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  Where to Support Bakers Against Racism

  June 17 at 6:24 a.m.

  This week marks a national effort across the globe to fight racism using the humble tools of butter, sugar and flour. Bakers Against Racism is a "worldwide virtual bake sale" that invites bakers everywhere to join together, sell sweets, and raise money for their organization of choice to support the...

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  Stay Home, Snack Healthy with Chipmonk Baking Cookies

  March 26 at 4 a.m.

  After social distancing for more than a few days, it's all too easy to fall into the all-day snacking trap at home. If you’re currently dreaming of a cookie that will curb your cravings and also just happens to be low-carb, low-sugar and delivered to your doorstep, now is a...

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  Openings and Closings: El Capitan Opens, Ibiza Closes Next Week

  February 7 at 5 a.m.

  El Capitan Seafood and Mexican Grill, 17519 N. Gessner, opened early January. This is the second location. The original is in Hobart, Indiana. The restaurant offers traditional Mexican cuisine along with seafood boils and other dishes inspired by the Mexican coast. Expect menu prices at dinner to be a bit...

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  Openings and Closings: Adair Downtown Debuts, Buff Burger Shutters Two Locations

  January 31 at 6 a.m.

  Adair Downtown, 1000 Louisiana, opened January 27 in Wells Fargo Plaza. The new concept offers four different areas: a full service restaurant, a gourmet coffee bar, a cocktail bar and patio, plus a grab and go market. The restaurant's menu features some of the items from Eloise Nichols and Adair...

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  Today's the Day: Girl Scouts Are Standing By to Take Your Cookie Orders

  January 23 at 6 a.m.

  Been dreaming of Thin Mints for a year? Maybe you're a Caramel Delights kind of guy or gal. Or a shortbread cookie traditionalist. In any case, whether you were a Brownie or Girl Scout in your younger days or you just love the cookies, that time of year is upon...

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  Voodoo Doughnut Lands in Houston's Buffalo Heights

  January 16 at 9:15 a.m.

  This week, Houston joined the Voodoo Doughnut family with the arrival of the famous flavors to the Buffalo Heights neighborhood. This location features a drive-thru and is open 24/7. The first 28 people in line for the grand opening received a free Voodoo dozen, and during the all day event, a line stretched out the door and down the block. With every doughnut purchased at the grand opening a portion of the proceeds went to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston. (Photos by Doogie Roux)