V Streets ready to party

V Streets ready to party

By Richard Redig The Vanderbilt to Vickery Association is excited to announce the return of its annual Lower Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Block Party, the largest of its kind in Dallas, on Saturday, March 16. The Block Party runs 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Lower Greenville between Vanderbilt and Vickery. Guests 21 and older are […]

Carrot Snacking Cake

Carrot Snacking Cake

Cake: 1 1/3 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cloves 3 large eggs 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup crushed pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting:  8 ounces cream cheese, room […]

Luncheon to honor AT LAST! founder

Luncheon to honor AT LAST! founder

By Juliette Coulter VolunteerNow has set its Hearts of Texas Luncheon for April 18 at the Arts District Mansion, with a reception at 11:30 a.m. followed by the luncheon at noon. For 17 years, the centerpiece of this event has been the Lifetime Achievement Award, and this year’s honoree is Randy Bowman, businessman, nonprofit founder […]

Family trail walk part of Highlands event

Family trail walk part of Highlands event

Are you ready to RUN THE HIGHLANDS?! The annual 5K and Family Trail Walk is now open for registration. This run is a cornerstone of the Lake Highlands community, where hundreds of residents come out to run and enjoy the post-race carnival featuring tons of family friendly activities, including bounce houses, face painting, rides and […]

Italian Wedding Soup

Italian Wedding Soup

Meatballs: 1/2-pound ground beef  1/2-pound Italian sausage 1 small onion, diced  1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs 1 egg 2 tablespoons parsley 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan  1/2-teaspoon kosher salt Soup:  2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, diced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2 stalks celery, diced  1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme 8 cups chicken […]

Rhythmic drive inspires performers

Rhythmic drive inspires performers

Audiences will be exhilarated by the varied tango music and tango dance on display in Orchestra of New Spain’s (ONS) annual production at Moody performance Hall on February 23. A change from flamenco, this coming together of the Austin-based Atlas Tango Project (ATP) with their dance collaborators in Denver — Parasol Arts, promotes professional music, […]

Research shows cats really do care

Research shows cats really do care

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Dogs have owners, cats have staff.  She loves me, she loves me not. Does your cat really love you, or does she just think of you as her personal chef and maid? Several research studies have examined whether cats love people like dogs do. Here are a few scientific indications that […]

Rematch that most Americans welcome

Rematch that most Americans welcome

By David Mullen Only the Apollo 11 Moon Landing coverage, on July 20, 1969, has registered higher TV ratings than the live broadcast of last year’s Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. In the buildup prior to the game, the matchup was compelling, but not particularly titillating enough to draw additional […]

Cabaret star brings new shows to The Point

Cabaret star brings new shows to The Point

From Staff Reports CC Young announced this week it will host Dallas legend Denise Lee and her non-profit organization Visions for Change for a seven-show cabaret series. The first show will be held at The Point, CC Young’s Center for Arts and Education, on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. The series is free to […]

Congee with Ground Pork

Congee with Ground Pork

2 cups jasmine rice 6 cups chicken stock 6 cups water, or as needed 1-inch piece of ginger, sliced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 shallots. sliced 1 pound ground pork 3 green onions, thinly sliced Salt and pepper, to taste In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine rice, stock, water and ginger. Season with […]

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