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Tart Pastry Boutique in Dallas Turns Five and Makes Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

: Tart Bakery is making whoopies!

Lookout cupcakes, here comes the whoopie pie craze. Are you familiar with Tart Bakery? You know, the little shop pastry chef Kristen Massad opened in 2004 where the storefront looks like a spray painted rah-rah sign for an upcoming football game? We never thought the place would make it, but make it they did—Massad’s little shop that turns out cakes, pies, and petit fours is turning five. (Thanksgiving tip: order one of their turkey wreaths (croissant rings stuffed with turkey) for your office party.) Or a couple dozen pumpkin-spice whoopie pies! Maple & Motors Burgers and Beer also makes a chocolate version of the whoopie pie called the chocolate gob. One more sighting and whoopies will become an official trend. 5219 W. Lovers Lane at Inwood Rd. 469- 335-8919.

posted by Nancy Nichols | November 10th, 2009 2:19pm | filed under Baking, Celebrity Chefs, Thanksgiving, cupcakes | 14 Comments »

Somebody Help This Poor Girl: Heritage Turkeys in Dallas

: Warning: Some fancy turkeys are vain.

Several area farmers are raise raising heritage and pastured birds. Here’s a link to some. A loyal Disher asks the obvious question:

Have you eaten one of these heritage birds? I’d love to hear from someone who has. My big question is this… will it be worth the extra cost to buy a heritage turkey when I’m not wild about turkey to begin with? Will a heritage bird make me love this Thanksgiving tradition or should I just stick with a crown rib roast?

posted by Nancy Nichols | November 10th, 2009 1:50pm | filed under Holidays, Local/Slow Food, Thanksgiving | 8 Comments »

Thanksgiving Dinner Options in Dallas

: Make reservations now.

Below the jump we have a list of restaurants that will be serving Thanksgiving dinner. The list also includes some great take-out options.

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posted by Nancy Nichols | November 10th, 2009 1:39pm | filed under AgriBusiness, Restaurant News, Thanksgiving | 5 Comments »

Somebody Help This Poor Girl: Nicaragua

As soon as I found out that Managua, Nicaragua was a cheap, two-hour flight from Houston, I booked a quick trip. Tomorrow I head south and plan to hit Managua, San Juan del Sur, Granada, León, and, if it ever stops raining, a sustainable coffee farm in Selva Negra.

I am eager to find street stands selling Nicaraguan “weekend food” such as nacatamales: shredded pork, potatoes, garlic, peppers, and fresh tomato covered with masa and cooked in a banana leaf. I plan to do my Bourdain-best and hit every vendor in sight. I’ve consulted with Andrew Zimmern who recommends the roasted wild iguana and bull testicle ceviche, but if you’ve been to Nicaragua I’d love to hear your thoughts. (Extra points: what is the perfect name for a hockey team in Nicaragua? Prize from Nicaragua to the winner. I’m looking at you , Kirk.)

posted by Nancy Nichols | November 10th, 2009 10:05am | filed under Cheap trick for comments, Ethnic Food, Travel | 16 Comments »

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