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LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

Jane Krzysiak | jane.krzysiak@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Give Thanks!

Stephanie Hasbrouck stephanie.hasbrouck@lifestylepubs.com SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

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IT’S NOVEMBER Y’ALL AND TIME TO GET DOWN TO GIVING SERIOUS THANKS

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FOR ALL THE BLESSINGS IN OUR LIVES AND MAKING TIME TO SERVE OTHERS.

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“Tis the Season” to be thankful and we shine light on area organizations where you can

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donate time, talent or treasure. One of our favs suggests we all “Lend-A-Hand” when

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Keep Flower Mound Beautiful shows us how simple and powerful it can be to bring

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community together to help one another.

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The Bachelor fans are going to get excited to cuddle up and read “Living a Purposeful Life,” where we connect with Ben Higgins, who talks coffee, hope & humanity, and what it means to be thankful. “Local Experiences” this month has us taking a Café Crawl – you’ll want to have a cup of Joe, or frothy concoction at each one of these delightful local gems. Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunities abound, and we help you identify several more that may fit your family or group of friends to a T. And, for my shopaholics - we round it out with a list of the best Holiday Markets in the area. I’ll be hanging out at the Argyle Holiday Market on Nov. 7 – come see me!

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Thanksgiving is at the end of the month and Chef Garth Blackburn takes the Intimidation

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This month, we hope your home is filled with the aroma of freshly baked pies, the sounds of laughter around the table and the feeling of gratitude in your hearts. I’m thankful to each of you for your support and how you make our community a lovely place to live and work.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2021

FEATURES 18 Turkey 101 Chef Garth Blackburn Takes The Intimidation Out of Turkey Preparation

24 Lend-A-Hand KFMB Program Brings Community Together to Help One Another

28 A Season for Giving Consider Donating Time, Talent and Treasures to These Area Organizations

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42 Hot Toddy Spice Up Cocktail Hour with this Buttery Bourbon Apple Cider

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Local Experiences

18 DIY 28 Giving Back 32 Inspired By 38 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Food & Wine

GOOD TIMES

LEF Golf Classic Kicks Off Second Annual LEF Week The Lakes at Castle Hills was home to the Lewisville ISD Education Foundation (LEF) Golf Classic on Sept. 27 where community members and golfers teed off to the start of the second annual LEF Week. It was a gorgeous day on the course, with many philanthropic-minded businesses supporting LISD students and educators. PHOTOGRAPHY: CONTRIBUTED

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Lewisville ISD Senior Ambassador Kick-Off Event Connects Seniors, Students & Staff Lewisville ISD launched its Senior Ambassador Program with a kick-off event on Sept. 23. Seventy-five senior citizens registered to attend, and 100% joined the program to be informed and involved in the great things happening in LISD. Ambassadors will receive a special badge, LISD Star Card, gaining access to most LISD athletic and fine arts events, and much more. Interested in becoming an LISD Senior Ambassador? Contact ambassador@lisd.net. PHOTOGRAPHY: LISD COMMUNICATIONS

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GOOD TIMES

LISD Practices Kindness District-wide and Marcus High School Celebrates Homecoming Aug. 30 - Sept. 3, LISD celebrated its annual Kindness Week through dress-up days, daily challenges and fun activities. Old Settlers students were “Dreaming of Kindness” on day three, while Highland Village students and staff “Shined Bright for Kindness” on day four. The Marcus Marauders celebrated Homecoming with a carnival, pep rally and football game on Sept. 15. Congratulations to 2021 Homecoming Queen Stephanie Coutts and Homecoming King Dylan Stiggers. PHOTOGRAPHY: LISD COMMUNICATIONS

Children's Advocacy Center North Texas Celebrates Grand Re-Opening On Sept. 15, the community came together to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of Children's Advocacy Center North Texas. The staff, Board of Directors and partners had been waiting for this day since February of 2020. Celebrating this building, that has been hard at work all throughout the pandemic, with a ribbon cutting was a meaningful moment for all involved. PHOTOGRAPHY: MELISSA SPURRIER

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AROUND TOWN

LISD NAMED A TOP PLACE TO WORK IN TEXAS Lewisville ISD has ranked in the top half of Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2021 list and is No. 1 among DFW area school districts. The recognition is the result of a Forbes survey of 80,000 U.S. employees across 25 industry sectors. Forbes collected direct recommendations from employees and indirect recommendations from workers in similar industries. The survey considered every aspect of employees’ experiences, such as working conditions, salary, potential for growth and diversity. LISD ranked sixth highest in the entire state of Texas, according to the poll.

GRAPEVINE’S PARR PARK ROCK ART TRAIL ACHIEVES GUINESS WORLD RECORD Grapevine's Parr Park Rock Art Trail recently achieved an official Guiness World Record title for the largest display of painted pebbles and stones. Officials counted the number of rocks and evaluated their quality for a total of 24,459, beating the previous record of 8,542. Ron Olsen, Chris Penny and hundreds of volunteers helped make it happen. Learn more at bit.ly/3nfG920.

BENTLEY FORD JOINS BOARD OF CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER FOR NORTH TEXAS Bentley Ford has joined the board of the Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas. Bentley is the Managing Director, North Texas Market, with Prime Capital Investment Advisors (PCIA) and Qualified Plan Advisors focusing on Qualified Retirement Plans and Wealth Accumulation. He holds his FINRA series 7 and 66 securities registrations and is also Life, Accident and Health insurance licensed.

HEBRON HIGH SCHOOL BAND HEADING TO ROSE BOWL PARADE The Hebron High School band will march in the 2022 Tournament of Roses Rose parade in Pasadena, Calif. The band is one of only six local bands to perform at the event in more than 50 years. Congratulations, Hebron. We will be watching!

Bentley is an investment advisor representative with PCIA as well as a registered representative with Private Client Services, Member FINRA/SIPC. In his spare time Bentley enjoys spending time with his wife Lori and their twin sons Brooks and Braxton.

AUSTIN EMMONS NAMED HOMETOWN HERO During the Sept. 20 Town Council meeting, Mayor Derek France proclaimed Flower Mound resident

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Austin Emmons as a Hometown Hero for his military service. Austin graduated from Flower Mound High School in 2020 and enrolled in the United States Navy. He is currently assigned to the Atlantic Fleet Weather Service in Norfolk, Va., and is studying to enter the US Naval Academy, Class of 2026. A Hometown Heroes banner depicting Austin was displayed in Flower Mound for more than two months before his family was presented with it. Austin’s grandfather, Michael Waite, accepted the banner on Austin’s behalf.

LIBRARY RECEIVES TEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL COLLECTIONS ENHANCEMENT GRANT The Flower Mound Public Library has been selected as a 2021 Texas Book Festival Collections Enhancement Grant recipient. The Library was awarded $2,500 to expand its collection of Hindi language materials and to establish a collection of materials in Urdu. This funding will allow the Library to purchase approximately 100 items for its popular World Languages collection. CONTINUED >

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MCL’S NEW ORTHOPEDIC SURGICAL PLATFORM ENHANCES PATIENT RECOVERY Medical City Lewisville is the first in Denton County to offer minimally-invasive, robot-assisted knee replacement surgery. The new surgical robot with 3D technology allows the physician to precisely map out a surgical plan and individualize treatment based on the patient’s anatomy prior to entering the operating room. “In procedures like knee replacements, this technology serves as a guide and allows us to map out landmarks in advance,” says Dr. Minn Saing, orthopedic surgeon at Medical City Lewisville. “The

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THANKFUL THIS MONTH, WE CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING, A TIME TO REMIND OURSELVES OF THE BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS WE HAVE IN OUR LIVES. November is an opportunity to spend time with the ones we love during this holiday season and give more of ourselves to those around us.

HOLIDAY MARKETS + More than 150 vendors and shops will be featured at the Argyle Holiday Market from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6. All proceeds benefit Project Graduation for Argyle High School. 6601 Canyon Falls Drive, Argyle, Texas 76226 + Enjoy two days shopping at the Christmas in Grapevine Craft Show 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, at the Grapevine Convention Center. 1209 S. Main Street, Grapevine, Texas 76051 + First United Methodist Church in Colleyville will hold its Holiday Extravaganza Nov. 13. Visit more than 40 arts and crafts booths, a silent auction, kids activities, food and more. 1000 Church Street, Colleyville, Texas 76034 + The Be. Do. Share. Holiday Fair by the House of Shine will be Nov. 13 for ages 8-18 who want to create and sell their handcrafted products. 334 S. Barton Street, Grapevine, Texas 76051 + The Plano Christmas Market will be held from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21. The free event showcases handmade holiday gift items. 6701 Coit Rd Plano, Texas 16

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CAFÉ CRAWL + Independent, family-owned Edison Coffee Co. strives to cultivate an atmosphere that connects people. It’s the perfect place to visit over a cup of coffee (and an insanely delish baked good). 420 Parker Square Road, Flower Mound, Texas 75028 + Wellmind serves up more than just amazing coffee. The shop also is home to Roots Apothecary, which offers tinctures, herbal teas, adaptogen blends and more. 2300 Highland Village Road, Building 9, Highland Village , Texas 75077 + 151 Coffee is a total vibe with its upbeat music and happy baristas. Stop by and pick up one of the many coffee offerings to-go. 3343 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound, Texas 75022 + Managed by a husband-and-wife duo that is passionate about the culture of coffee, Sip Stir Coffee House is a place for friends to relax and connect over a cup of coffee and a bite to eat. 2570 Justin Road #140 Highland Village, Texas 75077 + A La Sweet Coffee & Desserts is a locally-owned gourmet coffee and French-style dessert shop. Try a Café Legere, which blends espresso & ice

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THANKSGIVING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Christian Community Action

+ Love Thy Neighbor offers food and clothing assistance to community members in need. Volunteers are needed for the clothing assistance program (CAP) and to serve food at the Salvation Army kitchen. 2201 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound, Texas 75022 + Help feed 350 families in need through the Denton County Friends of the Family Thanksgiving Drive. Visit the organization's website for a list of items needed. 4845 S Interstate 35 E Corinth, Texas + CCA seeks volunteers to work in its food pantry. The organization also needs volunteers to deliver meals to senior citizens though its Golden Angels program. 200 S Mill St Lewisville, Texas + Our Daily Bread is powered by volunteers who give approximately 30,000 hours annually. Opportunities include organizing, food service, cleaning, customer service and much more. 300 W. Oak Street, Denton, Texas 76201

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DIY

CHEF GARTH BLACKBURN TAKES THE INTIMIDATION OUT OF TURKEY PREPARATION

Turkey 101 ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY DAWN MICHELLE PHOTOGRAPHY

AH, THANKSGIVING – THE LOVELIEST DAY, WHEN FAMILY AND FRIENDS GATHER TOGETHER TO REMINISCE AND ENJOY A BOUNTIFUL FEAST. But for the one preparing said feast, it can be a most stressful occasion – especially when it comes to preparing the ever-intimidating turkey. Local Chef Garth Blackburn says cooking the turkey is daunting because most only do it once or twice a year. “Think about it: Nearly every other thing we cook, we do multiple times a year or even multiple times a month. We learn our strategies. Turkey? Whoa, let’s hit Google the day before Thanksgiving and start from scratch all over again,” he says. To avoid turkey-day anxiety, Garth suggests preparing as much as possible ahead of time. “Plan a little! Have the bird thawed. Have your ingredients ready. Chefs call this mise en place – everything in its place,” he says. “Basically, take charge of the things you can control, so you’re only stressed on the things you can’t control – i.e. when the turkey will be done and how do we get grandpa to stop drinking all the wine.” So this year, forget Google and the turkey hotline. Instead, eliminate turkey-prep woes by following Garth’s simple step-by-step tutorial, and enjoy the day!

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ingredients: + 15 pound turkey, thawed and dried thoroughly + ¼ cup mixed fresh herbs, chopped (rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage, etc.) + Salt and pepper + ½ stick unsalted butter, softened + 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced + ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil + 1 head celery, trimmed from stem + 6 large carrots, peeled + 1 large sweet onion, rough chopped + 1 Honeycrisp or similar apple, rough chopped + 2 cups turkey or chicken stock + 1 cup mushroom stock (optional or use more turkey stock) + Additional herbs Optional: 1.5 oz classic Roasted turkey stock paste from More Than Gourmet

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:: S TE P 1 :: Spatchcock / butterfly the turkey by cutting both sides of backbone with a serrated knife or large scissors; then turn the turkey over and press flat. :: S TE P 2 :: Mix the softened butter with garlic, chopped herbs and salt and spread mixture under the turkey skin. Sprinkle the outside of the skin with additional salt. :: S TE P 3 :: Place vegetables in a roasting pan and season with herbs, stock and paste. Lay the turkey, skin side up, on top of the vegetables and rub or brush olive oil over the outside of the skin. :: S TE P 4 :: Cook for 20-30 minutes at 400 degrees - until the turkey starts to brown. Then reduce heat to 325 degrees on convection or 350 degrees on bake. Cook until the breast meat is 160 degrees, and dark meat is 165 degrees. :: S TE P 5 :: Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes. Serve with vegetables or make gravy with the veggies and additional stock. Garth Blackburn and Amy Kushnir are co-creators of Uptown Farmhouse, a unique seasonal dining experience. The two also host a popular cooking club, which offers live cooking classes, tips, tricks and culinary techniques. For more information, follow Uptown Farmhouse on Facebook and Instagram, or email Amy, Amy@uptownfarmhouse.com.

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::tip:: Spatchcocking, or butterflying, the turkey allows all of the skin to crisp beautifully, the meat to steam deliciously from the pan juices and the bird to cook in a fraction of the time. If you are unsure how to do it yourself, ask your butcher to do it.

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LEND-A-HAND KFMB PROGRAM BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO HELP ONE ANOTHER

“WHAT IS THE ESSENCE OF LIFE? To serve others and to do good.” Greek philosopher Aristotle is attributed with coining this phrase more than 2,300 years ago. His philosophy holds true today as evidenced by the many volunteers who help others throughout the community. Keep Flower Mound Beautiful’s Lend-A-Hand program is a shining example. “We help homeowners that are unable to take care of repairs of their home due to age, illness or loss of income and are in threat of code enforcement citations and fines,” says KFMB Board Chairwoman Marilyn Lawson. The Lend-A-Hand program was established in 2013, after Mayor Tom Hayden approached KFMB and asked if the organization could bring the community together to help residents that were close to or had been given a code violation for their home or yard. While planning the first Lend-A-Hand event, Marilyn said two homeowners expressed urgent needs that could not wait, so volunteers immediately went to work. “We came across a husband and wife that were about to lose their home due to the siding being in such disrepair. The husband had severe rheumatoid arthritis. We were able to get funding, and Home Depot provided volunteers to help, in addition to other volunteers,” Marilyn says. Soon after that, Marilyn says the organization was approached by another homeowner who was a disabled veteran. “He was in threat of losing his house because his insurance was going to be dropped due to the repairs needed on his home, so we immediately went to work CONTINUED >

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on his home,” she says. “We were able to raise funds

KFMB continuously seeks groups and individu-

by receiving a grant from a veteran support group and

als to partner with on all aspects of the program,

individual donations. We replaced all of the siding on

including planning, gathering supplies, securing

his home, his entire fence, plus additional work.”

sponsorships, finding volunteers and skilled labor.

Marilyn says the organization held its first official event on his street the next month and helped other neighbors with general maintenance, siding replacement and fence work. Since that time, she says, the organization has

ming and removal companies. Lend-A-Hand assistance recipients typically are referred by the town’s code enforcement staff, but residents also can contact KFMB directly.

been doing projects as they are reported – instead

“Many times, the recipients have gotten to the point

of scheduling events which may not correspond with

of being overwhelmed and do not know where to

homeowners’ needs. To date, the Lend-A-Hand pro-

begin to fix whatever the problem is. Once we start,

gram has completed 71 projects.

you can see the heavy burden lifting from them. They

Marilyn says the Lend-A-Hand program is unique because it brings together an array of volunteers to help not just their neighbors but the entire community. “We are very lucky to have specific groups that

The organization also is seeking help from tree trim-

are also often amazed over all the volunteers being so kind to help people they do not know,” Marilyn says. Likewise, volunteers are rewarded with the knowledge that they made a difference.

volunteer with us on a regular basis, which include

“At the end of a project, having the resident come to

the Denton Baptist Disaster Relief Team, Young Men’s

us with a huge smile and often hugs is worth the work.”

Service Leagues, LDS Elders & Sisters, National Charity

Those who would like to volunteer with the Lend-A-

League and Family Service League. We also have

Hand program or are in need of help, should contact Keep

individuals that help,” Marilyn says. “When we have a

Flower Mound Beautiful at 469-828-9074 or kfmb@kfmb.

workday coming up, we usually broadcast it through

org. For more information about Lend-A-Hand and other

our Facebook page and sometimes our website.”

Keep Flower Mound Beautiful programs, visit kfmb.org.

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GIVING BACK

A SEASON FOR GIVING CONSIDER DONATING TIME, TALENT AND TREASURES TO THESE AREA ORGANIZATIONS

IT’S THE TIME OF YEAR FOR THANKS AND

lessen depression, lower stress levels,

GIVING. Opportunities to bless others abound in

increase happiness and even prolong life.

our community. In the words of Charles Dickens,

This month, we’ve compiled a list of local

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the

organizations accepting various dona-

burdens of another.”

tions. In addition to tangible and monetary

In fact, giving to others actually can improve

gifts, these organizations seek volunteers

one’s own wellbeing. According to the Cleveland

on a regular basis. So consider giving your

Clinic, the act of giving and volunteering can

treasures, time and talent to lighten the

lower blood pressure, increase self-esteem,

burden of others this Thanksgiving.

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CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY ACTION (CCA)

THE TARRANT AREA FOOD BANK

FLOWER MOUND ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER

CCA ministers to those in need by

One in four children in the community

providing comprehensive services. Visit

face hunger each day. TAFB’s Friend-

Give homeless pets a happy hol-

CCAhelps.org and click on the Donate

to-Friend Campaign is working to

iday by donating items to the Flower

tab to find out how you can contribute.

change that. To donate, visit tafb.org/

Mound Animal Adoption Center. Visit

events/friend-to-friend-campaign/.

flower-mound.com/117/AnimalServices for a list of items needed.

ALLY’S WISH

LOVEPACS

BOOK DRIVE FOR KIDS

Help grant a wish to a terminally

Provide food for children in need

ill mom in the community. Visit

by donating food and/or money to

Join Book Drive for Kids and help

allyswish.org to donate.

Lovepacs. Visit lovepacs.org for

gift books to children in the commu-

more information.

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PROBABLY BEST KNOWN FOR BEING LEAD #20 IN THE

CL: ARE THERE THINGS YOU DO,

BACHELOR, THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO BEN HIGGINS THAN

OR MANTRAS YOU LIVE BY ON A

BEING ONE OF AMERICA’S REALITY TV SWEETHEARTS, SUCH

DAILY BASIS?

AS HIS DEEP PASSION FOR MAKING MOVES TO “MULTIPLY

BH: I don’t wake up going “today is going

GOOD IN THE WORLD.”

to be a good day.” I’ve found that some of

Since his time on The Bachelor, Ben has taken the opportunity

the worst days have taught me the most.

to use his fame to create not one, but two inspiring podcasts, pub-

They’ve built grit, character, resolve, and a

lish a successful autobiography, while also elevating awareness of

story that will not only help me, but allow me

his “for-purpose” Generous Coffee brand. We sat down with him

to be more empathetic and loving.

(virtually) to reflect on all that he has accomplished in this season of “thankfulness.”

I did a speaking tour 4 years ago for high school students. At one moment during a speech I got emotional speaking about pur-

CL: WHAT DOES THE TERM ‘THANKFUL’ OR ‘GRATEFUL’

pose and hope and trying to build in them the

MEAN TO YOU?

idea that because they have breath, they have

BH: It may sound corny and cliche, but when I think of gratitude, it’s an

value. All of a sudden it was like this reeI of my

every day break to look at where my life sits and to be thankful for the

life went through my head where these little,

friends and family around me and the things that I am able to be a part

small moments led me to that point in time

of. There are moments in my life where I become ungrateful, and so

to speak with this group. For example, one

when I think of being grateful, I think of it as being in a rhythm where I

random person invited me to move to Denver

remind myself every day that I still have ‘breath.’

where I got a job; one person at that job told

We believe that people enjoy drinking life-changing coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.

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INSPIRED BY (CONTINUED) me I should go on a show; I went on a show

pay attention to me. I started asking myself,

that turned into the ability to create Generous

“where do I want this to go? How famous do

Coffee; and Generous has parlayed me with

I want to try to be?” Through contemplation

these new opportunities.

I realized 100 to 200 years ago if you told us

I try to sit in those moments daily and

to name the top 10 most famous people from

remember the things that got me here, what

that time, we would have a hard time doing it.

I’ve learned along the way that I can cele-

People come and go and that’s sad, but it’s

brate, and what keeps me thankful.

also beautiful because something new arises and something new comes up.

CL: TELL US ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE

So, as much as I want my legacy to be

MOST PROUD OF OR INSPIRED BY?

important and to be remembered, I’m not

BH: I’m proud that my podcast Hope Still

naive enough to believe it will be, and that

Wins and my book Alone in Plain Sight both

gives me peace and keeps me focused on

play a part in getting resources for help to

the present. If I could choose the memories

those who need it. Writing Alone in Plain

of my kids, grandkids,

Sight was a good cry for my soul. As much

friends and family, it

as I am thankful that other people are read-

would be to remember

ing it, it was something I knew I needed to

that Ben lived a life

get off my chest regardless.

where he loved others

At the same time, I am not oblivious to the

really, really well and he

fact that from the outside looking in you could

sacrificed a lot to do that.

look at my life and assume “he doesn’t even

People matter and have value. There’s a purpose for the life we are living and when people get out and care for others well the world is a better place. Stay curious; look left and right at the needs around you and use your impact to be a community maker. That’s the message I’d like to share.

know what struggle is, he doesn’t know what

CL: HOW DID

pain is.” So, one of the ways I love to connect

GENEROUS

with others when they doubt my sincerity is

COFFEE BEGIN?

to connect them with stories of other people

BH: The idea came in July

that I’ve been able to be a part of. For exam-

of 2017 and we launched

ple, in my book I highlighted a girl named

in January of 2018. Even

Annie who was 23 and had two weeks to live

further

— she was dying from cystic fibrosis when I

when I was 15 years old I

interviewed her. I got to talk to her about the

went to Central America;

end of life and what that means, and what

our hearts were broken

messages she would share.

and eyes were opened to the lack of strategy

back,

though,

I’m often asked, ‘what is this whole thing

behind mission and non-profit work. People

about for you, what is your mission in all of

were stepping on each other’s toes, coming

this?’ Selfishly, I just want to be a part of really

and going and leaving villages behind, and

cool stories that I believe are good and heal-

there was no relationship or respect.

ing. And my filter on whether they are good or

So, my buddy who was also on that trip

not comes from my faith. I just want to be a

started a non-profit called Humanity & Hope

part of stories of loving others and loving God

United Foundation. The idea is that we can

well, and that’s not always going to be about

ask people within these communities, what

me personally or the life I am living.

do you need? What do you want? What do you dream of, and how can we help? The

CL: DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE LEGACY

goal was a partnership for perpetuity — to

YOU WANT TO LEAVE BEHIND?

help them increase their education pro-

BH: I want to be known as someone who

grams, their healthcare, but be led by them.

gave more than I took, as someone who cared

When the show [The Bachelor] hap-

deeply for those around me and that loved

pened, our fundraising increased 500%

others and God well. One thing that’s helped

within a year and that was awesome, but we

me recently is thinking about how I got thrust

also knew that it probably wasn’t going to

into a life where people recognize me and

last. So, during that time we asked ourselves

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how we can make funding this non-profit more sustain-

If one person is positively affected by the Generous coffee we are

able, and we came up with the idea that we could start

selling, then it’s all been worth it. I’d say the same thing to everyone in

a for-profit business and call ourselves “for-purpose.”

their local communities; if one person or thing has benefited from your

The founders were financially-able enough to sign off on

efforts and activity, it’s worth it. Get out there and just start.

donating 100% of our profits to non-profits, now that we had the platform to do it. Plus, we believe that people enjoy drinking life-changing coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.

CL: WHAT ARE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PEOPLE TO GIVE BACK IN THEIR COMMUNITY?

With over 1.2mm Instagram followers, Ben Higgins is co-founder

BH: At Generous we have always enjoyed investing in

of @generous_coffee_, author of #AloneinPlainSight, host of

fighting human-facing injustice, and we do that because

@hopestillwins, and co-host of @almost_famouspodcast.

that was the thing that angered us the most. I think everybody can figure out what they can do in their local communities by asking the same question: What is it around me that makes me the angriest? Maybe it’s people without homes — maybe your heart breaks for them — maybe it’s animals or the environment for you. What emotional pull is it? Go after that.

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lemonade. From 2 - 3 p.m., the Town

the public. Visit CrossTimbersarts.

will host a Veterans Day Ceremony,

com for more information.

ARGYLE HOLIDAY MARKET

where local Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts

which will include a veterans review

Argyle High School

and ROTC units parade in uniform

The Argyle Holiday Market will be

before the veterans.

DOROTHY’S DASH

held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at Argyle High School, 6601 Canyon Falls Drive. The event will showcase more than 120 vendors, food and more. Proceeds benefit Project

Bakersfield Park

On Nov. 14, 2004, former Town of Flower Mound employee Dorothy

EVENING OF ELEGANCE

Walkup

lost

her

battle

with

Bistecca

Multiple Sclerosis. Join the Town

The 22nd Evening of Elegance pre-

to celebrate Dorothy's life by par-

sented by DATCU Credit Union will

ticipating in the annual Dorothy's

take place at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov.

Dash 5K and Kid's K. Net pro-

CHALK THE WALK ART CONTEST

7, at Bistecca, 2300 Highland Village

ceeds benefit the Texas Chapter

Road. Proceeds from the event go

of the Multiple Sclerosis Society in

Heritage Park

to CASA (Court Appointed Special

Dorothy's honor. To register, visit

In honor of November Arts Month,

Advocates) of Denton County. For

apm . ac tive c ommunitie s . c om/

Chalk the Walk will take place at

more information, visit casadenton.

flowermoundparksandrec.

Heritage Park, and all ages and skill

org/news-events/eoe/.

Graduation for Argyle High School.

levels may participate. The first 75 who register will receive their own set of chalk. Prizes will be awarded.

VETERANS DAY RELAY RUN

STOMPIN’ STIGMA 5K AND 1 MILE FUN WALK CREATE ADDICTION AWARENESS

CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN GALA Texas Motor Speedway

CAC

The Children’s Advocacy Center for

Join the 8th annual Veterans Day

North Texas will hold its Champions

Relay Run where veterans and their

for Children Gala from 6-10:30 p.m.

family members will follow a 32-mile

Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Texas Motor

course

Speedway. For more information,

through

Flower

Mound.

Forestwood Middle School

Each relay runner will run approx-

Please join community members for

imately one to two-mile sections,

an Addiction Awareness 5K and 1

commemorating our nation's vet-

Mile Fun Walk to help eliminate the

erans and their service by carrying

stigma and judgment associated

the American flag. The course will

with addiction and mental health.

start and end at the Flower Mound

Stompin’ Stigma will run from 8:30

Community Activity Center.

School. For more information check out @winningthefight on Face Book or wtf-winningthefight.org/.

7 VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

visit cacnorthtexas.org/events.

19 LUNAR ECLIPSE WATCH PARTY LLELA

Enjoy a campfire and watch a

to 11 a.m. at Forestwood Middle

total lunar eclipse with s'mores and

CROSS TIMBERS ARTIST GUILD TOUR

visit llela.org.

The Art House

The 19th annual Cross Timbers Artist Guild tour will be held Nov. 12-14. The

hot cocoa from 2-4 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at LLELA. For more information,

20 TRI-TOWN AMAZING RACE

Flower Mound High School

event will kick off with an opening

Football Stadium

reception at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12,

A family picnic will be held from 1 -

at The Art House, 6100 Long Prairie

Join the annual Tri-Town Amazing

2 p.m. with free hot dogs, cake and

Road, Suite 800. The tour is free to

Race at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at

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Doubletree Ranch Park

Doubletree Ranch Park. Race against teams and complete 10 pit-stop challenges throughout Flower Mound, Lewisville and Highland Village. For tickets, visit highlandvillage.org/991/Tri-Town-Amazing-Race.

25 DOUBLE OAK TURKEY TROT Double Oak

The 11th Annual Double Oak Turkey Trot will take place from 7-10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 25. The event will include a 5K and one-mile Fun Run benefitting Dare to Serve.

26 PRIMITIVE LLELA LLELA

Go camping at LLELA from 5 p.m. Nov. 26 until 1 p.m. Nov. 27. Learn the basics from setting up a tent to preparing dinner over an open fire. For more information,

EARN YOUR MASTER’S

ONLINE!

visit llela.org.

27-28 CHRISTMAS IN GRAPEVINE CRAFT SHOW Grapevine Convention Center

Enjoy two days of shopping at the Christmas in Grapevine Craft Show. The event will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28.

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FINISH STRONG

TURKEY BURN 2021

Northshore Mountain Bike Trail, Grapevine

The Turkey Burn 2021 mountain bike race will take place at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, at the Northshore Mountain Bike Trail in Grapevine.

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SPICE UP COCKTAIL HOUR WITH THIS BUTTERY BOURBON APPLE CIDER

FOOD & WINE

H O T T O D DY NOTHING BEATS SNUGGLING UP TO A WARM COCKTAIL DURING THE HOLIDAYS. This buttery, pumpkin spiced hot apple cider will hit the spot. It’s an ode to fall in a cup.

INGREDIENTS SPICED BUTTER + ½ cup butter (or ½ stick), softened + 2 Tbsp dark brown sugar + 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice + ¼ tsp cinnamon CIDER + 4 cups apple cider or unfiltered apple juice + 2 cinnamon sticks + 1 Tbsp fresh orange juice + 1/2 or 3/4 cup bourbon (depending on how strong you like it) + Optional: apple slices, orange slices

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and star anise for garish

DIRECTIONS 01 Blend spices into the softened butter and pack into a small ramekin. (Leftovers are great on toast!) 02 In a medium pot, bring cider and orange juice to a simmer on the stove. Add cinnamon sticks and continue simmering until infused with cinnamon flavor – about 10 minutes. 03 Turn off heat. Add bourbon and stir. 04 Pour into four mugs and top with a dollop of spiced butter. Optional: Garnish with apple slices, orange slices and star anise. Cheers!

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