March 2 is an important date. King Kong and The Sound of Music premiered. Jon Bon Jovi celebrates his birthday on March 2 each year. But, nothing more important in history has happened but a little piece of land becoming the Republic of Texas! Texas Independence Day is March 2nd and it’s time to celebrate…

Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating the love in your life-a special time to be thankful for the ones you cherish most. It’s the one day we make a big effort to treat each other to gifts and (most importantly) food. And as Texans, we know the important role food plays in any celebration. When…

The holiday season is all about family, traditions, and sharing a meal around the table. It is also a season of giving, with many of us planning to donate food, money, or volunteer time to our local food bank. In addition to canned goods, have you considered adding beef to your list of foods to…

Raise your hand if you would enjoy having a delicious brisket on the family dinner table in about 60 minutes? Enter the Instant Pot, a multi-function pressure cooker that reduces cooking time to a fraction of traditional cooking methods. My recipe for Ancho Apple Cider Brisket for Instant Pot makes an amazing autumn-inspired, meaty meal…

Now that November is finally here, we can think about all the yummy foods we’re going to serve for Thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving Day, you could celebrate with a traditional meal of turkey and dressing. But, why not add beef to the menu and start a Steaksgiving meal tradition? Beef is obviously a delicious addition to…