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Q: Sweet recipe: Frozen hot chocolate

While we are soaring through the hottest part of summer, there is only one way to stay cool: frozen treats after a long day of outdoor play and backyard barbecues. Frozen hot chocolate has become a favorite in my family because it’s rich chocolate, not overly sweet, and the frothy flavor brings us back to the comfort of the hot chocolate we love during the winter months. Blend the frozen hot chocolate to be extra smooth before pouring into a large mug and top with fresh whipped cream, toasted marshmallows and crumbled graham crackers. Ingredients: 6 ounce semi sweet-chocolate chips 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 4 tablespoons powdered sugar 3 cups whole milk 5 cups ice Optional Toppings: Whipped cream Toasted marshmallows Graham cracker crumbs Directions: Melt chocolate in a bowl over a double boiler, stirring constantly. Once chocolate is completely melted, add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, whisking until completely combined. Add half of the milk to chocolate mixture and whisk until smooth. Remove the chocolate mixture from the heat and allow it to cool completely. Add ice, the remaining milk and chocolate mixture into a blender and blend until it becomes very frothy with no large chips of ice. Pour frozen hot chocolate into a glass or mug and top with fresh whipped cream, toasted marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs. Serve immediately.

Q: Sweet recipe: Profiteroles

[caption id="attachment_52166" align="aligncenter" width="690"] Summer sweetness: Profiteroles[/caption] Profiteroles A classic French dessert that might seem intimidating to make will surprise you with its simplicity. Pâte á choux is the dough that creates the airy and crisp shell that can be filled with your favorite ice cream or custard and garnished with powdered sugar, a decadent chocolate sauce or fresh fruit. Bite size and full of ice cream and fruit, profiteroles will win over the hearts of your guests and keep you cool during the summer heat. Makes 24 PÂte Á Choux: 1 cup water 1/2 cup butter, unsalted 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 4 eggs Filling: Ice cream flavor of your choice (vanilla bean is recommended) Fresh strawberries, sliced Directions: Heat water, butter and salt in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil. Once the butter is completely melted, reduce the heat and add the flour. Whisk until the flour and butter mixture form into a paste that pulls away from the sides of the pan. Take mixture off of the heat and pour dough into a mixer with paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes to release the steam from the dough. Slowly add the eggs, one by one, and beat until the dough is smooth and all ingredients are fully combined. Pipe or scoop dough into 2-inch balls on a baking sheet. Egg-wash the top of dough for a golden brown finish. Bake at 425 °F for 10 minutes and then reduce the heat to 375 °F for about 15 minutes or until profiteroles are a light golden brown. Allow the profiteroles to cool completely before filling.

Q: Another bakery is coming to Preston Hollow — no joke

[caption id="attachment_51053" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Photo via Society Bakery — Facebook[/caption] Okay, this is getting comical. Yet another bakery plans to set up shop in our neighborhood. (Click here to learn about the craze.) Society Bakery, made famous by Ellen DeGeneres, will open at Preston and Royal near Kidville, “soon.” An exact date has not been released, but we’ll keep you posted. Want to know what to expect? Visit one of Society’s existing locations. It won’t be hard. There’s a shop on Forest near Medical City and another on Greenville. Click here for the full menu or here for more details about the pending opening.

Q: Yet another bakery slated to open in Preston Center

[caption id="attachment_50819" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Photo via SusieCakes —Facebook[/caption] On April 16, yet another bakery will open in Preston Center. SusieCakes is based out of California and known for its layer cakes. According to CultureMap , the sweet shop “will also serve breakfast items such as sour cream coffee cake, maple granola, seasonal fruit crumble muffins, plus espresso drinks and coffee by Dallas’ Cultivar Coffee.” SusieCakes will be located on Luther Lane, just a short walk away from another newly opened bakery, The Hospitality Sweet. Frequenters of Preston Center certainly have no shortage of pastry options. There’s also <a href="http://Yet another bakery will open in Preston Center on April 16. SusieCakes is based out of California and is known for it’s layer cakes. According to CultureMap, the sweet shop “will also serve breakfast items such as sour cream coffee cake, maple granola, seasonal fruit crumble muffins, plus espresso drinks and coffee by Dallas’ Cultivar Coffee.” SusieCakes will be located on Luther Lane, just a short walk away from another newly opened bakery, The Hospitality Sweet. Frequenters of Preston Center certainly have no shortage of pastry options. There’s also Carlo’s Bakery, Unrefined, Panini and Sprinkles." target="_blank">Carlo’s Bakery , Unrefined, Panini and Sprinkles. Which will you choose?

Q: Carlo's Bakery opened over the weekend, but the line is still intimidatingly long

[caption id="attachment_50691" align="aligncenter" width="720"] The line at Carlo's Bakery, four days after the grand opening. [/caption] Carlo’s Bakery opened a location in Preston Center over the weekend to much fanfare. According to NBCDFW.com , celebrity owner Buddy Valastro even showed up to greet the crowd. I mistakenly thought he was there yesterday, too. The line to get in the confectionery was startlingly long. Around 3:15 p.m, I asked a teenage girl if she were there to see The Cake Boss. Nope, she assured me, she was just there to pick up a cannoli.

Q: Food news: Wood fired pizza, Dirk's burger and free cake pops

[caption id="attachment_46210" align="aligncenter" width="960"] via Matchbox — Facebook[/caption] A new restaurant opens in Preston Hollow Village today at 5 p.m. Matchbox serves up wood fired pizzas, salads, specialty cocktails and more. This is the Washington D.C.-based eatery’s first Texas location. Our neighbor Dirk Nowitzki collaborated with Chef Mark Mabry to create a snazzy burger. It’s called, appropriately, the Dirkburger and it’s slathered in jalapeno beer cheese, bacon onion marmalade, arugula and mustard horseradish aioli. As if that weren’t fancy enough, the bun is Bavarian pretzel. Order it with fries for $12 at American Airlines concession stands during the month of March. Hospitality Sweet recently announced the opening date of its Preston Center location. Mark your calendars for March 16. Each guest will receive a complimentary cake pop while supplies last.

Q: Sweet Recipe: Granola popcorn, a high-energy snack

[caption id="attachment_88029" align="aligncenter" width="1050"] Granola popcorn (Photo by Kristen Massad)[/caption] Crunching up game day Whether you are keeping cozy watching your favorite team or burning calories on the field, it is always best to choose high-energy snacks that will keep you on your toes. Popcorn is not only easy to make, it’s one of the most popular snacks for kids and adults alike. It can be pepped up with natural ingredients full of protein and a touch of sweet. Sliced almonds, pumpkin seeds, coconut and honey are just a few ingredients that will give you a game day boost. Granola popcorn Ingredients: 8 cups popcorn 1 cup sliced almonds 1 cup pumpkin seeds 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted Directions: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Measure 8 cups of popped popcorn in a large bowl and add almonds, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries and shredded coconut. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, brown sugar and coconut oil and then stir it into popcorn mixture. Fully coat popcorn mixture and spread onto the lined baking sheet. Bake popcorn for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to keep coating it in the honey. Remove popcorn from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle granola popcorn with chocolate chips and gently toss to combine. Serve popcorn for your favorite game day snack or store in an airtight container.

Q: Food news: Pumpkin pancakes, celebrity chefs and thousands of gyros

[caption id="attachment_47473" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] via greekfestivalofdallas.com[/caption] Fall officially begins on Wednesday. Celebrate with a stack of pumpkin pancakes. The Original Pancake House on West Northwest Highway will serve this seasonal favorite from September 23 – January 1. The annual Greek Food Festival of Dallas kicks off September 25 on Hillcrest Road. Head to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church at noon and order one of Gus Kostas’ famous gyros — he sells thousands of them at the event each year. Kostas, who owns Greek Isles at Preston and Royal, is obviously one of the festival’s most popular vendors, but he’s by no means the only attraction. Attendees can also sample baklava, attend cooking demonstrations, enjoy live dance and music performances and shop an array of Greek-imports. The festival runs through September 27. General admission is $6. Click here for details. Celebrity chefs, Kent Rathbun and Nick Stellino, will host an Italian cooking class September 29. They’ll share their favorite Tuscan and Sicilian recipes. Each course will be paired with a Banfi wine. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at The Kitchen at 6130. Tickets cost $95. Purchase yours by clicking here .

Q: Back-to-school celebrations in Preston Hollow

School is back in session and no one is happier about that fact than Ben Dickerson. The principal of Edward H. Cary Middle School celebrated the first day some joyful dancing. Click here to watch the humorous video. The Winston School had its own party. On August 24, teachers donned suits and rolled out the red carpet to welcome students Hollywood-style. Media personality Amy Vanderoef and Emmy award-winning journalist Keith Lebowitz hosted the event, making it extra special. Here’s a photo: Now that all the festivities have ended, keep your kids motivated with the promise of a free cupcake. Sprinkles in the Plaza at Preston Center is offering complimentary treats to students who bring in a paper or test with an “A” letter grade. Cue the applause.

Sweet recipe: Frozen hot chocolate

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By Kristen Massad|2019-01-21T10:35:57-06:00July 26th, 2016|All Magazine Articles, Delicious, Dining, Sweets|0 Comments

Sweet recipe: Profiteroles

Summer sweetness: Profiteroles Profiteroles A classic French dessert [...]

By Kristen Massad|2016-06-24T14:25:20-05:00June 24th, 2016|All Magazine Articles, Delicious, Dining, Sweets|0 Comments

Sweet recipes:  Berry Slab Pie, a taste of summer

Berry Slab Pie As we dive into summer with its [...]

By Kristen Massad|2016-05-27T15:28:57-05:00May 27th, 2016|All Magazine Articles, Dining, Restaurants, Sweet Recipes, Sweets, Wine|0 Comments

Delicious: Serving ice cream and community at Howdy Homemade

Howdy Homemade Howdy Homemade isn’t just an ice cream parlor, [...]

By Elizabeth Barbee|2016-04-26T19:46:58-05:00April 26th, 2016|All Columns, All Magazine Articles, Delicious, Dining, Kid-friendly, Restaurants, Sweets|1 Comment

Another bakery is coming to Preston Hollow — no joke

Photo via Society Bakery — Facebook Okay, this is [...]

By Elizabeth Barbee|2016-04-14T14:24:19-05:00April 14th, 2016|Dining, News, Sweets|0 Comments

Yet another bakery slated to open in Preston Center

Photo via SusieCakes —Facebook On April 16, yet [...]

By Elizabeth Barbee|2016-03-30T09:55:38-05:00March 30th, 2016|Dining, News, Openings & Closings, Sweets|2 Comments

Carlo’s Bakery opened over the weekend, but the line is still intimidatingly long

The line at Carlo's Bakery, four days after the [...]

By Elizabeth Barbee|2016-03-24T08:59:11-05:00March 24th, 2016|Dining, News, Openings & Closings, Sweets|1 Comment

Food news: Wood fired pizza, Dirk’s burger and free cake pops

via Matchbox — Facebook A new restaurant opens [...]

By Elizabeth Barbee|2016-03-01T11:15:18-06:00February 29th, 2016|Dining, Food and Drink, News, Openings & Closings, Restaurants, Sweets|1 Comment

Sweet Recipe: Granola popcorn, a high-energy snack

Granola popcorn (Photo by Kristen Massad) Crunching up [...]

By Kristen Massad|2016-02-22T12:28:35-06:00February 22nd, 2016|All Magazine Articles, Delicious, Dining, Sweets|0 Comments

Sweet recipes: No-bake chocolate bark

This bark is all bite No-bake Chocolate Bark (Photo [...]

By Kristen Massad|2016-01-25T14:40:01-06:00January 25th, 2016|All Magazine Articles, Delicious, Dining, Sweets|0 Comments

Food news: Pumpkin pancakes, celebrity chefs and thousands of gyros

via greekfestivalofdallas.com Fall officially begins on Wednesday. Celebrate [...]

By Elizabeth Barbee|2015-09-21T09:43:37-05:00September 21st, 2015|Dining, Events, Food and Drink, News, Restaurants, Sweets|0 Comments

Back-to-school celebrations in Preston Hollow

School is back in session and no one is happier [...]

By Elizabeth Barbee|2015-09-03T08:14:55-05:00September 3rd, 2015|Dallas ISD, Education, News, Private Schools, Sweets|0 Comments