Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies
By Kelly Bogard Pumpkins, pumpkins, PUMPKINS! They are everywhere, and I don't know about you, but I love them all–every shape, size and color. The return of pumpkins means fall is here and that the holiday season is inching closer. I've never really thought about it before, but do you [...]
Back to Basics: Meatloaf
By Kelly Bogard Have you noticed a change in the air? A crisp breeze on a much cooler afternoon? Me too and I LOVE it! There are changes happening everywhere, but one thing is still the same. It is the first Friday of the month, which means it's time for [...]
Mini Funnel Cakes
By Kelly Bogard Guess what? The State Fair of Texas opens today! There are so many memorable things about the state fair running through my head–the midway full of rides and games, Big Tex, the Food and Fiber Pavilion, and what I like to call "food row," or what others may [...]
Baked Frito Pie
By Kelly Bogard All in favor of cooler weather please raise your hands. In my head, all of Texas is raising their hands right now. Thank you for that because I totally agree. This weekend is the official beginning of autumn and, in Central Texas, we have been told to [...]
Toasted Peanut Butter
By Kelly Bogard I'm feeling inspired. A few things happened in the past week to make me rethink this week's recipe. #1 - I had a grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwich at a football tailgate. This sandwich was so simple, yet so satisfying. #2 - I heard a commercial [...]
Back to Basics: Queso
By Kelly Bogard I am so excited. I LOVE college football, and there is a staple that goes along with football in our house—queso. Not cheese dip or hot cheese, but honest to goodness queso. Now, I have been known to take the easy route and mix a brick of [...]
Texas Sheet Cake
By Kelly Bogard Have I ever told you how much I enjoy three-day weekends? If I haven't, then I will now. I love them. It is a time to take a quick trip or relax with family and friends. Yet, I can still get my weekend chores done, too. You [...]
Freezer Breakfast Burritos
By Kelly Bogard Well, it's time... Time for homework, school plays and football. Yep, it's time for school to start in Texas. Some kids have already made their way back into the classroom, while others will venture in next week. No matter what day they go back, they'll all need [...]
Mike’s Baby Back Pork Ribs
By Mike Barnett Talk barbecue in Texas and images of the best brisket in the world dance in my head. I’ve never cooked a decent brisket, but I do know it’s a lengthy process and an art. So I go to one of the famous Central Texas pits to cure [...]
Healthier choices for back to school
By Jessica Domel I’ve always loved this time of year. There’s just something about heading back to school with brand new markers, pens, notebooks and a shiny new lunch box filled with tasty treats. When I was a kid, lunch consisted of some type of sandwich, a bag of chips, [...]
