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FRIDAY……PIE-DAY!

Megan Wilkes and Mary Gauntt have made a name for themselves in the baking world. The young entrepreneurs have unleashed a frenzy for pie in the Bishop Arts District of Oak Cliff. Emporium Pies is a thing of beauty. In … Continue reading

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FORTH WORTH DINING, LOVE STYLE ON VALENTINES’ DAY!

The blogger decided to take advantage of the Hallmark holiday by taking his girls to Chef Tim Love’s Woodshed Smokehouse in Ft. Worth. I thought it clever to take the girls to a Tim Love restaurant on “love” day. I … Continue reading

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THE YEAR OF THE HORSE!

Happy Chinese New Year! We choose to ring in the Chinese New Year at a bastion of Vietnamese delights, Bistro B. Situated on the Garland/Dallas Border of Walnut and Audelia, this gem promises to deliver a multi-sensory experience. The sights … Continue reading

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Neiman Marcus In-Circle Turkey Chili

Is everyone bracing for another arctic blast? Is anyone happy about it? In our home, comfort foods seem to get us through these miserable interruptions. When the temperature dips below 32 degrees and the winds howl from the north at … Continue reading

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CAN A SALAD BE COMFORT FOOD? THIS ONE CAN!

Often certain foods evoke memories. Sometimes those memories of food forced on us as children are not so pleasant. This writer chooses to focus on memories of foods from his childhood that are pleasing: ones that are fun, ones that … Continue reading

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Banana Bread! Thanks Tyler Florence! Thanks Janee Feldman!

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 overripe bananas 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup pecans, … Continue reading

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More Foodie Facts……

Refried Beans…….. Refried beans are only fried once The reason for this misconception is a translation error.  The originals are frijoles refritos which actually means “well fried beans” – not re-fried. (Wikipedia) Salt………. Only 6% of the salt used in … Continue reading

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So, What To Do With All The Thanksgiving Leftovers Already!!!!

Originally posted on The Bite of Life:
Everyone has their traditional ideas for the leftovers from Thanksgiving. This foodie continues in the vein of “not good for you!” After all, why transform foods that are a treat into something that’s…

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Who Brought The Camera?

Perhaps not everyone is as interested in photographing and chronicling every bit of food that goes into their mouth as I am. Please consider that the Thanksgiving holiday, like no other, does focus on food. Many families have tried and … Continue reading

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1-2-3 LET’S BREAK IT DOWN!

In Old East Dallas the Skillman-Live Oak Center has been rejuvinated. Joining La Calle Dolce, relocating icons Matt’s Rancho Martinez and The Mecca welcome an establishment named by the Dallas Observer as one of the top 5 best new retaurants … Continue reading

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