IN THE KITCHEN

BY MAEGAN BROWN

THE BAKERMAMA

4 cups vanilla ice cream ¼ cup chopped milk chocolate bars ¼ cup marshmallow bits ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs

Place the ice cream in the bowl of your electric mixer and beat on low speed just until smooth, but still thick. Add the chopped chocolate, marshmallow bits and graham cracker crumbs. Stir until just combined. Scoop into serving glasses and garnish with additional mix-ins, if desired. Serve & enjoy!

Coming off a season of giving and receiving, I’m reminded of the truth behind the Bible verse found in Acts 20:35 telling us the words of Jesus that it is more blessed to give than to receive.

It’s a truth that we should carry with us well past the holidays.

After more than twenty years of working at a television station with a focus on serving the community, I have witnessed those blessings.

At this year’s Food for Families, the largest one-day food drive in the state of Texas, I saw the generosity from the young to the old.

An 8th grader who didn’t have much saved up all her change for three years and dropped off every last penny. She gave $120, inspired to help after seeing homeless people on the side of the road.

I was working the car drive-through line on the last day of the food drive when a 73-year-old woman drove up and handed me a $10,000 check from the window of her vehicle.

She quietly told me that she once used a food pantry herself and now that she could, she wanted to give back.

Her smile was as big as Texas as she drove away.

Toys for Tots, an effort to put Christmas gifts under the tree for those in need, inspires me every year.

I watched a 6-year-old girl set up a cupcake stand so she could raise money to purchase toys for kids.

When it came time to donate the toys, she cried. She told her mom she was just ‘so happy.’

You don’t have to be rich to give or have all the time in the world to volunteer and you don’t have to have some grand idea to make a difference. All we need are willing hearts and eyes that look outside ourselves.

In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ Acts 20:35

And when we give freely, we’ll learn that blessings really do flow, and those age-old words ring true today.

It truly is better to give than to receive.

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ONE WITH YOU. The fact of the matter is, we all know in our hearts and likely even seared in our minds, that in order to lose weight, we must have a well- balanced diet and exercise plan in our lives. This is so true, but there are only so many different ways we can hear that before we either commit to doing it, or not. That part of fat loss is not rocket science.

However, one thing I bet you did not know is the true importance of SLEEP. Yes, turns out the old saying, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” is actually really horrible on your physique.

When you don’t get at least 7 hours of sleep, your body becomes hormonally unbalanced. When you don’t sleep enough, you wake up with high cortisol (stress hormone) because your body is depleted. This often leads to more cortisol, which can make you alert and makes it hard to sleep, which becomes a vicious cycle. Additionally, lack of sleep has been proven to trigger your body to produce more ghrelin, which may lead to more hunger and unnecessary eating, and less leptin, which is a mediator of long-term food suppression regulation and energy balance.

So, in 2023, if you have been “doing everything right” and you are still not seeing the scale budge, my charge to you is to get more sleep. Go to bed 30-60 minutes earlier a few times a week until it’s a habit. And just keep reminding yourself that sleep is a huge piece of the health puzzle!

AUTHOR: MAEGAN BROWN, THE BAKERMAMA WEBSITE: WWW.THEBAKERMAMA.COM SOCIAL HANDLE: @THEBAKERMAMA BIO: Maegan Brown is a cookbook author and food blogger who shares easy recipes and creative meal ideas along with beautiful food boards and spreads for all occasions.

1 (3-4 pound) whole chicken 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 lemon 6 large garlic cloves, divided (4 minced, 2 left whole) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary Kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 3 fresh rosemary sprigs

Let the chicken sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before preparing. Remove the giblets and neck from the cavity. Pat dry with paper towels. Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a roasting pan with non-stick cooking spray. Place the chicken, breast-side up, in the prepared roasting pan. Rub the chicken all over with the melted butter, under the skin and inside the cavity. Halve and juice the lemon. Save the squeezed halves to stuff inside the chicken. Mince 4 cloves of garlic. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, 4 cloves of minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh rosemary. Rub the olive oil mixture all over the buttered chicken, under the skin and inside the cavity as well. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. Stuff the squeezed lemon halves and 2 whole cloves of garlic into the chicken cavity along with 3 fresh rosemary sprigs. Roast, uncovered for about 1 hour and 10 minutes, basting halfway through the cooking time with the drippings around it. Baste at least two more times while cooking, until the chicken is cooked through and skin is golden. Roast until the internal temperature of the chicken reads 165°F and juices run clear when pierced with a skewer. Remove from the oven, tent with foil and allow to stand for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with pan drippings.

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INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS

12 flour tortillas 12 flour tortillas 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 3–4 cups) 3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 3–4 cups) 3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream 1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chiles 1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chiles 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup chicken broth Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnishing

Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnishing

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. cooking spray. Fill each tortilla with some shredded chicken and sprinkle with Fill each tortilla with some shredded chicken and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Roll up and put in the prepared baking dish, rolled shredded cheese. Roll up and put in the prepared baking dish, rside down. olled side down. In a mixing bowl, stir together the sour cream, green chiles and In a mixing bowl, stir together the sour cream, green chiles and chicken broth until smooth. Pour evenly over the rolled-up tortillas chicken broth until smooth. Pour evenly over the rolled-up tort and top with remaining shredded cheese. illas and top with remaining shredded cheese. Bake for 20 minutes until starting to brown and bubble. Bake for 20 minutes until starting to brown and bubble. Serve with chopped fresh cilantro. Yields 12 enchiladas. Serve with chopped fresh cilantro. Yields 12 enchiladas.

BY MAEGAN BROWN | THE BAKERMAMA

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs ½ cup Irish cream liqueur 1-½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon high-quality ground coffee ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 cup chopped pistachios

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ cup chopped pistachios

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside. In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chocolate chips until completely melted, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the sugars. Add the eggs, one at a time, stirring until well-combined. Stir in the Irish cream liqueur. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground coffee, salt, and baking soda. Stir the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture until just combined. Fold in 1 cup chopped pistachios. Spread batter evenly into prepared baking dish. Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let brownies cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack. Meanwhile, make the frosting. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the butter and powdered sugar on low speed until just combined. Add the Irish cream liqueur and vanilla and beat on high speed until smooth, thick and spreadable. Once brownies are cooled, spread evenly with frosting and sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped pistachios. Yields 18 brownies.

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On an everyday basis, Melissa carries a purse within a purse – so, two purses; a smaller bag within a tote. In the smaller bag, she carries her phone, key fob, lip gloss, and sunglasses. In the larger tote, she carries a water bottle, measuring tape, and her paint swatch color deck. The last two items allow her to start most design jobs quickly, measuring for furniture and planning a color palette for a space.

Melissa believes that her handbag is an expression of her personality. It is an easy way to add color, texture, or even a little whimsey to her outfit. A good balance of style and function is important for a handbag; sturdy and large enough to accommodate your basic needs and fashionable enough to look polished and put together.

HOMESTEAD HERITAGE

Type of Place: Craft Village Address: 608 Dry Creek Rd, Waco, TX 76705 Phone: 254-754-9600 Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday: 9am-5pm

MAYBORN MUSEUM

Type of Place: Natural Science & History Museum Address: 1300 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX Phone: 254-710-1110 Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday: 10am-5:30pm, Sunday: 12pm-5:30pm

DR. PEPPER MUSEUM

Type of Place: Historical Museum Address: 300 S 5th St, Waco, TX 76701 Phone: 254-757-1025 Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday: 10am-5:30pm, Sunday: 12pm-5:30pm

CAMERON PARK

Type of Place: City Park Address: 2601 N University Parks Dr, Waco, TX Phone: 254-750-5980 Hours of Operation: Sunday-Saturday: 6am-12am

CAMERON PARK ZOO

Type of Place: Zoo Address: 1701 N 4th St, Waco, TX 76707 Phone: 254-750-8400 Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday: 9am-5pm, Sunday: 11am-5pm

WACO SUSPENSION BRIDGE

Type Of Place: Suspension Bridge Address: 101 N University Parks Drive, Waco, Texas 76701 Phone Number: (254) 750-5980 Hours: Things To Do: Tortilla Tossing, Picnics MAGNOLIA SILOS

Type of Place: Home Goods Market + Food Trucks and Lawn Games Address: 601 Webster Ave, Waco, TX 76706 Phone: 254-235-0603 Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday: 9am-6pm

WACO DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET

Type of Place: Farmers’ Market Address: 500 Washington Ave, Waco, TX 76701 Phone: 254-307-1884 Hours of Operation: Saturday: 9am-12pm

BSR CABLE PARK

Type of Place: Water Park Address: 5347 Old Mexia Rd, Waco, TX 76705 Phone: 254-227-6388 Hours of Operation: Sunday-Saturday: 11am-7pm

WACO TOURS

Type of Place: City Tours Address: 215 S University Parks Dr Suite #104, Waco, TX Phone: 254-300-8725 Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday: 9am-6pm, Sunday: 1pm-6pm

THE BACKYARD BAR STAGE AND GRILL

Type of Place: Restaurant & Bar Address: 511 S 8th St, Waco, TX 76706 Phone: 254-235-1151 Hours of Operation: Sunday-Saturday: 11am-2am

TEXAS RANGER HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM

Type of Place: Museum Address: 100 Texas Ranger Trail, Waco, Texas 76706 Phone Number: (254) 750-8631 Hours: Sunday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Things To Do: Take a look at the history, artifacts, and photos of the Texas Rangers

LOLITA'S RESTAURANTEPRACTICALLY PICASSO LOLITA'S RESTAURANTE

Type of Food: MexicanType of Place: Art Studio Type of Food: Mexican Address: 1911 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701Address:4310 West Waco Drive, Waco, TX Address: 1911 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701 Phone: 254-755-8008Phone: 254-217-8793 Phone: 254-755-8008 Our Favorite to order: The large breakfast Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday: Our Favorite to order: The large breakfast burritos; bacon, egg, potato, and cheese 10am-8pm burritos; bacon, egg, potato, and cheese with red salsaFriday: 10am-9pm, Saturday: 12pm-9pm, with red salsa Sunday: 1pm-6pm

SCHMALTZ'S SANDWICH SHOPPE LITTLE LAND PLAY GYM SCHMALTZ'S SANDWICH SHOPPE

Type of Food: Sandwich + Soups Type of Place: Kids Play Gym Type of Food: Sandwich + Soups Address: 105 S 5th St #2102, Waco, Address: 1201 Hewitt Dr. #107, Waco, TX Address: 105 S 5th St #2102, Waco, TX 76701Phone: 254-572-8890 TX 76701 Phone: 254-753-2332Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday: Phone: 254-753-2332 Our Favorite to order: The original 9am-6pm, Friday-Saturday: 9pm-7pm, Our Favorite to order: The original sandwich and Wisconsin cheddar soup Sunday: 12pm-6pm sandwich and Wisconsin cheddar soup

GEORGE’S RESTAURANT & BAR URBAN AIR GEORGE’S RESTAURANT & BAR

Type of Food: Everything - Great Burgers Type of Place: Trampoline Park Type of Food: Everything - Great Burgers & ChickenAddress: 5701 W Waco Dr, Waco, TX & Chicken Address: 1925 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706 Phone: 254-845-8004 Address: 1925 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706 Phone: 254-753-1421Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday: Phone: 254-753-1421 Our Favorite to order: Bear Bites, Chicken 4pm-8pm, Friday: 4pm-11pm, Satuday: Our Favorite to order: Bear Bites, Chicken Fried Chicken, Cheeseburgers, Big O’s 10am-11pm, Sunday: 12pm-8pm Fried Chicken, Cheeseburgers, Big O’s

VITEK'S BBQCRICKET’S GRILL & DRAFTHOUSE VITEK'S BBQ

Type of Food: BBQType of Place: Grill & Drafthouse Type of Food: BBQ Address: 1600 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706 Address: 211 Mary Ave, Waco, TX Address: 1600 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706 Phone: 254-752-7591Phone: 254-754-4677 Phone: 254-752-7591 Our Favorite to order: The Gut Pak - Its a Hours of Operation: Sunday-Saturday: Our Favorite to order: The Gut Pak - Its a local favorite on their menu! It includes 11am-2am local favorite on their menu! It includes Fritos, beans, chopped brisket, sausage, Fritos, beans, chopped brisket, sausage, cheese, and bread! Just trust us!cheese, and bread! Just trust us!

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Type of Food: Sandwich, Soups & DessertsType of Place: Movie Theater, Bar, Restaurant Type of Food: Sandwich, Soups & Desserts Address: 1509 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701 Address: 724 Austin Avenue, Waco, TX Address: 1509 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701 Phone: 254-754-7467Phone: 254-296-9000 Phone: 254-754-7467 Our Favorite to order: The Sironia Trio, Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday: Our Favorite to order: The Sironia Trio, Vermicelli Salad, Tuna Salad on a Croissant, 11am-9pm, Friday: 11am-11pm, Saturday: Vermicelli Salad, Tuna Salad on a Croissant, their signature muffins, every dessert! 9am-11pm, Sunday: 9am-9pm their signature muffins, every dessert!

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Type of Food: Steaks - Fine Dining Type of Place: Wine Bar Type of Food: Steaks - Fine Dining Address: 1201 Hewitt Dr #110, Waco, Address: 723 Austin Ave #1, Waco, TX Address: 1201 Hewitt Dr #110, Waco, TX 76712Phone: 254-752-1008 TX 76712 Phone: 254-666-3100Hours of Operation: Monday-Tuesday: Phone: 254-666-3100 Our Favorite to order: The Filet, Shrimp 4pm-10pm, Wednesday-Thursday: Our Favorite to order: The Filet, Shrimp + Scallops2pm-10pm, Friday: 2pm-12am, Saturday: + Scallops 5pm-12am

LA FIESTABARNETT’S PUBLIC HOUSE LA FIESTA

Type of Food: MexicanType of Place: Old School Bar Type of Food: Mexican Address: 3815 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76710 Address: 420 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX Address: 3815 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76710 Phone: 254-756-4701Phone: 254-714-1356 Phone: 254-756-4701 Our Favorite to order: Chicken Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Thursday: Our Favorite to order: Chicken Enchiladas, Chicken Quesadillas, Fajitas 11am-12am, Friday: 11am-2am, Saturday: Enchiladas, Chicken Quesadillas, Fajitas and Nachos10am-2am, Sunday: 10am-10pm and Nachos

BARISHEMINGWAY’S WATERING HOLE BARIS

Type of Food: ItalianType of Place: Pub Type of Food: Italian Address: 904 N Valley Mills Dr, Waco, Address: 4700 Bosque Blvd, Ste B, Address: 904 N Valley Mills Dr, Waco, TX 76710Waco, TX TX 76710 Phone: 254-755-8008Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday: Phone: 254-755-8008 Our Favorite to order: “Pink Sauce” + rolls, 5pm-2am Our Favorite to order: “Pink Sauce” + rolls, Manicotti, Lasagna, Fried Cheese RavioliManicotti, Lasagna, Fried Cheese Ravioli

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Type of Food: Old school hamburgers Type of Place: Brewery Type of Food: Old school hamburgers Address: 1424 Speight Ave, Waco, Address: 2515 La Salle Ave, Waco, TX Address: 1424 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706Phone: 254-759-8480 TX 76706 Phone: 254-753-9364Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: Phone: 254-753-9364 Our Favorite to order: Cheeseburger + 4pm-8pm, Saturday-Sunday: 12pm-4pm Our Favorite to order: Cheeseburger + french fries. Seriously, best in town!french fries. Seriously, best in town!

KATIE'S FROZEN CUSTARD Z’S AT THE CURRY KATIE'S FROZEN CUSTARD

Type of Food: Custard (Ice Cream) Type of Place: Bar Type of Food: Custard (Ice Cream) Address: 602 S Valley Mills Dr, Waco, Address: 611 Washington Ave, Waco, TX Address: 602 S Valley Mills Dr, Waco, TX 76711Phone: 254-235-1757 TX 76711 Phone: 254-754-5899Hours of Operation: TuesdayPhone: 254-754-5899 Our Favorite to order: Butter pecan cone, Wednesday: 4pm-10pm, Thursday: Our Favorite to order: Butter pecan cone, chocolate or vanilla cone, Brownie Sundae4pm-11pm, Friday-Saturday: 4pm-12am chocolate or vanilla cone, Brownie Sundae

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Type of Food: Mama’s Home Cooking Type Of Place: Park and Recreation Type of Food: Mama’s Home Cooking Address: 9110 Jordan Ln, Woodway, Address: Estates Drive, Waco, Texas 76712 Address: 9110 Jordan Ln, Woodway, TX 76712Phone Number: (254) 772-4050 TX 76712 Phone: 254-235-1251Hours: Open 24/7 Phone: 254-235-1251 Our Favorite to Order: Cobb Salad and Things To Do: Lake Hiking Trails, Our Favorite to Order: Cobb Salad and Chicken Salad Sandwich Disc Golf Chicken Salad Sandwich

LOLITA'S RESTAURANTE

Type of Food: Mexican Address: 1911 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701 Phone: 254-755-8008 Our Favorite to order: The large breakfast burritos; bacon, egg, potato, and cheese with red salsa

SCHMALTZ'S SANDWICH SHOPPE

Type of Food: Sandwich + Soups Address: 105 S 5th St #2102, Waco, TX 76701 Phone: 254-753-2332 Our Favorite to order: The original sandwich and Wisconsin cheddar soup

GEORGE’S RESTAURANT & BAR

Type of Food: Everything - Great Burgers & Chicken Address: 1925 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706 Phone: 254-753-1421 Our Favorite to order: Bear Bites, Chicken Fried Chicken, Cheeseburgers, Big O’s

VITEK'S BBQ

Type of Food: BBQ Address: 1600 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706 Phone: 254-752-7591 Our Favorite to order: The Gut Pak - Its a local favorite on their menu! It includes Fritos, beans, chopped brisket, sausage, cheese, and bread! Just trust us!

SIRONIA CAFE

Type of Food: Sandwich, Soups & Desserts Address: 1509 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701 Phone: 254-754-7467 Our Favorite to order: The Sironia Trio, Vermicelli Salad, Tuna Salad on a Croissant, their signature muffins, every dessert!

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Type of Food: Scratch Kitchen Address: 608 Dry Creek Rd, Waco, TX 76705 Phone: 254-754-9604 Our Favorite to Order: Pancakes 135 PRIME

Type of Food: Steaks - Fine Dining Address: 1201 Hewitt Dr #110, Waco, TX 76712 Phone: 254-666-3100 Our Favorite to order: The Filet, Shrimp + Scallops

LA FIESTA

Type of Food: Mexican Address: 3815 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76710 Phone: 254-756-4701 Our Favorite to order: Chicken Enchiladas, Chicken Quesadillas, Fajitas and Nachos

BARIS

Type of Food: Italian Address: 904 N Valley Mills Dr, Waco, TX 76710 Phone: 254-755-8008 Our Favorite to order: “Pink Sauce” + rolls, Manicotti, Lasagna, Fried Cheese Ravioli

CUPP’S DRIVE INN

Type of Food: Old school hamburgers Address: 1424 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706 Phone: 254-753-9364 Our Favorite to order: Cheeseburger + french fries. Seriously, best in town!

KATIE'S FROZEN CUSTARD

Type of Food: Custard (Ice Cream) Address: 602 S Valley Mills Dr, Waco, TX 76711 Phone: 254-754-5899 Our Favorite to order: Butter pecan cone, chocolate or vanilla cone, Brownie Sundae

BROWN HOUSE CAFÉ

Type of Food: Mama’s Home Cooking Address: 9110 Jordan Ln, Woodway, TX 76712 Phone: 254-235-1251 Our Favorite to Order: Cobb Salad and Chicken Salad Sandwich

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Type of Food: MexicanType of Food: Seafood / Water Front Bar Type of Food: Mexican LetsGoWaco.Com. Address: 1911 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701Address: 100 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd Address: 1911 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701 Phone: 254-755-8008Phone: 254-753-2778 Phone: 254-755-8008 Our Favorite to order: The large breakfast Our Favorite to order: Gator Fingers, Our Favorite to order: The large breakfast burritos; bacon, egg, potato, and cheese Armadillo Eggs, Fish and Chips burritos; bacon, egg, potato, and cheese with red salsawith red salsa

SCHMALTZ'S SANDWICH SHOPPE HAROLD WAITE PANCAKE & SCHMALTZ'S SANDWICH SHOPPE Type of Food: Sandwich + Soups STEAK Type of Food: Sandwich + Soups Address: 105 S 5th St #2102, Waco, Type of Food: Breakfast Address: 105 S 5th St #2102, Waco, TX 76701Address: 941 Lake Air Dr, Waco, TX 76710 TX 76701 Phone: 254-753-2332Phone: 254-772-9970 Phone: 254-753-2332 Our Favorite to order: The original Our Favorite to order: Pancakes and Our Favorite to order: The original sandwich and Wisconsin cheddar soup Bacon sandwich and Wisconsin cheddar soup

GEORGE’S RESTAURANT & BAR THE OLIVE BRANCH GEORGE’S RESTAURANT & BAR

Type of Food: Everything - Great Burgers Type of Food: Breakfast + Lunch Type of Food: Everything - Great Burgers & ChickenAddress: 215 S 2nd St, Waco, TX 76701 & Chicken Address: 1925 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706 Phone: 254-757-0885 Address: 1925 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706 Phone: 254-753-1421Our Favorite to order: French Toast, Phone: 254-753-1421 Our Favorite to order: Bear Bites, Chicken Breakfast Croissant, Texas BLT and Our Favorite to order: Bear Bites, Chicken Fried Chicken, Cheeseburgers, Big O’s Potato Soup Fried Chicken, Cheeseburgers, Big O’s

VITEK'S BBQ NINFA’S VITEK'S BBQ

Type of Food: BBQType of Food: Mexican Type of Food: BBQ Address: 1600 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706 Address: 220 S 3rd St, Waco, TX 76701 Address: 1600 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706 Phone: 254-752-7591Phone: 254-757-2050 Phone: 254-752-7591 Our Favorite to order: The Gut Pak - Its a Our Favorite to order: Chicken Our Favorite to order: The Gut Pak - Its a local favorite on their menu! It includes Enchiladas local favorite on their menu! It includes Fritos, beans, chopped brisket, sausage, Fritos, beans, chopped brisket, sausage, cheese, and bread! Just trust us!cheese, and bread! Just trust us!

SIRONIA CAFEKIM’S DINER SIRONIA CAFE

Type of Food: Sandwich, Soups & Desserts Type of Food: Burgers + Milkshakes Type of Food: Sandwich, Soups & Desserts Address: 1509 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701Address: 2600 W Waco Dr, Waco, TX 76710 Address: 1509 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701 Phone: 254-754-7467Phone: 254-753-1118 Phone: 254-754-7467 Our Favorite to order: The Sironia Trio, Our Favorite to order: Cheeseburger, Our Favorite to order: The Sironia Trio, Vermicelli Salad, Tuna Salad on a Croissant, Fries and a chocolate Milkshake. It has Vermicelli Salad, Tuna Salad on a Croissant, their signature muffins, every dessert!been around since 1963 and is a longtime their signature muffins, every dessert! Wacoan Favorite.

CAFÉ HOMESTEAD UNION HALL CAFÉ HOMESTEAD

Type of Food: Scratch KitchenType of Food: Good Mix of Everything Type of Food: Scratch Kitchen Address: 608 Dry Creek Rd, Waco, Address: 720 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701 Address: 608 Dry Creek Rd, Waco, TX 76705Phone: 254-759-8027 TX 76705 Phone: 254-754-9604Our Favorite to Order: Ramen from Koko Phone: 254-754-9604 Our Favorite to Order: Pancakes Ramen Our Favorite to Order: Pancakes 135 PRIMEALPHA OMEGA GRILL & BAKERY 135 PRIME

Type of Food: Steaks - Fine DiningType of Food: Mediterranean + Gyro Type of Food: Steaks - Fine Dining Address: 1201 Hewitt Dr #110, Waco, Sandwich Address: 1201 Hewitt Dr #110, Waco, TX 76712Address: 929 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701 TX 76712 Phone: 254-666-3100Phone: 254-732-7506 Phone: 254-666-3100 Our Favorite to order: The Filet, Shrimp Our Favorite to order: Chicken Gyro Our Favorite to order: The Filet, Shrimp + Scallops+ Scallops

LA FIESTAPAPA ROLLOS LA FIESTA

Type of Food: MexicanType of Food: Pizza Type of Food: Mexican Address: 3815 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76710 Address: 703 N Valley Mills Dr, Waco, Address: 3815 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76710 Phone: 254-756-4701 TX 76710 Phone: 254-756-4701 Our Favorite to order: Chicken Phone: 254-776-6776 Our Favorite to order: Chicken Enchiladas, Chicken Quesadillas, Fajitas Our Favorite to order: Pepperoni Pizza Enchiladas, Chicken Quesadillas, Fajitas and Nachosand Nachos

BARISJAKE’S TEA HOUSE BARIS

Type of Food: ItalianType of Food: Retro eatery with a classic Type of Food: Italian Address: 904 N Valley Mills Dr, Waco, Southern fare, plus homemade desserts Address: 904 N Valley Mills Dr, Waco, TX 76710& local beers. TX 76710 Phone: 254-755-8008Address: 613 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701 Phone: 254-755-8008 Our Favorite to order: “Pink Sauce” + rolls, Phone: 254-756-2522 Our Favorite to order: “Pink Sauce” + rolls, Manicotti, Lasagna, Fried Cheese RavioliOur Favorite to order: Chicken Fried Steak Manicotti, Lasagna, Fried Cheese Ravioli

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Type of Food: Old school hamburgers Type of Food: Breakfast + Lunch Type of Food: Old school hamburgers Address: 1424 Speight Ave, Waco, Address: 2132 S Valley Mills Dr, Waco, TX 76706 Address: 1424 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706Phone: 254-235-6111 TX 76706 Phone: 254-753-9364Our Favorite to order: Biscuits and gravy, Phone: 254-753-9364 Our Favorite to order: Cheeseburger + Strawberry Butter, Bacon, House BLT, Lemon Our Favorite to order: Cheeseburger + french fries. Seriously, best in town!Lavender Donut Holes, Aunt Opal's Banana french fries. Seriously, best in town! Pudding

KATIE'S FROZEN CUSTARD CLAY POT KATIE'S FROZEN CUSTARD

Type of Food: Custard (Ice Cream) Type of Food: Vietnamese Type of Food: Custard (Ice Cream) Address: 602 S Valley Mills Dr, Waco, Address: 416 Franklin Ave, Waco, Address: 602 S Valley Mills Dr, Waco, TX 76711TX 76701 TX 76711 Phone: 254-754-5899Phone: 254-756-2721 Phone: 254-754-5899 Our Favorite to order: Butter pecan cone, Our Favorite to order: Pork and Chicken Our Favorite to order: Butter pecan cone, chocolate or vanilla cone, Brownie Sundae Egg Rolls chocolate or vanilla cone, Brownie Sundae

BROWN HOUSE CAFÉCORONA’S DE ORO BROWN HOUSE CAFÉ

Type of Food: Mama’s Home Cooking Type of Food: Mexican Type of Food: Mama’s Home Cooking Address: 9110 Jordan Ln, Woodway, Address: 219 S East St, Belton, TX 76513 Address: 9110 Jordan Ln, Woodway, TX 76712Phone: 254-613-5007 TX 76712 Phone: 254-235-1251Our Favorite to Order: Enchiladas and Phone: 254-235-1251 Our Favorite to Order: Cobb Salad and Margaritas Our Favorite to Order: Cobb Salad and Chicken Salad SandwichChicken Salad Sandwich

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Senior Vice President–Wealth Management 254-751-5050 joe.calao@ubs.com

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