Tomato-Coconut Soup

Tomato-Coconut Soup

2 tablespoons vegetable oil  1 onion, diced  1 tablespoon grated ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes  2 cups vegetable broth 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk  Salt and pepper  In a heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium-high until hot. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add ginger and garlic […]

Show’s take on love charming

Show’s take on love charming

By Shari Goldstein Stern Now that newly remodeled Theatre Too (T2) has reopened, along with the thoroughly morphed Theatre Three (T3) upstairs, T2 presents its most revered, most revived, most relatable gift, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” (ILY) The show, billed as a “musical comedy about everything you have ever secretly thought about […]

Mark Cuban Center hosting casting call

Mark Cuban Center  hosting casting call

Most people assume the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center might focus on sports, but its mission is to help young people find success in a variety of ways. This Saturday, Jan. 28, the Center will host an Open Model and Talent Call for models, actors, singers and dancers ages 16-50. Free and open to the […]

Cats are crepuscular? Who knew?

Cats are crepuscular? Who knew?

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Let sleeping cats lie … or maybe not!  Does your cat zoom around the house, knocking things over, as you’re going to bed? Or pounce on you at 4 a.m., begging you to play?  Cats sleep about 18 hours per day, spread out over a series of 78-minute naps (on average). […]

BLT Spaghetti Squash

BLT Spaghetti Squash

1 spaghetti squash, cut in half, seeds removed 2 tablespoons vegetable oil  6 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch strips 1 onion, diced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cups arugula  1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese Salt and pepper Heat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with foil.  Drizzle cut side of squash with oil […]

Women to take podium

Women to take podium

The Dallas Opera announced guest performers and programming for the upcoming Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors Showcase Concert on Saturday, January 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at 2403 Flora St. in Dallas. Taking the podium are four gifted women who were previously chosen to participate […]

Trip for Cowboys got more difficult

Trip for Cowboys got more difficult

By David Mullen Guard Nick Van Exel played for six NBA teams in 13 years, primarily with the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets and Dallas Mavericks. With the Mavs, he played in 100 games and averaged 12.7 points and 4.3 assists per game. At 6-foot-1, he was not a rebounder, averaging less than 3 rebounds […]

Lamb and Chickpea Chili

Lamb and Chickpea Chili

3 tablespoons vegetable oil  1 large onion, diced 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced  1 pound ground lamb  3 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes 2 cups chicken stock  1 (14-ounce) can chickpeas, drained 1 tablespoon cocoa powder Salt and pepper In a Dutch oven or large saucepan over […]

Stimulating shows open new season

Stimulating shows open new season

By Becky Mayad Shades of blue representing Earth and one of Gershwin’s most iconic works are celebrated as the Lone Star Wind Orchestra (LSWO) rings in the new year with “Rhapsodies in Blue” on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. at the Eisemann Center, located at 2351 Performance Dr. in Richardson.  Under the direction of […]

Time isn’t the only thing you can donate

Time isn’t the only thing you can donate

By Dr. Beth Leermakers If “make a difference” is one of your New Years’ resolutions, here are several fabulous ways to support homeless animals while keeping your other resolutions.  Exercise More. Use the free app: Wooftrax: Dog Walk for Charity. Money will be donated to your favorite shelter or rescue group every time you walk […]

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