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Smarty Pants Pitas

By Kelly Bogard Ah yes, it's that time of year. The house gets a little quieter as the kids leave to fill the hallways of their schools with excitement for a new school year. My little Butters isn't quite old enough for "big kid" school yet, but that doesn't stop her from talking about it. [...]

August 24, 2012|Categories: Fruits, Healthy Kids, Kid-Friendly Meals, Recipes, Wheat|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

School lunches get a new look

By Nathan Smith It's that time of year again. Backpacks are packed with fresh supplies, new shoes are being tied, and school bells are beckoning kids across Texas and the nation. If your child chooses to buy the school lunch instead of packing their own, the lunch line will look a little different this year.  Earlier this [...]

August 21, 2012|Categories: Healthy Eating, Healthy Kids|Tags: , , , , |3 Comments

Food as fuel: The Olympian diet

By Amanda Hill The 2012 Olympics are in full swing, and I am officially addicted. I admit, the Summer Olympics have always captivated me. As a little girl, I was glued to the TV—watching hours of gymnastics, swimming, diving and just about any other sport I could find. It's pretty extraordinary to watch America's finest [...]

July 31, 2012|Categories: Featured|Tags: , , , |2 Comments

Farm Fresh: Exploring Texas farmers markets

By Amanda Hill Nothing says summer more than taking a big bite of a plump, fresh Texas peach and having the juice drip down your chin. Fresh fruits and vegetables are found in abundance this summer at farmers markets all over the state. I love wandering a good farmers market. The bright colors, the hustle and [...]

June 19, 2012|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , |3 Comments

Grilled Veggies with Balsamic Dipping Sauce

By Kelly Bogard A few weeks ago, I got a Facebook message from my friend Angela about Texas Table Top. We grew up together, and now we share our lives through Facebook and the occasional accidental meeting around town. She told me how much she enjoyed reading the recipes each week and how she adapted [...]

June 8, 2012|Categories: Featured, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetables|Tags: , , |1 Comment