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Celina Connected As the old saying goes, the month of March typically “roars in like a lion,” but February sure hit us with one last punch on the way out the door. Many of us were impacted by lost power and water in our area, and we certainly had our share here in Celina ISD. Despite preventative measures, the extended days of cold were ultimately too much for some of our pipes, and each of our campuses were impacted by the weather. We are so grateful for the work of our CISD maintenance team as well as our district and campus custodial staff who answered the call to come in during the time our buildings were closed to make sure we were ready for learning the following Monday. While dodging all the winter weather in February, we still have plenty to celebrate around Celina ISD. This past month, our elementary and middle school campuses participated in UIL A+ Academic competition. Over 240 students in grades 2-8 competed in a variety of academic contests against several other area school districts. Due to the number of students participating, the contest was held virtually this year. We were excited for the opportunity to challenge our students academically outside of the classroom. In music news, CHS choir students competed in the UIL Solo & Ensemble contest, with 8 students achieving top ratings to advance to the state level. The CHS Band took 66 students to the Region 25 UIL Solo & Ensemble contest and received 49 First Division Superior ratings and 11 Second Division Excellent ratings. 25 of these students are advancing to the state level with several competing in two events. Two CHS students were named to the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Band and Choir. CHS Junior Bekah Stuart (Choir) and senior Zachary Flores (Band) were selected out of over 70,000 students throughout the State of Texas that auditioned. The accolades in our CHS Fine Arts Department extended beyond music into the realm of dance and theater this month. The Celina High School Dance team, Las Gatitas, performed 17 different dances at their first competition of the year and came home with a host of awards in choreography and lyrical dance as well as an award for Best in Class for 6 | Celina LifeAndLuxuryMagazine.com

medium ensembles. Additionally, our ladies received an award for sportsmanship that truly demonstrates the class shown by our Bobcats. Gigi LaFreniere took home two top soloist awards as well. Meanwhile, our CHS Theater Department, under the direction of Cindy Baker, hosted the District 9-4A One Act Play contest with another strong showing by our theater troupe. As our winter sports teams wind down successful seasons at both the junior high and high school, we do also want to celebrate CHS Junior, Taylor Zdrojewski, who has been named as a candidate for the Gatorade High School Female Athlete of the Year. Established in 1985, candidates for this prestigious national award are selected based upon athletic excellence, academic achievement, and exemplary character. Taylor is an amazing student athlete who is a member of the girls soccer team and a valued leader on and off the field. Each month we have celebrated our theme, “Celina Connected,” which we share with the City of Celina as a calling to our community. Again, we are so grateful for the work of our CISD maintenance team after our schools were impacted by the weather, but we’d also like to celebrate so many people from around our community who reached out to ask how they could help our schools. So many friends of the district pitched in to help, including several local plumbers and technicians, to make sure we could be ready for kids. We cherish these relationships for it is our connectedness that makes us a community.

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Lone Star Vision is a North Texas practice that provides an exceptional eye care experience every time! They have two beautifully updated locations and offer services for all your vision needs. The Celina office is centrally located in the North 380 Corridor and sees patients from all over our wonderful communities. The team of eye doctors and staff bring their many years of experience, knowledge, and compassion to serve their patients every day. Each doctor takes pride in helping patients reach their full visual potential, using the latest contact lens designs, optical lenses, and eyewear styles available. No one could have imagined the life-altering challenges that COVID-19 would bring, but the Lone Star Vision team recognized the dynamic hardships affecting people in every walk of life. They have graciously developed and implemented the “LSV Cares” initiative that aims to assist anyone struggling to pay for the eye care products and services they need. Founder and owner, Dr. Todd Brantley, said “We are glad to have been able to remain open throughout the pandemic and take care of our patients. We are committed to caring for others and help people out anytime we have the opportunity.” Lone Star Vision continues to implement appropriate measures to keep both patients and staff safe. The practice has received lots of positive feedback from patients related to the safe and healthy environment they provide. There is even the option for TeleHealth visits for eye infections or other eye emergencies by their doctors. Some of the safety protocols include front desk staff taking patient temperatures upon entry, rigorously disinfecting all surfaces and equipment after each encounter, and requiring masks to be worn by everyone over the age of 10 (with a few exceptions). The Frisco RoughRiders have entrusted Lone Star Vision as the Official Eye Care Partner for the past 3 years. Lone Star Vision is honored to receive the Readers’ Choice Award for Vision Provider and has been recognized among Top Docs since 2013. They proudly support local schools, as well as organizations including the Celina QB Club, Celina Education Foundation (C.A.R.E), the Chamber of Commerce, Bobcat Band, Las Gatitas Drill Team, Prosper Mighty Eagle Band and local PTA’s. Dr. Brantley helped start the Grace Bridge Eye Clinic and is honored to provide free eye exams and glasses to everyone this wonderful organization serves each month. Call either office today or go online at LoneStarVision.com to schedule your next appointment and enjoy the Lone Star eye care experience that you’ll want to share with your friends and family!

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In 2007, Dr. Angela Ganjoor graduated with honors from Texas A&M Dental School in Dallas Texas, previously known as Baylor College of Dentistry. Dr. Ganjoor, also known as “Dr. G” by her patients, keeps up with the latest dental practices as well as the most modern dental technology and equipment in her practice by taking hundreds of hours of continuing education classes per year. They also now use the Fotona Laser in their office! With this state-of-the-art equipment, they are the only practice in this area that can use laser technology on almost all dental treatments from restoring cavities to treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Celina Family Dentistry is privately owned and operated by Dr. Ganjoor. She says, “Our goal is to provide the best quality dental care to our patients in a most comfortable, up to date and state of art dental office.” Dr. Ganjoor makes her home in Celina with her husband, their son and 3 dogs. She says, “Celina Family Dentistry is where patients become part of our extended family. Our staff members are friendly, knowledgeable and more than happy to go out of their way to help and accommodate their patients.” The experts at Celina Family Dentistry specialize in all aspects of dental care, including but not limited to biannual dental cleaning and checkup x-rays, periodontal therapy, extractions, wisdom teeth extractions, teeth replacement options, fillings, crowns and bridges. Their office is now providing Therapeutic Botox for the treatment of TMJ and myofacial pain. They also offer implant placements and restorations, over dentures and partials, cosmetic dentistry and professional life-long whitening options in addition to Fast Braces and clear aligners. And finally, they screen and treat their patients with obstructive sleep apnea and other forms of breathing related sleep disorders. “What sets us apart at Celina Family Dentistry is our passionate care and love for dentistry which enables us to always put our patient’s comfort and needs first. We give our patients individualized personal care according to their own specific dental needs. We also have flexible hours as early as 8:00am to as late as 6:00pm which enables us to accommodate patients with different lifestyles. We are also open one Saturday a month to accommodate our patients who are unable to come in during weekdays.” When asked why Dr. Ganjoor chose the dental field as her profession, she spoke of a time when she was 9 years old and her parents took her to the dentist for the very first time because she had a crooked front tooth. Rather than offering orthodontic treatment to align the crooked tooth, he recommended just extracting it. “My parents did not know any better, they trusted a professional’s opinion. So, my perfectly healthy, cavity-free tooth was pulled and of course there was no other tooth replacing it for many years, because it was one of my permanent teeth. Throughout my teenage years, I was very self-conscious about my smile because of that missing front tooth. I was young enough to where implant was not an option and even it was, my parents could not afford it.” Encountering such a bad personal experience early on in life enlightened her to pursue Dentistry as a career. “I wanted to provide my patients with proper recommendations regarding their dental care. When I went to dental school, I was able to get orthodontic treatment and get a dental implant to replace my missing tooth to enhance my smile.” Because of her own personal experience, she knows firsthand how our smiles can affect our self-esteem and confidence.

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Top Docs 2021 Dr. Michael McGuiness is a board-certified dermatologist who offers his services at McGuiness Dermatology & Aesthetics across various locations in Texas. Individuals who live near Plano, Prosper, Richardson, Anna, Flower Mound, or Murphy, Texas, can enjoy access to his expertise and knowledge. Dr. McGuiness has been practicing as a dermatologist since he completed his dermatology residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School back in 1996. He has over 20 years of experience helping his patients resolve their skin complications. Dr. McGuiness has a wide range of patients, and he is open to helping everyone. Small children, teenagers, and adults alike are all welcome through his doors. He has helped his patients through many difficult skin situations including skin cancers, scarring, acne, and more. With his experience, Dr. McGuiness is able to guide his patients towards the best method and procedure to help them get the glowing skin they deserve. The team at McGuiness Dermatology & Aesthetics don’t only see patients suffering from skin problems. They also specialize in helping patients who would like to improve the overall look of their skin in order to achieve their dream skin through techniques such as body contouring, tattoo removal, and hydrafacials. Dr. McGuiness has worked with a wide range of patients and has more than two decades of experience with helping his patients achieve their desired skin. He makes his patients very well aware of the best possible route they need to take in order to achieve healthy and glowing skin. McGuiness Dermatology offers the latest innovations in cosmetic and dermatological skin care treatments and procedures in beautiful, state-of-the-art professional offices. “My staff and I are here to provide the best dermatological service we can, whatever it may entail. We strive to provide the ultimate experience in skin care by listening and determining your specific needs to insure optimal skin health and care,” says Dr. McGuiness. Patricia Gravenites has over 30 years of experience in the cosmetic industry. Her expertise enables her to help you maintain optimum skin health while highlighting the natural look of your skin so that you look and feel your very best. She is a full service Cosmetic Provider who has had a long-term commitment with patient care in cosmetic services. Her knowledge of establishing and improving the performance of cosmetic practices across the nation while caring for patient’s in multiple cosmetic services gives her a rich foundation of expertise. Patricia has advanced training on the latest laser and laser light treatments and specializes in chemical peels, derma-planing, micro-needling, tag removal and multiple injectables. She is an Advanced Consultation Specialist with the goal of creating a Long-Term Treatment Plan that will satisfy the Cosmetic needs of each patient and would like to invite you to enjoy your very own complimentary consultation to do just that. “At McGuiness Dermatology, we know that you have a choice when deciding who to trust with your medical care and we appreciate any opportunity given to meet your needs. Our staff is ready and eager to make you our priority. We are highly trained and educated in all forms of dermatologic care. Call for an appointment, today!”

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Dr. Tom Chandler completed his undergraduate studies at Indiana University, where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology in 1996. He earned a scholarship from the Army to attend the Case School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland Ohio. While at Case, he served as class president for three years, and student council president his last. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 2001. Dr. Chandler was commissioned as a Captain, and served as Dentist for the 75th Ranger Regiment at Ft. Benning, Georgia, where he completed his active duty commitment. He received an Army Commendation Medal for clinical excellence and service, along with the Army Physical Fitness award all three years. Following his service Dr. Chandler completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, 2004. He went on to receive his Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry in 2005. Dr. Chandler has active memberships in the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, North Texas Dental Association, and Dallas County Dental Society. Dr. Chandler married his wife Jennifer in 2006, and they have two beautiful boys - Vince and Max. He loves spending time with his family! He also enjoys music, sports, and the outdoors. Dr. Chandler and his family moved to Prosper in 2014, and he loves everything about the area. He enjoys practicing and being involved in the community where he lives. His patients are his friends, and he likes seeing them in the office and around town. Dr. Chandler believes what makes his practice different from others is that he has a wonderful team of individuals who truly care about their patients, and making the office a warm comfortable environment to have your dental work done. He offers a wide variety of Dental Services at his practice, including everything from cleanings, fillings, and root canals; to braces, extractions, and dental implants. Whatever your circumstances are, they will be able to meet your needs. For those patients who have anxiety towards treatment, they offer several options to make your visit comfortable including Nitrous Oxide, Oral, and IV Sedation. He recently incorporated the latest technology in Lasers into his practice, the Solea CO2 Laser. It makes his patient’s trips to the dentist more comfortable, and even complicated procedures more efficient. His patients love the fact that so many procedures can be done without needles and drills. A happy, well informed patient is the key to a successful Dental Practice. Dr. Chandler believes what sets him apart from others is his philosophy on Dental Care. He lives his life by the Golden Rule of the Bible…Do to others as you would like them to do to you (Luke 6:31). When treating his patients, he pretends he is the one in the chair. How he interacts and treats them is the same way he would want someone to treat him. Rarely does this philosophy not allow him to have a successful outcome, and hence a happy patient. Please visit him at www.prosperdentistryandortho.com for more information.

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Purposeful Ways to Style a Multi-Purpose Room Whether you call it a laundry room, mudroom or something else entirely, that multi-purpose space is likely a hub of activity in your home. For homeowners creating this utility space from scratch, the sky is the limit, but even if you’re updating an existing room, there are plenty of ways to add purposeful style and function. Homeowners are often looking for ways to use the rooms in their homes in multiple ways. With some thoughtful planning and the right materials, even a modest utility area can become a multi-functional space for the entire family. Take a utilitarian approach. When planning your space, put function front and center. There are plenty of clever ways to enhance the aesthetics, so focus first on how you want to use the space. It may be hard to conceive at first, but it’s possible to create a space that serves not only your basic laundry essentials, but also provides space for you to care for four-legged friends or enjoy a hobby. For example, you might add pet washing and grooming features, along with an oversized sink that doubles as a gardening and potting area. In a multi-use room, it’s also important to be conscious of details like lighting and cabinetry inserts that can help bring organization and order to the space. Puck lighting and LED strips illuminate select areas while dividers, sliding shelves and custom pull-out cabinets ensure your items are stored out of sight but within easy reach. Be color conscious. In a high-traffic space that sees a fair share of dirt and grime, color is an attractive way to cleverly disguise what lurks in between cleanings. Gray tones are at the core of many contemporary interior schemes, and a mid-tone gray color palette is ideal to hide dirt and hair while providing a crisp and clean foundation for a cohesive look. For example, Wellborn Cabinet’s Shakerstyle Hanover door offers clean, fuss-free lines ideal for a utilitarian space. Choose maple and finish the cabinetry with Ash stain, a trending mid-tone gray that emphasizes the detail of the wood grain. You can also bring additional character and personality to the space with accent color. For example, earthy green walls and tiling that complements the paint and cabinetry offer a subtle blend of colors that enhance the overarching contemporary feel. Focus on ergonomics. A utility room is a place for working, so you’ll want to make accommodations to make those moments more enjoyable. For example, a raised large basin tile sink offers a spine-friendly alternative to bending over or squatting while washing a pet or potting plants. For a larger dog you can’t heft into a sink, you might consider a washing station with tiled steps, a frameless glass enclosure and low-mounted, hand-held showerhead. 14 | Celina LifeAndLuxuryMagazine.com

PAMPERED PETS With a pet-friendly multi-purpose room, you can make the less glamorous tasks of pet ownership more enjoyable while you shower your pooch with special attention. Built-in kennel: Using cabinetry, along with sturdy chicken wire mesh in place of panels on the door frames, you can build a stylish kennel right into the room. A simple drip tray protects the wood surface and makes cleanup easy. Toe-kick feeder:

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Maximize every inch of space with clever solutions like a feeder that hides away under the cabinets. With built-in wells for food and water dishes, this convenient unit appears with a gentle nudge then easily slides back under the cabinet to make the space clean and neat again. Pet feeding center: Organizing your pet supplies keeps the area extra tidy, so make use of hidden storage with a pullout cabinet that holds pet food and other accessories out of sight. Find more ideas an inspiration for creating a multi-purpose room that fits your lifestyle at wellborn.com.

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WANT THE LOOK WITHOUT ALL THE MAINTENANCE? CONSIDER A CONTAINER GARDEN! You can grow almost anything in a container type garden! Even a simple Rosemary plant that you can grab a piece of for a fresh seasoning for a family meal. Given the right size, a little drainage help, some sunshine, a little food, a little water or rain and you would be surprised of all the possibilities! Here are a few tips to make your space look like that magazine garden picture you liked! How Big a Container? Well that depends on your space but be sure to allow enough room for the plants your considering installing and plenty of good rich soil around them. This soil is what will retain all your moisture around your plants so don’t be stingy with it! It is always a good idea to also know the mature size of those plants to avoid overcrowding once they start to mature. Don’t Forget about Drainage! You will always want to have a few drainage holes at the bottom of your container or at a very minimum have a layer of gravel or now available they also make a plastic type insert that comes with pre drilled drainage holes built in so you don’t have to do the drilling! What Kind of Dirt or Soil?

amounts of water, the also like the same sunlight exposure. When you water a container, they all get watered, planted together they all get the same light condition, if they share, the same growth rate one or two won’t dominate the entire container! Most container garden plants will go through a stretch of hot weather and sometimes can require daily watering. Give your plants a fighting chance and consider plants that may be classified as “drought tolerant” as these types can endure the heat much easier. Container Size vs Plant Size? Most container garden plants generally look best when they are in balance relative to the container size. You really don’t want your plants to be more that about half as wide as the container and never more than twice as tall as your container is. Placement of your Container: If possible, try not to place your container out in a wide-open space where it will receive full hottest midday sunshine. Even drought tolerant sun plants dry out much quicker than strategically placed morning sun and afternoon shade or even against a wall where part of the day your house will reflect some light indirect light on your container.

Stay away from all the types you would typically use in your flower beds or on your yard. All of those are generally much to dense. Instead try using a good brand of potting soil that contains a generous amount of Vermiculite or Pearlite and maybe even some Peat in it too. For extra large containers you will need a pretty thick chunky type style this will help you maintain your consistency all the way down to the bottom around the roots of your plants.

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Unlike your landscaping that can grab sub surface water to survive longer container plants dry out much quicker and will likely need daily watering. In the middle of the hot summer maybe even twice a day, especially with smaller containers. Larger containers with more soil will maintain moisture longer.

of them come with fertilizers mixed in with the soil and some do not. Container gardens need to have their nutrients replenished more often than regular landscaping plants in flower beds. A good time released one is generally the best to use every few weeks.

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As the seasons change throughout the year, switch out a few of the plants as some tend to fade over time with fresh new annuals or perennials. You can do this pretty much all four seasons of the year to achieve a great looking container garden!

Question: Hi Jimmie, met you a few years ago while you were coaching youth basketball. Your team killed us by the way! I am looking for a suggestion for a privacy hedge recommendation that could help block the noise and view next to our house. We live on a corner lot and a busy road is near us. My irrigation barely reaches it so also need something that doesn’t require a ton of water. Will probably need about 15 or 20 of something. Any thoughts or suggestions will be greatly appreciated! – Jesse L. in Celina Answer: Hi Jesse, I remember you! Sorry on the basketball game; we try to make sure all the kids get to play and learn the game and have good sportsmanship. They have been together a long time and usually do pretty well. You guys have a great group as well! To your question, the best two options that fit the criteria you’re describing is either Nellie R Stevens Holly or Eastern Red Cedar. No right or wrong with either, just personal preference on which look you like. Both should do well for you friend.

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A Brunch Spread Fit for Spring From tasty small bites to a filling feast and even dessert for breakfast, brunch options are nearly endless. Take your spring brunch to the next level with recipes that appease appetites of all kinds. First, start with portioned pastry cups perfect for appetizers. Bring out the protein-packed breakfast burritos for the main course then, for a final touch of sweet deliciousness, offer up lemony doughnuts to cap off the feast. Bite-Sized Breakfast Appetizer-sized portions and small bites of all sorts are ideal for breakfast spreads, and these Pastry Brunch Cups are perfect for starting a morning meal with loved ones. Or, if a busy schedule looms, try baking a batch and separating into appropriate serving sizes for a simple way to meal prep heading into a new week. PASTRY BRUNCH CUPS 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 ½ cups milk 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 2 sheets puff pastry 18 eggs 2 cups diced ham chopped fresh green onions Heat oven 375 F. In small saucepan, melt butter. Whisk flour with butter. Gradually pour in milk, whisking each time. Bring to simmer, whisking until mixture starts to thicken. Remove from heat; stir in Swiss cheese. Set aside. Use rolling pin to thin out puff pastries. Cut each into nine squares. Line pastry squares in muffin cups, pressing bottoms down firmly and moving pastries up sides for edges to come up just over muffin tins. Fill each cup with 1 teaspoon cheese sauce. Crack one egg into each cup and sprinkle each with diced ham. Bake 10-15 minutes until eggs set. Sprinkle with chopped green onions.

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Power Brunch with a Protein-Packed Burrito A well-rounded brunch calls for a multitude of dishes and beverages, but it wouldn’t be complete without a protein-packed recipe to get the day started. This delicious Breakfast Burrito is loaded with colorful veggies and Silver Fern Farms 100% grass-fed strip steak. Hailing from New Zealand, home to some of the world’s most natural tasting beef and lamb, this premium cut of beef is aged 21 days and minimally processed with no added growth hormones or antibiotics. The animals are grass-fed year-round and allowed to roam and graze freely, so the beef offers a lean, flavorful texture that tastes just as nature intended. Visit silverfernfarms.com to find more at-home brunch inspiration. BREAKFAST BURRITO 1 Silver Fern Farms New Zealand 100% Grass-Fed New York Strip Steak (10 ounces) oil salt, to taste pepper, to taste ½ onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, sliced lengthwise 4 large mushrooms, sliced 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon paprika ½-1 teaspoon chili powder 1 tomato, finely chopped 8 eggs ½ cup milk 4 large tortillas 1 cup spinach 1 ½ ounces feta cheese, crumbled ¼ cup cilantro 1 avocado lime wedges (optional) hot sauce (optional) Remove steak from packaging and set aside 10 minutes. Once steak reaches room temperature, heat pan over medium-high heat. Rub steak with oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until medium-rare, approximately 3-4 minutes each side. Remove from pan and cover loosely with tinfoil to rest 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add splash of oil. Add onion; cook 1 minute. Add red bell pepper and mushrooms; cook 1 minute. Add cumin, paprika and chili powder; stir through. When veggies are tender (about 2 minutes), add tomato and cook until soft. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. In large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and salt and pepper, to taste. Heat pan to medium heat and add splash of oil. Pour egg mixture into pan and cook, lifting and folding eggs until thickened and no visible liquid egg remains. Do not stir constantly. Lay tortillas on flat surface or plate. In center of tortilla, add cooked veggies and top with thinly sliced beef. Add handful of spinach, scrambled eggs, crumbled feta, cilantro and avocado. Fold bottom of tortilla and roll. Serve with lime wedges and hot sauce, if desired.

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Life IN&GLuxury oodMagazine Taste Dine on Deliciously Sweet Doughnuts Brunch is never complete without something sweet to cap off the morning feast, and doughnuts are often the perfect complement to an array of main courses. These Lemon Ricotta Doughnuts pair the bite-sized morsels with lemon curd (if that suits your style) for a sweet-tart combination. They’re made using Domino Golden Sugar, which is made from pure cane sugar and is less processed than white granulated sugar, as one you can always trust in your favorite recipes. It works cup-for-cup just like white sugar but with a golden color and distinct hint of molasses flavor. Visit dominosugar.com to find recipes perfect for entertaining and celebrating throughout the year. LEMON RICOTTA DOUGHNUTS Doughnuts: Vegetable oil, for frying 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 ¾ cups Domino Golden Sugar, divided 2 tablespoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons lemon zest 5 large eggs 1 ¾ cups ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Lemon Curd (optional): 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 ½ cups Domino Golden Sugar 2 large eggs 2 egg yolks 4 lemons, zest and juice only 1/8 teaspoon salt To make doughnuts: In large saucepan, preheat oil to 350 F. Prepare cookie sheet with paper towel to drain doughnuts once out of hot oil. In bowl, mix flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Add lemon zest, eggs, ricotta cheese and vanilla extract; mix until well combined. Use ice cream scoop to scoop small amounts dough into oil, 4-5 pieces at a time. Fry each batch until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Keep oil at or near 350 F; if oil is too hot, doughnuts will turn golden brown but centers may still be raw. Remove from oil and drain in paper towel. Repeat with remaining dough. While still hot, toss doughnuts with remaining sugar. To make lemon curd, if desired: In large bowl of stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and egg yolks, one at a time. Add lemon zest, lemon juice and salt. Transfer mixture to saucepan and cook at low-medium heat until thick and creamy, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool before serving with doughnuts.

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A Hoppy Easter Cake Heat oven to 325 F. Warmer days at the start of spring mean Easter is almost here, and the big bunny himself will be hopping around in no time delivering goodies. This Easter, celebrate with your loved ones with a delicious and colorful Easter Bunny Butt Cake. It can bring smiles and laughter while putting everyone in a light, joyful mood. This cake is fun and bright with a fluffy, moist interior. Complete with chocolate candy eggs, shredded coconut and chocolate chips for little bunny toes, this recipe goes all out to paint a picture of the Easter bunny. This cake is worth every step. It’s delicious and as cute as can be, plus it’s perfect for dessert after a big Easter dinner. EASTER BUNNY BUTT CAKE Nonstick cooking spray 2 eggs, plus 4 egg whites, at room temperature 3/4 cup cream of coconut

Line muffin pan with four paper liners. Spray oven-safe glass bowl with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, whisk eggs, egg whites, cream of coconut, pineapple, coconut extract and vanilla extract until combined. In food processor, pulse flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until combined. Add 6 tablespoons butter. Pulse until combined. Add remaining butter. Pulse until coarse meal forms. In large mixing bowl, add coarse flour butter meal. Add half of egg mixture. Beat 1-2 minutes. Add remaining egg mixture; beat until combined. Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full. Bake 18-20 minutes, or until done. Cool completely. Pour remaining batter into prepared oven-safe bowl. Bake 1 hour, 40 minutes, or until done. Cool completely.

1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained 2 teaspoons coconut extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups flour 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature Buttercream Frosting: 3 cups powdered sugar 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 3 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract 4 thin pretzel sticks 1 bag (10 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut 8 drops green food coloring

To make buttercream frosting: In large bowl, add powdered sugar and butter; beat until fluffy. Add milk, vanilla extract and coconut extract; beat until creamy. Turn bowl upside-down on cake stand until cake removes from bowl. If cake needs leveled, turn cake over and trim to flatten. Frost cake. Remove wrappers from cupcakes. Using two pretzel sticks, press into base of cupcakes and anchor to bottom rim of bowl cake to create bunny feet. Frost feet. Take third cupcake and cut muffin top off. Cut muffin top in half. Using one pretzel stick, anchor one muffin top half at bottom of full cupcake to form toes. Repeat with second muffin top half for other foot. Frost toes. Attach final cupcake with remaining pretzel stick to butt area of cake to make tail. Frost tail. Apply 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut all over cake. Press chocolate candy melts into bottoms of bunny feet to resemble foot pads. Add chocolate chips to resemble pads for toes. Place remaining coconut in plastic bag. Add green food coloring. Toss in bag until coconut is colored. Spread around base of cake for grass. Decorate grass with chocolate eggs.

Tips: Spoon flour into dry measuring cup and level off excess. Scooping

6 chocolate chips

directly from bag compacts flour, resulting in dry baked goods. Add 1 tablespoon additional milk if frosting is too stiff. Keep adding until desired consistency.

mini candy-coated chocolate eggs, for garnish

Find more creative and scrumptious holiday recipes at Culinary.net.

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What to Wear for Easter Wondering what to wear this Easter? With celebrations taking us from church services to egg hunts and phenomenal meals at home, this time for family and togetherness will undoubtedly look different this year. With our sacrifices for safety, Easter festivities will be smaller in size, but that doesn’t mean that our style moments have to decrease. It’s time to talk about Easter outfits for women. TRADITIONAL EASTER OUTFIT IDEAS Traditionally, Easter is a time to dress to impress. Casual clothing takes a day off, and fancy dresses and suits take center stage. Our Easter attire may be more relaxed this year for virtual celebrations, socially distant meals and living room egg hunts. All you need for an impressive Easter outfit are color, print and unique spring trend details that we just happen to have wrapped up in an Easter bow for you. CAN YOU WEAR WHITE ON EASTER? Reported as early as the 1800s, a style rule suggested that white shouldn’t be worn before Memorial Day or after Labor Day, leaving a five-month window to wear the color in the warmer seasons. While we appreciate the sentiment behind this rule, it’s 2021, and clearly, rules are meant to be broken. We express our style in the way we choose, including wearing all colors throughout the year. While we highlight the color trends for every season, the use of color goes hand-in-hand with your personal style. Our rule of thumb? Wear the colors you want, when you want to. Plain and simple. WHAT COLORS ARE ON TREND THIS EASTER? What are the color trends for Easter 2021, you ask? Modern neutrals like almond and pewter lead the way with spicy hues, including mocha and cinnamon close behind. Beautiful shades of green, including Stitch Fix’s color of the year, Aloe, will also be popular. Additionally, you’ll be seeing bright, bold colors such as sun orange and Mykonos blue incorporated into spring looks everywhere.

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WHAT DO YOU WEAR TO THE EGG HUNT? Looking for inspiration on what to wear for an Easter egg hunt? Consider the jogger set. Perhaps the most casual of all Easter day activities, there are many ways to hunt for eggs in style. Look for a pastel or printed jogger set. These are perfect for an early morning in-house egg hunt with your household and a comfortable, yet stylish way to celebrate the start of Easter day. For socially distant egg rolls outdoors, fresh layers are key. Try a wide-leg jumpsuit with a textured cardigan, printed coatigan or crisp utility jacket. The boyfriend blazers is also a spring trend that layers nicely over your favorite pair of high-rise denim and a printed shirt. Add a neutral pair of fashion sneakers, and you are egg roll ready. Trying to find the right prints for spring? Look for stripes, painted watercolor-inspired blossoms and ditsy florals.

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WHAT DO YOU WEAR FOR EASTER BRUNCH? We brunch hard, and this is especially the case on Easter. Easter brunch is where you can show off your favorite spring trends. Often following a church service, getting together for a yummy mid-day meal is an Easter must for many. This year’s at-home or socially distant versions can be just as stylish as years past by incorporating detail into your Easter women’s outfits, starting with spring trends featuring gorgeous fringe, cut-outs, embroidery and balloon sleeves. Style elements like these will be abundant this spring and instantly dress up a casual bottom like utility pants, denim skirts or cropped trousers. Want to add another pop of wow to your Easter look? Don’t be afraid to wear multiple pieces with unique details. Pair an asymmetrical skirt with a smocked top or even a ruffle blouse tucked into a paper bag waist pair of jeans. Add neutral flats or heels, and you are all set. Details are everything when it comes to 2021 looks you wear for Easter. WHAT DO YOU WEAR FOR EASTER DINNER? Whether virtual or in safe, small groups, Easter dinner is a time for fantastic food and fashion. Comfy-chic maxi and tiered dresses are excellent options. Add a cardigan or knit blazer along with simple accessories to complete a comfortable, elevated look for your Easter dinner celebrations.

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Not into maxi dresses? Midis are a hot trend for spring and a great length for Easter dinner. Try pairing a vertical stripe midi skirt with a dusty pink ruched top. Wear a bold midi wrap dress with a mini geo print blazer. The options are endless when creating combinations that highlight midi lengths. Don’t be afraid to finish off your at-home Easter dinner look with a chic pair of fuzzy slippers that complement your outfit. Who said that comfort couldn’t be fashionable? Easter celebrations may look different this year, but one thing is for sure: you will look effortlessly stylish. Have additional celebratory style questions? A stylist is always on call to help you with all things style. Have a fashionable Easter, and we can’t wait to style your next Fix! Article compliments of Stitch Fix. Visit http://www.stitchfix.com to schedule your fix!

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