Peggy the Pegasus flew into East Dallas last week and landed on the lawn of neighbor and community volunteer Gary Isett. Peggy joins fellow antique collectibles, including an original Kip’s Big Boy statue, a vintage Dairy Queen sign and a rainbow T-Rex dinosaur on Isett’s property, which sits at the corner of Abrams Rd. and […]
By David Mullen You’ve got to get up early in the morning to pull a fast one on Jim Montgomery. Five-thirty a.m. to be exact. Otherwise, you are just all wet. Montgomery, winner of three swimming gold medals and one bronze in the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, was the first man to break 50 […]
Base: 2 cups flour 1-1/2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt Topping: 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup chopped pistachios 3 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup honey 1/2 teaspoon salt Glaze: 4 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup honey 1 tablespoon packed light brown […]
Ballet Hispánico has stepped into the limelight of internationally touring dance companies. Stunning dancers, Latino choreographers with luscious choreography, the company fuses Latin dance with classical and contemporary techniques creating a new style of concert dance where theatricality and passion are at the core. The choreographers represent rich Latino cultures and nationalities including Venezuela, Cuba, […]
By David Mullen I learned professional football from John Madden, who passed away on December 28 at 85 years old. I didn’t learn from listening to his broadcasts, watching him draw lines on a TV screen or playing a video game. I learned from him as head coach of the Oakland Raiders, as so did […]
1 (5-pound) boneless prime rib roast 1/2 cup whole grain mustard 6 cloves garlic, minced Leaves from 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, minced Vegetable oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Heat oven to 450F. Let roast sit at room temperature 30 minutes. Season all sides with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, stir together […]
By David Mullen In the tradition of this column at year’s end, we look back at sports participants and personalities who left us, including some that never played in a game. All had a profound impact — locally and nationally — on the sports they represented. Henry “Hank” Aaron, 89. On January 22, baseball lost […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers While you’re thinking about your new year’s resolutions, consider what you can do to improve your pet’s health and well-being. Instead of making several changes at once, focus on one behavior or action step at a time. Here are a few suggestions: Check their ID. Too many pets that wind up […]
1 (4-pound) boneless pork butt roast 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 onion, sliced 2 fennel bulbs, sliced 3 celery stalks, sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups dry red wine, divided 1 cup chicken stock 1 can whole peeled tomatoes, drained 2 sprigs rosemary 4 sprigs thyme 1/4 cup capers 1/4 cup green olives, chopped […]
By David Mullen This is not a fairy tale. There happens to be a lovable group of sports fans residing at the North Pole. Yes, Virginia Cavaliers, there is a Santa Claus, and he is a sports nut. Santa and his posse have had a few months to sit around and listen to sports talk […]