Bountiful Kitchens Tour                   With the holidays fast approaching, home chefs are eager to “bake loved ones happy,” blessing them with tasty treats prepared straight from the heart. Not only is the kitchen a place for individual cooks to carry out their craft, but it is also a gathering spot that fosters community – passing along age-old secret recipes, shedding tears as onions are sliced and making silly memories as cookies turn out a bit too crispy.                 This home’s kitchen is a show-stopper, featuring rich wood cabinetry, Silestone counters, an island with a nook for a custom breakfast table, and gourmet appliances, including refrigerator drawers, vegetable steamer, double-Miele dishwashers, coffee bar/appliance garage, and a stunning butler’s pantry with antiqued mirrored cabinets. This gracious custom French home, designed by Larry Boerder and built by George Lewis, has been meticulously updated with spacious formal living and dining rooms, an inviting study with a bar, and a comfortable family room that opens to the loggia and landscaped back yard. The master suite includes an office/nursery and French doors that lead to a covered terrace. Also upstairs are three additional spacious bedrooms with en-suite baths, and a cozy upstairs study. Listed by MichelleWood for $2,450,000. Open today 2-4pm                 This contemporary chic home has a sleek yet functional kitchen with commercial grade Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, including double ovens and an oversize glass front Sub-Zero refrigerator, indestructible Caesarstone countertops and sous chef island with additional prep sink. The kitchen opens to the living area, so the chef is a part of the action. This five-bedroom home has been completely renovated by Barns Durham Construction Group to include hardwoods throughout and floor to ceiling windows. The living room has a see-through fireplace and wet bar and entices open flow entertaining. Located in HPISD near Armstrong Elementary, owners can walk to Snider Plaza, Curtis Park and the UP Pool. Listed by Ellen Terry and Caroline Summers for $1,999,000. Open today from 3-5pm.                 The cook’s kitchen in this light, bright home features a center island and breakfast room open to a large family room with custom cabinetry, fireplace, wet bar and climate controlled wine room. This exceptional home was built by Wes McKenzie and features the highest quality throughout. The home has a formal living room with fireplace, dining room with adjacent butler’s pantry, large den and private study. The master suite, four secondary bedrooms and large utility room with work station are all located upstairs. The family room enjoys views of the backyard through French doors that open to the outdoor loggia, fireplace, saltwater pool, spa and water feature. Listed by Amy Detwiler for $2,100,000. Call 214-536-8680 for a showing appointment.               For additional information, see briggsfreeman.com, ranked #1 Brokerage website in Texas, #3 in the nation. Also visit updatedallas.com for the latest in real estate news.