat that always brings me back [...]
