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by | December 14, 2021 · 3:34 pm

Haywire and The Ranch Host Texas-Sized Holiday Brunch

Haywire Plano and The Ranch at Las Colinas are getting into the holiday spirit with a festive Sunday brunch! On Dec. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the ranch-to-table restaurants will host a special holiday brunch featuring a carving station, seafood bar, taco bar and traditional Texas plates.

Tickets for this one-of-a-kind event are $48.95 for adults, $19.95 for ages 9-13, $12.95 for ages 5-8 and complimentary for children 4 and under. Call Haywire Plano or The Ranch at Las Colinas to make a reservation.

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by | November 25, 2020 · 11:10 am

The First Thanksgiving Menu

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As our day of Thanksgiving fast approaches we wanted to look back and see why and how our Pilgrim ancestors celebrated their feast.

What began in 1620 with a band of 102 religious separatists seeking a new home and the lure of the New World’s prosperity, the Pilgrims settled into their new life style, which proved harsh throughout their first brutal Cape Cod winter.   Continue reading →

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by | November 9, 2018 · 12:33 pm

Pastry Chef Samantha Moss Has Your Pixie Pie Waiting For You

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We seem to have an affinity for pastry at CraveDFW and today we visit with Samantha Moss, owner of Pixie Pies located in Oak Cliff. Although Pixie Pies is not a brick and mortar restaurant you may order from the unique pastry shop via Facebook, and what a fantastic time to enjoy these amazing pies and other beautiful pasties. Continue reading →

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by | December 29, 2017 · 11:08 am

Eat Me: TJ’s Seafood Market Cocktail Shrimp

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There are these triggers that set off imagery of a holiday season past. These can vary from delicious scents such as your favorite Christmas pie, the wafting trail of a roasting pheasant or the blast of fragrance from the tiny pine cone found on your tree as you begin dressing it for the season.  There are musical triggers as well. Hearing the first Christmas tune when it actually becomes seasonal proper that lifts you with the spirit of the season can be powerful, as are the visualizations such as seeing the jolly man engaging a wide-eyed child filled with hope, and for us… a large platter of cocktail shrimp from TJ’s Seafood Market. There is also nothing more divine that a New Year’s platter or to from our favorite fishmonger.  Continue reading →

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by | December 12, 2017 · 8:30 am

Holiday Cocktail Party Ideas

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Holiday season is in full swing with parties abound. You will want to serve up some fine libations to set the mood and lift the spirits, making your holiday cheery and bright. We have collected three classic recipes, and we suggest that the egg nog would make a delicious gift for most everyone on your Christmas list. This weekend would make for an excellent test platform to get the recipes down just right for gift giving. Continue reading →

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by | December 5, 2017 · 10:42 am

Graham Dodds and Chad Houser Join Forces for Special Holiday Cooking Class

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Two of the Dallas area’s most popular chefs are teaming up on Saturday, December 9th at the Granada Theater on Lower Greenville for a really fun 3 hours of teaching some of their favorite dishes for the holidays. Both Graham Dodds and Chad Houser will be working together at this special cooking class.

Expect some surprise guests, holiday music, and superb holiday cocktails from Deep Eddy Vodka. Everyone who attends the class will enjoy the dishes created by the chefs and will leave with the recipes that day all with a lovely holiday theme.

Grab your tickets below for this class which starts at 11am December 9th.

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