By Kelly Bogard I have strawberries running through my mind right now. I get so excited when I see those little red beauties show up in the produce section of the grocery store. I know that means summer is coming. And even though the Texas weather has been a bit unpredictable this week, I still [...]
By Kelly Bogard I love pasta. Really, I think I must have been Italian in my past life. I would eat pasta every day if my waistline could handle it. See, my problem is moderation. Just like most everything else in life, pasta must be eaten in moderation. When I think of pasta, I think [...]
By Amanda Hill Even in the midst of cold winter weather, Texans can get a taste of fresh, juicy citrus fruits grown right here in the Lone Star State. Did you know that Texas citrus farmers grow grapefruit from November through March each year? Meet Dale Murden, a South Texas citrus farmer. Dale has grown [...]
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 Amanda Hill Last week, I heard about a study that found that “Southern food” is unhealthy. By Southern food, the University of Alabama at Birmingham study meant fried foods, burgers, processed meats and sugary drinks (specifically sweet tea). The study noted an increased stroke risk with fried foods and a higher risk of diabetes [...]
