By Kelly Bogard Tex-Mex…most Texans have a special place in their heart for it. Salsa, guacamole, fajitas—yum! For as long as I can remember, Mexican food has been a regular part of my diet. Friday nights, my entire family (parents, siblings, husband, child, the occasional friend with nothing to do) gets together to share a [...]
By Amanda Hill As I mentioned, Texas rice farmers make the best rice dishes. I learned last week as a judge of the Colorado County Rice Dish Contest that the fine Texas rice farmers down there really know how to make a good thing—Texas rice—even better. The grand prize went to Colorado County Farm Bureau [...]
By Amanda Hill What cook doesn't have a collection of rice dish recipes? Rice is one of those pantry staples that always comes through in a pinch, bringing a few ingredients into a complete, healthy and tasty meal. Lucky for Texans, we have plenty of rice right here in the Lone Star State. Texas rice farmers grow 1.4 billion [...]
By Kelly Bogard Did you know my birthday is Sunday? Of course you did. You already have my gift in the mail, right? Okay, so I’m kidding about the gift, but Sept. 18 is my birthday. What makes the day even more special is sharing it with one of my favorite people—my mom, Bettilu. I was born on [...]
By Kelly Bogard Food allergies are an inconvenience, at best, and a gluten allergy can be a major pain. For the one in 133 Americans with celiac disease, everyday foods like cereal and cookies usually are off limits, and finding gluten-free recipes - that taste good - can be really difficult. (For more information about celiac disease, read [...]
