1 pound cauliflower florets 3 jalapeños, seeded 1 cup cilantro, tightly packed 1 cup fresh parsley, tightly packed 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 cup roasted salted almonds 1/2 Tsp cumin 1/2 Tsp coriander 3 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for cauliflower Salt and pepper Heat oven to 425F. Line a sheet […]
By Nancy George Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum and his wife, Jessica, are lending 10 paintings from their art collection to SMU’s Hamon Arts Library for an exhibit Feb. 18 through May 22. Each piece represents a unique visual narrative of the Black experience. “We are sharing these pieces from our collection […]
By David Mullen The term “too big for one’s boots” can be traced back to the mid-1800s. It may be more applicable to the National Football League in 2022 than when attributed to frontiersman Davy Crockett. For the NFL, the week before the Super Bowl is supposed to be full of celebration and anticipation. Instead, […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Animals are good for the mind, body and soul. Studies have shown that spending time with dogs, cats, fish and horses reduces stress and blood pressure. Interacting with animals increases several happiness chemicals, including endorphins (natural painkillers), oxytocin (the love hormone) and serotonin (a mood stabilizer). To take advantage of these […]
The Fraternal Order of Eagles’ Annual Polar Plunge is on February 19 at 2 p.m. All proceeds will benefit The Dream2Walk Foundation. Participants who choose to jump in the cold water donate $10 to the cause. Plungers will receive a goodie bag filled with awesome stuff and three free beers from Deep Ellum Brewery. Raffles, […]
2 pounds small carrots with tops, trimmed and peeled 2 tablespoons harissa paste 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Salt and pepper Heat oven to 425F. In a large bowl, mix harissa, sugar, cumin, coriander and 1 tablespoon oil. Add […]
By David Mullen While Major League Baseball owners and players remain in a lockout that threatens the scheduled opening of the 2022 season, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum opened its doors on January 25. But like facing a brisk wind, the door slammed shut after just one player was let in, leaving […]
2 cups couscous 2 cups water or broth 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup dried apricots, diced 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro Salt Pour couscous into a medium bowl. Heat water or broth to a boil. Pour over couscous. Cover and let stand until couscous has absorbed liquid, about 5 […]
By David Mullen It’s all about the coffee, Mate. Brothers Mark and Adam Lowes — native Australians who owned neighborhood coffee shops and cafes in Perth — moved to Dallas and opened their first LDU Coffee store in 2017 at 2600 Fitzhugh Ave., hoping to introduce a coffee vibe missing in the area. The Lowes […]
By David Mullen Justin Donaldson came to town alone. He had no friends in the area. But rather than being left out in the cold, Donaldson decided to turn to a Winter Olympics sport to find new pals. Not only did he meet plenty of people, but he also found two soulmates. First, Donaldson fell […]