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"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.


COMING SOON - Who Loves Cookies & Cream

Coming soon to SH121 & Castle Hills Drive, Great American Cookies & Marble Slab Creamery come together for one dessert destination. Stay tuned for updates!


World Springs In The Colony

NOW OPEN



Windhaven Extension - New Update

The Windhaven extension from 544 to Castle Hills North is getting close to completion. The city of Lewisville will doing a ribbon cutting ceremony for bridge opening on July 24th with the thoroughfare opening shortly thereafter.


First Year Celebration


Freedom Festival Parade and Fireworks

Read this months Gatekeeper Newsletter for some important changes to this VERY popular event.

Gatekeeper

It is definitely Pool Time!!

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FUN & FEAST

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

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

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Red White and Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

These easy red, white and BLUEBERRY cheesecake bars are the best patriotic dessert for 4th of July. So easy!

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 8 full graham cracker sheets)
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

For the Cheesecake:

  • 2 packages reduced fat cream cheese (8 ounce packages, do not use fat free), at room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt at room temperature
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ⅔ cup blueberry pie filling (store-bought or homemade)
  • Sliced fresh strawberries

Directions:

  • Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, allowing some of the foil to hang over the sides. Set aside.
  • To prepare the crust, break the graham cracker sheets into a food processor or blender. Process until the crackers are fine crumbs, then add the powdered sugar and pulse once more to combine. Drizzle in the melted butter, then pulse until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
  • Press the crumbs into the bottom of the foil-lined pan. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool as you prepare the filling. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
  • For the filling, beat the softened cream cheese for one full minute, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl. Then, beat in the sugar for 3 additional minutes, until smooth and creamy. Add the yogurt, then the eggs, one at a time, fully combining between each and scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Mix in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  • Once the crust has cooled, pour half of the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth. Dollop the pie filling over the crust and swirl lightly with a knife (the cheesecake base will not be completely covered). Top with the remaining cheesecake batter.
  • Bake the bars in a 325 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until the filling is mostly set but still soft and barely jiggles in the center when the pan is wiggled. Remove the bars from the oven and let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Refrigerate until completely cooled, at least 3 hours.
  • Just before serving, lift the cheesecake out of the pan using the foil. Top with sliced strawberries. Cut into squares and enjoy.

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RIDDLE ME THIS

The more of this there is, the less you see. What is it?

Last Month's Riddle

What man cannot live in the house?

Answer: Snowman


July Garden Tips

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  • Provide fresh water for birds. Set up a bird bath in the garden, and replenish frequently with fresh water. Providing water options can also discourage birds and squirrels from eating tomatoes.
  • Plant small melons and winter squash by seed. Give plants plenty of room to spread. Amend soil with compost, and thoroughly clear away any debris from previously planted vegetables. Plant 2-3 seeds in a hill, and keep moist. Once plants have three or four true leaves, thin to one seedling. Maintain a consistent schedule of fertilization. You can also plant okra and southern peas by seed now.
  • Set out tomato, eggplant, and pepper transplants. Protect tender transplants with shade cloth until established, and mulch deeply to conserve moisture. All three vegetables are heavy feeders. Fertilize regularly for maximum harvest.
  • Prune roses to promote strong fall bloom. Remove spent blooms, and cut back vigorously growing bushes by a third. Hold off on all other bush and tree pruning until midwinter.

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