March into Spring

Texas might have skipped winter this year, but I could not be more excited for the sunshine and flowers! This is the season for fantastic fresh produce, so take a look at all of the new fruits and vegetables at your local Brookshire Brothers and enjoy these two produce-packed recipes! ...

St. Patrick's Day Lucky Shake

Hiland Milk has gathered all of the leprechauns and four leaf clovers to bring you a tradition you'll be wanting to adopt! Try your luck at this Lucky Shake recipe and if you're really lucky, you won't want until next St. Patty's Day to try it again!Lucky ShakeIngredients2 cups Vanilla Ice Cream1/ 1/4 cups Hiland Dairy Milk (any variety)1/4 teaspoon mint extract8 drops green food coloring ...

Mardi Gras Celebration

The time is here to celebrate and we've got all things Mardi Gras! From the beads, to the recipes, and everywhere in between, get your Fat Tuesday fix!Where did it all start?Louisiana and Alabama (originally settled by the French and Spanish) were the first to celebrate Mardi Gras. Now, many US cities participate! ...

An Adventure in Food and Wine

Brookshire Brothers and the Lufkin Convention and Visitors Bureau is on its third round of Pour & Explore: A Trip Around the World of Wine.

Texas-Sized Big Game Snacks

Your team is set, but is your menu game day ready? Lucky for you, we’ve got the perfect snacks for your loud and loaded potato skins-loving uncle and delightful sweets for that reminiscing running back.  ...

It's Always Soup Weather

I’ve decided that Texas has taken a rain check on winter weather this year…and while the spring weather and sunshine in January is appreciated, it’s depriving us of one of my favorite times of the year – soup weather! So if you’re like me and can eat soup any time of the year, here are two of my all-time favorite soup recipes! Enjoy! Tuscan Bean and Kale Soup makes 6-8 servings  ...

Oh, the Weather Outside is Frightful...

Our East Texas weather sure isn’t predictable, but one thing is certain – the winter-ish temperatures will surely be back soon. If nothing else, the cold, wet weather gives you a great reason to bundle up, stay close to a crackling fire, and warm up with one of these great winter drinks! Happiest of New Years to you and your family! Spiced Irish Coffee For the spiced whipped cream: - ½ cup heavy cream - 1½ teaspoons sugar - 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice ...

Holiday Centerpieces You'll Love

The sounds and smells of the season have you feeling festive, but is something missing? Maybe your decorations are a little light this year, or you want to change them up. Let us help you bring the cheer indoors with our ideas of the best holiday centerpieces!For the DIY Diva ...