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August 6, 2020
Nicole Rodriguez
Glamping Made Easy

Whether venturing off to a far-flung campsite or keeping things close with a backyard (or even indoor!) tent, the secret to glamping success is a menu that’s delicious as it is effortless. Here, I’ve got you covered with a light-yet-satisfying main dish, sweet and savory snack, and a protein-packed spin on s’mores. Roll up your sleeping bag - we’re going glamping!

April 1, 2020
Food
Nicole Rodriguez
Beef Moo-Vlaki

Craving that signature Greek-style pita sandwich? Beef it up with my twist on the souvlaki. Get some steak, grab a few seasonings and fresh produce, and you’ll be singing “Opa!” in no time with this easy Beef Moo-Vlaki.

January 9, 2019
Nicole Rodriguez
Lean In: To Beef

Looking for a New Year’s resolution you can actually stick to? I’ve got one that’s tender, juicy, and ready to fuel all your fitness endeavors. Read here and learn why January is as good a time as ever to lean in - to beef.

Nicole Rodriguez
May 1, 2019

Ranchers - Serious About Environmental Stewardship

Nicole Rodriguez
May 1, 2019

What if I told you: a family of ranchers had a hand in not only protecting, but improving the quality of drinking water for nine million people?  Read more here on Thunder View Farms, a true case study in environmental stewardship.

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Nicole Rodriguez
April 19, 2019
Food

Lenten Reflections: Why I Won't Stop Eating Sugar

Nicole Rodriguez
April 19, 2019
Food

Easter Sunday is finally upon us. Here, some lenten reflections on giving up dessert (to be defined below), the dietary changes that ensued, and why I won’t (likely EVER) stop eating sugar. The experience may surprise you.

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Nicole Rodriguez
April 4, 2019
Food, Mom Stuff

An(other) Open Letter to AOC

Nicole Rodriguez
April 4, 2019
Food, Mom Stuff

Here’s my heartfelt attempt at starting a conversation to bridge the gap between New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the beef community.

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Nicole Rodriguez
March 26, 2019
Food

Is Grain-Finished Beef Healthy?

Nicole Rodriguez
March 26, 2019
Food

With all the buzz surrounding grass-fed beef, you may be wondering: is grain-finished beef healthy? What’s the impact of grain-finished beef on the environment? Here, decoding some labels and shedding light on why grain-finished beef can benefit both your family and the environment.

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Nicole Rodriguez
March 15, 2019

Ag Week - Spotlight on Crystal Klug

Nicole Rodriguez
March 15, 2019

Question: did you eat today? Put clothes on your back? Get in your car? Every aspect of our lives is touched by agriculture, yet it’s something to which we probably don’t give enough thought. In celebration of Ag Week, I’m honored to feature Crystal Klug, a rancher and farmer in Nebraska. A glimpse into her life, here.

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Nicole Rodriguez
March 13, 2019
Food

National Nutrition Month - The "S" Factor

Nicole Rodriguez
March 13, 2019
Food

Happy National Nutrition Month! March is a time to celebrate the importance of making sound food choices and being physically active in ways that fit your lifestyle. When assessing your needs, don’t forget to factor in the potential for satisfaction! More on the “S factor,” here.

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Nicole Rodriguez
March 5, 2019
Food

On Christ...And Sugar

Nicole Rodriguez
March 5, 2019
Food

It’s Fat Tuesday, but sugar - not the “f” word - weighs heavily on my mind. If sweets are on the chopping block for the next forty days, where does one draw the line? Some thoughts on the slippery slope of Lenten dietary restrictions, here.

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Nicole Rodriguez
February 13, 2019

Abundance vs. Choice At the Supermarket

Nicole Rodriguez
February 13, 2019

Have we become so spoilt for choice with which to load our grocery carts that we’ve taken abundance for granted? Here, some food for thought on why having a “choice” isn’t always the best thing when it comes to feeding our families.

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Nicole Rodriguez
February 12, 2019
Food

Chuck Knows Beef

Nicole Rodriguez
February 12, 2019
Food

Big news!  There’s a new member in the Rodriguez household.  He’s compact, super helpful, and knows A LOT about beef.  Read on to learn more about Chuck Knows Beef!

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Nicole Rodriguez
February 1, 2019
Food

Celebrate Heart Health Month - with Beef!

Nicole Rodriguez
February 1, 2019
Food

February is Heart Health Month, and my family celebrates the same way we do the rest of the year – with beef.  Here, some food for thought on including lean beef in a heart-healthy diet, backed by none other than the American Heart Association.

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That’s how much a serving of canned beans will set you back. In return, you’ll get a complex carbohydrate, punch of protein, and in a case like this, a salad that’s
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You may have seen US beef production being conflated with either livestock in its entirety or the entire global beef market. Why does this matter? Well, farmers and ranchers who rai
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