By Rachel Hedstrom The North Texas Irish Festival returns to Dallas’s Fair Park March 3-5, celebrating the rich tradition of Irish and Celtic music, dance and culture with an exciting, family-friendly event. One of the largest Irish festivals in the U.S., the North Texas Irish Festival features entertainment and fun for everyone with live music, […]
By David Mullen For most television outlets, the price of broadcasting rights for professional sports became cost prohibitive. That created an inventory of cultural competitions, dating back to shows like ABC’s “Battle of the Network Stars” or CBS’s “Survivor.” At any given time on the channels of ESPN, Fox Sports, NBC Sports Network and regional […]
Cake layer: 1 cup flour 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 stick butter, melted 1 1/4 cups brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup hot water Truffle layer: 1 pound bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 1/4 cups […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers How did Valentine’s Day — a religious celebration of the decapitation of a third-century Christian martyr — turn into a romantic holiday? Lovebirds get the credit — or the blame, depending on how you feel about the Hallmark holiday. The love connection dates back to Geoffrey Chaucer, the 14th century English […]
By David Mullen There is a big game scheduled on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. It is possible that many Americans don’t even know the specifics of the game. But they know that they must stock up on beer, […]
From Staff Reports Art enthusiasts packed into the opening night reception this past weekend for the 28th annual El Corazón exhibition at the Bath House Cultural Center. The show is a well-regarded tradition that encourages local and regional visual artists to create unique interpretations of the human heart. This passionate and eclectic exhibition, curated by […]
3 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 boneless pork loin chops, about 1 inch thick 1 shallot, minced 1 tablespoon minced thyme leaves 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard 1 tablespoon horseradish Salt and pepper Heat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern In March of 1990, actress Julia Roberts became “America’s Sweetheart” when she starred as Vivian Ward opposite her swoon-worthy co-star Richard Gere as Edward Lewis in a multiple award-winning film, “Pretty Woman.” Roberts was exalted to a Hollywood icon, and her career has been filled with many memorable roles in her […]
By David Mullen Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus once said: “If I only had one more round to play, I would choose to play it at Pebble Beach. It’s possibly the best in the world.” Since 2003, Golf Digest has ranked Pebble Beach as the greatest public golf course in America. Officially opened in 1919, it […]
No matter where you are in your journey, from active treatment to long-term survivor, and at every stage in between, the ladies of Dallas United Crew Pink would love to talk with you! We are a group (now more than 50 paddlers strong) who enjoy the camaraderie and fellowship of dragon boat racing. All fitness […]