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by Steven Doyle | February 26, 2014 · 10:27 am

Celebrate Fat Tuesday With King Cake Vodka

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Has vodka finally jumped the shark? Maybe not if you are a fan of the Mardi Gras dessert, the King Cake. You remember the garishly bright cake with its neon striations and a tiny plastic baby tucked away for good measure. Now Pinnacle Vodka is offering a seasonal flavor, the King Cake Vodka.

The special sweet hooch is only available in three states, Louisiana, Texas and Missouri. The special holiday blend from Pinnacle has hints of cinnamon cake, creamy vanilla frosting, and sugar flavors. Sounds terrific, right?

If the saints get you motivated to march into your home bar to create a Fat Tuesday cocktail we have a few recipes below. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | January 23, 2014 · 9:15 am

Celebrate With Great Joy National Pie Day In Dallas

by Steven Doyle

I have these lovely country loving Amish friends who when you see them will regale you with pie. These are by far the best pie bakers in the pie loving universe, and they do their magic without the means of a modern kitchen. It is a loving relationship that began with a slice of raisin cream pie. This is how all relationships should begin.

Today is National Pie Day, and I believe this springs up several times each year. No matter, it is a wonderful time to grab a slice or two around town, and of course, we have a list.

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by Steven Doyle | January 10, 2014 · 11:26 am

Celebrate National Soup Month: Battuto’s Cauliflower and Garlic Soup

by Steven Doyle

It is National Soup Month, and each week in January we will be featuring one of our DFW favorites, including a recipe. Today we are featuring Battuto’s Cauliflower and Garlic Soup that is super rich and delicious, but surprisingly has no cream. This is actually a super healthy 110 calorie soup option that Gene and Julie Gates serve at their restaurant throughout the year, but particularly wonderful now as it can take the edge off the wintry chill.

Not much of a home cook? Stop by Battuto this month and get free refills on the soup. Here is the recipe: Continue reading →

The Heisenberg Recipe Revealed

by Steven Doyle

You have watched Breaking Bad and now you want the Heisenberg. It is the good stuff, and it is blue.

Breaking Bad has been nominated for nearly everything a television series could possibly want including best in a Drama Series, Directing in a Drama Series, Writing for a Drama Series, Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, and Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Now we have the recipe for your own blue crystals that you can make at home and enjoy while watching the latest season. Continue reading →