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 call the fried food capital of [...]
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 expect our first cool front. [...]
By Julie Vrazel While some girls grew up playing with Barbie dolls and dressing up, I was busy riding John Deere tractors and playing in the dirt. I am Julie Vrazel, the new assistant editor for the Texas Farm Bureau and a name you will likely see from time to time. Being one of four [...]
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 about Peanut farming in Texas, reminding [...]
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 American cheese with a can [...]
