By Julie Vrazel Farming and ranching is no easy task, just ask any of us. But it's especially tough for the younger generation who is trying to make a living off the land. My fiancé and I are getting ready to take the plunge--our first land purchase, that is--to plant our roots in Texas agriculture. [...]
By Jessica Domel With Christmas trees popping up all over town, carols playing on the radio and holiday gift guides making their way to my mailbox, it would be almost easy to forget that one of my favorite holidays of the year is rapidly approaching. Poor Thanksgiving has been stepped on a bit this year, [...]
By Kelly Bogard There's a nip in the air. Yes, I know it's not much and many of us have yet to put away our summer sandals around here, but, according to the calendar, there should be one. So for today, let's just pretend. One of my favorite things about fall is the chance to [...]
By Kelly Bogard So right now many of you are probably gearing up for Halloween festivities next week. We are, too! This week will be filled with last minute additions to the mermaid costumes my mother so lovingly put together for both "Butters" and my niece. We will also be decorating pumpkins and cooking some last [...]
By Kelly Bogard There are about a bazillion ways to make potatoes. They are such a versatile vegetable. Think about it. Boil them. Bake them. Fry them. Roast them. You get the idea. The number of flavor combinations is endless, too. There is always the old standby, salt and pepper. Or maybe you are looking [...]
