Cross Timbers November 2017

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ello friends and neighbors, and welcome to the premiere issue of Cross Timbers Lifestyle, where we’re inspired by community, and hope this magazine inspires you, too!

We’re thrilled to be your source for all things local here in the southern Denton County area–a gorgeous and inspiring place to call home. As part of the Cross Timbers Texas region, our community has a rich history. Two narrow bands of forest that extended south of Oklahoma into Central Texas divided the plains and prairies and became known as the Cross Timbers. Native Americans called the area home and later as pioneers pushed into Texas, the bands of timber served as a famous landmark.

That same pioneer spirit is alive and well in our community today–whether you live in Flower Mound or Copper Canyon, we are all still seeking – opportunity, love, wisdom.

Through the pages of Cross Timbers Lifestyle, it is our goal to educate and enrich you and to have a little fun along the way.

As you flip through these pages, you’ll be drawn into the incredible stories behind the people and places that call our community home. In my short stint as publisher, I’ve already been awestruck by the talented, hardworking men and women who passionately serve the community through their local business and philanthropic endeavors. There is no shortage of people working very hard every day to make this community stronger–making sure our schools are better supported, our churches open and welcoming, that needs are met for the less fortunate.

As we take the time to put our issues together from month to month, you—the Cross Timbers Lifestyle readers—will always be in our minds. We strive to bring you the good and relevant news of the day and to fill the pages of this magazine with the people and stories you care about—and we can’t wait for you to join us each month. If you have suggestions or ideas for a story, please let us know. We can’t promise that we incorporate every idea, but appreciate your interest and feedback.

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Finally, thank you to my family and many friends for your ideas, love and support. It’s November, but I am thankful and blessed every day of the year by each of you.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Around Town

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Flower Mound High School Homecoming

Flower Mound High School celebrated homecoming with the annual carnival and pep rally on September 13 and continued festivities with a football game on Friday, September 15. Connor Lee and Mallory Harpole were named the 2017 homecoming king and queen.Â

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Marcus High School Marquettes Drill Team Dance Camp

The Marcus Marquettes Drill Team Dance Camp was held on September 30. The camp had approximately 100 young dancers between the ages of 5-14 years old. They were taught dances, the fight song and fun routines the Marquettes perform during football games. For more information on the team, visit MarcusDrillTeam.com.

2017 Evening for Education

This year’s 2017 Evening for Education put on by the Lewisville ISD Education Foundation was a great success. Guests participated in the best foodie event around and bid on silent and live auctions. It was a magical evening. A magician roamed the crowd as the theme was Make Anything Possible–The Magic of Learning.

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

COURTYARD HOTEL OPENS IN FLOWER MOUND

LEADERSHIP, GROWTH, AND UNITY GAINED FROM SENIOR TRIP

Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Flower Mound opened in late

The Liberty Christian Spiritual Life Department and a group of

September in Flower Mound. Featuring an innovative lobby space,

Upper School teachers took the Class of 2018 to Pine Cove for the

with a stunning three-story atrium, and Courtyard's latest contem-

school’s annual senior retreat September 22–24 for a time of refresh-

porary room design, the new Courtyard property is the first hotel in

ment, teaching, worship and fun.

Flower Mound and provides flexibility and choices that allow guests to optimize and elevate their travel experience.

Located at 4330 Courtyard Way, the 146-room hotel offers guests convenient access to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Historic Downtown Grapevine, Texas Motor Speedway, River Walk Flower Mound and LEGOLAND Grapevine.

The five-story hotel features an indoor swimming pool, fitness center and guest laundry, and offers more than 9,000 square feet of meeting space to accommodate functions of up to 400 people as well as on-site catering. The Trinity Ballroom, featuring Riverwalk views is a perfect venue for a wedding reception or corporate event.

Courtyard constantly researches trends and evolves to meet the

“This year, we focused on two main topics: loving your neighbor and becoming a kingdom leader,” Chris Searcy, campus pastor, says.

“We believe these seniors will be special because they lead from a foundation of love, just like Jesus does.”

At the retreat, seniors discussed what it practically means to be a servant leader. They studied the story of the Good Samaritan and thought about which character in the story they identified with the most.

Students also enjoyed free time to swim, zip line, ride horses and canoe, as well as play sand volleyball, gaa-gaa ball, and basketball.

On a more serious note, seniors shared in an open mic forum words of encouragement to their classmates, as well as their concerns about their senior year.

changing needs of its guests. The latest room design offers hybrid

The boys and girls each had their own separate group time, where

zones for working, sleeping, relaxing and getting ready. Indirect light-

boys discussed with each other what it meant to be men in 2017, and

ing and a neutral, tone-on-tone color palette makes for a soothing

the girls visited about what they saw when they looked in the mirror,

and calm environment.

comparing and contrasting that image with how God truly sees them.

The new room design is intuitive and thoughtful, offering flexible yet comfortable spaces that enable technology.

The Courtyard Dallas Flower Mound also offers the Refreshing

“I loved how our entire grade got together and became more unified after our competition and through worship,” senior Garrett White says. “Because of it, we are now more powerfully bonded.”

Business lobby environment, where guests can enjoy an open and

The retreat began with senior moms giving goody bags for the

bright area outside of their rooms. Along with media pods, compli-

bus ride filled with snacks and glasses stamped with 2018, and it

mentary Wi-Fi and a variety of seating zones, the redefined space

concluded with a time of prayer.

is ideal for everything from pop-up meetings to social gatherings.

The lobby also features The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect, offering casual, flexible seating; easy access to food and high quality, healthy menu options for breakfast; and light evening fare, including snacks, cocktails, wine and beer.

Throughout the hotel, guests can connect with ample electrical

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“Texas’ strategic investments in mental health are a credit to

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Senator Nelson’s unwavering leadership and her compassionate

to printing airline boarding passes and checking flight status.

vision,” Andy Keller, president and CEO of the Meadows Mental

Green has been Courtyard's signature color since Marriott launched

Health Policy Institute, says. “Senator Nelson worked tirelessly to

the brand 30 years ago. Now it is even greener with the introduction

secure funding for state hospitals and jail diversion programs and

of a guest recycling program for the environment. Receptacles for

championed efforts to improve access to care for children with

paper, glass, plastic and metal are conveniently located by side exits.

high needs in our state’s foster care system. The many significant

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advancements made in mental health policy and funding over the last three legislative sessions simply would not have been possible without Senator Nelson, and we are proud to call her a Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute Legislative Champion.”

It was apparent students were digging the assignment, especially fifth-grader Alex Lambert.

“Today, we used emojis to describe ourselves,” Lambert says. “There are so many fun emojis to choose from, but I used a

As chair of the Senate Finance Committee, Nelson authored a

smiley face for joyful; a volleyball for athletic; the OK-hand symbol to

budget with an estimated $7.6 billion appropriated for mental health–

show I’m confident and OK talking with new people; and the thumbs

an increase of roughly $800 million over the last budget.

up for being adventurous, because I like to try new things.”

“We have made significant strides when it comes to increasing

The emoji activity was part of a two-day lesson to teach Texas

access to mental health care in Texas. There is more work to be done,

Essential Knowledge and Skills [TEKS]: Explain the roles and

and I will keep pushing to make sure that mental health services are

functions of characters in various plots, including their relation-

prioritized,” Senator Nelson says.

ships and conflicts.

Nelson represents District 12, including portions of Tarrant and

For the first day, students discussed what defines a character and

Denton Counties. She is chairman of the Senate Finance Committee

identified character traits found in the picture book Miss Rumphius by

and the highest-ranking Republican in the Texas Senate.

Barbara Cooney. Then students inserted a list of character traits in their reading notebooks using strong descriptive words. For the second day, students described themselves using emojis to define their character traits and then elaborated how they exhibited the traits.

Thanks to emojis, it is Guajardo’s hope to see her students inferring information about characters based on their actions and describing characters with strong, higher-level words with future assignments.

FORESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS GET INTO CHARACTER When an actor prepares for a role in a play or a movie, there are many tricks to help get into character. First and foremost, actors do their homework way before rehearsals even begin, which is exactly what Forestwood Middle School Theatre Arts students are doing for

DONALD ELEMENTARY FIFTH-GRADERS USE EMOJIS TO LEARN ABOUT CHARACTER TRAITS

their upcoming production of Ed Monk’s “Booby Trap," a story about an American soldier sitting in a combat zone, trapped by a landmine.

As he waits to see what will happen to him, scenes from his past, present and future unfold around him.

When you walk into Grace Guajardo’s fifth-grade English lan-

“To be able to fully commit to the characters and the story, we are

guage arts classroom at Donald Elementary, a buzz of student

learning everything we can about the U.S. military, including the ser-

learning is obvious to any visitor. Students can be seen across

vice members, their families and past and current wars,” FMS Theatre

the classroom in comfy corners or at whiteboard tables partnered

Arts teacher Crystal King says.

with classmates utilizing Lewisville ISD district-issued iPads to

To help with this, King organized a field trip to the American

complete classroom assignments. A pure example of one of the

Fallen Soldiers Project’s National Gallery in Addison, Texas. The

district’s four cornerstones, Student Experience.

gallery was built to honor, respect and forever memorialize the

Recently, Guajardo’s students were spotted deeply involved in one

American military service members who have made the ultimate

fun assignment—using emojis (various small images, symbols and/or

sacrifice for the nation; comfort their mourning families; and inspire

icons used in electronic communication) to give students a visual to

all Americans to know and recognize the price paid for their free-

learn about different character traits.

dom. The project itself provides an original hand-painted portrait of

“Fifth-graders love emojis; they wear them on clothing, have emoji-covered backpacks, and constantly try to convince me to allow their use in stories typed on iPads,” Guajardo says. “This lesson is the perfect way to incorporate character analysis and emojis.”

Using the Pic Collage app on their iPads, students picked the

America’s fallen soldiers by artist Phil Taylor. Upon completion, each portrait is personally presented to the family.

During the visit, students received a tour of a gallery of portraits of fallen service members led by Taylor and his wife, Lisa Taylor, who also explained the artistic process to paint each portrait.

best emojis that matched their personalities. From smiley faces to

Inside the gallery, students studied each portrait and the hanging

silly-face emojis, students arranged them into a collage anyway they

plaques next to them, which present information about the fallen

liked, as long as there was a description linking the emojis to their

soldiers’ lives, including what military branch they served; why they

personal character traits.

decided to join the military; and how they passed away.

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Students were able to walk away from the field trip with more than just knowledge for a future acting role.

“The biggest impression this experience has had on me is that there are so many people in this world, but only few are courageous enough to protect and be brave for our country,” seventh-grader Halle Jackson says.

At the end of the tour, students met and listened to two guest speakers; a Gold Star family member Alicia Allbaugh who lost her brother Jeremy Allbaugh in military service, as well as retired United States Air Force General Mike Skinner.

FMS Theatre will perform “Booby Trap” for a University Interscholastic League One-Act Play competition on November 1 at Lewisville High School. Two back-to-back public performances of “Booby Trap” and “Women and War” are set for 6 p.m. November 9 at 6 p.m. at Forestwood Middle School, 2810 Morriss Road. Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for adults.

BRIDLEWOOD ELEMENTARY EGG-DROP EXPERIMENT REACHES NEW HEIGHTS Bridlewood Elementary fifth-graders participated in a memorable lesson to test their question and collaboration skills by creating a contraption to safely land an egg unscathed after being dropped from various heights.

This year, Bridlewood Principal Robin Block and fifth-grade science teacher Patricia Jordan wanted to take the lesson to greater heights—literally. Enter Flower Mound Fire Department firefighters from Station 4.

First, student groups were challenged to create and design a contraption that would prevent a raw egg from cracking when dropped from 25, 35 and 50 feet by an FMFD firefighter at the top of a fire engine’s extended ladder.

“We knew it was going to be exciting, but to see the students’ faces when the ladder went all the way to 50 feet was amazing,” Jordan says.

“We had a great time helping out with the egg-drop experiment,” Flower Mound Fire Department Captain Ronnie McCarroll says.

“The excitement each student showed during their experiments was a lot of fun to see.”

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Through designing their own contraptions with no more than three materials of their choice, students were able to discover the difference between testable questions and non-testable questions. In addition, they were able to expand on learning to collaborate with one another to create a design and construct it together.

“I feel that having to collaborate will help them in the future with jobs and with everyday living,” Jordan says. “Students had to get out of their comfort zone and work with others that maybe they had never worked with before.”

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hen hairstylist Zairy Portillo first walked through the double doors of Rogers

Premier Salon Suites in Flower Mound, her jaw dropped. “This is gorgeous! The entry is so pretty!” she thought, not expecting to be met with such grandeur. At the time, she worked at a nearby salon and witnessed the property transform from a UFC Gym to a one-stop shop for beauty needs.

Her curiosity led her to investigate the new facility, and she made up her mind on the spot.

“I thought, ‘This is it! I can make this my own,'” she says.

Owners Ed and Michele Rogers wanted to take the salon-suite concept up a notch.

“We want to be the Neiman-Marcus for salon and medical professionals,” says Michele, who was a hairstylist long before she became a business owner. “I started off in a commission-based salon putting myself through school. There was never anything like this.”

The $2 million build-out was completed in July at Robertson’s Creek, a retail development on the border of Highland Village and Flower Mound. Located at the southwest corner of Long Prairie and Dixon Roads, its flagship stores include Belk’s, Hobby Lobby, Dick’s Sporting Goods and JCPenney.

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ROGERS PREMIER SALON SUITES PAIRS ELEGANCE WITH EXCELLENCE

WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT DOING BUSINESS HERE,” ED SAYS, AND MICHELE AGREES. “IT’S SUCH A GREAT LOCATION. WE COULDN’T BE HAPPIER!” “Everything we did is top-shelf,” Michele explains.

She made all of the design choices for Rogers Premier Salon Suites. Stylish sconces flank the rows of individual suites, and clients waiting for their appointments can relax on custom upholstered furnishings. Glass chandeliers hang from the high ceilings and the walls are finished with double crown moldings. Michele chose serene moodscapes to grace the walls and added touches of greenery.

“We didn’t want it to be trendy or modern, but elegant and comfortable,” she says.

“Our goal is to be the best of salon studios,” Ed, a former president of Jack LaLanne European Health Spas, says.

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salon-suite concept.

“We provide facilities for hair, skin, nails, massage—for all kinds of beauty professionals,” he explains. “Our goal is to provide the ultimate atmosphere to showcase their skills.”

Fifty-four suites line the hallways of the 11,000-squarefoot facility. The rooms give beauty professionals, like Zairy, the opportunity to independently run their own small businesses. They can set their own rates, sell their own products and keep 100 percent of their profits. There are “quiet” suites specifically for massage, skin care and medical treatments, and ventilated suites for nail operators. Already, the salon suite is at two-thirds capacity.

“It’s like a salon in a salon,” says Sandy Jones, a client from Lantana, who, along with her friends, enjoys the convenience of shopping at nearby Robertson’s Creek. She appreciates that walls separate her from other clients during appointments so she can comfortably converse with her hairstylist without being overheard. “Close the blinds! Shut the door!” she laughs.

Kristina Garza owns Salon K.

Lash Out Loud owner Britney Franklin sought to rent space in the area when she stumbled upon Rogers Premier Salon Suites. Britney provides niche services, specifically eyelash and hair extensions, and this is her first time to strike out on her own. She called her decision a “leap of faith,” but added, “you don’t know what you can do until you try.” Owning her own business allows Britney the flexibility to create her own schedule and to take time to do detailed, quality work. As opposed to a fast-paced, commission-based setting, “being in a suite makes that possible,” she says.

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The sun streams through the wood blinds in Anna Bates Emmons’ suite. Wood blinds are one of many extra-special touches at Rogers Premier Salon Suites.

Zairy Portillo, owner of Shear Magic, is a hair stylist and colorist who specializes in balayage and ombre treatments.

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The environment gives tenants the opportunity to create their own identity. The suites are plumbed and equipped with what the professionals need to launch their business. Britney, for example, requested a massage table and a dimmer switch to darken the room during eyelash extension procedures.

“I want to make sure my clients feel comfortable and relaxed. It’s best if they can fall asleep,” she says.

She brought in her own special touches: a soft pink office chair on rollers, a matching knitted blanket and Pinterest-inspired wall décor.

“Our salons are usually two to three sizes larger than most suite salons, which allows us to have competitive rates,” Ed says.

Rogers Premier Salon Suites offers 24-hour security and has a full-time, on-site manager/concierge who makes sure tenants and clients feel welcome. “We want them to feel respected and special because they are special.”

Rogers Premier Salon Suites is located at 5801 Long Prairie Road, Suite 600, Flower Mound, TX 75028. Call 972.355.2003 or visit RogersPremierSalonSuites.com to find out more.

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MEXICAN CUISINE RECENTLY OPENED FLOWER MOUND RESTAURANT OFFERS VARIETY OF FLAVORS

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red chile stew called New Mexican guiso contains pork and beef beneath tortilla strips, cheeses and avocado.

Tempting items among the many interesting Mexican cuisines are the tequila pesto enchiladas containing jumbo shrimp sautéed with onions and cheese and then slathered with a Sauza Hornitas Reposado Tequila-pepita pesto. An order of codorniz will bring two pecan wood-grilled Manchester Farms whole quail to your table. Another interesting offering is the wood-grilled banana leaf-wrapped salmon. The salmon is rubbed with achiote and citrus before being grilled.

hen Mí Día From Scratch opened its doors for

Many of Mí Día’s dishes are accompanied by sides such as street

patrons in late August, locals were not only dazzled

corn, crema and different varieties of beans—Oaxacan and charro—

by its extensive culinary offerings created under the direction

and rices such as guajillo and poblano.

of executive chef Felipe Guerrero and beverages but also by

Besides entrees, famished customers may indulge in snacks,

its stunning interior. Those culinary offerings run the gamut

soups and salads, and desserts. One tempting snack is the que-

from Tex-Mex to Santa Fe to authentic Mexican dishes.

sadillas de huitlacoche featuring sautéed Mexican truffle, queso

“Our food is vibrant, soulful and complex," chef and managing partner Gabriel DeLeon says. "Our menu is aimed at incorporating regional Mexican, Santa Fe and Tex-Mex flavors into our cuisine in a way that’s never been successful before.”

While the Tex-Mex items on Mí Día’s menu include the standard enchiladas, tamales, fajitas and chimichangas,

asadero and roasted vegetables sandwiched between house-made blue corn tortillas. Anyone who loves guacamole may enjoy some prepared right at your table.

Crowning any meal is the consumption of a lovely dessert and those at Mí Día do not disappoint. The desserts include the taco y tequila in which an almond lace taco is filled with a chocolatepeanut butter ganache, marshmallows and a strawberry and tequila reduction. Another delicious-sounding one is the housemade hibiscus-lemongrass sorbet.

they also include delicious artisanal street tacos. Those

All of these and alcoholic drinks are served in the modern dining,

street tacos whose main ingredients may be skirt steak,

bar,and patio areas. Mí Día’s eye-pleasing interior and exterior were

duck, sea bass, roasted pork, sautéed chicken breast and

created by Dallas-based GHA Architecture.

Baja shrimp are served on fresh house-made tortillas.

General Manager Ivan Sanchez says patrons may choose from

The sometimes-spicy Santa Fe-style dishes include

among 120 tequilas and high-end mescals. Tequilas are derived

hatch tacos whose blue corn tortillas brim with skirt steak

from a particular agave plant whereas mescal is distilled from dif-

sautéed in red chiles, onions and poblano peppers topped

ferent agaves. In addition, patrons may order two other Mexican

with queso fresco and green chile autumn roast and sea-

distilled spirits—Sotol and Bacanora, both of which are hard to find.

soned with micro cilantro. New Mexico Tampiqueña is a

The Flower Mound Mí Día—2601 W. Windsor—joins other loca-

yummy combo of cheese, onion and skirt steak rolled inside

tions in Grapevine and Plano. Mí Día’s hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

blue corn tortillas to create enchiladas that are stacked

Sunday–Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday–Saturday. For more

and smothered in green and red sauces. A mouthwatering

information, visit MiDiaFromScratch.com or call 972.874.4747.

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY DRU MURRAY

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Mi Dia's Hell Freezes Over cocktail features green chile-infused Herradura Silver, Cointreau, lime, cucumber, basil, agave nectar and dry ice rimmed with Hatch pepper and salt blend. Photo courtesy of Mi Dia.

The Quesadillas De Huitlacoche features sautéed Mexican truffle, queso asadero and roasted veggies between house-made blue corn tortillas and is served with crema and New Mexico red and green chile sauces. Photo courtesy of Mi Dia.

Mí Día offers diners a pretty patio.

Mi Dia's tableside guacamole.

Photo courtesy of Mi Dia.

Among the bottles of Mí Día’s pretty circular bar are some of restaurant’s 120 different tequilas.

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Food & Wine

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“Pinot Noir, Beaujolais and lighter

“In years past, most people wouldn’t

Chardonnay, Viognier, Gewürztraminer

bodied Cabernet Franc from the Loire

think to pull out their favorite rosé to

and Rhône White Blends pair delightfully

Valley make excellent companions to

pair with Thanksgiving dinner, but

with many of the dishes found on the

the savory, herb-inflected dishes at a

it’s actually a fantastic wine to have

Thanksgiving table. For example, pump-

typical Thanksgiving feast. The ele-

handy this time of year. Fuller-bodied

kin soup or butternut squash with brown

vated acidity, as well as the nuances

rosé made with Grenache, Syrah and

butter and sage is a delicious match for a

of mushroom and dried herbs, make

Cabernet Franc are excellent matches

richly textured Chardonnay. The warmer

these wines stellar accompaniments,

for the richer foods that make their way

spices of autumn, like nutmeg, cinnamon

keeping your palate refreshed while

to the holiday table, the juicy acidity

and clove, are complementary to this

elevating the complementary notes

keeping your palate from becoming

style of wine, as many have similar notes

found in the food.”

tired and overwhelmed from all the

interwoven with toasted oak nuances.”

sumptuous dishes.”

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Pinot Noir

Lambrusco

uncle bill’s cheesy potatoes

mom’s sweet potato casserole

+

+

Sauvignon Blanc Moscato D’Asti +

aunt mary’s green bean casserole

+

Grandma’s pumpkin pie

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pie ‒ Oak St. Pie Co.

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time ARTICLE JANE KRZYSIAK

PHOTOGRAPHY TAMMY TUBBS

Let Someone Else Do the Baking This Holiday Season

W

hen November rolls around, thoughts turn to the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving day game, corn bread dressing,

succulent turkey and pies. Heavenly pie crusts, fruit-laden or shimmering with golden pecans—whatever

strikes your fancy, a traditional Thanksgiving dinner will most certainly include a delectable pie or two.

Baking pies may be your tradition and if so–carry on! But if you are in the mood to let someone else do the

baking this Thanksgiving, here are some local establishments that won’t disappoint. It’s pie time. Be thankful!

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PIE TIME (CON TI N UED)

The Flour Shop Bakery 1401 Shoal Creek #150

Highland Village, TX 75077 972.966.2253 ILoveTheFlourShopBakery.com

Pastry chef Cara Vasquez grew up a self-described “baking kid” influenced by her mother, a talented home economics teacher. Cara’s passion led her to culinary school and a 10-year career at Bread Winners in Dallas, where she served as bakery manager. In 2011, Cara’s dream became a reality when she opened the doors to The Flour Shop Bakery in Highland Village.

Cara makes amazing cakes, pies, cookies, bars, brownies, breads and many other bakery treats. It’s important to her that a wide variety is kept on hand for folks to drop in for a sweet treat. Cara keeps things traditional—the way her mom taught her—and is fulfilled when someone tells her that something she baked evokes a long-held memory, perhaps something their grandmother made.

"For us, it’s about creating something special," Cara says. "It’s about awakening a memory or emotion.”

During Thanksgiving, pies are best-sellers. The traditional favorites are pumpkin and pecan, but they receive many requests for strawberry rhubarb also. Chocolate cream and coconut cream pie are also very popular and can be made with meringue as a special request. Everything is made on-site and from scratch using only the best ingredients. Cara says it’s a marathon the day before Thanksgiving with chefs baking all night, but it’s worth it to be part of their customer’s holiday. Special orders are recommended.

And, while you can still visit Cara and the team at their present location for Thanksgiving, soon the store will be moving down the street near Firehouse Subs. The new space is double in size, and more breakfast and dessert items will be available, plus additional seating where customers can gather.

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Oak St. Pie Co. Oak St. Pie Co. in downtown Roanoke sits comfortably in what some might call “the shadow” of the original

110 N. Oak St. Roanoke, TX 76262 817.490.0994 OakStPieAndCandyCo.com

scratch daily, and she is very picky about the ingredients used. There are no pre-made fillings or other shortcuts.

Babe’s, but this quaint pie shop stands wholeheartedly

“The key to making the best pie possible is the crust.

on its own. Carol Southern, Oak St. Pie Co.’s proprietor,

That’s why we make our all-butter dough and hand roll

recalls visiting Roanoke to dine at Babe’s more than 11

them to the perfect consistency and flakiness," Carol says.

years ago and thinking what a great idea it would be to

"Then, we use the finest available fruits, creams, sugars,

open a shop there. Soon after, Carol, a registered nurse,

etc. and our special recipes to complete the package. The

opened Granny’s Cupboard producing pies, cobblers, and

result is the best pie you will ever eat.”

old-fashioned candies—peanut brittle, divinity and fudge.

Pecan, pumpkin and apple are top sellers, but many other

Though she had never baked commercially, Carol grew up

varieties and even mini-pies are available. Oak St. made

in Fort Worth with a mom and grandma that were excel-

more than 500 pies last year the day before Thanksgiving.

lent cooks, and she loved to bake and make candies.

In 2011, the shop was renamed Oak St. Pie Co. as Carol’s business and historic Roanoke were both taking off nicely. Today, Carol and her team continue to bake from

“It’s humbling to be included in someone’s holiday where your product is served in their home to loved ones,” Carol says.

Placing a special order is recommended, particularly during the holidays. Check the website for how to order.

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Judy Pie 520 S. Main St. #200 Grapevine, TX 76051 817.400.7437

JudyPie.com

Judy Balunda didn’t set out to open a pie shop. After 25 years teaching special education, she retired in 2013 from Grapevine Middle School and was looking forward to some well-deserved time off.

Instead, she began baking pies, using her mother’s well-loved recipes. When the requests and raves became increasingly louder, Judy knew she might be looking at a second chapter. She continued to hone her pastry skills, even completing a Le Cordon Bleu pie-making course.

Judy Pie just celebrated one year in business in Old Town Grapevine.

Judy laughingly recalls, “We handed out 16,000 pie samples during Grapefest 2016. Then, we closed for a week and re-opened to the public.”

They haven’t slowed down since. Chefs bake daily on-site utilizing only the freshest, from scratch ingredients. And while sweet pies are the name of the game with everyday favorites chocolate cream, key lime, strawberry rhubarb and coconut cream, Judy Pie also offers savory selections—chicken pot pie and shepherd’s pie—and some phenomenal hand pies–Nutella, strawberry goat cheese and bourbon maple peach to name a few.

Pumpkin and pecan pie are Thanksgiving highlights, and most of Judy’s recipes are courtesy of her mother, Rhoda. However, the Judy Pie chefs will also bake custom pies for customers, using family recipes handed down or seasonal twists on old favorites. Judy’s goal for Judy Pie was to create a warm and inviting place where customers can meet for book cub, enjoy dessert after dinner or just pick up a slice of heaven to go. Mission accomplished!

Thanksgiving orders will be taken until the Monday prior to Thanksgiving.

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Photo courtesy Judy Pie

Swirl Bakery 3634 Long Prairie Road # 100 Flower Mound, TX 75022 214.513.1334

SwirlBakery.com

Melissa and Chris Norwood opened their busy café and Photos courtesy Swirl Bakery

bakery more than 16 years ago in the growing town of Flower Mound. Swirl Bakery serves breakfast, soups, salads and sandwiches, and a classic, comforting menu for dinner. Custom baking and decorating with real butter occurs daily and you will be tempted by the sweet treats behind the glass case and in the “pie tower." It’s no accident that Swirl Bakery has become a community favorite by creating wholesome food from scratch. Melissa contends it is quite a bit of labor, but the quality control makes it worth it.

The Norwoods support several initiatives and cater many events within the Lewisville Independent School District–school functions for Flower Mound High School, LEF gala and many others throughout the area. They live in Flower Mound and enjoy supporting the community and getting to know their neighbors.

“It’s fun to see kids who have grown up coming to the restaurant come back," Melissa says. "We’ve even had birth announcements here!”

For Thanksgiving, pies are the name of the game–pumpkin, pecan, buttermilk and apple will lead the pack along with chocolate cream and coconut cream. Every pie is baked fresh daily and your guests will appreciate the attention to detail. Stop by to check out the pie table during the holidays but if you want your favorite guaranteed, don’t leave it to chance. Swirl Bakery can also cater your entire Thanksgiving meal if it suits your fancy. You might even be able to pass off some of their home cooking as your own! Melissa recommends ordering ahead for pies or the meal.

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Culinary Creations

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his is definitely the easiest and best way to make rich-tasting butternut squash soup, without having to peel and dice a large,

awkwardly shaped vegetable. You start by cutting the squash in half lengthwise and roasting it in a hot oven. Scrape the roasted flesh from the skin, and simmer it with sautéed yellow onion, fresh sage, and a tart Granny Smith apple. When everything’s soft and the flavors have melded, purée it all in the blender. Finally, enrich the soup with a bit of heavy cream.

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(CON TI N U ED)

1. Heat the oven to 425°F and arrange a rack in the middle.

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the squash pieces cut-side up on the baking sheet. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter and brush all of it over the tops and insides of the squash halves (alternatively, you can rub it on evenly with your fingers). Season generously with salt and pepper.

Roast until knife tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour.

2. Meanwhile, peel, core, and cut the apple into medium dice. Cut the onion into medium dice. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the apple, onion, and sage, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened,

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup • 4 pounds whole butternut squash (about 2 medium),

3. When the squash is ready, set the baking sheet on a wire rack until the squash is cool enough to handle. Using a large spoon, scoop the flesh into the saucepan with the sautéed apples and onions; discard the skins.

4. Add the broth, water, and measured salt and pepper, stir to combine, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

halved lengthwise and seeds removed

Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occa-

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick)

sionally and breaking up any large pieces of squash, until

• 1 medium Granny Smith apple (about 8 ounces)

the flavors meld, about 15 minutes. Remove the pan from

• 1/2 medium yellow onion

the heat and stir in the cream.

• 8 fresh sage leaves

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about 7 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.

5. Using a blender, purée the soup in batches until

• 2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth

smooth, removing the small cap (the pour lid) from the

• 2 1/2 cups water

blender lid and covering the space with a kitchen towel

• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed

(this allows steam to escape and prevents the blender lid

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed

from popping off ). Alternatively, use an immersion blender.

• 1/3 cup heavy cream

Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve

• 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds, for garnish (optional)

garnished with the pumpkin seeds, if using.

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Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, northwest of San Antonio, is a perfect place for a golfing weekend getaway at one of the best Hill Country Resorts - Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort. Traveling on the winding road through the hills to the resort from Boerne and Interstate 10, you appreciate the magnificence and peacefulness of the Hill Country. When you coast down the last hill you'll spot the sparkling lake on the right spilling over the road and into a lake on the left, the towering limestone cliff with a huge beautiful home sitting on top, the Tapatio Springs sign with a waterfall, the lush green fairways of the golf course, and some of tallest hills in Texas dotted with nice homes, you'll get a sense that you are in for a special treat.

The resort sits in a valley surrounded by rolling hills and incorporates the best that Mother Nature has to offer including a variety of trees, wildflowers, axis and whitetail deer, rolling tree lined hills with deep valleys, limestone cliffs rising out of springs and lakes, and panoramic views from the towering cliffs. To be clear, they are only Texas hills but they are some of the tallest in the area and rise to 1900 feet. Plus you get to enjoy consistently perfect weather with an average annual high of 68 degrees which creates excellent conditions for year round golf and other activities. During the summer, the higher elevation is an average of 12 degrees cooler than San Antonio. Perfect for being outside.

The resort has a variety of accommodations for guests including suites and hill country guest rooms. Each guest room is larger than the typical hotel room and has a flat screen TV, seating area and desk, coffee maker, hair dryer and iron, and upgraded bath amenities including two sinks and lots of counter space. Best of all each room has a very comfortable king or double queen bed and either a private balcony or patio - an excellent spot to relax with a morning cup of coffee and enjoy the view of the golf course, deer, beautiful hills, or take in a spectacular Hill Country sunrise or sunset.

One of the primary reasons to keep coming back to Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort is to play golf on 18 of the best holes in Texas. Each nine is unique and different and will test your accuracy and course management skills with a combination of tight landing zones, water features, elevation changes, forced carries, and challenging doglegs. But don't let that scare you away - the course is fair and there are four sets of tee boxes plus a combo on the scorecard. Not only is the layout challenging but it is very scenic with rolling hills, waterfalls, colorful flowers, sparkling ponds, CONTINUED >

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beautiful homes scattered along the hillsides, and towering trees. The front nine plays through the valley with water coming into play on six holes and it's a enjoyable par 35. The back nine plays up and along the ridge line of the rolling hills and then back to the valley. This nine is a blast to play with elevation changes, doglegs, forced carries, and some fun holes.

After, or even before, 18 holes of golf I'm ready to eat and The La Cascada Restaurant which adjoins the pro shop is perfect with it's spectacular views of the cliff-top mansions, golf course, a water fall, and lakes from the floor-to-ceiling windows. You can eat in the nicely appointed dining room, in the bar area, or on the really cool outdoor patio. On Friday and Saturday you can enjoy live music on the patio. La Cascada serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and a wide selection of choices plus Happy Hour and specialty drinks. We enjoyed just about everything from the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. Literally waddling away from our completely cleared plates obviously impressed with the food.

After golfing, bike riding, and hiking most of us are ready for a spa treatment at Puresol Salt Cave & Spa which is in the center of the guest rooms and next to the pool and fitness center. Guests have the option to enjoy the likes of a "Deep Tissue Sports Massage" that "relieves aches and pains that are stored in the deepest part of the muscles" and/or select a HydraFacial Treatment (a new breakthrough in skin resurfacing technology) at Puresol Spa. I'm told by a reliable source that the facial is relaxing, soothing, and very refreshing.

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lounger while being surrounded by soothing music, and literally emerge not only more relaxed and tension-free, but healthier as well.

I fell asleep during most of my forty minutes. After the salt rock cave I felt like a new man - relaxed, and ready to go for, well, another nap.

There is a lot to do at Tapatio Springs Resort and the weather is perfect most of the year and some of the amenities you can enjoy include: an adults pool with a waterfall, hot tub, and relaxing pool furniture, a fitness center loaded with fitness equipment, miles of hiking, and biking trails around lakes and creeks and up and down the hills with some stunning scenery, horseshoe pits and bean bag toss, fire rings for s'mores and the resort pool with a bar, more fire pits, cabanas, a kids slide, and comfortable pool furniture.

Tapatio Springs Resort can also schedule special events and activities like horseback riding, wine tasking, antique shopping, kayaking, tubing, or birding and more.

Speaking of horseback riding, we had an extraordinary adventure with a geniune gentleman cowboy. The four of us were privileged to have bronco buster retired Willie Stricker lead us through the hill country on his former through-bred race horses. They were well cared for and simply beautiful animals. As a true Texas legend, you know by the casual and confident drawl, Willie shared his Christian faith with us in a number of colorful stories from the past of his cowboy life. I highly recommend calling Willie and experiencing real Texas Hill Country hospitality on horseback in the rolling hills. You will not be disappointed, although you will need to pay attention and watch your lip. Call him on his cowboy flip-phone at 210-508-9349 and tell him Frisco Tim sez "howdy!"

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Lifestyle Calendar

November NOVEMBER 2

NOVEMBER 11

QUARTER AUCTION BENEFITING HEARTS FOR HOMES

DOROTHY'S DASH 2017

HIDDEN PINES

FLOWER MOUND HIGH SCHOOL

Keller Williams Dallas Metro North is partnering with Denton Coun-

On November 16, 2004, former Town of Flower Mound employee

ty's nonprofit, Hearts for Homes, in order to provide dignity through

Dorothy Walkup lost her battle with multiple sclerosis. Flower Mound

home rehabilitation affording low-income seniors a safe, comfortable

sponsors Dorothy's Dash to honor her memory, share her example

and well-functioning home. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

with others who may suffer this terrible disease and to raise funds to

NOVEMBER 4 FALL FESTIVAL

combat multiple sclerosis. The Kid's K will begin at 8 a.m. and the 5K run/walk starts at 8:30 a.m. Flower-Mound.com

UNITY PARK

NOVEMBER 11

The event will consist of a variety

PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR FAMILY

of free, fun, family activities at Unity

FLOWER MOUND PUBLIC LIBRARY

Park. Patrons will enjoy live music,

Join local photographer, Jen Brown, for an informative photography

carnival games, bounce houses,

class in which you will learn tips, tricks and methods on how to improve

face painting, balloon artist, artisan

your photos of your family. Learn about lighting, composition, getting

displays, craft and food vendors,

natural smiles from children, using cell phones, editing on Instagram

and more! 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

and more! Please bring a camera and/or cell phone to the class! To

NOVEMBER 5

register email fmpl@flower-mound.com or call 972.874.6165. 2 p.m.

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

NOVEMBER 13

FLOWER MOUND HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STADIUM

DOWC ANNUAL AUCTION

A family picnic will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. with free hot dogs,

DOUBLE OAK TOWN HALL

cake and lemonade. From 2 to 3 p.m., the town will host a Veterans Day

The Double Oak Women's Club will hold their annual auction with all

Ceremony, which will include a Veterans Review where local Boy Scouts,

the proceeds going to the Double Oak Volunteer Fire Department.

Girl Scouts and ROTC units parade before the Veterans in uniform.

6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

NOVEMBER 10

NOVEMBER 18

FLOWER MOUND VETERANS DAY RELAY

OUR VILLAGE GLOWS

FLOWER MOUND

THE SHOPS AT HIGHLAND VILLAGE

Join the fourth annual Veterans Day Relay Run where veterans and

Our Village Glows, a festive community event enjoyed by thousands

their family members will follow a course throughout Flower Mound

of Highland Village and surrounding area residents, is a holiday tra-

carrying the American flag. After the event at 5 p.m., the public is invit-

dition and features the lighting of a 60-foot Christmas tree and light

ed to attend a special post-run celebration at the Community Activity

show themed “Let it Glow! Holiday Light Show Spectacular,” which

Center. For more information, please call 972.874.6279

includes 245,300 LED tree lights synchronized to holiday music. Be-

NOVEMBER 10-12

gins at 5 p.m.; tree lighting at 6:30 p.m.

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NOVEMBER 22

MCL GRAND THEATER

18TH ANNUAL TURKEY SHOOTOUT

Christian Youth Theater will perform five productions of "Seussi-

BRIDLEWOOD GOLF CLUB

cal"—a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn

The 18th Annual Turkey Shootout, benefiting the American Cancer

Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have brought to life all of our favorite Dr.

Society, is a time to enjoy the company of one another, dress the part

Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat,

of tournament golfers and recognize those who fight while remem-

Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination:

bering those no longer with us. The event is a four-person scram-

Jojo. Visit CYTDallas.org for showtimes and tickets.

ble with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Golfers will receive a long-sleeved sweatshirt, goody bag, breakfast and lunch. Eventbrite.com

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Parting Thoughts INGREDIENTS 2 cinnamon sticks, plus more for serving 2 medium apples, thinly sliced, Honeycrisp or Gala 1 medium pear, thinly sliced 1 medium orange, thinly sliced 2/3 cup pomegranate seeds 1 750 milliliter bottle pinot grigio 2 cups apple cider 1/4 cup brandy 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice Club soda, for serving Optional: Figs For the Cinnamon Sugar Rim 2 tablespoons cane sugar 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon pinch of salt

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place the cinnamon sticks and fruit into a large pitcher. Add wine, apple cider, brandy, orange juice and lemon juice. Allow to sit in the refrigerator anywhere from 3 to 24 hours; 6-8 hours is best!

2. Pour the sangria and fruit into glasses. Add a splash of club soda. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, if desired.

CINNAMON SUGAR RIM 1. In a shallow bowl or dish, stir together cinnamon, sugar and salt.

2. Wet the rim of the glasses, running a slice of lemon around each one.

3. Dip the rims into the mixture and then fill glasses with sangria

Enjoy!

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