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Rockwall recently got a new cupcake place and I'm super psyched!! They opened a little before Thanksgiving, and I didn't get to go check it out until December. Not only do they make cupcakes, they also make their own breads, fruit bars, muffins, granola, and more. AND... everything is gluten and soy free. They also have items that are corn-free, dairy-free, and egg-free (to name a few). And they have vegan and paleo friendly options. They also use the purest and whole ingredients: organic and non-GMO flours, sugars, fats, dried fruits, nuts, eggs... This makes them healthy right?!?! :P
Unrefined Bakery
557 E I-30
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 948-2414
http://unrefinedbakery.com
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They started off in Dallas, I believe, but now they have a total of 5 locations across DFW. That's amazing! My reviews are only on the Rockwall location.
They offer a Cupcake of the Week "COW", every Friday at noon and sell it for the following week until they run out. I follow them on Instagram and Facebook so I usually find out what flavors are coming soon. Could be a dangerous thing. haha.
The first time I went in was for the new COW which was Peppermint Hot Cocoa. Sounds amazing... Walking in, the store is pretty bare. They have some tables and chair set up and some shelves on the side for the breads and granola. I wonder if they're going to do more with the decor. Looks quite unfinished compared to their other locations. It also smells a little weird, not like how a bakery normally smells. Not sure if that's got to do with the different ingredients?? But the people were super friendly. One person immediately came up to greet me, and gave me a general blurb about what they do and what they offer. I liked that. I think it's important to inform the public about what makes their products unique. I've gone into other gluten free bakeries before where the employees offered no info whatsoever. Why would I spend extra money buying your stuff, when I can get a cupcake elsewhere for a few bucks less? Right??
I proceeded to try a whole bunch of samples. Haha.. I wanted to try them all! But didn't want to be greedy. :P
Peppermint Hot Cocoa (chocolate cake with chocolate mint creme, peppermint unbuttercream, cocoa dust, shaved chocolate) $5~
I'm so shocked that their cupcakes are gluten free or vegan...it's so moist! I remember having my first gluten free cake years and years ago and it was like eating dry cardboard. The gluten free desserts have certainly improved tremendously! They always have samples in the store too. I tried regular gluten free versions as well as vegan, and honestly, I can't tell the difference. They're all really moist. I mostly got the peppermint for my fiance since he likes mint. I'm usually not a huge fan. But I liked this one, just enough hint of the peppermint without overpowering everything else. I also enjoy their unbuttercream. They don't use butter, hence the name. Always smooth and creamy. I've never minded the texture. In fact, I like it more than most super sugary frostings.
Loaded Monkey (peanut butter, banana, nuts) $5~ Can't go wrong with this combination of flavors. Really enjoyed this one.
Brownie. They told me this is like crack, cuz it's so good. I can't say it's THAT good, but I did like it. Popped it into the microwave for a few and devoured it. Couldn't tell that this was gluten free.
All their COWs are $5, as well as the Loaded Monkey which is a Specialty cupcake. A little pricey, but I understand the ingredients they use, and the dietary restrictions are more expensive.
I've gone back a few times after that. Usually the COW is what brings me to the shop. I like to try new and limited time items.
Black Forest (chocolate cake, dark cherry chocolate ganache filling, dark cherry unbuttercream) $5~
Super moist, as always. I actually wished there were more chunks of cherries. I think they chopped them too small. But other than that, yum.
Salted Caramel Pistachio (pistachio cake, salted pistachio cream filling, vanilla unbuttercream, caramel, salted pistachios) $5~
This was the previous week's COW. They only had a few left. I really liked this one. Normally not much of a caramel fan, but the texture and saltiness from the pistachio was great. My fiance didn't like it much so it was all mine!! For some reason he has an issue with the unbuttercream texture. I have no problems with it.
They also gave me a couple cookies for free! The cookies were super hard. But were pretty good once I warmed them up in the microwave. Nothing spectacular though. I'll stick to their cupcakes.
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I'm so behind on my posts... I almost don't want to do them anymore. Too many other things that take priority lately... mostly wedding planning. It's coming up in 3.5 months! Eeeeks!! So much to do still.
I thought I'd post about the really important places that happened in the last few months. :)
We start with the wonderful pies from Kessler Pie Co. They make all their pies and desserts from scratch. It's never frozen. They're currently offering pick up and delivery only. But they've recently announced that they are opening a store front soon!! Congrats to them. :) It'll be in Oak Cliff. Follow their Facebook page to get updates. And check their website for pricing and delivery options.
Kessler Pie Co.
Oak Cliff
(469) 877-6800
www.kesslerpieco.com
I got my lovely delivery in December. They were so sweet to drive all the way out to Rockwall and hand deliver these. I felt so special! I got an assortment of mini pies in jars and one in a standard sized jar. They were super cute!
All the pies were great. I especially loved that flaky salty sweet pie crust on some of the flavors. Some I did close ups...
The Mellow Yellow (hand spun vanilla custard, banana, vanilla whipped topping, salty-sweet crust). Loved the crust, wished there was more banana. But this was a sample size jar so I assume the normal size will have much more fruit.
Apple Cranberry (granny smith apples, cranberries, house herb mix, salty-sweet nutmeg and cinnamon infused crust). Warmed it up in the microwave for a few seconds and it was oozing over!! Yaasss! Sweet and tangy. If you like tart, this is for you.
Banana Nut Bread. Nice and moist. Pretty standard banana bread. But that little jar was loaded with nuts!
BP214 (cubes of bread and raisins soaked in coquito cream). I always love bread pudding, but I think I also like the crispy edges when you bake them in a pan better. This was good, and the raisins were super plump, but no crispy texture.
Cherry Cream Cheese (graham cracker crust, sweet cream cheese filling, country red cherries). My fiance loves cherries and absolutely loved this one. I let him have most of it cuz I'm nice. haha. :P
The Coco Loco (hand spun vanilla custard, coconut shavings). I'm not a fan of shredded coconut so this wasn't one of my favorites. But again... awesome crust.
Blue Magic (graham cracker crust, fluffy cream cheese, blueberries) #1 Seller. This was in the regular jar size. I can see why this is their number one. It was my favorite as well. The mixture of the blueberries and cream cheese was fantastic. The cream cheese was super fluffy... like a really light cheese cake. Yum!! Not to mention the gorgeous color.
What a nice treat to kick us off into the holiday season. Thanks to Kessler Pie Co. for sharing some of their creations with me. And I'm loving this new dessert in jars trend. Much easier (and cleaner) to eat than a cupcake. hehe.
*Note: I received the pies for free. But these are my honest opinions.
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I'm so happy that we have more good Chinese restaurants in Dallas now. One of them is Bull Daddy in Plano. In a space that changes businesses every other year... I thought it was cursed. However, this new place is legit and business has been great. Hopefully they stick around for the long haul!
Bull Daddy Noodle Bistro
3309 Coit Rd #100
Plano, TX 75093
(972) 519-1088
www.bulldaddynoodlebistro.com
Price: $$
They specialize in Taiwanese Beef Noodle soup, and also serve other Taiwanese style dishes. It's sooo good!! They also have really spicy options. Including a Hell No.1, 2, 3 level and a "Hell Challenge". Try if you dare, but fair warning that #2 is already RIDICULOUSLY spicy. Yikes! :P
I went with my family for the first time in November. They had already been before and it got approval from my mom AND my sister. That rarely ever happens. So I knew I had to try it.
Garlic Cucumber $4.95~ Always a good side dish.
Scallion Pancake $3.95~ Nice and crispy. A good choice.
Beef Noodles (dry) $8.95~
This was probably my favorite of the night. I normally prefer dry noodles over soupy so I loved that it had all the flavors of regular beef noodle soup but without the soup! This was just a normal level of spicy and it was already plenty. The texture of the noodles was fantastic and the flavors were authentic. Reminds me of Taiwan.
Bull Daddy Hell No.1 (half beef, half tendon) $11.99~
My parents got this to share. This level was already a little too spicy for me. My family eats really spicy. My parents were able to handle it. I started sweating immediately. haha. If you like spicy, try this level first. I've heard level 2 is significantly more spicy. And I haven't met anyone that's tried level 3 yet! Again, great noodle texture and flavors.
Ja Jang Noodles (dry) $7.95~
I tried this. One of my all time favorite Taiwanese noodles. It was pretty good. My mom's is still the best. It was a big portion. I'd probably get something else next time. But this was decent.
Bull Daddy Fried Rice $10.95~
Their fried rice is soooo good. It's like they put crack in it. haha. So flavorful! Not sure how they do it.
Fried Pork Chop Rice $7.95~
My fiance got this. He always loves a good pork chop rice. Again, large portion!! The pork chop was fried nicely. For the price, it's an amazing deal. It also comes with soup on the side.
Loved all of it! Sooo happy to have a good Taiwanese cuisine restaurant so close to home. Will be back again soon for sure. The only complaint is that some foods came out a lot slower than others. So some people finished their foods before another person even got theirs. The waiters were nice but service was slow... Hopefully they improve on this.
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