HOUSTON FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
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STUNNING GARDEN OAKS PATIO HOME
Located in a gated community this home has an expansive living area with a 2 story living room ceiling, gorgeous hardwoods throughout (bottom room is tiled), plenty of natural light and all bedrooms are ultra spacious! Updates include new quartz countertops and backsplash in kitchen, custom deck in the backyard, upgraded fireplace stonework, and new paint throughout!
For more information contact Sebastian or click here!
HOUSTON HAPPENINGS
Please follow social distancing measure and wear a mask. We also recommend that everyone follow basic sanitation practices.
1. CIRQUE ITALIA WATER CIRCUS
Cirque Italia has designed a stage that holds 35,000 gallons of water that performers dazzle over while thrilling the audience with every move. With this unique feature under the tent, guests will be surprised, for it’s a show of its own!
- Date: February 4th-7th
- Location: Katy Mills Mall | 5000 Katy Mills Cir.
- Time: varies
- Admission: $10-40
- Website: Here
2. LOVE STINKS: A VALENTINE’S DAY DOG FESTIVAL
Join PawzUp in the plaza for a day of socially-distanced pet-friendly fun featuring music, activities, photo-ops with Cupid, rescues, local vendors, and food.
- Date: February 6th
- Location: City Place Springwoods Village | 1250 Lake Plaza Drive
- Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
- Admission: Free
- Website: Here
3. THE MARKET AT RIVER OAKS
River Oaks District has partnered with Your Neighborhood Farmer’s Market to announce The Market at The District. Every 3rd Sunday they will transform their picturesque streets into an open-air market hosting a curated assortment of Houston’s finest local farms, artisans, and chefs treating the community to fresh fare, provisions, and new discoveries.
- Date: February 21st – Every 3rd Sunday
- Location: River Oaks District | 4444 Westheimer Road
- Time: 11:00am-3:00pm
- Admission: Free
- Website: Here
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
This month is Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re spending the day alone or with someone in your bubble, this tasty treat will make everyone’s day a little sweeter.
INGREDIENTS
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Cooking spray
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6 oz. bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
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1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cut into large chunks
- 1 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate chunks or chips of choice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Raspberries, optional
INSTRUCTIONS
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Preheat oven to 350° and grease an 8″ springform pan with cooking spray.
- Make cake: Place a small saucepan filled halfway with water over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Place bittersweet chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl and set over the simmering pot, ensuring the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl. Stir until chocolate and butter are completely melted. Turn off heat and remove bowl from saucepan.
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Dissolve espresso powder in hot water. Add sugar and espresso to melted chocolate and whisk until completely combined then add eggs and whisk to combine. Stir in cocoa powder.
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Pour batter into prepared springform pan and bake until just set in the middle and a thin crust forms, about 35 minutes.
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Let cake cool for 15 minutes, then remove sides of springform pan. Let cake cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make ganache: Place heavy cream in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl, then pour hot cream over chocolate chips. Let sit 1 minute, then whisk to combine.
- Pour ganache over cake and smooth with an offset spatula. Place in refrigerator until set, if desired, about 10 minutes.
- Top with raspberries to serve.
You can view the full recipe here.
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