By Jessica Domel As many of you know, last week was Texas Food Connection Week–a week in which we encourage farmers and ranchers to really connect with consumers to talk with them about where their food, fibers and fuel come from. As I traveled to one of the local Texas Food Connection Week events, I was [...]
By Jessica Domel The inspiration for this week's blog post hit me the other day as the Texas Farm Bureau Public Relations staff gathered together in our cafeteria for a pre-holiday celebration. We were all sitting around the table discussing holiday foods and traditions when one of my co-workers mentioned "Texas trash." I have to say, [...]
By Kelly Bogard Traditions are big in our family. Like brunch and presents on Christmas day at my parents' house and Fruit Cake Cookies. We've had these cookies every year for as long as I can remember. Now that "Butters" is getting a bit older, she is starting to enjoy these traditions, as well as [...]
By Amanda Hill What is it about old family recipes that bring back such fond memories? For me, this time of year always reminds me of fresh-baked Christmas tree cookies straight out of the oven—a recipe passed down from my Grandma to my Mom and then to me in college. I've never known anyone else [...]
By Kelly Bogard It's the weekend after Thanksgiving, and all you want to do is relax with the family. You've already fussed over the big meal, and now it's a "leftovers will do" kind of weekend. And, lucky you, leftover turkey is everywhere! You could make sandwiches or just reheat another plate of turkey and dressing, [...]
