The Richardson Paige
Paige Hughes
Hey, y’all! My name is Paige Hughes, but most of you know me as The Richardson Paige on Instagram. For those who don’t know me, I share about all things Richardson: small businesses, events, cool individuals, local favorites, hidden gems, news, and more. My page grew out of my passion for our city – for all it’s grown to be, for all the potential it has, for the people, the community, and the unique businesses it offers.I’m honored to announce that I’ll be writing a recurring feature section for the magazine. You can expect my same wide variety of community-centric content, exclusive to this readership!
Feel welcome to email me with questions, ideas, or feedback. I’m all about collaboration; it’s part of what makes our city amazing.
Gifting Gem: Cotton & Gold
Owned and operated by local moms Alissa Bennett and Amanda Guillot, this Richardson small biz makes thoughtful gifting too easy. Each gift is curated from intentionally chosen vendors and local artisans, making the gesture memorable for the recipient and stress-free for you. They cover every type of person on your list, plus they offer delivery!
Speaking of gifts: Richardson gift guides coming soon on my Instagram page!
www.cottonandgold.com
@cottonandgoldgifts 
Cotton & Gold
Recipe Inspo: Firehouse Grub
Food blogger and Richardson firefighter Ben McGraw shares homestyle recipes fit for a crowd – perfect for this time of year. Here are some of his best hits, and my personal favorites thus far:
– Loaded Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
– Smoked Cheddar Sausage Balls
– Mac ‘n’ Cheese
– Redneck Rice
All of these recipes are on his website, www.firehousegrub.com. Visit his Instagram page,
@firehousegrub, for hundreds more ideas!
Ideas for Giving Back
- Network food + clothing drives (ongoing)
- RISD Clothes Closet (ongoing)
- Richardson Fire Dept. Fill the Boot (all November)
- Gobble Hobble 5K (11/23)
- Volunteer at any local organization – everyone needs all hands on deck this time of year!
Festive Activity Radar… So Far!
Chamberlain and/or Tuzer Ballet Nutcracker (Nov/Dec)
CityLine Cocoa Crawl (12/7)
Santa’s Village at Huffhines Park (12/7-8, 13-15, 20-22)
Richardson Christmas Parade (12/7)
RSO Holiday Classics concert (12/7)
CityLine LIGHTS (11/1-1/4)
RTC Miracle on 34th Street (11/29-12/1)
C.S. Lewis at the Eisemann (12/19-22)
Can’t believe I’m sharing this hidden gem… if you need a no-fuss, out-of-this-world, homestyle dish for a group gathering, contact Robin Jackson with The Antique Table Café (located inside Cottonwood Market). This veteran chef knocks it out of the park with countless classics ranging from sweet to savory! Her bestsellers include her pies, appetizers, sandwiches, and chicken salad. I love that Robin uses recipes passed down through generations of her family; these are meals like Grandma used to make. There are sometimes ready-made family-size meals at the café, but you can always email her to place an order for future pick-up.
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