Featuring interesting tidbits on Texas food, restaurants and fiber.
Drive slow and save a life
By Julie Tomascik You’re in a rush, and you get caught in traffic. The culprit? Large farm equipment. It’s that time of year again, and harvest is in full swing across most of the state. That means more tractors and combines are on the road with you. We’ve all seen them. They’re large, wide and [...]
Hot Crab Dip
By Shala Watson Summer is one of my favorite seasons, and it can also be one of the best times of the year to make seafood dishes. And the Texas Gulf Coast is home to crab that is sold throughout the state and U.S. Look for it at your local grocery store! For this recipe, we'll use [...]
Fire Crackers
By Kelly Bogard Happy birthday, America! The biggest holiday of the summer is fast approaching, and it's time to celebrate this great nation we call home. Pull out the lawn chairs. Cover everything in red, white and blue. And invite some friends and family over. It's time to throw America a birthday party. We have [...]
Our role in decreasing food waste
By Jessica Domel A lemon here. Half a pizza there. A banana somewhere in between. Have you ever stopped to think about how much food is wasted in your household each year? It might be more than you think. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans waste between 30 and 40 percent of the [...]
5 treats to beat the summer heat
By Kelly Bogard Summer is here. Days of fun in the sun abound. But it’s Texas, and that means it’s hot. Really hot. We’re all looking for ways to cool off. A swim in the pool or the pond, a trip to the lake or a sprinkler in the yard will do the trick. But [...]
