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RECIPE: Fruited Rice Mix

RECIPE: Fruited Rice Mix

This is another one of my favorite recipes to give as a gift. This gift has the makings for a festive side dish to serve with roast pork or turkey this time of year. (Click here for a recipe.
RECIPE: Royal Rice Blend with Fruit, Sausage and Nuts

RECIPE: Royal Rice Blend with Fruit, Sausage and Nuts

This makes a great side dish with roasted poultry or pork tenderloin. The rice blend comes in a large plastic container and is available at Market Street and Target, as well as online.
Dude, Sweet Chocolate is open!

Dude, Sweet Chocolate is open!

There’s no fudging the truth here: Downtown Plano is becoming the sweet spot for local chocolatiers to satisfy their craving. Dude, Sweet Chocolate has opened its doors at 1016 E. 15th St.
Gathering Pecans at Oak Point Park

Gathering Pecans at Oak Point Park

Whether they’re used for pecan pie or as fancy salad garnish, pecans are a treat that can elevate any holiday dish. Although pecans can be rather pricey, those of us who live in Plano don’t necessarily have to spend a fortune to get our seasonal fix.
RECIPE: Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Southwest Quinoa Salad

RECIPE: Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Southwest Quinoa Salad

I actually combined two recipes to make one. One recipe called for a quinoa salad as well to be served with the shrimp, but I like the recipe for the Southwest Quinoa Salad better. INGREDIENTS GRILLED SHRIMP: 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 Tbsp.
RECIPE: A Tasty Tabbouleh

RECIPE: A Tasty Tabbouleh

There are lots of variations of this Middle Eastern salad, but most of them contain way too many herbs for my liking, masking the flavor of the vegetables.
Poor Richard's Annual Toy Drive

Poor Richard's Annual Toy Drive

Over the last 30 years, Poor Richard’s Annual Toy Drive has raised over $100,000, which has been used to help over 200 deserving Plano families with toys, clothing and food.
A Lady's First Sip of Scotch Whisky

A Lady's First Sip of Scotch Whisky

People often say Scotch whisky “puts hair on your chest.” But honestly, if you drink the right brand it goes down easier than a beer in an Irish chugging contest. I’m talking about Chivas and Glenlivet. If you haven’t tried them yet, shame on you.
Snap Kitchen opening at The Shops at Legacy

Snap Kitchen opening at The Shops at Legacy

Heavy on health, high on taste, with the convenience of takeout: That’s the simple and delicious concept of Snap Kitchen.
Foods that help reduce your risk of breast cancer

Foods that help reduce your risk of breast cancer

Breast cancer affects one in eight women in the United States, with 20–25 percent of cases proving fatal. While heredity is a risk factor, you can take steps to reduce your chances developing it.