With its wide selection of freshly baked desserts, bistro-style dining, and family-oriented vibes, RJ Goodies has been bringing smiles to the Spring community for more than 25 years. Its savory menu is made up of lighter fare, including a variety of salads, sandwiches from the grill, and signature soups for every day of the week. The light, cafe-style menu makes it easy to save room for dessert because of course, in accordance with RJ Goodies’ motto, one must never forget the goodies. Indulge your sweet tooth with a cupcake topped with a mountain of frosting, a buttery lemon bar, or a frosted sugar cookie. All other treats aside, RJ Goodies is most widely known in the area for its birthday cakes, heralded as the standard by which all birthday cakes are measured by multiple Yelp reviewers.

To view samples of the elaborately decorated, whimsical cakes and other goodies, or to find inspiration for your next special occasion, visit RJ's website and check out the “Goodies Galleries." Stop in for a bite or to place an order any time, Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

RJ Goodies
17297 Stuebner Airline
Spring, Texas 77379
(281) 376-4554
www.rjgoodies.net
www.yelp.com/biz/r-j-goodies-spring

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Many people choose to cut milk out of their diets, whether it’s because of a food allergy or a vegan diet. Luckily, dairy-free milk substitutes make it easy to continue eating and cooking the foods that you love. Here are a few of the best milk substitutes.

1. Almond milk. Almond milk is a wonderful milk substitute because it has a thick, creamy consistency just like real milk. Its taste is nutty and slightly toasted, but it’s not enough to overwhelm your cooking or baking. Almond milk is also completely free of dairy and has only around 60 calories per cup.
2. Soy milk. Soy milk is the original milk substitute, and likely the one that you’re most familiar with. It’s made with thickeners that give it the milk-like consistency that’s necessary for baking, and its taste is creamy and a bit sweet.
3. Coconut milk. Newly popular coconut milk has a slightly thinner texture than cow’s milk, but its light flavor is very tasty. This isn’t the best option for baking because it could produce breads or cakes with a gummy texture, but it is delicious on cereals or to drink straight.

Common Ingredient Substitutions [AllRecipes]
Meet the Milk Substitutes [Cooking Light]
Substituting Milk and Dairy Ingredients [Kids With Food Allergies]

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Stocking gently used books at low prices, Once & Again Books in Spring carries titles that span a wide variety of subjects. Stop in to broaden your knowledge of Texas history, learn how to cook that pot roast, or find required reading titles for the school year, all at great discounted prices. Can't find what you're looking for? Once & Again's friendly employees are always on hand to help you make a decision or point you in the right direction. This bookstore also accepts trades for those looking to swap out the old for the new.

In a statement on Once & Again’s website about the future of bookstores, Once & Again President Richard Sims remains optimistic: He plans to hop on board with eBook distribution in the future and, as always, remain dedicated to serving loyal customers and the Spring community.

Once & Again Books
385 Sawdust Road
Spring, TX 77385
(281) 367-2116
www.onceagainbooks.com
www.yelp.com/biz/once-and-again-new-and-used-books-spring

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