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Journey Under the Sea with Dallas Summer Musicals
Inspired by the darker and more cautionary Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, The Little Mermaid was Disney’s first animated film to feature a newly empowered breed of heroine who gets the prince but doesn’t need saving by him. In a magical kingdom fathoms below, we meet Ariel, the little mermaid (played here by Chelsea Morgan Stock) who is tired of flipping her fins and longs to be part of the fascinating world on dry land. Joining her are Sebastian (Alan Mingo, Jr.), Ariel’s crabby sidekick. She defies her mighty father, King Triton (Steve Blanchard) to pursue the handsome human Prince Eric (Eric Kunze). To do so she must enlist the…
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Business Travel: Silicon Valley, California
I am a firm believer in the idea of adding fun to a business trip. It’s not always easy to find free time when you’re traveling all over the place representing your company or brand, but business travelers should carve out time to enjoy themselves whenever possible. Fortunately, a perk for being a YesVideo ambassador was traveling to their headquarters in Silicon Valley. This brand knows how to work hard and play hard. The digital revolution transformed Santa Clara County, California, into the home of some of the world’s biggest technology companies. So, if you are here on business visiting one of these companies, here’s is what I would recommend for…
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Dallas Caramel Co. Melts in Your Mouth
I recently received a package in the mail from The Dallas Caramel Co. Team, and oh what a sweet box it was. 😉 (Pun intended!) Rain McDermott has been baking caramel in her kitchen since 2007. This year, she has finally launched her own brand, Dallas Caramel Company. Dallas Caramel Company comes in 12 different flavors, as well as original caramel. The flavors include Bacon, Sea Salt, Orange, Cinnamon, Coconut, Espresso, Chipotle, Amaretto, Drunken Nut, Pumpkin and Chai. I tried the original, Chai and Chipotle, and they are FANTASTIC! Chai is full-bodied as if you were drink it. Chipotle is sweet with just a little heat. The original is a…
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Empire Baking Company Shares the Love this Valentine’s Day
February is nearly here and that means Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. One of the things I love most about Valentine’s Day is enjoy some delicious treats. My favorite Dallas bakery, Empire Baking Company, has once again outdone themselves. They delivered an amazing basket of all their favorite Valentine’s Day homemade treats, handmade for your sweetheart, young and old. The question is, “What do you want to say this Valentine’s Day?” “We are not alone so let’s toast with a scone!” “My heart belongs to you!” Each of Empire Baking Company’s Valentine’s Day offerings is made from scratch with the finest ingredients including King Arthur™ flour,…
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Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House Chocolate Molten Cake
Celebrating cupids and chocolate lovers alike, Chef David Holben of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House in Dallas, Texas shows you how to have his cake and serve it too! This dish is perfect for Valentine’s Day or National Chocolate Cake Day (January 27). Chef Holben’s secret to removing the Molten Chocolate Cake from the ramekin without breaking the center? Properly coat the ramekin with cooking spray and cocoa prior to cooking; then let the cooked cake rest for the 2-3 minutes before removing from the mold. Ingredients ¾ lb semi-sweet chocolate ½ lb unsalted butter 1/8th tsp salt ¼ Tbsp vanilla extract 3 whole eggs 4 egg yolk 1…
