Chocolate Chip Cookies
By Kelly Bogard Happy National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! What a great way to start the weekend. Just thinking about them makes me smile. Chocolate Chip Cookies are a great way to put a smile on most anyone's face. And making them is a lot of fun, too. My daughter [...]
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
By Kelly Bogard There's nothing better on a Texas summer afternoon than something cold to keep the heat at bay. From a tasty milkshake to Fruit Sorbet, if it's cold, you can bet it's on my list of treats. Growing up, I remember homemade ice cream as an extra special treat. [...]
Blueberry Skillet Cake
By Kelly Bogard Blueberry season is winding down in East Texas. But there's still plenty of opportunities to get your hands on some of those plump little berries. Want to pick your own? One blueberry grower says to pick 'em early in the morning! Get more tips and information about blueberries on the [...]
Smoked Brisket
By Kelly Bogard There are few foods that rival the status of chicken fried steak and enchiladas in the state of Texas. But there is one that reigns above all others with it's status. Texas barbecue. It's so iconic that Texas Monthly devotes an entire publication to it each spring. And [...]
Hot Crab Dip
By Shala Watson Summer is one of my favorite seasons, and it can also be one of the best times of the year to make seafood dishes. And the Texas Gulf Coast is home to crab that is sold throughout the state and U.S. Look for it at your local grocery store! [...]
Fire Crackers
By Kelly Bogard Happy birthday, America! The biggest holiday of the summer is fast approaching, and it's time to celebrate this great nation we call home. Pull out the lawn chairs. Cover everything in red, white and blue. And invite some friends and family over. It's time to throw America [...]
5 treats to beat the summer heat
By Kelly Bogard Summer is here. Days of fun in the sun abound. But it’s Texas, and that means it’s hot. Really hot. We’re all looking for ways to cool off. A swim in the pool or the pond, a trip to the lake or a sprinkler in the yard [...]
Fried Catfish
By Kelly Bogard I don't know about you, but I'm pretty excited it's summer. Yes, the heat can be a bit of a drag, but you can cure that with a trip to the lake. Camping, fishing, swimming–there's something for everyone. For the past few years, we haven't been able [...]
Candied Grapefruit
By Kelly Bogard Bittersweet and full of goodness. That's how I like to describe grapefruit. As a kid, I can remember eating it for breakfast. I even had a special spoon for it. And with a sprinkle of sugar, I was more than happy to sit there and section each triangle [...]
Pimento Cheese
By Kelly Bogard Pimento Cheese—some call it the caviar of the South. It’s a little tangy. And a lot cheesy. Southern food isn’t something that just tastes good. It’s the memories. Like a recipe handed down for generations. Or a new recipe you create to pass on to your kids. [...]
