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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2021 PUBLISHER

Jane Krzysiak | jane.krzysiak@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

October is Food, Friends & Football

Stephanie Hasbrouck stephanie.hasbrouck@lifestylepubs.com

IT’S THE ANNUAL FOODIE ISSUE! In Texas, fall means yummy food, football and

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SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

friends. Grab a seat and read on as you plot out your October.

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In “The Defined Dish” editor Stephanie Hasbrouck checks in with DFW sensation and

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New York Times best-selling cookbook author Alex Snodgrass. This fabulous small-

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town girl and fellow Horned Frog has been captivating followers on social media with

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

her simple meals. Alex shares her latest cookbook offering “Comfortable Kitchen” and

Stephanie Hasbrouck, Maxwell Van Drunen

it’s absolutely Amazon cart worthy!

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

We also look at how to end the day with the VIP of mealtime in “Breakfast for Dinner.”

Dawn Michelle Photography, Sarah Linden Photography, Kristen Kilpatrick

Who doesn’t love pancakes for dinner and no flipping required in our version!

Mealtime at home can be the perfect reason to gather friends and family and Alisa Popelka, local owner of Alisa Cristine Interiors, creates a bright and beautiful gathering space in “Dining in Style” that will inspire you.

“From NFL to Friday Night Lights” shares how and why new head football coach Jason Witten is setting the bar high for Liberty Christian football players. Read on – this is a servant’s heart story that will have you cheering for the Warriors all season long!

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

Chef Dennis Prescott of the hit Netflix series Restaurants on the Edge talks falling in love with feeding people and provides some travel tips in “Bringing Joy Back into the Kitchen.”

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson AD MANAGER Chad Jensen

For a night out we love Laura Black’s local hot spot Clink Wine Bar & Bites. On that note, we have plenty of other ideas in this month’s “Local Experiences,” where we

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check out Seasonal Comfort Foods, Fall Activities, and a list of local and day trip options for Breweries & Wineries.

Finally, in “Trick or Treat’,” we share some food-inspired costumes to make your Halloween perfectly crave-able!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2021

FEATURES 20 Dining In Style Alisa Popelka, Owner of Alisa Cristine Interiors, Creates a Bright and Beautiful Gathering Space

24 From NFL to Friday Night Lights Jason Witten Sets High Bar for Liberty Christian Football Players

28 The Defined Dish Comfortable Kitchen Author Alex Snodgrass Helps Readers & Followers Discover a Love of Cooking

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32 CLINK Wine Bar + Bites Laura Black's Sophisticated Wine Bar Offers Unique Wines and Tapas-Style Menu

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local Experiences

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Culinary Creations

20 Open House 32 Hot Spot 34 Inspired By 38 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Local’s Choice

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GOOD TIMES

Journey to Dream's Charity Casino Night a Success On Aug. 19, Journey to Dream Foundation hosted its Charity Casino Night at Sneaky Pete's Monterey Ballroom. Guests enjoyed casino games and cocktails, while participating in the auction. Proceeds benefited Journey to Dream and Kyle's Place, a transitional living program for homeless teens working toward independence. For more information visit journeytodream.com.

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GOOD TIMES

Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce Unveils New Logo On Aug. 24, the Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce hosted its Logo Reveal Celebration. More than 100 friends popped by to check out the new logo and stayed to network while enjoying champagne, charcuterie and Steel City Pops.

PHOTOGRAPHERS: JANE KRZYSIAK AND FLOWER MOUND CHAMBER COMMERCE

Liberty Christian School's Blue vs. White Scrimmage is Witten's First Win On Aug. 20, Liberty Christian School's new head football coach, former Dallas Cowboy and Liberty Christian parent, Jason Witten, racked up his first win. The media was invited out and the Liberty community also enjoyed the traditional Blue vs. White scrimmage that points to a successful but competitive season ahead. PHOTOGRAPHY: DAWN MICHELLE PHOTOGRAPHY

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AROUND TOWN

SHOP LOCAL, FLOWER MOUND! The town is partnering with the Flower Mound

DEMARCUS WARE VISITS CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER FOR NORTH TEXAS

Chamber of Commerce to host a Shop Local week

Famed former Dallas Cowboys player DeMarcus

Oct. 1-8. Participating businesses will offer special

Ware and his trainers with 3Volt Fitness recently

deals to encourage residents to shop, dine and

visited the Children’s Advocacy Center for North

play in Flower Mound. Visit flower-mound.com

Texas to play basketball with some of the teenagers

for more details!

in the Children Without Placement program. Lake

FLOWER MOUND SEEKS OUTSTANDING CITIZEN AND GROUP NOMINATIONS In an effort to recognize those who have given unselfishly of themselves in service to others,

Worth Police Department Officer Myers also spent two days volunteering.

FLOWER MOUND PUBLIC LIBRARY OPENS CREATION LAB

the town is looking for nominations for the 2021

The Flower Mound Public Library recently

“Outstanding Citizenship Award.” Anyone can

opened its Creation Lab. The lab was designed

nominate an individual or group, as long as the

with input from residents as part of the library’s

nominee is a Flower Mound resident or group,

recent expansion. The Creation Lab is a space

and displays at least two of the following criteria:

for residents to express creativity while using and

strives to make a positive impact in the community;

learning about high and low-tech creation tools.

enhances the Flower Mound community and the

The lab includes a 3D printer, sewing machine,

lives of its citizens; addresses or fulfills a commu-

laminator, Cricut cutter and heat press, embroi-

nity need or concern.

dery machine, computers with Adobe Creative

The recipient will receive a Proclamation of

Cloud and other creation software and much

Outstanding Citizenship from the Mayor and

more. For more details on the Creation Lab, visit

Council, along with a small engraved plaque.

flower-mound.com/creationlab.

Nominations will be accepted until Friday, Nov. 5.

Pick up your nomination form at Town Hall, 2121 Cross Timbers Road, or by visiting flower-mound. com/outstandingcitizen.

FLOWER MOUND EARNS 2020 VOICE OF THE PEOPLE AWARD The International City & County Management Association (ICMA), along with Polco, an online community polling and survey platform, awarded Flower Mound the “2020 Voice of the People Award for Excellence in Recreation and Wellness."

The award acknowledges local governments that take the best action on behalf of their communities and have the highest ratings from the National Community Survey (NCS), which is the gold standard in resident opinion surveys. The Town regularly conducts the NCS survey to gather feedback from the community. This is the only national award that honors local governments based on feedback from residents.

Lewisville ISD Education Foundation recently awarded 64 teacher grants to 40 schools. The

Since 2014, Flower Mound has responded to

grants totaled $104,100. Volunteers helped surprise

residents’ wishes by doubling the amount of land

the educators across the district. Congratulations

set aside for parks, opening the new Senior Center

to our everyday heroes, teachers!

and launching new programs at the Community Activity Center (CAC).

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LEWISVILLE ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION AWARDS 64 TEACHER GRANTS TO 40 SCHOOLS

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FLOWER MOUND POLICE OFFICER AND FIRE STATION WIN 2021 “BEST OF DENTON COUNTY”

have bigger reductions in loss of life and property when fire does occur. Homeowners and commercial insurance policy holders in the Town of Flower

Flower Mound Police Officer Justin Buck and the

Mound should remind their insurance companies

Flower Mound Fire Department have been des-

of the ISO rating at the time of renewal, as rates

ignated “Best Of Denton County.” The “Best Of”

and premiums could see a reduction. Most U.S.

publication asked residents to cast votes in more

insurers, including the largest companies, use PPC

than 450 categories to determine the best in the

information as part of their decision-making when

county. Officer Buck and the Flower Mound Fire

determining who to insure, the amount of coverage

Department collected the most resident votes in

allowed, and premium costs.

the Community and Non-Profit category.

JEFF REECER JOINS CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER FOR NORTH TEXAS BOARD

CROSS TIMBERS ARTIST GUILD TOUR IS NOV. 12 The 19th annual Cross Timbers Artist Guild tour will be held Nov. 12-14. The event is free to the pub-

Jeff Reecer has joined the board of the Children's

lic. Come and tour more than 20 artists’ studios

Advocacy Center for North Texas. He serves as

and view their beautiful artwork. Works include:

president of Texas Health, a position he assumed

painting, sculpture, fiber weaving, fused glass, fur-

in January 2016 after leaving the facility in 2012 to

niture, ceramics, metal, jewelry and colored pencil.

become president of Texas Health Allen. A native

Visit CrossTimbersarts.com for more information.

of Lockney, Jeff holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Texas Tech University. He has more than 33 years of experience as a senior health care

FLOWER MOUND NAMED FOURTH BEST PLACE TO LIVE IN THE U.S.

leader and is a fellow in the American College of

Flower Mound has been named the fourth best

Healthcare Executive. Jeff serves on the boards of

place to live in the United States by Money.com, for-

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound,

merly Money Magazine. Money attributed Flower

Texas Health Surgery Center Denton, Texas Health

Mound’s high standing to the town’s impressive job

Orthopedic Surgery Center, Serve Denton and the

growth, excellent high school graduation rate, the

Denton Chamber of Commerce, where he is cur-

flourishing Lakeside Business District, abundant

rently chairman. He and his wife, Dena, have two

recreational activities and overall quality of life.

adult children, son Aaron and daughter Chloe. Jeff

Flower Mound was the only Texas city to place in

is also an avid runner and cyclist, and you may also

the top 15 on the list.

run across him playing bass in his band.

TOWN’S HIGH ISO PUBLIC PROTECTION CLASSIFICATION COULD MEAN LOWER INSURANCE RATES

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY KICKS OFF INTERFAITH BUILD OCT. 20 Habitat for Humanity of Denton County will kick off its Interfaith Coalition at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at Trietsch

The Town of Flower Mound has earned a Class

Memorial United Methodist Church. The goal of the

1 Public Protection Classification (PPC) from the

event is to gather the faith community to prepare

Insurance Services Office (ISO) for its improved

for Habitat’s Interfaith Build. For more information,

fire protection capabilities. A Class 1 rating is the

email annie.folse@hfhdentoncounty.org.

highest possible and places the Town of Flower Mound in the top one percent of all communities classified by the ISO. The new rating will take effect Dec. 1, 2021.

A high rating from the ISO ultimately can mean

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

FOODIE DURING THE HARVEST SEASON, OUR FOODIE COMMUNITY IS RIPE FOR THE PICKING. From family-friendly adventures, dinners and deserts to adultsonly wine and beer tastings, our area has plenty to offer during this time of year.

BREWERIES + WINERIES + DISTILLERIES + Located in Historic Downtown Grapevine, Messina Hof’s tasting room features multiple tasting areas with 40 different wines, flights, wine on tap and tapas.

201 N Main St Grapevine, TX + Denton County Brewing Company is a locally owned, independent craft brewery that serves beer “born and brewed” in Denton, along with guest taps, wines, ciders and sake.

812 W Shady Shores Rd Denton, TX + Located in the historic Brock Family farmhouse, Cross Timbers Winery’s tasting room offers wine tastings with wine education. The venue also can be reserved for events.

805 N. Main Street, Grapevine, TX + Hop & Sting Brewing Co. brews high-quality, small-batch, craft ales available in both draft and packaged forms.

906 Jean St Grapevine, TX + Larue Winery is located just down the road in Lewisville, where the wines are handcrafted. The winery is open Thursday through Sunday and can be reserved for special events.

1491 N. Kealy Ave #1, Lewisville, TX 14

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SEASONAL COMFORT FOODS

Novel Coffee Roasters

+ There is nothing better than a nice hot coffee on a cool fall morning. Check out Novel Coffee Roasters for a wide variety of specialty and seasonal coffee concoctions.

2650 Flower Mound Road 116, Flower Mound TX 75028 + What’s more comforting that brunch – specifically brunch at Egg Farm Café? We dare you to try the indulgent Triple Play.

2401 Lakeside Pkwy, Suite 100, Flower Mound TX 75022 + Makarsee Market offers charcuterie board perfection, beautiful atmosphere and the “best damn wines in Texas.”

1900 Long Prairie Road #116, Flower Mound TX 75028 + Join Amy and Garth of Uptown Farmhouse and cook up some fun fall feasts.

Email amy@uptownfarmhouse.com to join the club! + Craving some decadent seasonal food, but looking for healthier versions?

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Look no further than thenourishedbodyandsoul.com. We recommend Cara’s Gingersnap Pumpkin Trifle.

FALL ACTIVITIES

Flower Mound Parks and Recreation

+ Dress up your pup for the town’s annual Woof-O-Ween from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 8. The event will include canine costume awards, prizes, treats, music and more.

1202 S. Garden Ridge, Flower Mound TX 75028 + Pitch a tent at Twin Coves Park on Oct. 16, and enjoy pumpkin patch activities and various family games, along with a catered dinner, breakfast and late-night snacks. To reserve a spot, call 972-874-6399 5001 Wichita Trail, Flower Mound TX 75022 + Grab your neon swimsuit and towel for an after-hours, glow-in-the-dark Pumpkin Dive from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at the CAC. Pre-registration is required.

1200 Gerault Road, Flower Mound TX 75028 + Experience farm-fresh flavors of fall at the Nash Farm Harvest Moon Supper at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1. Curated wine pairings will complement the 19th century-inspired menu. For more information, call Nash Farm, 817-410-3558.

Nash Farm 626 Ball Street, Grapevine TX 76051

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+ Autumn at the Arboretum will take place through Oct. 31. More than 90,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash are featured during this show-stopping festival.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

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THERE IS NOTHING BETTER ON A BUSY WEEK NIGHT THAN SURPRISING THE FAMILY WITH BREAKFAST FOR DINNER. These recipes are as fun as they are easy. Breakfast Quiche combines all the goodness of a hearty breakfast into a savory, cheesy pie.

Pancakes always are a hit. With an easy Chocolate Chip Pancake Bake - forget the griddle and the endless flipping. Just mix and bake! And once you’ve tried easy AirFryer Breakfast Potatoes, they will become a staple in your weekly menu. So grab the OJ and maple syrup and enjoy the most important meal of the day - at dinnertime!

END THE DAY WITH THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTED

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BREAKFAST QUICHE

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Sauté onion on medium heat until translucent – about 5 minutes.

Place pie crust into pie pan and top with crumbled sausage, + 1 uncooked pie crust (store bought or your favorite recipe) + 1 pound breakfast sausage,

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cooked and crumbled + ½ sweet onion, finely diced + 1 1/2 cup fresh chopped spinach (Optional – but a good way to sneak in some veggies!) + 1 ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese + 4 large eggs + 1 cup half & half + Salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

onion, cheese and spinach.

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, half & half, salt and pepper.

Pour egg mixture into pie crust – over the sausage, onion & cheese mixture.

Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 and bake an additional 35 minutes – until the quiche is golden brown and set.

Slice and top with a sprinkle of fresh chives.

Note: This recipe is so flexible. Try adding mushrooms and different cheeses for a twist.

+ Finely chopped fresh chives for garnish. (Optional)

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C H O C O L AT E - C H I P PA NC A KE BA KE

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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In a medium mixing bowl, combine pancake mix, water and vanilla. Let rest for about 10 minutes.

Pour into well-greased baking dish.

Sprinkle chocolate chips on top. + 2 cups complete buttermilk pancake mix + 1 1/3 cups water

Bake for about 25 minutes – until golden and set. A toothpick inserted into the middle should come out clean.

+ 2 tsp pure vanilla extract + ½ cup mini chocolate chips plus more for garnish

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Cut and sprinkle with chocolate chips (because more is more when it comes to chocolate).

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AIR-FRYER BREAKFAST P OTATO E S + 4 cups/1 package refrigerated, diced

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potatoes with onions (we use Simply Potatoes brand) + 1/2 tsp salt (more can

In a large mixing bowl, toss potatoes, oil and seasonings until all of the potatoes are coated.

be added after cooking if needed)

Set air fryer to 400 degrees and let preheat for 2 minutes.

+ ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Spray inside of air fryer with cooking spray.

+ 1/2 tsp garlic powder + ½ tsp paprika or smoked paprika

Add potatoes and cook for about 20 minutes – stopping every 5 minutes to shake/turn them.

+ 1 Tablespoon avocado oil

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D I N I N G

OPEN HOUSE

DINING IN STYLE WHEN IT COMES TO DESIGNING THE PERFECT DINING ROOM, ALISA POPELKA, OWNER OF ALISA CRISTINE INTERIORS, ADVISES THAT HOMEOWNERS START WITH A CLEAN SLATE AND LET THE DÉCOR PIECES TELL THE STORY. “There are many factors that come into play when choosing décor to style a room – scale and balance, layers, textures and color, so each piece I choose has to complement the overall design aesthetic I want to achieve in the space,” Alisa says.

“Each piece works together to complete a room.”

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“A no-fail classic color palette is always blue and white,” Alisa says. “Outside of neutrals, there is no color with a more wide appeal than blue, which is both masculine and feminine.”

Accessories add color and a bit of whimsy. “I immediately knew we needed to lighten this space, and color would be incorporated in the forms of art, greenery and décor,” Alisa says.

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Built-in cabinets are both attractive and functional. The glass fronts allow the homeowner to display favorite pieces, and the counter top offers space for food and beverages.

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Alisa says the light fixture, with more than 150 crystals, is the “wow factor” in this room. “It was the perfect piece to balance the more masculine design elements in the space,” she says.

Above all else, let the room be a reflection of you. “Style is completely dependent on personal taste,” Alisa says. So be sure to incorporate pieces that are personal.

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From NFL to Friday Night Lights JASON WITTEN SETS HIGH BAR FOR LIBERTY CHRISTIAN FOOTBALL PLAYERS

ARTICLE MAXWELL VAN DRUNEN PHOTOGRAPHY DAWN MICHELLE PHOTOGRAPHY AND CONTRIBUTED

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“It starts with the effort on the field. You can't be successful if we don't play hard, if you don't have a tremendous passion for the game and love for the game.”

IN FEBRUARY 2021, JASON WITTEN SHOCKED WHEN

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“I welcome all of it. I think that the biggest thing that I expressed early on in the

HE

process was that this wasn’t one of those

WASN’T GOING TO BE COACHING

deals that I was going to show up for the

IN THE NFL, HE WASN’T GOING TO

three-hour practice and (say) text or call me

COACH COLLEGE, BUT WAS HEADED

if you need anything,” Witten says. “ I want

TO COACH AT A PRIVATE SCHOOL IN

to be around. I want to be involved in the

ARGYLE, TEXAS. This likely sounded too

community. I think that’s the way it works,

good to be true for Liberty Christian’s foot-

and it needs to work that way. I think one of

ball players such as senior wide receiver

the things about coaching high school foot-

Elijah Williams, who wasn’t sure if this was

ball is you do it all – learn how to do laundry

just another rumor.

and wash jerseys and fill up water bottles

For Witten, his time in high school play-

and take out pads to the field.”

ing football was a major influence in his life.

Liberty has a history with high-profile

Dave Rider, Witten’s grandfather and vet-

coaches. During the 2012 season, New

eran football coach, taught him the value of

Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton

making an impact both on and off the field.

was an offensive coordinator for his son’s

“I find that a lot of his sayings are coming

sixth grade team. So Athletic Director

out of my mouth. He was a great influence

Johnny Isom knows a little something about

of mine,” Witten says. “When I was at his

hiring the right people.

funeral, there were guys there that played for

“In the position that I’m in, I hire a lot

him 40 years ago who were talking about the

of people, so I’m getting better at it,” Isom

impact he had on their life. That had a big

says. “We have a lot of new coaches every

part in making this decision. You can have a

year. So there’s a lot of chances for us to

positive impact on young kids’ lives 40 years

hire good people, and the Lord’s blessed

later. I want to make a difference. The school,

us with these people.”

Dr. McCullough and Johnny (Isom), they provided that opportunity for me.”

Football is more than scoring touchdowns and tackling. As important as winning games

The responsibilities that come with

is, a coach is supposed to train his players

being an NFL player or coach, or a col-

and prepare them to be the best they can be.

lege coach can be drastically different

A coach needs to teach, educate and develop

from those that come with coaching high

the team as active members of the com-

schoolers. Witten is looking forward to

munity. Witten and the coaching staff have

getting down and dirty in his new role.

coined the slogan “Be One” for this season.

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FROM NFL TO FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (CONTINUED)

“It starts with the effort on the field. You can’t be successful if we don’t play hard, if you don’t have a tremendous passion for the game and love for the game,” Witten says. “We all experienced high school sports in some capacity. Those are memories and friendships that you’ll have for the rest of your life. I think that’s kind of our core values as a football team, family and a brotherhood.”

Most football fans will remember Jason Witten as one of the greatest Dallas Cowboys of all time and a Walter Payton Man of the Year award winner, an honor that recognizes NFL players that excel on the field and for their community. How we ultimately remember Jason Witten under the Friday night lights, may be a question to be answered a long time from now. Witten hopes to leave a legacy for the team and also the coaches. Witten doesn’t expect to see the full impact he might have right away. He remembers a coach saying, “Call me in 20 years and tell me what kind of men they are.”

That’s what has stuck with Witten when asked about how to measure his success as a coach.

Witten wants to set the bar high for what players should expect from a coach, regardless of what his resume says. From being the first one in and last one out to understanding that leadership happens at every position on the field and on the sidelines. Witten wants to do more than teach kids how to play football. He is committed to meeting the players where they are, to understand what motivates them and make them better players and ultimately better, more confident men.

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T H E

D I S H ONE OF THE MOST ENDEARING QUALITIES OF ALEX SNODGRASS IS THAT YOU’D NEVER GUESS SHE’S A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR WITH MORE THAN HALF-A-MILLION SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS AND A SECOND COOKBOOK, COMFORTABLE KITCHEN, ON THE HORIZON.

“My recipes are easy enough to follow so that all levels of

Despite her immense popularity and burgeoning suc-

cooks can enjoy, but just because they’re simple doesn’t

cesses, Alex remains the down-to-earth, relatable Texas girl

mean they aren’t impressive! With festive, bold flavors

with the lilting laugh whom social media fell in love with

you can make the simplest one-pan dinner or sheet-pan

seven years ago.

dinner come to life.”

In 2014, Alex and her sister, Madison Lavey, began the

Many of Alex’s recipes are paleo and Whole30 inspired.

popular Defined Dish blog, which offered food and fitness

But she also incorporates decadent dishes into her day-

advice. Two years later, Alex transitioned The Defined Dish

to-day. And her husband, Clayton, has reached Instagram

into a full-time career.

rockstar status with his famous margarita recipe (IYKYK).

“So for the first two years, The Defined Dish was merely a

Alex’s first cookbook The Defined Dish: Healthy and

fun hobby that I fell in love with and soon wanted to pursue

Wholesome Weeknight Recipes, published in 2019, quickly

as a career and really focus on making it into a business,”

reached New York Times bestseller status proving that her

Alex says. “I rebranded my site – still keeping the name –

accessible and fun cooking style was exactly what home

worked consistently, studied food photography and went all

cooks were craving. Her upcoming Comfortable Kitchen

in to make my dream come to life.”

cookbook is sure to garner the same success.

More than 600,000 followers and two cookbooks later, you could say Alex’s venture was a resounding success.

“Comfortable Kitchen is definitely a continuation of my first book as far as healthful, weeknight recipes go, but it

“One of the things I was a little hesitant about when I

is also a continuation of food freedom and how I eat,” Alex

started The Defined Dish was that I was not a professionally

says. “There are plenty of paleo, Whole30, dairy-free and

trained chef and perhaps my recipes were a little too, uh …

gluten-free recipes, but then there are recipes like a Fried

I guess simple? Maybe not impressive enough? But I really

Mortadella Sandwich, which is a nod to my Italian roots

do think that is what The Defined Dish community loves

and by no means paleo because sometimes you just need a

so much and continues to come back to me for,” Alex says.

cheesy, greasy meal.”

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THE DEFINED DISH (CONTINUED)

Alex says the goal of Comfortable Kitchen

“The older my kids get, the more I have

is to help take the guesswork out of cooking

realized the art of a home-cooked

and make it an enjoyable experience.

meal,” she says. of

“My family inspires me to do what I do

today’s society, cooking has become

best and bring people around my table

a stressor. ‘What do we cook? I don’t

to connect more. To turn off the screens,

want to clean. I don’t have time,’ are

take a deep breath, look around the table

all the things we hear so often when

and realize what you have around it and

asked about cooking. But when you

the value of that moment at the end of

do take the time to cook – even if it’s

the day,” she says. “I hope to inspire oth-

a 20-minute, one-pot dinner – there is

ers to see the value that a simple, home-

just something magical about sitting

cooked meal can provide.”

“With

the

fast-paced

nature

around the table together. And that

Through her blog and books, Alex

magic is what inspired the Comfortable

strives to encourage her readers and

Kitchen,” Alex says. “I wanted to remind

followers to use food as a love language.

people that the kitchen should not only

“Food is a powerful way of expressing

provide a comforting, healthful meal,

love and forming deeper connections,

but you should feel comfortable and

and my hope is that as you cook your

confident in the kitchen.”

way through my books and blog, you’ll

As a busy wife and mother, Alex is informed by her own experiences.

For recipe inspiration and to order Alex’s cookbooks, visit TheDefinedDish.com.

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take the time to appreciate the way that food brings us all together.”

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HOT SPOT LAURA BLACK'S SOPHISTICATED WINE BAR OFFERS UNIQUE WINES AND TAPAS-STYLE MENU

CLINK WINE BAR + BITES, FLOWER MOUND’S FUN AND ELEGANT WINE BAR, OFFERS 16 WINES ON TAP AND A MENU THAT PAIRS PERFECTLY. “Good wine is good wine, and we always start there,” says owner Laura Black. CLINK features global wines, many from unknown grape varieties and interesting producers. Laura says she especially enjoys featuring wine labels that are female and minority owned. “As a female in a very male-dominated business, helping others is a huge part of what I want to do,” she says.

This month, we asked Laura to suggest the ultimate autumn wine. Be sure to stop by CLINK Wine Bar + Bites to enjoy a glass or two!

W I N E

F R O M

Michele Chiarlo Cipressi Nizza Barbera

Piedmont region of Northern Italy

F L AVO R

PA I R S

P R O F I L E

Ripe red raspberries, blackberries and cherries with notes of violet and balsamic

W E L L

W I T H

CLINK’s Albondigas (meatballs), Sicilian flatbread, cheese and charcuterie

OV E R A L L

“This wine is full-bodied, intense and full of personality,” Laura says. “Lots of cherry and berry flavors on the nose and palate, along with dried herbs and a hint of balsamic. Truly a fantastic wine for pairing with all types of food, but will really shine with rich meat dishes, roasted vegetables, blue cheese and Ras el Hanout spiced dishes.”

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INSPIRED BY

Br i ng i ng Joy B ack i nt o t he K it chen

CHEF DENNIS PRESCOTT TALKS FALLING IN LOVE WITH FEEDING PEOPLE AND THE CONNECTION FOOD CREATES

WHETHER

YOU

KNOW

HIM

FROM

THE

NETFLIX

HIT

RESTAURANTS ON THE EDGE OR FROM HIS ABSOLUTELY MOUTH-WATERING FOOD PHOTOS AS @DENNISTHEPRESCOTT ON THE ‘GRAM, THIS FORMER-MUSICIAN TURNED INTERNATIONALLY-RENOWNED CHEF IS AN AMAZINGLY TALENTED, THOUGHTFUL, AND GLOBE-TROTTING FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH. When it comes to inspiration for creating experiences around food and your community, as well as creating travel bucket lists to some of the world’s most unique and delicious destinations off the

F i nd t he t h i n g s t h at you love .

Ta ke t he s t r e s s ou t of fo o d .

Fe e d p e ople b e c au s e a l l t he y r e a l l y c a r e a b ou t i s s p end i n g t i me w it h you . Br i n g joy b ack i nt o t he k it chen .”

beaten path, Chef ‘Dennis The Prescott’ is a culinary change maker whose feed you’ll want to feast on Originally an aspiring musician, Canadian-born Dennis Prescott’s journey began while in university with a single invitation from another solo musician who asked him to tour with them around the US. This eventually took him to Nashville where they began making records and pursuing their musical dreams.

Yet, in the midst of all of this, Dennis was not taking care of himself — eating take out, dollar menus, etc, had become a way of life. A friend had a “come to Jesus” moment with him and stressed that he needed to start taking care of himself. Having no idea exactly what that meant or how to do so, the advice was simple: “You need to start eating better.”

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The St a r t “Go to the library and borrow some cookbooks,” his friend suggested.

Dennis went to a nearby library and borrowed three books only to have his friend ask why he chose those in particular. Dennis remembers saying verbatim, “I don’t know? The guy on the cover looks kinda good looking, and I feel like I could probably pull these recipes off, and he seems really happy too!” As it turned out they were three books by Jamie Oliver; it’s just that he had no idea who Jamie Oliver was at the time.

Flash forward and Dennis’ first dinner-hosting experiment was made up of twenty people from the music studio, all sitting in camping chairs with beer koozies and makeshift tables in his apartment.

“I remember at the time this moment of, okay, the food is on the table, it’s a stressful thing, and then everybody tucks in and they take their first bite, and there’s a moment of hush that kind of came over everyone; it got really quiet just for a second, and then everyone started talking and getting into it and I fell in love with food right there at that moment.”

What eventually followed were 13 episodes over nine months where the Restaurants on the Edge team traveled to and filmed restaurant revivals that included three in Canada, one in the continental US, one in Hawaii, and others outside of North America, including Hong Kong, Slovenia, Austria, Malta, St. Lucia and Finland.

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INSPIRED BY (CONTINUED)

“ W hen you get of f t he b e at en pat h a l it t le bit , you le a r n t he d i f fer enc e b et we en v ac at ion a nd t r avel .

T r avel R ecom mend at ion s for Food ies “Slovenia borders Italy and Croatia, which is to say there are a lot of shared values in and around food; they have really great cheese, dairy, beef, pasta, but very few tourists, hardly any. So if you love Italy, that kind of specific travel and food experience, particularly Northern Italy, because you can see the Alps from where they are. It’s picture perfect, a beautiful place, and also where orange wine is from.”

Dennis also highly recommends Costa Rica, Hawaii and Finland.

“Most people love the idea of travel, but we tend to pick the same places when we travel, and there is nothing wrong with that, they are amazing for a reason, but when you get off the beaten path a little bit, you learn the difference between vacation and travel.”

Restaurants on the Edge is important and meaningful to Chef Prescott because it tells stories of hope and joy and redemption around the kitchen. Oftentimes the food space can be very stressful, but he believes that at the end of the day, people just want to spend time with other people that they love.

One of the most common fears Dennis hears from people cooking and/or grilling at home is, ‘where do I start? I don’t know how to get going, so I just don’t.’

Rather than overcomplicating it, Dennis recommends cooking the things that bring you joy — things that are on a restaurant menu you can’t NOT order because you’re so pumped that those dishes are on there.

“Find the things that you love. Take the stress out of food. Feed people because all they really care about is spending time with you. Bring joy back into the kitchen.”

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1-3

GET INSPIRED

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS

Grapevine Vintage Railroad

OCTOBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

Enjoy a Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine, the

endearing storybook character. Enjoy a 25-minute train ride and a full day of activities. For more information, visit historictrains.org.

2 CONCERT IN THE PARK

EAT + DRINK

Doubletree Ranch Park

Reputation (A Taylor Swift Experience) will perform

at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at Doubletree Ranch Park.

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy this free event.

2-3 VOICES OF FLOWER MOUND CONCERT: THAT 70S SHOW Lamb of God Lutheran Church

Experience the decade of disco at the Voices of Flower Mound’s That 70s Show concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

SHOP LOCAL

2, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at Lamb of God Luthern Church. The choir, led by Music Director Arturo Ortega will perform songs from Chicago, Elton John, The Bee Gees and more. Costumes encouraged. For tickets, visit VoicesOfFlowerMound.com.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31 FLOWER MOUND FARMERS MARKET Parker Square

City Lifestyle

The Flower Mound Farmers Market takes place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sunday in Parker Square. For a vendor list, visit fourseasonsmarkets.com/events.

YOUR DIGITAL DESTINATION FOR LOCAL LIVING

8 WOOF-O-WEEN

Hound Mound Dog Park

Dress up your pup for the town’s annual Woof-OWeen from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8. The event will include canine costume awards, prizes, treats, music and more.

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®

LE BALLET DE DRACULA Lewisville Grand Theater

LakeCities Ballet Theater presents its annual fall performance of “Le Balle De Dracula” Friday, Oct. 8 and Saturday, Oct. 9. This original ballet, written by Tom Rutherford and masterfully choreographed by LBT Artistic Director, Kelly Kilburn Lannin, has become a Halloween classic. For tickets, visit etix.com/ ticket/o/6512/lakecitiesballet.

10 EVENING FOR EDUCATION Grandscape Texas

Enjoy live music while sampling entrees and desserts from local restaurants at Lewisville ISD Education Foundation’s Evening for Education. The event also will include an LISD student programs showcase and silent auction. For tickets, visit one.bidpal. net/21lefweek/ticketing.

16 TXFALLENPD TRIBUTE EVENT 2021 The Shops at Highland Village

The TXFallenPD Tribute Event is a community fundraising event benefiting the Texas Police Chiefs Association's Foundation, which provides monetary assistance to the families of Texas officers killed in the line of duty. The free event will take place from 8 a.m-4 p.m. and will include food, live music, demonstrations, a kids zone, 5K run, civilian bike honor ride, first responder bike honor ride, police obstacle course and ride-with-an-officer.

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8501 FM 407 ● Highland Village, TX

Twin Coves Park

Pitch a tent at Twin Coves Park on Oct. 16, and enjoy pumpkin patch activities and various family games, along with a catered dinner, breakfast and late-night snacks. To reserve a spot, call 972-874-6399.

(972) 966-1980

391 Hwy 377 S ● Argyle, TX xxxx (940) 784-7301

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16 24TH ANNUAL BUTTERFLY FLUTTERBY Grapevine Botanical Gardens

OCTOBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

The 24th Annual Butterfly Flutterby will celebrate Monarch butterflies and their migration from Canada to Mexico by way of Grapevine. The free event begins with a gossamer costume parade for children and pets and is followed by costume and art contests, special exhibits and live butterfly releases.

16 NASH FARM FALL ROUND-UP Nash Farm

Events include an agricultural expo, where guests can

learn about processing grain, see farm animals, enjoy campfire cooking demos and other historic demon-

strations, experience rope making, pony and wagon rides, games, a beans and cornbread lunch and more.

The Farmers Institute, outside the Nash Farmhouse, will have demonstrations on farm skills. Admission is free. Tickets Required for some activities.

23 BRIDLEWOOD BRONCO BASH Bridlewood Elementary School

Bridlewood Elementary School will hold its annual Bronco Bash from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. The family event includes inflatables, a rock wall, petting zoo and much more.

23 PUMPKIN DIVE CAC

Grab your neon swimsuits and towel for an after-hours, glow-in-the-dark pumpkin dive from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at the CAC. Pre-registration is required.

Would you like to get in touch with us? We would love to hear from you! Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/ CrossTimbers using the Get In Touch link and let us know what you think.

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Social distancing encouraged

April through November

Fridays in the plaza 7:30 - 9:30 pm

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Kid-friendly Bring a blanket or portable chairs

OCTOBER

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NOVEMBER

Remy Reilly (indie pop) 5 Magen Miller (pop) 12 Matt Tedder/Garret Owens (blues/folk) 19 Jonan Rigsby (rock) 26 Nicki & Ryan (country/blues) 1

Suzy & the Sissies (Americana) Kelsi Kee (blues, classic rock) Jon Christopher Davis (country, rock) Black Friday - no show Katrina Cain (holiday music) at the Holiday Event & Tree Lighting

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