By Nathan Smith Can you smell that? It's the unmistakable aroma of the 2012 grilling season. With another Memorial Day in the books, the summer is off to a running start with the return of hot temperatures and cookouts. Grills across the country are being cleaned, charcoal and wood stocked and refrigerators filled in preparation for the [...]
By Amanda Hill Are you worried about "meat glue?" At first blush, we revert back to that kid in elementary art class, snacking from the Elmer's bottle—gross. The media would have you believe we're eating the same thing in "meat glue." But, as some irresponsible reporters tend to do, they've given an unappetizing name to a safe [...]
By Nathan Smith Last Saturday, I found myself in Llano, Texas. When driving through Llano, it’s almost a sin for a devout Texas barbecue disciple to drive past Cooper's Old Time Pit barbecue without paying homage to the great, above-ground smoking pits. I stopped and was not disappointed. While enjoying the delicious brisket, red beans and [...]
By Kelly Bogard Here in Texas, we take a lot of pride in everything we do. From our families to our homes, the saying "everything is bigger in Texas" truly fits. I sometimes want to change one key word, though. Let's change the word "bigger" to "better." This is definitely what I think when it [...]
By Mike Barnett Mad Cow Disease—should you be concerned? You bet. Anything that might affect your family’s health demands your attention. But you should also be informed. The discovery of a dairy cow this week with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)—also known as mad cow disease—has sparked headlines and worries across the U.S. Many remember Great [...]
