Peacocks flourish near famous landmark

Peacocks flourish near famous landmark

FLAG POLE HILL By Judy Babb To folks who live near the White Rock Stables at the top of Flag Pole Hill, it’s not only the neigh of horses and the clatter of their hooves they expect to hear.  For about the last 50 years, a flock of peacocks, more correctly called peafowl when speaking […]

Cowboys cancelled before running

Cowboys cancelled before running

By David Mullen There’s a party going on at 30 Rock in Manhattan. According to online resource MediaPost, the season premiere of “Sunday Night Football” on NBC between the Dallas Cowboys and the Tom Brady-led Tampa Bay Buccaneers was “watched by 25.1 million in preliminary average minute viewers across all linear and digital platforms.” That’s […]

Familiar story told in inventive way

Familiar story told in inventive way

By Shari Goldstein Stern You can always count on Theatre Three (T3) to bring unique, interesting, one-of-a-kind work to its stage. Usually fresh, often quirky, many titles are brand new to most. “Big, Scary Animals” (BSA) is no different, and especially on the quirky side. Not to fret: there are no scary animals except the […]

Native Texan made Motown history

Native Texan made Motown history

By Shari Goldstein Stern There was palpable energy in the air at last Wednesday night’s production of Broadway Dallas’ “Ain’t Too Proud.” Entering the Music Hall at Fair Park, Baby Boomers relived their cherished ’60s and ’70s as they rocked their own versions of the Temptations Walk across the parking lot and through the lobby. […]

Chicken with Oyster Mushrooms and Fennel

Chicken with Oyster Mushrooms and Fennel

4 chicken thighs 2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 fennel bulbs, thinly sliced, fronds reserved for garnish 1 pound oyster mushrooms, torn into small pieces 3/4 cup heavy cream Oil Salt and pepper Heat oven to 350F.  Heat 2 tablespoons oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and place […]

USRowing names Akdora to honor roll

USRowing names Akdora to honor roll

By Katrina Craycroft Dallas United Crew (DUC) proudly congratulates senior oarsman Zeynep Akdora for her selection to USRowing’s 2022-2023 Scholastic Honor Roll, a first for DUC. From a record-setting number of nationwide applicants, one hundred candidates, including Akdora, were selected. Candidates were chosen based on outstanding academics, rowing career successes and responses to USRowing’s short-answer […]

Creamed Kale and Tomatoes

Creamed Kale  and Tomatoes

1 tablespoon  unsalted butter 1 shallot, thinly sliced  2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pint cherry  tomatoes, halved 10 ounces baby kale 1/2 cup heavy cream  Kosher salt and black pepper  In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallots and cook, stirring, until soft, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, then […]

Sports drink doesn’t cramp style

Sports drink doesn’t cramp style

By David Mullen On Sunday, September 3, 2000, the scorching heat and the Philadelphia Eagles put the Dallas Cowboys in a real pickle. In the season opener at Texas Stadium, the 3 p.m. kickoff was exacerbated by the 109-degree temperature on the artificial playing surface. A record high for September 3 was registered at nearby […]

Read fine print before you buy insurance

Read fine print before you buy insurance

By Dr. Beth Leermakers September is National Pet Insurance Month, designed to increase awareness of the benefits of pet health insurance. Pet insurance reimburses a large percentage of veterinary bills for illnesses, accidents, emergency care, specialty visits and more. With pet insurance, pet parents can afford to provide high quality veterinary care for their fur […]

Balsamic and Rosemary Marinated Steak

Balsamic and Rosemary Marinated Steak

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil  3 garlic cloves, sliced 2 sprigs rosemary, minced  1 teaspoon ground black pepper  2 strip steaks, about 16 ounces each Kosher salt Combine all ingredients except steaks in a resealable plastic bag and squeeze the bag to mix. Add steaks and turn to coat. Seal and refrigerate […]

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