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LIFESTYLE LETTER

DECEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

Jane Krzysiak | jane.krzysiak@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

December is Christmas Cheer, Winter Wonderlands & Hope

Stephanie Hasbrouck stephanie.hasbrouck@lifestylepubs.com SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Rachel Medina | rachel.medina@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Rachel Chrisman

IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE 2021 IS SOON TO BE IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR BUT

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NOT BEFORE WE FULLY EMBRACE ALL THE MAGIC THAT IS DECEMBER.

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In “Cookie Swap” some of our Women of Flower Mound take time out of prepping for

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

their Holiday Hoopla event to share their favorite sweet recipes. Meanwhile, Editor Stephanie Hasbrouck examines creative gift-wrapping techniques in “That’s a Wrap.” Why not bake a treat while you wrap?

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Dawn Michelle Photography, Janie Jones, Kristy Mastrandonas, Marshall Maguire Photography

“Winter Wonderland” takes us into the home of talented local interior designer Kristy Mastrandonas where she shares her vision for a Winter Woodland Christmas. Stunning! And we interrupt your holiday merry making to check in with our friends at C&W Plumbing, who graciously share timely tips to “Winterize Your Home,” just in case, you know…. Don’t even go there!! “Cheers to the New Year” explains why the classic Champagne cocktail deserves your attention as the 31st approaches. You’ll be inspired to channel your inner Cary Grant.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2021

FEATURES 18 Winterize Your Home C&W Plumbing Helps Homeowners Prepare for Extreme Weather

22 Cookie Swap The Women of Flower Mound Share Sweet Recipes and Prepare for Upcoming Holiday Hoopla Event

34 That’s a Wrap! Make Gift Giving a Creative Adventure This Season

22 34

42 Cheers to the New Year! Ring in 2022 With this Timeless Classic

DEPARTMENTS

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Local Experiences

Hometown Hero

22 Culinary Creations 28 Open House 34 DIY 38 Giving Back 40 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Food & Wine

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GOOD TIMES

Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce Hosts SKi Fiesta On Oct. 23, Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual gala celebrating business and community partnerships in Flower Mound. The sold-out event had a Ski Fiesta theme where Circle R Ranch was transformed into an Apres Ski Wonderland. Attendees enjoyed dinner, dancing, casino games and the opportunity to bid on fantastic auction items. PHOTOGRAPHY: MIXED MEDIA CREATIONS

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Spa Vela Celebrates One Year Anniversary Atop Athens On Oct. 21 the Spa Vela team entertained guests at the Lakeside Tower with sips and bites as they grooved to DJ Lucyelou in a spectacular Atop Athens themed one year anniversary celebration. In the heart of Flower Mound, Spa Vela continues to impress with its luxurious med and day spa. To learn more visit www.spavela.com. PHOTOGRAPHY: DAWN MICHELLE PHOTOGRAPHY

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GOOD TIMES

Flower Mound High School Celebrates Homecoming With a Win Over Plano East Flower Mound High School's homecoming theme was “Just Keep Swimming, Just Keep Winning,” and that is exactly what the Jaguars did when they got the "W" over Plano East on Oct. 15. Following the annual pep rally, the game was a success, and fans enjoyed an action packed half time. The Homecoming Court was announced, and seniors Braden Dial and Delaney Hankins were named 2021 Homecoming King and Queen. PHOTOGRAPHY: LISD COMMUNICATIONS

Lakeside 5K & Family Fun Day Benefitting Ally’s Wish is Spooktacular Success The 2021 Lakeside 5K & Family Fun Day benefitting Ally’s Wish was held on Oct. 30. Participants were encouraged to embrace their Halloween spirit as they came out to run, walk and show support to terminally ill mothers and their families.

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AROUND TOWN bond proposition, which has allowed the district to expand its robust technology support for students, open facilities like the LISD STEM Academy at Memorial Elementary and Technology, Exploration and Career Center - West, and complete upgrades and updates to campuses across the district, among other projects. “It has truly been my honor to serve LISD for my entire career in public education, but especially the last seven years as superintendent,” Rogers says. “Education is first and foremost about serving our students and staff, and I believe LISD has the best students and staff in the country. LISD has always been an incredible district, and I am

FLOWER MOUND TOWN COUNCIL APPOINTS JAMES CHILDERS AS NEW TOWN MANAGER The Flower Mound Town Council has appointed

grateful I was given the privilege to try and make it an even better place than it was when I started. And I think we did that, thanks to the tremendous support of our students, staff, parents and the communities we serve.”

James Childers as the new town manager. James, who currently serves as the assistant city manager for the City of Irving, will start with the Town of Flower Mound on Jan. 3. “I am so excited to be returning to the Town of Flower Mound in this role and can’t wait to get started,” James says. “I’m a big believer in respecting and leveraging the internal human capital of an organization – and of the diversity of the community at large. I look forward to meeting the residents of Flower Mound and working together to continue ensuring Flower Mound is one of the best places to live in the region, in the state, and in the country.”

LISD SUPERINTENDENT KEVIN ROGERS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT Kevin Rogers, who was named Lewisville ISD Superintendent of Schools in May of 2015, has announced his intention to retire, effective Jan. 31.

The Town of Flower Mound has named Paul

The LISD Board of Trustees soon will begin the

Henley its new fire chief after an extensive nation-

search for the district’s next superintendent.

wide search. With 19 years in the fire service,

Rogers has been part of the LISD family for 36

Henley comes to Flower Mound from the City of

years - his entire career in public education. He

Corsicana, where he has served as chief for more

served as an assistant principal, principal and district

than three and a half years.

administrator before being named superintendent.

“The men and women of the Flower Mound Fire

Under his leadership the district has seen signifi-

Department are highly respected across the state,

cant growth in the opportunities available for learn-

and it’s an honor to be able to work with them,”

ers at every level, including expanded career and

Paul says. “I am looking forward to getting started

technical education classes; dual credit offerings;

and working alongside my colleagues in emer-

science, technology, engineering and mathematics

gency services to ensure the safety of the lives and

(STEM) academies; pre-kindergarten academies

property of all those who call Flower Mound home.”

and more. In 2017 voters approved a $737.5 million 12

FLOWER MOUND SELECTS PAUL HENLEY AS FIRE CHIEF

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HIGHLAND VILLAGE COUNCIL APPROVES AGREEMENT FOR JOINT FIRE TRAINING FACILITY

This is the first time Forestwood students have done the project, but it won’t be the last of its kind. With Forestwood becoming one of Lewisville ISD’s

The Highland Village Council has authorized the

four middle school STEM academies this year, proj-

interlocal agreement for the construction and oper-

ects like these, focusing on Science, Technology,

ation of a joint fire training facility with the City of

Engineering and Math (STEM) are the norm.

Lewisville and the Town of Flower Mound. Shared training facilities is a model used by several entities in the metroplex as they save taxpayer dollars and facilitate joint training among cities that regularly work emergency scenes together.

FLOWER MOUND CREATES WELCOME GUIDE FOR NEW RESIDENTS Town officials have created a Welcome Guide to help newcomers navigate their recent move and get settled into the community. The guide consolidates important information about many town departments and services into one convenient location, answers several frequently asked questions and includes a new resident checklist. Even lifelong residents may find the guide useful as a reminder of the various services and amenities the town has to offer. To view the Welcome Guide, visit flower-mound.com/welcomeguide.

CADDO OFFICE REIMAGINED CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING Caddo Office Reimagined is now open in Flower Mound. The two-story, 37,000 square-foot co-working facility is located at 2201 Spinks Road in the Lakeside Business District. Caddo opened on Oct. 1, but held its grand opening ceremony with the Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 14. The co-working facility offers more than 160 private office suites for individuals working independently or collaboratively, four conference rooms, unique shared coworking spaces and kitchen amenities. For more information on the facility, visit caddooffices.com.

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FORESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS CREATE MODEL SPACECRAFTS

Break Camp! Campers will have the opportunity to participate in fun and engaging games, crafts and activities focused on winter. Camp activities

Forestwood Middle School students recently

will include swimming in the indoor aquatic cen-

created model spacecrafts. Working in small

ter, games in the gym, dance parties in the dance

groups, students used their imaginations and

room, crafts in the classroom and more. There

household items to create the models and put

are two sessions from which to choose. Choose

them to the test - safely landing on another planet.

both sessions or just the one. For more informa-

“Students have been studying gravity, air fric-

tion, visit amilia.com/store/en/gograpevine/

tion and the history of space travel,” Forestwood

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AROUND TOWN

CRISTIE LILES NAMED LISD ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Lewisville ISD has appointed Cristie Liles Athletic Director, effective January 2022. Cristie has been with the district since 2002 and most recently served as Associate Director of Athletics for LISD since 2012. She becomes the first female Athletic Director in LISD history. “I am incredibly grateful and certainly humbled for the opportunity to serve LISD families as Athletic Director of this exceptional district,” Cristie says. “I have spent many years of my career in LISD, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to lead our coaches and student-athletes to more accomplishments.” “Coach Liles has been an integral part of the success of our athletic department during her time serving in central administration,” Superintendent

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN WELCOMES DR. BEN CARSON

of Schools Kevin Rogers says. “I am proud to see

Liberty Christian’s Heart of Liberty Gala on Oct.

her transition into this leadership role and look for-

2, was a night highlighted by fun games, a spirited

ward to witnessing our coaches’ and student-ath-

live auction and fellowship between the Liberty

letes' achievements under her direction.”

Christian community. The evening was capped off with a spoken message from Dr. Ben Carson, where he discussed how to prepare the next generation on how to make the right choices to impact the rest of their lives. The evening’s live auction, held at The Speedway Club at Texas Motor Speedway, and a donor matching gift challenge went toward the school’s Warrior Difference Annual Fund and Teacher Sustainability Initiative.

SFERECO OPENS IN RIVER WALK Sfereco is now open in Flower Mound. The restaurant opened Nov. 8 at 4120 River Walk Drive. Sfereco is the first of multiple restaurants to open in the River Walk. The restaurant offers a selection of American-Italian inspired cuisine,

LEF EVENING FOR EDUCATION HELD AT GRANDSCAPE

including pizza, calzones, meatballs and much more, along with curated-Italian cocktails. For more information, visit sfereco.com.

On Oct. 10, Lewisville ISD Education Foundation (LEF) hosted Evening for Education in the Colony. Guests enjoyed a musical concert at Grandscape’s state-of-the-art stage and lawn while sampling entrees and desserts from

incredible local restaurants. Attendees inter-

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WINTER AND REVEL WINTER IS A TIME TO ENJOY FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHILE USHERING IN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON. Whether you are enjoying one of the many festive activities our city has to offer or spending time with loved ones, the memories made will be cherished.

THINGS TO DO IN WINTER + Is there anything more festive than ice skating around a massive Christmas tree while listening to holiday music and watching holiday shoppers pass by? We think not! 13350 Dallas Pkwy Dallas, TX + December is filled with winter entertainment at the Palace Arts Center. Enjoy weekly holiday classic movies and live shows. 300 S Main St Grapevine, TX + Participate in LLELA’s version of the Audubon Christmas Bird Count, the longest-running citizen science project in the world. 201 E Jones St Lewisville, TX + Enjoy a cozy campout this winter at Twin Coves. The park offers charming cabins for the perfect post-holiday retreat. 5001 Wichita Trail Flower Mound, TX + Step back in time to the late 1800s and experience traditional Christmas on the farm and enjoy a campfire with cider and cookies. 626 Ball St Grapevine, TX 16

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SEASONAL LIGHT DISPLAYS AND EVENTS + Women of Flower Mound will host its Holiday Hoopla from 6-10 p.m. Dec. 10 at Bridlewood Golf Club. The event will include a holiday light tour and more. 4000 Windsor Dr Flower Mound, TX + Flower Mound will celebrate its 32nd annual Christmas Parade from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 4. The event will culminate in a tree lighting ceremony with festivities. Flower Mound, TX + For the first time ever, step into the world of Buddy the Elf in the all-new, Gaylord Hotels Original Experience, Mission: Save Christmas featuring Elf. 1501 Gaylord Trail Grapevine, TX + Visit Doubletree Ranch Park from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 11 and enjoy free holiday activities for the whole family. 310 Highland Village Road Highland Village, TX

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+ Visit the Christmas Capitol of Texas! Enjoy all of the decorations on Main Street and daily performances from 9 a.m.-11 p.m. through Jan. 10. 636 S Main St Grapevine, TX

HOSTING HOLIDAY DINNERS WITH LOCAL MAKERS + Hosting a holiday get-together? Stop by Makarsee Market and pick up a bottle of wine, some great coffee and a holiday candle for ambiance. 1900 Long Prairie Road, Suite 116 , Flower Mound, Texas 75022 + Family owned Old Town Market has fresh, high-quality choice cuts of meats for your next dinner party. 123 Chinn Chapel Road, Double Oak, Texas 75077 + Looking for someone to provide the food for your holiday event? Large or small, Priceless Caterings does it all. 1297 Justin Road, Lewisville, Texas 75077 + Flower Mound Farmers Market is a great place to find fresh produce, baked goods and other items to create the perfect holiday dinner. 1400 Cross Timbers Rd Flower Mound, TX

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+ Make the holidays sweeter with something decadent from The Flour Shop Bakery. Order the perfect desert for your upcoming event! 6100 Long Prairie Rd Flower Mound, TX CityLifestyle.com/CrossTimbers

HOMETOWN HERO

ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTED

Winterize Your Home C&W PLUMBING HELPS HOMEOWNERS PREPARE FOR EXTREME WEATHER

NORTH TEXAS TRANSFORMED INTO A SNOWY WONDERLAND THIS PAST WINTER. For many, the frigid weather caused burst pipes and wreaked havoc on homes. This year, residents are encouraged to winterize their homes to prepare for the unlikely event of more extreme weather. As the experts at C&W Plumbing remind us – it’s better to be safe than sorry. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT THAT RESIDENTS WINTERIZE THEIR HOMES TO PREPARE FOR COLD WEATHER? As we learned from what we lovingly called Snowgeddon last year, winterizing well and having a backup plan to keep your pipes warm could mean the difference between a home that survives a storm unscathed vs. one that is destroyed with catastrophic damages. LAST YEAR’S WINTER STORM RESULTED IN MASSIVE PLUMBING ISSUES ACROSS OUR AREA. WHAT WERE SOME PREVENTABLE ISSUES THAT YOU OBSERVED? Early preparation is the most important factor to

weathering the storm effectively. Too many people

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wait until the last minute to prepare, when items

C&W Plumbing has been serving the North Dallas

such as propane bottles, space heaters and out-

Metroplex for more than 20 years. The company

side faucet covers have been bought up and are no

provides residential plumbing services – from faucet,

longer available. Having extra items like these, as

toilet and garbage-disposal repairs to larger services

well as knowing what areas of your home may be

on tankless water heaters, tanked water heaters, water

affected the most, can help people avoid unneces-

filtration and slab repairs. For more information, visit

sary damage. Also, being prepared with supplies

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such as blankets, matches, firewood, food, medical

two loops in the system, so keeping water moving

supplies and clean water is essential.

through both is best.

WHEN SHOULD RESIDENTS TAKE EXTRA STEPS

HOW CAN RESIDENTS PROTECT OUTDOOR PIPES?

TO PROTECT THEIR PIPES? When temperatures start hovering around 40 degrees, it is time to start winterizing. Here in Texas,

Turn off and drain all outside water lines, such as sprinklers and pool equipment. Remove hoses, and cover outside faucets.

temperatures can drop suddenly and without much warning so removing hoses from outside faucets, opening cabinet doors at night and letting water drip from faucets that are on an outside wall can help pre-

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF A PIPE HAS FROZEN? When water stops flowing to a fixture or area of the home, it may indicate that it is frozen.

vent pipes from bursting. If water stops flowing from a fixture in the home, make sure to keep the faucet open to allow as much

WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN A FROZEN PIPE BURSTS?

warmer air into the pipe as possible, and open any cab-

If a frozen pipe starts to thaw and it bursts, don’t

inet doors that surround the pipes. A hairdryer or space

panic, but be ready to turn off the water to the area. This

heater (if it can be used safely) can be used to get the

may mean turning off the water to the home from the

water flowing again. Be mindful that a potential leak will

outside or turning off the hot water from the valve on

show up when the pipe thaws, so be prepared to turn

top of the water heater (if a tanked unit). If you have a

the water off to your home should that be the case.

tankless unit, then follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and, if applicable, shut down water recirculation

WHICH PIPES ARE MORE PRONE TO FREEZING?

devices properly in order to not damage the unit.

Pipes on outside walls are prone to freezing, particularly on parts of the home in shady areas or where it

IS IT POSSIBLE TO THAW A FROZEN PIPE?

is very windy. Also keep an eye on outside faucets that

IF SO, HOW?

are either dripping or have a hose attached and water lines running through attics.

The best way to thaw a frozen pipe in a wall or under a cabinet is to get as much heat to the area as possible. If a space heater can be safely used in

WHAT STEPS CAN RESIDENTS TAKE TO

the area to heat it, then do so. Read all dangers of

PROTECT THEIR PLUMBING?

the use of this type of heater before using it, and

Remove hoses from outside faucets, and cover out-

never leave one unattended. Hair dryers can also

side faucets. Covers can be purchased or towels can

effectively be used to heat up pipes. In areas that

be wrapped around the faucets and duct taped over

you have repeat issues, consider installing more

them. Keep areas like attics, crawl spaces and garages

insulation and potentially heat tape.

where plumbing is running through warm. In extremely low temperatures, opening the door from the attic or

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garage to the rest of the house may be enough to raise

APPOINTMENTS AND WHY SHOULD

the temperature those few critical degrees.

RESIDENTS CONSIDER SCHEDULING A CHECK-UP BEFORE WINTER?

WHEN SETTING PIPES TO DRIP, SHOULD

Schedule a check-up with C&W Plumbing to

RESIDENTS DRIP BOTH HOT AND COLD WATER?

meet with a licensed plumber who is well-versed

IF SO, WHY?

in seeing and repairing properties that did not take

If possible, dripping both hot and cold water is helpful because the hot and cold essentially are

proactive measures to prevent issues. Let them help advise you on how to best protect your home.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

Cook ie Swap ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTED

IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! Time to gather in the kitchen to bake, make memories and fill the home with the sweet scents of the holidays. This month we asked some Women of Flower Mound members to share their best cookie recipes. These decadent treats are perfect to take to a cookie swap or enjoy with the family. And don’t forget to get your tickets to the Women of Flower Mound Holiday Hoopla event! The Holiday Hoopla will take place from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at the Bridlewood Golf Club. The event will include a holiday light tour, pictures with Santa, an ornament making workshop, hot beverages and a candy and dessert bar. For more information, visit womenofflowermound.org. Tickets can be purchased at my.cheddarup.com/c/holiday-hoopla-2021.

Peppermint Chocolate Cookies BY JENNIFER KOLODZIEJSKI INGREDIENTS

+ 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour + 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder + 1 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp salt + 1 cup unsalted butter, softened about halfway (it should be fairly firm still)

+ 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar + 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar + 2 large eggs + 2 tsp vanilla extract + 1 tsp peppermint extract + 16 oz. white chocolate, broken or chopped + 1/4 cup finely crushed peppermint bits

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THE WOMEN OF FLOWER MOUND SHARE SWEET RECIPES AND PREPARE FOR UPCOMING HOLIDAY HOOPLA EVENT

INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with silicone liners or parchment paper. In a medium mixing bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt for 20 seconds. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream together butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined. Mix in eggs one at a time then blend in vanilla extract and peppermint extract. With mixer set on low speed slowly add in flour mixture and mix just until combined. Scoop dough out by a rounded tablespoon (about 25 grams each) and shape into balls (if dough is sticky you can chill as needed). Space on cookies sheets 2-inches apart. Flatten cookies slightly. Bake one sheet at a time in preheated oven about 8 minutes (cookies should appear slightly under-baked). Let cool on baking sheet several minutes then transfer to a wire rack to fully cool. Once cookies are cool, melt white chocolate in a saucepan on low heat, continue stirring until melted and then take off heat, this should take less than 5 minutes. Dip half of each cookie in white chocolate then transfer to parchment paper and sprinkle with peppermint bits. Chill to let chocolate set about 10 minutes. Store cookies in an airtight container.

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Vanishing Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies BY MARINA SIMMONS

INGREDIENTS

+ 2 sticks softened butter + 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar + 1/2 cup granulated sugar + 2 eggs + 1 tsp vanilla + 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour + 1 tsp baking soda + 4 tsp cinnamon + 3 cups uncooked oats INSTRUCTIONS Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon; mix well. Add oats, mix well. Drop dough by spoonful onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool for 1 minute on cookie sheet; then remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store in tightly covered container. Note: Mixture can be made into bars by pressing mixture into a greased 13X9 baking glass pan.

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Italian Biscotti With Chocolate and Almonds BY SUZY REYNOLDS INGREDIENTS

+ 2/3 cup white wine + 1/3 cup raisins + 1 1/2 cup almond flour + 1/3 cup coconut flakes + 2 cups white flour + 1/2 cup demarara sugar + 1/4 tsp salt + 1/2 tsp cinnamon

+ 1/2 cup canola oil + 1/4 cup sugared orange peel cubed

+ 1/3 cup almonds + 1/3 cup cranberries + 1/3 cup chocolate chips

Add in the raisins, cranberries, almonds, orange peel and chocolate chips. Mix. Preheat oven to 220 celsius. Gather the dough into a ball and place it on a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Shape the dough into a long rectangle- keep it thick, about 24 cm x 18 cm. Using a sharp knife, cut the rectangle into about 12-16

INSTRUCTIONS

slices. If you want smaller square-sized biscotti you can

Place wine and raisins in a bowl to soak for 10

then cut each cookie into half. Slightly separate the biscotti

minutes. This plumps the raisins up so they don’t

and touch up any rough edges. Sprinkle the tops lightly with

shrivel and dry out while baking.

demarara sugar.

In a bowl, combine almond flour, ground coco-

Bake for 10 minutes on the lower oven shelf, then switch

nut, flour, sugar, salt and cinnamon.

to the middle shelf to continue baking for another 5-10

Add in oil and mix to combine.

minutes (depending on your oven, mine took a total of 12

Remove the raisins from the wine and slowly add

minutes). When the cookies look SLIGHTLY burnt, and the

in the wine. (pour in about 3/4 of the wine and mix. if

raisins DO look burnt, they’re ready! Don’t worry, the inside

the dough is soft and ready you may not need to add

will stay nice and soft. Eat these with coffee, as snacks, or

it all (although I did). Mix until a soft dough forms.

tie up with string and give as gifts! CONTINUED >

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CULINARY CREATIONS (CONTINUED)

Rocky Road Fudge Bars BY KRISTIA LEYENDECKER INGREDIENTS BARS

FILLING

+ ½ cup butter + 1 square unsweet-

+ 6 oz soft

ened chocolate

+ 1 cup sugar + 1 cup flour + 1 cup chopped nuts + 1 tsp baking powder + 1 tsp vanilla extract + 2 eggs

cream cheese

+ ½ cup sugar + 2 TBSP flour + ¼ cup butter + 1 egg + ½ tsp vanilla extract + ¼ cup chopped nuts + 1 cup chocolate chips

FROSTING

+ 2 cups mini marshmallows

+ ¼ cup butter + 1 square unsweetened chocolate

+ 2 oz cream cheese + ¼ cup milk + 3 cups powdered sugar

+ 1 tsp vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a 13x9 pan. In a large saucepan, over low heat, melt butter and chocolate...add remaining bar ingredients and thoroughly mix. Spread evenly into a prepared pan. In a small bowl, combine 6 ounces of cream cheese and other filling ingredients through vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Add nuts and mix. Spread evenly over bar mix, and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with marshmallows. Melt butter and chocolate; then add remaining frosting ingredients. Mix well and then immediately, pour over marshmallows and swirl.

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OPEN HOUSE INTERIOR DESIGNER KRISTY MASTRANDONAS MAKES THE HOLIDAYS MAGICAL WITH HER FESTIVE DESIGNS AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK | PHOTOGRAPHY KRISTY MASTRANDONAS

A Winter Wonderland FOR YEARS, INTERIOR DESIGNER KRISTY MASTRANDONAS HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY CURATING STYLISH SPACES FOR OTHERS. When it comes to decorating her own space for the holidays, Kristy never disappoints. In fact, each year, her friends and family eagerly anticipate her holiday reveal. “I have always thought it was important to have traditions in our home for our children, who are now young adults, and decorating for the holidays is one of those traditions,” Kristy says. “Some years, my holiday decorating is grand and over-the-top, while other years it’s more subdued, but our children know that when they come home for the holidays, they can expect to see a display of Christmas sprinkled throughout our home.” Kristy also shares her designs with her more than 4,700 Instagram followers, who look to Kristy for inspiration. “The times I’ve been a little late posting Christmas photos, my friends and extended family call me to ask when they can expect to see photos. They tell me they look forward to seeing what I do each year, so I guess in a way, it’s become a part of their traditions too,” Kristy says. Each of Kristy’s holiday designs begins with a wellthought-out theme. “Having a color scheme or theme in mind helps tremendously with the planning part,” she says. “As with any home-décor related project,

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planning helps to create a cohesive look and feel so everything flows together beautifully. The more thought you put into this at the forefront, the better the results,” she says. “It also helps to prevent overspending.” However, the most important goal of holiday decorating, Kristy says, is to enjoy the process and let go of the need to make everything perfect. One of the ways Kristy keeps her holiday decorating fun is to weave whimsy into her designs. Her “Winter Woodland Christmas” theme does just that. “I imagined what nature in the wintertime up north might look like and then added a little pop of metallic to make things sparkle. Or, as my kids would say, ‘because you’re a little extra, mom.’” Kristy utilized her flocked Christmas trees in her woodland design to create a winter scene. She says the flocked trees can be a bit messy, but they are her favorite. “In my opinion, the ornaments, ribbons and floral stems stand out more on flocked trees versus green trees,” she says. For those who have green trees, Kristy says, they can create a flocked-tree look, by placing flocked greenery stems and picks evenly throughout the tree. “The taller and fuller the tree and the more flocked look you want, the more stems and picks you’ll need,” she says. “A good way to figure out how many stems and picks you will need is to divide the tree into quadrants and make and imaginary zigzag down the quadrant, counting the zig and zag points along the way. Then total up all four quadrants to get the grand total.” Kristy also uses the zigzag hack to determine how many ornaments she needs. CONTINUED >

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OPEN HOUSE (CONTINUED)

To add to the whimsy, Kristy mixed elements and textures on her trees and added unexpected items, like white owls and other woodland creatures. “I typically use a few different types of floral or greenery stems and picks, ball ornaments in various sizes, specialty and sentimental ornaments and a couple of different ribbons,” Kristy says. “Using a variety of items really adds depth, dimension and interest.” Since her tree and mantel share a space, Kristy continued her theme onto the mantel using the same elements. To add depth and interest, Kristy layered signs over the large mirror on her mantel. She utilized a stylish strand of wooden beads as an unexpected garland. “I liked their raw nature and knew they would work with my theme,” Kristy says. While the tree and mantel steal the show, the intricate details – like a bottlebrush tree, inside a teacup, underneath a delicate cloche- add wonder and an extra meaningful touch to Kristy’s winter woodland theme. “When I was a child, my grandmother had a collection of bottlebrush trees that she would display at Christmastime, and the ‘special ones’ were displayed under cloches. She always let me help her decide their placement and which one was going to be the special one that year. Displaying these items is my way of honoring them,” Kristy says. “In fact, I leave this up year round.” Kristy Mastrandonas is CCO and Principal Interior Designer of Kristy Mastrandonas Interior Design & Styling. For more information, visit kristymastrandonas.com. Follow Kristy on Instagram (@kristy_mastrandonas) and on Pinterest (@KMastrandonas). Kristy will be sharing her step-by-step guide to “Decorating Christmas Trees Like a Pro” on Instagram this season.

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Mantel Magic + To create a cohesive design, Kristy connects the mantel décor to the tree and other holiday décor within the space. + Use items of various heights, materials and textures to create balance and add depth and interest. + Determine if the mantel would look best as a symmetrical or asymmetrical design, and decorate accordingly. If bookcases flank the fireplace, Kristy says symmetrical designs typically look best. + Use items you have on-hand – like apothecary jars or vases and a large mirror - as the base items and build from there. + Use internet resources if you are stumped.

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MAKE GIFT GIVING A CREATIVE ADVENTURE THIS SEASON ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK | PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTED

IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT WHEN IT COMES TO GIFTING, IT’S THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS. Why not put some thought into the presentation of the gift as well? Beautifully wrapped presents underneath the tree add character, whimsy and can become decorations on their own. This holiday season, make gift wrapping less of a chore and more of an art project with these creative ideas. The process will turn gift-giving into a whole new creative adventure.

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DIY (CONTINUED)

CR E ATIVE HOL I DAY GI F T WR A P

M ATER I A LS + Brown wrapping paper + Decorative evergreen and berry picks/stems (One purchased stem can be cut into several pieces.) + Pine cones + Cinnamon sticks + Ornaments (homemade or store bought) + Twine (colored and/or natural) + Ribbon + White Paper + Red paper + Black marker + Hot glue gun + Glue stick

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M AKE IT BEA RY CU TE

Wrap presents in simple plain

Place twine around gifts and tie

brown kraft paper, which can be

a simple bow. Slide stems under

Cut ears out of brown paper.

bought in large rolls on Amazon

bow or affix with hot glue. Add

or any craft store. Be sure to

a pine cone or cinnamon stick

use double-sided tape so that

for a woodsy touch. Or add an

the tape isn’t visible.

ornament for the gift recipient to hang on his or her tree.

Cut one large round circle for the face and two smaller circles out of white paper to go over the ears. Cut two small round circles out of red paper for the cheeks. Use a glue stick to assemble. Draw the eyes, nose and mouth. And tie a ribbon around the center of the present.

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Gratefully

ARTICLE ALLISON GIBESON PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

GIVING AWAY AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR, LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS IS GIVING $300,000 TO RECIPIENTS IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND BEYOND... AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO ANNA SAROL, THE DAUGHTER OF A SINGLE MOTHER, WAS PARALYZED IN A GYMNASTICS ACCIDENT WHEN SHE WAS A FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL, BUT UNTIL LAST YEAR SHE DID NOT HAVE A STAIRLIFT IN HER HOME. The stairlift was made possible when Lifestyle Publications gave her family $10,000. “I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my

“I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my family and I are.” —Anna Sarol

family and I are,” Anna says. The money for Anna’s stairlift was part of a giveaway campaign from the company during the 2020 Christmas season that benefited more than 80 recipients across the country with a final distribution of $250,000 throughout the year. When the company opened nominations, they were flooded with submissions. Community leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you nominated people that were in need of assistance. As the eyes and ears of the community, these readers were able to help identify people who might have

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otherwise gone unnoticed or unrecognized. One such nominee was Kathy*, an aunt who is raising her three young relatives. The children came from an abusive situation, and Kathy, a single guardian, works tirelessly to provide for them. Nevertheless, the family was already living in poverty despite her working seven days a week when Kathy lost her job during the pandemic. She resorted to selling tamales to help pay the rent. When a case manager with a Big Brothers Big Sisters foster youth mentoring program heard about Lifestyle’s campaign and call for nominations, she quickly thought of Kathy. “When I shared the news that Kathy was selected and would be receiving $3,000, she cried, screamed, and was in disbelief,” the case manager said. “She immediately wanted to give back to me and the donor by providing endless tamales. This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.” In yet another case, Emily* who worked as a janitor at a school, was a recipient and was struggling to afford simply buying groceries for her children. Before the ongoing difficulties of the pandemic even started, a tornado destroyed the school she worked at just a couple weeks before the initial shutdown in March 2020 which resulted in a loss of income for her. Emily was incredibly surprised and grateful to receive assistance from the giveaway. *Names changed for privacy

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WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GIVE AWAY $3OO,OOO This year the company will have nominations for the giveaway open from December 1-15, 2021. To submit a nomination, follow @CityLifestyle on Instagram and fill out the form found in the bio link. The amount given to each recipient will be based on need. The leaders of Lifestyle Publications believe God has blessed them with their company’s continued success, so they in turn wish to be a blessing and encouragement to others as they increase the amount of this year’s giveaway to those in need to $300,000 for the year.

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DECEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

1-23

NORTH POLE EXPRESS

REINDEER RUN 5K AND GRINCH SPRINT

FIRST SATURDAY NATURE WALKS

Bakersfield Park | 7:00 AM

Visit LLELA for its monthly natural-

board Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s

Join the Flower Mound Rotary Club

ist-led nature walk. The hike will last

North Pole Express Dec. 1-23. But

for its Reindeer Run 5K and Grinch

about two hours, and all ages are

hurry! Tickets are selling quickly.

Sprint from 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Dec.

welcome. Registration is required.

Guests will learn about the magic of

4, at Bakersfield Park. The event is

Visit llela.org for more information.

Christmas, receive a cookie baked

a part of the Town Christmas pro-

in Mrs. Claus’s North Pole kitchens,

gram, and 100% of the income from

a “We Believe” bell and a taste of

the run supports local and interna-

Santa’s Frosty Chocolate Snow Milk

tional charity work. All participants

(served in a keepsake Memory Mug).

will receive a medal and t-shirt. Visit

tickets.grapevineticketline.

thereindeerrun5k .itsyourrace.

Grapevine Vintage Railroad

Experience the magic of Christmas on

Visit

com/register/ to register.

com for more information.

LLELA | 10:00 AM

4 OLD TOWN HOLIDAY STROLL Wayne Ferguson Plaza

Ring in the holiday season with the Old Town Holiday Stroll from

1-27

8 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, in

MONDAY TAP DANCE

CHRISTMAS PARADE & TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

when the Lewisville Lights! Tree

The REC of Grapevine Dance Room

Beginner adult tap classes take

Wayne Ferguson Plaza. Enjoy winter carnival attractions until 5:30 p.m., Light Ceremony will take place.

Spinks Road | 6:00 PM

each

Join the Town in celebrating its 32nd

Monday in The REC Dance Room,

annual Christmas Parade.This year's

1175 Municipal Way in Grapevine.

theme will be "The North Pole." The

Classes are for those who have

nighttime parade will have lighted

never tapped (but have always

floats parading down Spinks Road to

wanted to learn), or those who want

Gerault Park. At Gerault Park, there

to pick it back up. Tap shoes are

will be a tree lighting ceremony with

Church | 7:00 PM

required. To register, visit amilia.

choir performances, pictures with

The

com/store/en/gograpevine/shop/

Santa Claus, kids' activities, local

Orchestras' Philharmonic Orchestra

activities/3073735.

vendors, food trucks and much more

will present its Winter Concert at

at the free event.

7 p.m. Dec. 7 at Trietsch Memorial

place

from

5-5:50

p.m.

PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA WINTER CONCERT

Trietsch Memorial United Methodist

Flower

Mound

Community

United Methodist Church.

42ND ANNUAL GRAPEVINE PARADE OF LIGHTS

S. Main Street, Grapevine | 6:30 PM

The Grapevine Chamber and City

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TOURS AT NASH FARM Nash Farm

of Grapevine, with the support of

Step back in time to the late

Grapevine-Colleyville

ISD,

together

the

7-21 DRAWING & PASTELS CLASSES FOR YOUTH The REC of Grapevine

work

1800s and experience traditional

Students ages 6-12 will learn how to

Annual

Christmas on the farm. Gather

draw basic shapes, landscape, per-

Grapevine Parade of Lights, the

at the Pole Barn before taking a

spective, still life and animals from

largest lighted Christmas parade in

tour through the historic barn and

4:30-5:45 p.m. each Tuesday begin-

North Texas. The event will be held

around to the farmhouse ending at

ning Dec. 7. Please bring 11"x14" draw-

6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2.

the campfire with cider and cook-

ing tablet and No. 2 pencils. Pastels

ies. Visit tickets.grapevineticket-

will be provided. To register, visit

line.com for more information.

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HOLIDAY HOOPLA

BIRD WALK

The Women of Flower Mound will

Birders of all skill levels ages 10 and

BRUCE ROBISON & KELLY WILLIS HOLIDAY SHINDIG

host its Holiday Hoopla from 6-10

older are invited to join an expert

Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis bring

p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at Bridlewood

birder

Saturday

yuletide cheer to Lewisville Grand

Golf Club. The event will include

(except July and August) at 7:30

Theater. Both are renowned for craft-

a holiday light tour, pictures with

a.m. to explore prime birding loca-

ing some of the most enduring music

Santa, ornament making, a dessert

tions along LLELA’s nature trail.

on the vast country and Americana

bar and hot beverages. For more

Registration is required. Visit llela.

landscape and will sing their way

information, visit the Women of

org for more information.

through their greatest hits, as well as

Bridlewood Golf Club | 6:00 PM

LLELA | 7:30 AM

every

second

holiday classics. Tickets are available

Flower Mound Facebook page or

womenofflowermound.org.

at LewisvilleGrand.com/tix. This concert is funded in part by Texas

CHRISTMAS AT THE RANCH

Doubletree Ranch Park | 10:00 AM

WINE DOWN WITH THE GRINCH

Visit Doubletree Ranch Park from

Doubletree Ranch Park | 6:00 PM

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, and

Wine Down with the Grinch is for

enjoy free activities for the whole

adults ages 21 and older. This per-

family, including Santa’s workshop,

fect date night will feature music

a visit from Santa and his reindeer,

entertainment,

tubing snow hills and much more.

adult

beverages,

Space is limited and registration is required. Tickets can purchased at

apm.activecommunities.com/

hvparks/Activity_Search/1772

Commission on the Arts.

18 WILL HEARN’S GRAND OL’ CHRISTMAS SHOW FEATURING BLUE WATER HIGHWAY

Lewisville Grand Theater | 3:00 PM

Will Hearn’s Grand Ol’ Christmas

hors d’oeuvres and a special guest appearance from the Grinch himself.

Lewisville Grand Theater | 7:00 PM

Show is a musical comedy fea-

FARMSTEAD CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

Grand Ol’ Production Company,

turing Americana standout, Blue Water Highway. Produced by The this retro radio program is led by

Nash Farm | 1:00 PM

Texas entertainers, presenting their

Visit Nash Farm from 1-4 p.m.

annual Christmas Eve broadcast at

Saturday, Dec. 11, for a family celebra-

the N-O-E-L 1225 Radio Theater in

tion of the season and open house.

front of a live studio audience with

The event will include ornament

the N-O-E-L Radio Orchestra and

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

making, traditional music, refresh-

Gospel Singers. For tickets, visit buy.

ments and more.

ticketstothecity.com/purchase.

at The Robert & Lee DuVall Center. Registration closes on Friday, Dec. 3.

php?event_id=10192.

CAC | 8:00 AM

Santa's little helpers and their families are invited to join Santa as he makes his yearly stop for a pancake breakfast at the Community Activity Center beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday,

11-12 CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Trietsch Memorial United

Dec. 11. Enjoy making crafts and

Methodist Church

writing a wish list for Santa. To

The

Orchestra, Voices of Flower Mound

specialevents.

and the Trietsch Memorial United

Would you like to get in touch with

Methodist Church Chancel Choir will

us? We would love to hear from you!

present a Christmas Concert at 7

p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, and 2:30 p.m.

CrossTimbers using the Get In Touch

Sunday, Dec. 12, at Trietsch.

link and let us know what you think.

Flower

Mound

Symphony

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RING IN 2022 WITH THIS TIMELESS CLASSIC

CHEERS TO THE NEW YEAR! THE CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL IS SAID TO BE ONE OF THE OLDEST COCKTAILS - DATING BACK TO 1862, WHEN THE RECIPE APPEARED IN THE BAR-TENDERS GUIDE BY JERRY THOMAS. The champagne cocktail gained popularity during the mid-century and was even Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr’s drink of choice in the classic 1957 film Affair to Remember. It became the star of many cocktail hours and dinner parties thereafter. Instead of ringing in the New Year with a basic glass of bubbly, we suggest reviving the classic champagne cocktail to welcome 2022.

CLASSIC C H A M PA G N E C O C K TA I L INGREDIENTS + Dry Champagne, chilled + Sugar cubes + Angostura bitters + Lemon twist

ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK | PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTED

+ Cognac, chilled (Optional)

INSTRUCTIONS 01 Chill Champagne flutes before serving. 02 Place a sugar cube in each champagne flute and add three dashes of the Angostura bitters. Let the bitters soak into the cube. 03 Pour Champagne into the flutes and gently stir with a spoon. 04 Serve with a thin piece of twisted lemon peel. Optional: Before adding champagne, add in a teaspoon or two of chilled cognac. Cross Timbers Lifestyle | December 2021

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