Zucchini Crisps
Working at Texas Farm Bureau, I have the great pleasure of getting plenty of fruits and vegetables to work with for the Texas Table Top blog. This summer is no exception. So far, I've been the recipient of cucumbers, peaches, onions and sweet corn. But one thing I haven’t seen [...]
Cookies ‘n’ Cream Malted Milkshake
By Kelly Bogard During the summer, I like to keep things super easy. I want meals to be quick, so I have more time to spend playing and having fun with family and friends. I also don’t want to be hot. Luckily, the recent rains have helped keep the heat [...]
Microwave Pralines
By Kelly Bogard June 24 is National Praline Day. You know, the super sugary and crisp candies made just to transport buttery pecans. Well, at least that is how I like to think of them. This has to be my all-time favorite confection. My love for them started around age five [...]
Yogurt Berry Parfait
By Kelly Bogard When I think summer, I think hot. I think everyone in Texas does. We can get some pretty scorching temperatures here in Central Texas, but they seem to be even worse out to the west of us. Although we haven’t seen the mercury hit 100-plus yet, it [...]
Beef Fajitas
By Kelly Bogard There are a few things that I think everyone needs to know how to make while in Texas. Some of us are born here, some grew up here and the rest just got here as fast as they could. So, as a Texan, these are the foods [...]
Macaroni and Meat
By Kelly Bogard Every once in a while I get kicked out of my kitchen at home. Not because I am not doing a good job, but because my amazing husband wants to cook. During our 20-year relationship, he has cooked for me countless times and each meal is wonderful. [...]
Tangy Fruit Salsa
By Kelly Bogard The sun is shining! The sun is shining! I am so very excited the days are getting longer and we can enjoy the amazing weather we are having. Now of course, it would be better if we could get some late night, early morning showers to pull [...]
Steak Wraps
By Kelly Bogard I'm pretty sure as Texans you have all been driving down the road or sitting in your easy chair and heard the words "Beef. It's what's for dinner." Well guess what, this week it is! I am a huge fan of beef in its many different forms. [...]
Food labels, buzzwords confuse shoppers
By Julie Vrazel Walk down any grocery store aisle and you’re sure to see a plethora of health food buzzwords. Organic, hormone-free and natural—just to name a few. These eye-catching phrases are designed to entice us to grab items off the shelf without feeling guilty. But do shoppers even know [...]
Red Quinoa Salad
By Kelly Bogard Sometimes you just have to step outside your comfort zone. Try something new, change your routine, switch it up. You get what I’m saying, right? I’ve never cooked today’s recipe before. I’m not scared to cook it, but it is something out of the norm for me, [...]
