The Castle Hills Corner is a community newsletter geared towards the everyday happenings of our awesome community - Castle Hills!

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As The Turret Turns

"What's Happening in and around Castle Hills"

It is a busy month for Castle Hills especially around the village shops. Below are some of the months activities.

2023 FREEDOM FESTIVAL

"It was a sparkling time"


Castle Hills Village Shops
Movie Night

July 28th @8:15pm - Castle Hills Village Shops



REAL ESTATE CORNER

In this area we will cover important and informative topics related to Real Estate

Most people that want to buy a house need to get a Mortgage. Our friends at Draper & Kramer Mortgage put together 5 steps to get a mortgage.

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School Calendar/Start Date for Lewisville ISD is:  Wednesday, August 9, 2023


Welcome to the Shops!!

 

Come and meet Cam & Kaycee

July 15 2023 10am-12pm

For nearly 30 years, Alloy has offered a premier personal training system that provides proven results for people who are focused on healthier, active lifestyles… not the latest fitness fads.

ALLOY Website


The Castle's Calendar

FUN & FEAST

"Don't Be Kissing The Hare's Foot"

Be sure to send us your favorite Recipe and we will post it here

My Recipe

Summer Peach and Blackberry Galette

By

Katie Button

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 6 3/8 ounces), plus more for work surface
  • 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (5 ounces), chilled and cut into small cubes
  • 4 to 5 tablespoons ice water, divided
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 pound peaches, peeled and cut into 1-inch-thick wedges
  • 8 ounces fresh blackberries
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 4 thyme sprigs
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons light-colored jelly or jam (such as apple or apricot)

 

Directions:

  • Combine flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in bowl of a food processor. Pulse until well combined, about 5 times. Add cubed chilled butter; pulse until mixture resembles small peas, about 12 times. Add 1/4 cup ice water; pulse until mixture is evenly moistened, about 8 times. Mixture should hold together when pinched. If it doesn’t, add remaining 1 tablespoon ice water, 1 teaspoon at a time, pulsing 3 times after each addition. Turn mixture out onto a clean work surface. Shape into a ball, and flatten into a disk. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Chill at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
  • Unwrap dough, and place on a lightly floured surface. Roll out into a 14-inch circle (about 1/8 inch thick). Trim into a 12-inch circle; discard scraps. Place dough circle on a parchment paper–lined rimmed baking sheet, and chill, uncovered, until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425°F. Whisk together cornstarch, 1/3 cup sugar, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add peaches, blackberries, melted butter, lemon zest and juice, and thyme sprigs; toss to combine.
  • Arrange fruit mixture in center of chilled dough circle, leaving a 1 1/2-inch border. Fold dough edges up and over filling (dough will only partially cover filling), pleating every 3 inches. Lightly brush folded dough edges with beaten egg. Sprinkle dough edges and filling with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (without opening oven door), and bake until crust is golden brown and fruit mixture bubbles in middle, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Transfer baking sheet with galette to a wire rack, and let cool 30 minutes. Microwave jelly in a small microwavable bowl until melted, 30 to 45 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds. Brush jelly over warm fruit filling. Serve galette warm, or let cool completely to room temperature, about 1 hour.

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Your Recipe


RIDDLE ME THIS

I am a rock group with four members. All dead, one was assassinated. What am I?

Last Month's Riddle

Why was the knight afraid of a insect?

Answer: It was a dragonfly.


July Garden Tips

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Prep for Fall

  • Provide fresh water for birds. Set up a bird bath in the garden, and replenish frequently with fresh water.
  • Plant small melons and winter squash by seed. Give plants plenty of room to spread.
  • Set out tomato, eggplant, and pepper transplants.
  • Prune roses to promote strong fall bloom.

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Final Update 7/5/2023

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