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June 9, 2022

We're Kolache Rich, Y'all!

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We're Kolache Rich, Y'all!

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How do you like yours? Stuffed with cottage cheese? Maybe with meat and jalapeno? Or, perhaps you like an old-school flavor, like apricot, or with poppy seeds? Today, the City Cast crew breaks down kolaches in its Thursday's team chat – the food that burst on the scene generations ago and has shown no signs of slowing down...particularly in Texas.

Some of the flavors we mentioned!

Kolache Shoppe is where Lisa's favorite kolache is!

Koffeteria - the "bougie" joint that Dina mentioned.

The Kolache Factory has the barbecue brisket kolache that Dina loves.

Kolache Rolfs are the frozen section Kolaches that Ferrill spoke about, that can be found at H-E-B...

Also, don't forget about 7 Bright Donuts...

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