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Discussing your plans with family and friends at holiday gatherings is a great way to get motivated.

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For Valentine’s Day, Barksdale said most men think red roses when picking out gifts, but she suggested other options, too.

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EASY RECIPES FOR THE BIG DAY

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Desserts to steal your heart 1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus ½ cup for coating 1 ½ cups all purpose flour ¾ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder ½ tsp baking soda 3/8 tsp salt ½ cup dark corn syrup, such as Karo 1 large egg white 1 tsp black walnut extract, or vanilla extract 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped into ½ inch pieces Heaping cup of chopped black walnuts I cup dried cherries Adjust oven racks to upper and lower middle positions. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place ½ cup granulated sugar in large shallow dish. Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt together. Whisk corn syrup, egg white and vanilla together well. In stand mixer fitted with paddle

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

After chilling, shape into large walnutsized balls, then roll in the sugar. Place on baking sheets about 2 inches apart.

Bake 5 minutes, then reverse position of sheets top to bottom and front to back. Bake another 5 minutes. Cookies will be puffed and cracked and seem underdone, still wet in cracks.

Do not overbake or chocolate will burn.

Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then remove to wire rack and cool completely.

RECIPE PROVIDED BY SHOPBRAZOS READER SANDY MORSE

1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature 2 large eggs, room temperature 2 tablespoons red food coloring 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Cream Cheese Frosting

1 pound cream cheese, softened 2 sticks butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar Chopped pecans and fresh raspberries or strawberries, for garnish Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 muffin pans with cupcake papers.

In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. In a large bowl gently beat together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla with a handheld electric mixer. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet and mix until smooth and thoroughly combined.

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake tins about 2/3 filled. Bake in oven for about 20 to 22 minutes, turning the pans once, half way through. Test the cupcakes with a toothpick for doneness. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting In a large

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attachment, beat butter, brown sugar and remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar at medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Reduce speed til medium low and add corn syrup mixture, beat until well mixed, scraping once with spatula. At low speed, add flour mixture and chocolate, mix until just incorporated, scraping once; mix in nuts. Give dough final stir with spatula. Chill for 30 minutes, no longer.

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375.

mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla together until smooth. Add the sugar and on low speed, beat until incorporated. Increase the speed to high and mix until very light and fluffy. Garnish with chopped pecans and a fresh raspberry or strawberry.

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Super Six Pack: New ways to enjoy your beer on Super Bowl Sunday

BY JIM HILLIBISH, SPECIAL TO THE EAGLE

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hat bottle of Bud or Guinness or even a local brew in your hand is a piece of history. Beer is perhaps the oldest of processed beverages, third only to water and tea worldwide.

The earliest mention of beer is 7,000 B.C. in Iran. Egyptian drawings record early brewing. Christian monasteries spread beer worldwide.

Brewing jumped from a local process to industrial mass production by the mid-1800s. Invention of the thermometer and hydrometer offered the quality control necessary for large-scale brewing, as did pasteurization.

In America, light beers (smooth, low calorie) in four decades have surpassed premium beer. Sales of imported and domestic small-batch beers continue to climb at the expense of major domestic brewers.

Today’s beer faces heady competition from fermented malt beverages that are not beer. These are a variety of drinks including hard lemonade (Mike’s), hard cola (Jack Daniels) and hard citrus drinks. Brewing as always is driven by the fight for alcoholic-beverage supremacy.

Hops shortage Wonder why your beer is climbing in price? Blame Ma Nature and ethanol politics.

Craft brewers are battling the fourth year of a worldwide hops shortage, worse than the hops blight of the late 1800s. The price of brewing barley has followed other grains to record prices.

Hops are the heart of beer, tempering the sweetness of malted grain.

Hop oil is bitter and crucial to beer flavor.

The Central European and German hops-growing regions have been decimated by floods and cool weather. This comes as many farmers switch from growing barley and hops to corn. Corn is at record prices due to its use in ethanol fuel.

Wildfires in California, a top hops producer, have damaged the crop for

n 2 cups flour n 1/4 cup shortening n 3 teaspoons baking powder n 1 teaspoon salt n 3/4 cup beer Sift dry ingredients and cut in shortening until it has cornmeal consistency. Stir in beer, kneading lightly until dough forms, and roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut rounds with a biscuit cutter or in squares with a knife.

Brush tops with water and bake 10 to 12 minutes in a 450-degree oven until tops brown. Biscuits baked touching each other will be softer than those baked separated.

Makes 12 to 15 biscuits.

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four years. So has wet weather in the Northwest.

For the hops that survive, the price has skyrocketed. This and higher grain prices and taxes are driving up beer prices in the United States. Expect to pay $10 or more for a 12-pack of domestic, and twice that for craft or imported.

Cooking with beer The yeast in brewing goes well with bread baking. You can substitute beer for other liquids. It’s best to open the beer the day before to limit the foaming.

Beer is popular in chili, cheese blends for crackers, as a steamer for hot dogs and sausage, a moderator for the sourness in sauerkraut and in batter for seafood.

The advice on which beer to use is simple: Use what you like to drink.

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KEEPING YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION

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Planning to save money next year? Hoping to lose weight?

Make your New Year’s resolution a reality

BY MOLLY LOGAN ANDERSON, SPECIAL TO THE EAGLE

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hat are your intentions for personal change in the next year? If you made big plans when the ball dropped Dec. 31, you weren’t alone.

While statistics show that nearly half of Americans typically make at least one New Year’s resolution, in 2009, 59 percent of those surveyed by TD Ameritrade resolved to save more money. Other top resolutions on lists across the U.S. are weight loss, exercising more and quitting smoking.

While people make life changes throughout the year, the ceremony of ringing in a new year seems to ignite the passion for change in us all.

“I think that people have goals all year round,” says Dr. Jonathan Fader, a licensed clinical psychologist and member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. “But the New Year is a time for a reboot of the system, a time for everyone to update.”

As those who’ve tried to succeed in the past know, New Year’s resolutions can be difficult to keep. If you approach goal-setting with the following tips in mind, your resolution is sure to stick.

Behavior-related resolutions In a struggling economy, many folks will resolve to find a better job or make more money — both terrible resolutions according to Fader.

He recommends choosing behavior-related goals that we can control. For employment-related resolutions, that means identifying behaviors, like using automated online job searches or applying to a certain number of jobs each day, that are within our ability to achieve.

For folks looking to lose weight, Fader recommends behavior-related goals like increased activity or healthier eating in lieu of losing a specified amount of weight.

Staying motivated Do it now At the beginning of a new year, the world is buzzing with excitement about what’s to come.

Folks are talking about what they’ll change or what resolutions they’ll make.

“There’s a cultural norm that this is the time of year for making changes,” says Fader. “People say, ‘This is the day I’m going to change my behavior.’”

Discussing your plans with family and friends at holiday gatherings is a great way to get motivated.

Realistic goals For resolutions to really stick, focus on realistic, incremental goals that are within your reach.

“People set huge goals when they’re feeling really motivated,” says Fader, who recommends cutting your goal in half before committing to it.

“The best-case scenario is that you’ll surpass your goal and feel better about yourself.”

Charge Your Battery “If you think about it, a motivator is really a battery for your goal,” says Fader. “The better the battery, the better your success rate.”

Evaluate the reasons you have for setting specific goals, and really think about those reasons. Do you have a strong battery with a long life? The more specific and relevant the reasons are to you, the more likely you are to succeed in making your resolution your reality.

The majority of folks don’t keep New Year’s resolutions going for the long haul. Check out these expert tips for keeping motivation levels high as time goes by.

Share: Letting loved ones in the loop about your New Year’s goals makes you accountable. Pick a confidant who will ask you how you’re doing as well as support you in your efforts.

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resolve Keeping your

Revisit: Remembering why you elected to make your desired change is one key to keeping it top-of-mind.

Once you’ve set a goal, write it down along with the reasons for doing so.

Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jonathan Fader recommends listing three to five reasons for your goal on a laminated index card kept in a wallet or purse for easy reference.

Reward: Don’t underestimate the power of positive reinforcement. When you reach an incremental goal, find a way to reward yourself. “Let your body and mind know that good things happen when you stay on top of your behavioral goal,” says Fader.

Slip, don’t fall: Don’t be afraid to slip along your way to success; most people do. “The abstinence violation effect is when you throw in the towel after having a setback,” says Fader. “Protect yourself by learning that when you slip, you can get right back to your goals.”

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Find the perfect flowers for your loved ones on Valentine’s and year-round

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Barksdale said she operates a fullf you’re looking for a gift for service florist your sweetie or other loved shop, and can ones for Valentine’s Day or just provide flower to show you’re thinking of them, arrangements Tricia Barksdale said her florist shop in College Station has plenty of for all occaoptions. Tricia Barksdale Designs, at sions, such 112 Rock Prairie Road, sells real and as weddings, new babies silk flowers and several gift items, and funerals. and also delivers.

She noted that Barksdale said she graduated she has more from Texas A&M University in 1976 than flowers, with a degree in floriculture, and though. then began a vocational training “I feel like program for special needs adoI’m unusual lescents to prepare them for emfrom other ployment in garden centers in the Houston area. After that, she earned florists in town because I carry her master’s degree in horticulture an extensive in 1981 from A&M. Barksdale said gift line as she and some community members well,” Barksbegan a non-profit business, Geradale said. nium Junction, which was a retail Other merchandise includes garden center in Bryan that hired designer chocolates, chocolate-covspecial needs people who had never ered nuts and seeds, plush animals, had jobs before.

Barksdale said she then managed cards, note cards, stationary, lotions, the gift and floral shop at Contempo- hand creams, handmade goat’s milk soaps, candles, children’s and inspirary Landscapes for 10 years before rational books, measuring spoons, starting her own business around soup and dip mixes, bracelets, silk 1999, at first leasing space at Old flower arrangements and flower Bryan Marketplace, then at Marcontainers. She also has a corner tha’s Bloomers, before eventually with baby merchandise, including finding her current location about baby clothes, books and blue and 2.5 years ago.

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pink rocking horse clocks.

Barksdale said Valentine’s Day is not just for sweethearts; many people like to give gifts to their family and friends, too.

“I have a lot of gifts that would be appropriate for those occasions, as well,” she said.

For Valentine’s Day, Barksdale said most men think of red roses when picking out gifts, but she suggested they consider other options, too.

“There are options besides the typical red rose, and I think it shows a little creativity,” she said.

She said there are roses in a wide variety of colors, but there are also several other types of flowers that could be used for Valentine’s arrangements, such as tulips, irises, calla lilies and hydrangeas.

She also noted that Valentine’s Day falls on a Monday this year, “which means guys really need to plan ahead.”

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der flower arrangements, the better choice of materials they will have from which to choose, she said. She also noted that her arrangements are all different.

“I don’t just mass produce. Every arrangement is handmade,” she said.

One thing she does to make arrangements special is to use unusual containers, such as antique sugar bowls or teapots, which will also make good keepsakes after the flowers are gone.

She also tucks herbs in flower arrangements to add fra-

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SHOP LOCALLY FOR FRESH FLOWERS made for you. It’s easier than parking in a huge parking lot at larger retail stores, she said.

Barksdale also said sending flowers is a way to show you care or to show support.

“They just make people feel better, whether at work or at home,” she said.

“It’s comforting to have people show they care by sending flowers.”

Sometimes people don’t know what to say, for instance, if someone they know loses a loved one, she said.

Flowers say the words for them, she said, and are comforting to those who are grieving.

However, she suggested not waiting until the loss of a loved one to send flowers. Barksdale said many younger people don’t know the art of showing appreciation through sending flowers or thank you cards.

That’s an art people should teach their children and grandchildren, she said.

“It is a form of showing appreciation,” Barksdale said about giving flowers. “It doesn’t have to be a whole bouquet. It’s so easy to make someone’s day.”

Barksdale also said some people

say they don’t order flowers because they don’t last long.

“Great care has gone into each flower to promote longevity of the arrangement,” Barksdale said, adding that employees will send flower food and give instructions on how to make the arrangement last as long as possible.

One thing that helps make arrangements last longer is to pluck out the flowers that are fading because if not, they will speed up the wilting of the remaining flowers, she said.

She can also help customers looking for longerlasting flowers. Esperance roses, for example, can last up to two or three weeks, she said.

She also compared buying flowers to purchasing a good meal.

“It might not last long, but didn’t you enjoy it?” she said.

Barksdale said she is passionate about flowers, and gets excited to work with the natural pieces of art.

“I want people to experience the joy of flowers,” she said.

For those on a budget, Barksdale said customers could buy a vase with flowers for around $10. A minimum purchase of a $40

arrangement is required for delivery, though.

Barksdale also carries a wide variety of silk flowers, and said customers often come in for occasions such as when they change the color of their wall paint.

“It’s like accessorizing your home,” she said.

For more information, visit www. triciabarksdale.com or call 979-6935387.

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grance. She said her horticulture background gives her the freedom to put together arrangements that might not typically be seen.

Barksdale said often people are intimidated by ordering flowers because they’ve never done it before, but employees can offer suggestions to help.

Barksdale said she also likes to educate the public and promotes shopping locally. Local businesses support their community, such as with donating items for silent auctions, so Barksdale said nearby residents should also be supportive of Bryan-College Station businesses.

She said shoppers often don’t realize when they do a search online for florists in Bryan or College Station, results will yield companies that will deliver flowers to the area, but aren’t located in the area.

“I feel that’s very deceptive,” she said.

She said on March 29 she will meet with the Texas State Floral Association to talk to state legislators about florist companies’ deceptive online advertising during the association’s Legislative Action Day at the Texas State Capitol in Austin.

Barksdale said all the florists in the Bryan-College Station area provide quality products, and want to maintain their level of service.

She also said that studies have shown that one of the things that is important to people when shopping is convenience. She said it can’t get much more convenient than walking in the front door, saying what you want and having something custom

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MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DEDUCTIONS

You deserve a deduction Don’t miss out this tax season

BY MELISSA ERICKSON, SPECIAL tO thE EAGLE

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issing out on well-earned tax deductions is a common mistake. You’re far from alone if you’ve filed your taxes only to realize a few weeks later that you missed out on a deduction opportunity.

“It is common for taxpayers who prepare their own taxes to miss out on deductions that perhaps are new or change yearly,” said Megan Sonicksen, tax communication specialist with the National Association of Tax Professionals.

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What kind of charitable donations are tax deductible?

What work-related expenses are deductible?

Are energy-efficient home upgrades eligible for deductions?

A: Contributions can be cash, property or out-of-pocket expenses you paid to do volunteer work. If you drove to and from the volunteer work, you can take the actual cost of gas and oil or use the standard rate of 14 cents a mile. Add parking and tolls to the amount you claim for either method.

It is important to verify the organization’s charitable status. The easiest way to do this is to call or check its website. You need a receipt for any donation you claim on Schedule A, even the dollar you plop into the red bucket for The Salvation Army.

A: Job-related items that can be deducted include work clothes and uniforms that are not suitable for non-work wear, and protective clothing such as safety boots, safety glasses, work gloves and hard hats. Other items include union dues and expenses, as well as tools used in your work that you are not reimbursed for.

A: A taxpayer had until Dec. 31 to add insulation, energy-efficient windows, doors, water heaters and furnaces to his or her primary home to be eligible for the energy credit. Up to a $1,500 credit can be received for this year and last year combined. Not all Energy Star-qualified products qualify for the tax credit, so check the U.S. Department of Energy’s website, www.energy.gov, to confirm.

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A: During these hard economic times, many people are job-searching. Not many people know that you can deduct certain job-search expenses as miscellaneous itemized deductions. You can be eligible if you are searching for a new job in your present occupation, even if you do not get a new job. You cannot deduct these expenses if you are a looking for a job in a new occupation, there was a substantial break in the job search or if you are looking for a job the first time. Expenses that can be deducted are employment agency fees, expenses related to preparing and mailing resumes, and mileage related to looking for a new job in the same occupation.

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VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT IDEAS

sWeet LoVe: BY the numBers BiLLion the number of conversa8 tion hearts typically sold between Jan. 1 and Valentine’s Day. originally

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called “motto hearts,” these chalky treats were introduced in the 1860s by necco candies, according to holidash.com.

miLLion the number of roses 110 typically sold and delivered within a three-day period of Valentine’s Day, the majority of which are classic red.

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the percentage of people who give miLLion the average number 11 jewelry for Valentine’s Day. acces650 of valentines exchanged by chilsories come last after greeting cards (65 dren 6 to 10. but the average third-grade percent); date night (44 percent); and candy (38 percent), according to the u.s. census bureau.

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on’t get stuck in a gift-giving rut this Valentine’s Day. show your sweetie how much you care, whether it’s with traditional favorites such as flowers, candy or jewelry, or something more creative and unique. the best

gifts come from the heart and don’t have to cost a fortune. here are a few ideas from holidayspot.com:

Write a love letter.

Purchase a bouquet of roses.

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the classics

Write a love letter Forget e-mail; instead put pen to paper and pour out your passion on the page. Fancy stationery or a handmade card will make it a keepsake.

Flowers you can’t miss with red roses, but less traditional blooms will also impress. a bouquet of tulips will have her thinking of spring, while gerbera daisies will lift her spirits.

For longer-lasting color, chose indoor greens with a blooming plant such as a colorful azalea.

Draw a bath not for yourself! light the candles, put out some special bath beads and dim the lights, then fill up the tub with warm bubbly water. as a finishing touch, warm up a towel in the dryer for when it’s time to get out. time with friends a Valentine’s gift that keeps you apart? sure! your sweetie will thank you for giving time away with the boys or a girls weekend at the spa.

Create a “love space” publicly declare your love on a social networking site. Free and easy to create, in just minutes you can have a space dedicated to your sweetie with weekly love notes, romantic poems and photos. or if you prefer, keep it private and just for the two of you.

give chocolate.

Chocolates For some people it wouldn’t be V-Day without chocolates. stay classy with upscale treats in a pretty box rather than a cheap treat picked up at the market. or go with chocolate-covered strawberries. the gift of cozy sexy lingerie isn’t for everyone, but who doesn’t like comfy pajamas? check out pajamagram.com for something you can both lounge around the house in. make it a date the gift of time can only get better when you make the plans yourself. whether it’s a night at the movies or an afternoon of bowling, your sweetheart will appreciate you planning the perfect outing.

Doesn’t cost too much Balloons behind the wheel while your honey’s at work, sneak over and fill the car with a bouquet of colorful, helium-filled balloons as well as a short love note.

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teacher has the kids beat. educators statistically receive more Valentine’s Day cards than any other heartbreakers.

Bed of roses create the right mood by sprinkling a trail of rose petals from the front door to the bedroom. light candles, dim the lights and put on some marvin gaye or norah Jones.

say it in pictures create a handmade photo collage of all the special moments you’ve shared. or go online and create your own photo album of your special times together at sites like shutterfly.com or Kodakgallery.com. other ideas: personalized mouse pads, photo t-shirts and mugs.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT BOUQUET

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Not your average bouquet J

Romantic European Flowers

Hydrangeas

Tulips

Calla Lilies

What’s hot? White continues to be most popular, but more colors are becoming commercially available including greens, pinks, lavenders and blue.

What’s hot? Both popular/traditional “Dutch” type and giant elegant “French” tulips.

What’s hot? Loved because of their elegant and dramatic white blooms, they are also available in Mini Calla varieties in lots of colors such as yellows, pinks, purples, rusts, etc.

Exotic Flowers that say “Wow”

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ust because Valentine’s Day is one day of the year doesn’t mean that’s the only appropriate day to give or receive flowers. In fact, a bouquet any day during the month of love can brighten someone’s day.

So go order a bouquet, and instead of choosing the standard dozen roses, take the advice of Don Phillips, owner of Phillips Flowers in Westmont, Ill., and spice it up with some of these fashion flora.

Orchids Cymbidium Orchids

What’s hot? Currently very fashionable, particularly the green shades.

Available in standard large sprays as well as “mini cymbidium” varieties, they are long lasting and elegant.

Dendrobium Orchids

What’s hot? Long considered the more petite and feminine of the orchid types, they are available in popular colors including white, lavender, two tone and purple. mokara Orchids

Gerbera Daisies What’s hot? A casual and fun flower available in lots of fun colors! Also, somewhat newer in the market are “Mini Gerbera” that are a bit lower in price but longer lasting.

Hawaiian Ginger What’s hot? Large dramatic blooms, long lasting and available in red or pink. Often as long as 3 ft, it makes for a very showy bouquet.

What’s hot? A cousin to dendrobium, it is a shorter stem fully flowered spray orchid available in red, orange and gold.

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DAILY SPECIALS

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Stay connected with specials across the Brazos Valley

FOOD

Cotton Patch Cafe 3525 Longmire Dr., Ste. A (CS) 940 Earl Rudder Frwy. (Bryan) Monday, 4 - 9:30 pm $5.99 chicken fried steak, dine in only

Potbelly Sandwich Works 409 University Dr., Ste. B College Station Monday, 5 - 9 pm Kids 12 & under from kids menu with purchase of adult entrée

Chili’s Grill & Bar 1063 Texas Ave. S. College Station Friday, 11 am - 6 pm $3.99 classic margaritas, $2.25 domestics, $3 wells

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Double Dave’s Pizzaworks All three Bryan/College Station locations Wednesday, 5:30 - 9 pm Wild Wooly Wednesday, all the “Peproni” rolls you can eat

Buffalo Wild Wings 903 University Dr. College Station Thursday, All Day 60¢ boneless wings

KIDS EAT FREE Los Molcajetes Mexican Food 725 E. Villa Maria Rd., Ste. 100 Bryan Tuesday, All Day Kids 11 & under from kids menu with purchase of adult entrée

The Drink 301 College Main College Station Friday, 8 - 11 pm $2 beers and $2.50 Jager

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 2297 Earl Rudder Frwy.

College Station Sunday & Wednesday, All Day Kids 12 & under from kids menu with purchase of adult entrée

DRINKS

Los Cucos Mexican Cafe 1521 Texas Ave. (CS) 920 Earl Rudder Frwy. (Bryan) Monday & Tuesday, All Day $1.59 margaritas

Add your favorite special to ShopBrazos. Submit a daily special for your business or restaurant by finding it on ShopBrazos.com and clicking “Add Special.”

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DAILY SPECIALS AND COUPONS

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Dixie Chicken 307 University Dr. College Station Sunday - Thursday, 4 - 8 pm Happy hour

C&J Barbeque All 3 Bryan/College Station locations Monday - Saturday, 11 am - 8 pm 1/2 lb. brisket, 1/4 lb. sausage, block of cheese, pickle spear, onion slice and bread for $7.99

Terrazzo Coffee and Wine 405 University Dr. E. College Station Monday - Thursday, 4 - 7 pm Happy hour, all house wines $3.50

Chili’s Grill & Bar 1063 Texas Ave. S. College Station Monday - Friday, 3 - 6 pm Happy hour priced appetizers

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Knockouts Grill House 980 University Dr. College Station Friday, 11 am - 7 pm $1 off all drinks & $2 domestic mugs

Save$75.00 $5 OFF first Yoga Class or $10 OFF first Energy Therapy treatment or massage Cannot be used with other offers. Only valid on 60 minute treatments.

Expires 02.17.11

1602 Rock Prairie, Ste 1000 • College Station, Texas 979.402.3595 • www.BrazosHealingCenter.com

Valentine’s Day Special:

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80 min. massage only $85

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your purchase of $50 or more 202A W. 26th St. • Downtown Bryan 979.823.8000

15% off STOREWIDE SALE regularly priced items only

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Ozona Grill & Bar 520 Harvey Rd. College Station Tuesday, All Day Buy 1 burger, get the 2nd free

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