By David Mullen Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones believed his team could go to Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles on February 13. For Jones, the sign on his covered wagon, or more likely, his $250 million, 357-foot yacht Bravo Eugenia, read “Super Bowl or Bust.” Jones was delirious after the 2021 NFC season, when […]
To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden celebrates its fifth annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10 and 11. Highlights include its signature Quinceañera Fashion Show, live musical performances from Havana NRG and Selena tribute band, Bidi Bidi Banda, cooking demonstrations, food and vendors. Presented by Bank […]
2 tablespoons butter, divided 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup rinsed quinoa 1 1/4 cups water 5 cups baby spinach (5 ounces) 1/2 cup crumbled feta Salt and pepper In a large deep skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until beginning to […]
By David Mullen The Associated Press college football poll is out, and there are some surprises. The University of Pittsburgh is first, followed by Washington, Alabama, Nebraska and North Carolina. The SMU Mustangs have been picked sixth, followed by Georgia, Penn State, Oklahoma and USC. Sorry. Call it the old college prank. That AP preseason […]
Mockingbird Station (MBS) is celebrating the end of summer with an event perfect for the August heat. The MBS Summer Wave event is on Saturday, Aug. 20, and will include day and nighttime festivities filled with several fun outdoor activities spread throughout Mockingbird Station. To kick things off, the daytime portion of the event will […]
By Judy Babb At 82, one would expect a person to start slowing down. C.W. Smith defies that expectation in every sense. He’s both mentally and physically a man of action. Smith — known to his friends as Charlie — is a man of many words, not only as the author of 13 books […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern You thought you had boarded all the pirate ships around town, with thrilling memories of Nicole Neely’s “Stede Bonnet: a f*****g pirate musical” earlier this year at Theatre Three. Who knew another pirate ship would dock in White Rock, northeast of Theatre Three, during this sweltering summer? A rare band of […]
This dressing is also delicious as a salad dressing for a spinach salad and pairs well with roasted salmon. 2 heads cauliflower, cut crosswise into “steaks” 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons white miso 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1/4 cup water Heat oven to 425F. Line a baking […]
By David Mullen The Pickle Ball craze is everywhere. To the credit of the rapidly growing game, it is simple to play. Just find a tennis court that hasn’t grown up yet, a couple of paddles and a plastic ball with holes in it. While Pickle Ball has become uber trendy, a game featuring a […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers “Dogs come when they’re called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” — Mary Bly Many cats are independent, aloof creatures, so it can be difficult to interpret their behavior and know what they’re thinking and […]