Roasted Baby Corn with Gochujang

Roasted Baby Corn  with Gochujang

12 ounces baby corn 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 4 green onions, thinly sliced Heat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. In a bowl, toss corn with […]

College fans victimized by greedy conferences

College fans victimized by greedy conferences

By David Mullen “Sometimes, when the team is up against it — and the breaks are beating the boys — tell them to go out there with all they got and win just one for the … best national TV contract.” — excerpt from the famous Knute Rockne 1928 “Win One for the Gipper” speech, […]

Día de Muertos exhibit to feature love letters

Día de Muertos exhibit to feature love letters

The Bath House Cultural Center is seeking entries for its 37th annual Day of the Dead exhibition. For 2023, the show is titled Día de Muertos: A Love Letter for the Departed. The exhibition will include art in a variety of media and altar installations by local, regional and national artists. The tradition of the […]

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the smartest of them all?

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the smartest of them all?

By Dr. Beth Leermakers “My Golden Retriever is smarter than your honor student,” boasts a popular bumper sticker. Is that really true? How do we compare human and canine smarts? Psychologists measure human intelligence using Intelligence Quotient (IQ) tests that assess a range of cognitive abilities. Performance on a single test/puzzle/game does NOT indicate IQ, […]

Finalists announced for coveted awards

Finalists announced for coveted awards

By Karissa Condoianis The final countdown to three of the most coveted food titles in all of Texas begins. The State Fair of Texas is proud to present The 19th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists.  On Sunday, August 27, three winners will be crowned in the categories of: “BEST TASTE – SAVORY,” “BEST TASTE […]

Uber for dogs? Dallas Pets Alive! says ‘yes’

Uber for dogs? Dallas Pets Alive! says ‘yes’

By Pat Robbins Are you ready to take on fostering pets in a new way? Dallas Pets Alive has received grant funding to allow it to trial a new program called “Foster +”. All of the pets are housed by dedicated foster families throughout North Texas. At Dallas Pets Alive, they are finding ways to […]

Local Dragon boaters to take on world

Local Dragon boaters to take on world

LONE STAR DRAGONS By Cristine Kao The first team from Texas to ever compete at the US Dragon Boat Federation Nationals just did the unexpected — it won its first ever Division Championship to earn a berth on the world stage in 2024. Athletes and spectators witnessed something special this past weekend at US Nationals […]

Rangers take steps to right the ship

Rangers take steps to right the ship

By David Mullen With two-thirds of the 2023 MLB season complete, teams are beginning to distance themselves from each other. Some clubs can see the October promised land, while others are returning to port. The Texas Rangers, despite some recent rough waters, are charging full speed ahead under their riverboat captain, GM Chris Young. Rangers […]

Rigatoni with Roasted Zucchini and Peppers

Rigatoni with Roasted Zucchini and Peppers

1 pound rigatoni 12 ounces baby zucchini, quartered 8 ounces mini sweet peppers, stemmed, seeded and quartered 2 cups ricotta 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional) 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts Olive oil Salt and pepper Heat oven to 400F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment and […]

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