Learn to Bake Great Scones from These Three Sites

Whether you pair them with tea or eat them for breakfast, scones are sweet, hearty treats that come in a variety of different flavors. Even amateur bakers will enjoy making delicious scones, and these recipe sites will give you some inspiration for your next foray into the wonderful world of pastries.

Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart’s beautiful websites provides endless inspiration for baking (and tasting!) scones. The site's list of Scone Recipes is unique and sophisticated, with both sweet and savory scones for just about any occasion. The Cream Scones with Currants are the perfect blend of creamy and tangy, while the Cheddar-Chive Scones offer a more filling, salty taste that makes a delicious lunch pairing.

Food Network
No one knows more about baking than your favorite Food Network hosts, and now you can bake scones straight from their own favorite recipes. Tyler Florence’s Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze are a traditional recipe with a lemony zest, perfect for breakfast or brunch. For a petite treat, The Pioneer Woman’s Mini Vanilla Scones will be a hit with the kids and the adults in your household.

Cooking Light
Who said scones have to be unhealthy? Though they taste warm and sweet, scones made from Cooking Light recipes are also nutritious and low in calories. This list of Healthy Scone Recipes will show you smarter ways to bake these breakfast breads.

Find Shopping Perfection at Market Street The Woodlands

It takes a lot to recommend a shopping mall, but Market Street, located in The Woodlands, really is a fantastic destination for all your shopping needs. Over sixty merchants have spaces there, from national companies like Tiffany & Co and Lululemon Athletica to local boutiques as well. Market Street is definitely a one stop shop, so besides the endless number of stores to choose from there is dining and entertainment as well. If you’re hungry, stop in for a bite to eat at more than fifteen restaurants, including Chipotle, Grotto, and Jasper’s. A movie theater is also available in case you need a movie break, featuring five auditoriums showing a mix of popular and indie films. Market Street also hosts a wide variety of events during the week, from product demonstrations to live music and other forms of entertainment.

Market Street The Woodlands
9595 Six Pines Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 419-4774
www.marketstreet-thewoodlands.com

Let Your Kids Play at the Woodlands Children’s Museum

When you need to occupy young children on a hot or rainy afternoon, head to the Woodlands Children's Museum. Although a bit of a misnomer, this indoor play area is full of fun for youngsters. There are Lego stations, arts and crafts activities, and dress-up and make-believe areas, all with the goal of encouraging children to play, explore, and imagine.

Staff is hand to help direct the kids, allowing parents a bit of a breather. Admission is affordable at $5 for children and adults. If your child enjoys the museum, consider signing up for dance classes and art lessons. Check the online brochure for details.

Woodlands Children’s Museum
4775 Panther Creek Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(281) 465-0955
www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
www.yelp.com/biz/the-woodlands-childrens-museum-the-woodlands

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Black Walnut Café: Happy Hour So Nice, They Do It Twice!

A regional chain known for its fast food-meets-sit down dining concept, Black Walnut Cafe has several area locations, including The Woodlands. Order at the counter before filling your drink and choosing your own table. This relaxed, self-service concept is convenient for those looking for a quick and casual meal. Black Walnut Cafe's cozy ambiance and classy decor make it an inviting spot to sit a while and enjoy a snack.

100 menu choices range from small bites to full size entrees, with many salads, sandwiches, and pasta. Try the Fish Tacos or the Grilled Cheese Burger — a beef patty between two grilled cheese sandwiches. Breakfast is a favorite at Black Walnut Cafe; stop by for the morning happy hour from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, for deals on breakfast favorites and cocktails. (Happy hour gets an encore from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.) If you enjoy a late brunch, the breakfast menu is served until 4 p.m. on weekends. Don't pass up the fresh baked goods and gelato!

Black Walnut Cafe
2520 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(281) 362-1678
http://www.blackwalnutcafe.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/black-walnut-cafe-the-woodlands

Plan a Beautiful Brunch with These 2 Websites

If the in-between brunch is your favorite meal of the day, you’ll simply adore the sweet and savory recipes on these great websites.

Food Network
Your favorite Food Network show hosts offer their own favorite brunch recipes on the network’s website. They offer tips and tricks for how to plan a beautiful brunch, ideas for food themes, and, of course, detailed recipes for how to create dishes as good as the pros’. The Sausage Bread Brunch Sandwich from the Sandwich King Jeff Mauro is great for a causal weekend breakfast, while the Ted Allen’s Brunch Tart with Spinach, Olives and Leeks is a great main course for a more sophisticated meal. Whatever your brunch style, you’ll find something for everyone on the Food Network's website.

All Recipes
Browse by type of food, plan a breakfast buffet or search brunch foods by ingredient on the All Recipes Breakfast and Brunch section. Each of these simple recipes are rated and feature the complete nutritional information, so you can plan your brunch right down to the smallest detail.

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Super Bowl Spanish Ranch Wings

Ingredients:

2 Lg bags of wings thawed
1 packet of hidden valley ranch seasoning
1/2 cup ranch dressing
2 packets of Sazon
1/2 tbsp cajun pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp Tabasco

Mix all ingredients together and wisk until smooth. Drench marinade covering all wings for at least 24 hours.

SIDES
Celery and Carrots with Blue Cheese or Ranch dressing

Instructions: Remove from marinade, place in baking pan in oven at 400 degrees for around 50 minutes- makes skin crispy and meat full of flavor. They are tender and really don't need any other sauces. You can change the amnount of spice to make them mild or hot.

Bite Into a Banana Cream Cupcake at Gigi’s Cupcakes

Grab a goodie at Gigi's Cupcakes, a national franchise with a location in The Woodlands. Here, whimsical and cheerful creations are made fresh daily, and customers love the cakes' generous application of frosting. Flavors rotate by the season, and favorites include banana cream pie, chocolate salted caramel, wedding cake, and candy crunch bar.

Stop in the store for a sweet treat, or place an order online for your next party. Prices are expensive at $3 per cupcake, but on par with most gourmet cupcakes. For those on a gluten free diet, Gigi's makes them on Fridays; just be sure to pre-order!

Gigi's Cupcakes
4747 Research Forest Drive, Suite 150
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(281) 651-5637
www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/thewoodlandstexas
www.yelp.com/biz/gigis-cupcakes-the-woodlands

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