Saturday, July 31st, 2010

Treats for Grownups

For this long holiday weekend, you could plan the same old barbecue with beer and brats. Or you could put a sophisticated spin on grownup summer refreshments, with these alcoholic popsicles.

Dirty Dozen, Don’t Delay!

Kent Rathbun’s famed “Dirty Dozen” cooking class has just released its schedule for July – December. Hop to it, because the spots sell out super-fast.

Black Label

“So, it’s summer,” you say, “and I want a Savvy place to party, Frisco Savvy. I’m a grownup and I would like a nice cocktail in the company of grownups. So whaddayagot?” How about the grand opening of a swank new club?

Savvy Summer Survival: Brine Your Wine

Use this Savvy summer trick to get your wine chilled three times faster.

Summer Grillin’, Had Me a Blast

We’ve got about three weeks left of good cookout weather before it gets unbearably hot. Try some of these Savvy grill recipes for tasty treats like shrimp tacos, cinnamon bananas, and GRILLED SALAD.

London Calling

If you aren’t familiar with the Londoner, it is not a national chain but a legitimate English pub owned by a legitimate English restaurateur who now calls Dallas home. Barry Tate oversees every aspect of the pub, down to the wooden beams. And now Frisco has the Londoner too!

Savvy Summer Survival – Ice Cream Party

Consider a quick and easy ice cream party to keep the kids entertained this summer. This is just the first of our Savvy Summer Survival tips!

Working the Market

Last week, we told you about the Frisco Farmer’s Market and all the great stuff you can get there while eating healthier, eating local, and supporting small family-owned businesses. Today, we’re going to tell you about how to shop a farmer’s market wisely. This isn’t like rolling up to Sprouts! There are some tips and tricks to improve your market experience…

Frisco Farmers Market is Here!

The Frisco Farmers Market opened last Saturday, and they will be bringing you fresh, local foods every Saturday between now and October 23. Hosted by Frisco Square and presented by the Frisco Noon Lions Club, you can visit the Farmers Market and meet local vendors carrying vegetables, fruits, fresh eggs, pasture-fed meats, and all manner of homemade goods.

What’s Abuzz

This is just such a happenin’ place that sometimes, we have to cram a bunch of stuff into one day to keep you Savvy! So here’s a roundup of what you need to know in the CoCo and the DeCo… including a summer fashion trend we’ll be skipping, thankyouverymuch, and which West Coast snack shack is hitting the Metroplex soon.