Skillet Chicken and Rice
By Kelly Bogard I haven't always been a good cook. It has taken me years to get this far. When my husband and I first got married, we lived in a tiny apartment in Nacogdoches, Texas. I was finishing my degree, and he was working to keep us fed. I [...]
Banana Pudding
By Kelly Bogard I look forward to the Easter holiday every year. It is kind of like Christmas in spring. Spending time with family and remembering the true meaning of the day are very important to me. Of course, there's also the annual Easter egg hunt after the sunrise church [...]
Zucchini Boats
By Kelly Bogard On your mark, get set, DIG! It’s planting season for summer vegetables, and Texas gardeners are preparing their onions, tomatoes, summer squash and leafy greens—just to name a few. For this girl, fresh veggies from a garden are heavenly. In celebration of spring planting, I decided to [...]
Garlicky Onion Dip
By Kelly Bogard Have you ever had a party just for the sake of having one? For instance, you have a party just because the sun is shining or you got a good rain. How about a party in honor of National Chip and Dip Day? Well, that's what we're doing [...]
Texas food banks go farm fresh
By Amanda Hill Texans are a giving breed. If their neighbor is in need, they'll bend over backwards to help out. That's one of the reasons I'm proud to call this state home. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to see true Texas charity in action. It's a [...]
Glazed Irish Soda Bread
By Kelly Bogard I spent quite a bit of time over the weekend trying to decide what I wanted to use for the blog recipe this week. I knew I wanted to go with something special for St. Patrick's Day, but then I was stumped. First, I thought about how it [...]
Food fitness for National Nutrition Month
By Amanda Hill March is National Nutrition Month, an annual healthy eating campaign by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association). This month, registered dietitians are encouraging Americans to "get your plate in shape" by working on your food fitness. The thing about working out is...it's hard. [...]
Honey Cream Cinnamon Crisps
By Kelly Bogard As you've probably noticed, I am a planner. I like to have everything set up and ready to go well in advance of any event. I can go with the flow in my daily life, but when it comes to parties, I always start well in advance. [...]
Veggie Lasagna
By Kelly Bogard I know I write a lot about meat in my blogs. I admit it...I love meat. However, I do understand there are others who don't share my love for a juicy steak or a perfectly roasted chicken breast. In fact, my dear friend Ann doesn't eat meat [...]
Texas Jambalaya
By Kelly Bogard This week, Texas Farm Bureau has been celebrating Food Check-Out Week. Food Check-Out Week is all about promoting Texas agriculture, sharing facts about food and opening the lines of communication between farmers and consumers. As someone who works with farmers and ranchers, and as a consumer of [...]
