Blue Ribbon News food writer Melissa Tate announces cookbook inspired by caring for neighbors

Blue Ribbon News food writer Melissa Tate announces cookbook inspired by caring for neighbors

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 9, 2026) — When a new neighbor moved in, when a family welcomed a baby or when grief settled over a home, Melissa Tate’s parents made a meal. Now the Blue Ribbon News guest columnist and food writer is turning that family tradition into a cookbook. The Thoughtful Neighbor: Simple Meals for […]

The Rose Table releases first cookbook

The Rose Table releases first cookbook

Rockwall-based food blogger Katie-Rose Watson is one of the first content creators to be published by HP Custom Content. ROCKWALL, TX – September 20, 2021 — Texas foodie and creator of therosetable.com, Katie-Rose Watson, today announces the publication of her first cookbook. The Rose Table will be one of the first titles to be published by HP […]

Rockwall ISD culinary students to be featured in cookbook

(ROCKWALL, TX – March 6, 2018) The Rockwall-Heath High School and Rockwall High School Intro to Culinary Arts students recently demonstrated four healthy snacks to Rockwall ISD elementary students. The snacks had to meet specific nutrition requirements – be kid friendly, include apricot or jicama, and be themed around the State Fair of Texas. The winning […]

Local author Shelley Garrett releases new cookbook for charity

(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – May 7, 2016) Rockwall resident and sixth-generation Texan Shelley Garrett has been collecting beloved recipes from family, friends, church ladies and co-workers for more than 30 years. After years of copying the 100+ recipes into 3-ring binders for friends and newlyweds, Garrett decided to publish the collection and give all the proceeds […]

Local author releases new cookbook for charity

Local author releases new cookbook for charity

(ROCKWALL, TX – April 11, 2016) Rockwall resident and sixth-generation Texan Shelley Garrett has been collecting beloved recipes from family, friends, church ladies and co-workers for more than 30 years. After years of copying the 100+ recipes into 3-ring binders for friends and newlyweds, Garrett decided to publish the collection and give all the proceeds […]