Ah, the State Fair of Texas. Each fall, thousands of Texans make the pilgrimage to Dallas for the beloved annual event. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned Fair veteran, there’s no denying that there’s A LOT to do once you’ve entered Big Tex’s gates. And we mean A LOT (everything’s bigger in Texas, right?)….

By: Jennifer Fisher, TheFitFork.com   Let’s talk about tacos! Like most Texans, I’ve always been a taco-lover, so when this unassuming Mexican food mainstay started trending like crazy a few years ago, I started feeling territorial and was like — “Hey, I loved them first.” But, then I realized that more taco love and more…

Even though we just finished the first week of school, the lunch box rut is rearing its ugly head. In the carpool line today, son number three was taking a sneak peek at his mid-day meal and I hear a wail of disgust from the backseat, “aww, mom . . .not another peanut butter sandwich…

Ah, the end of August. Vacations are coming to a close, bathing suits are being packed away, and temperatures are dropping as fall approaches (Ha! Any Texan knows we’re kidding about that last part). However, perhaps the most familiar aspect of this time of year is the return of back-to-school. For many parents, this is…

Earlier this month, Texas BEEF Team members ventured out to the Beef Loving Texans HQ for Grilling 101, a hands-on, start-to-finish grilling class taught by Texas Beef Council and blogger/griller extraordinaire, Jennifer Fisher of the Fit Fork. From rubs and marinades to doneness determination, every basis of grilling was covered and MANY smoky lessons were learned!…