You don’t know what you have ’til it’s gone
By Jessica Domel I love milk. I love ice cream and, quite possibly more than anything, I love cheese. The kicker is, they don't love me. You see, I'm lactose intolerant, and some days it's one of the most frustrating things about me. I see other people who voluntarily give [...]
Back to Basics: Spinach Dip
By Kelly Bogard Sometimes it's all about making the right snack. Take dips, for instance. Some are strictly veggies, while others are rich and creamy. Some are hot. Some are cold. I'm happy as long as it has lots of flavor, lots of color and lots of yummy ingredients. Spinach is [...]
Sweet Bacon Crackers
By Kelly Bogard Bacon, bacon, bacon. Everywhere I turn, I see something else is made from bacon. Put it on salads, wrap it around steaks or chicken and even add it to your oatmeal for breakfast. It just so happens a very cool food holiday is the weekend of a [...]
Upside Down Breakfast Stackers
By Kelly Bogard Let’s talk back to school. Those early mornings are filled with anticipation and hunger—for food and knowledge. No matter their age or grade in school, all students have one thing in common—they need a hearty breakfast to start the day off right. The first day of school [...]
Food fights: First World problems
By Jessica Domel Sometimes I wonder what all the food fusses are about. I tell you that because sometimes I too get discouraged. I see Facebook arguments, which can get pretty intense about organics versus natural, or grass fed versus grain fed and a whole host of other food issues. [...]
Chicken A La Julie
By Kelly Bogard Last week, I mentioned how I get the recipes for Texas Table Top from all kinds of places. What I didn’t tell you was that it is a group effort. When I decide on recipes, I almost always have help. Jessica and Julie usually take a few [...]
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week
By Julie Vrazel Tangy, yet sweet, aromas fill the air. Bustling customers chat with each other while buying their fruits and vegetables. It’s a social event across the nation that marks the 15th annual National Farmers Market Week. Wondering how to celebrate? Look no further! I’ve pulled together a few [...]
Slow Cooker Beef Tips
By Kelly Bogard Lately, more and more people have been asking where I get inspiration for the recipes you see each week on Texas Table Top. Sometimes, it's to go with a holiday, like this one. Other times, it's to go along with a “Meet a Farmer,” like this. And then, [...]
Transformation Tuesday: Steer to steaks
By Julie Vrazel Raising cattle is the largest part of Texas agriculture. It takes time, dedication, sweat and prayers to raise beef from our gate to your plate. And Texas ranchers take pride in raising healthy, safe beef for consumers like you. But what exactly do those steers and heifers [...]
Watermelon Granitas
By Kelly Bogard Have you traveled around Texas lately on the back roads and through small towns? If you have, you probably noticed all of the roadside stands selling sweet melons and savory vegetables. I always like to stop and talk to the people running them. They're usually the ones [...]
