Variety show, auction part of Pie project

Variety show, auction part of Pie project

By Kersten Rettig More than a dozen of Dallas’ top chefs will gather together for one night to raise money for FestEvents Foundation, an organization dedicated to workforce sustainability and development in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Piehole Project Live! The Variety Show will include award-winning chefs such as Anastasia Quiñones-Pittman, Bruno Davaillon and Matt […]

Stars begin hoping to play at full strength

Stars begin hoping to play at full strength

By David Mullen The objective for the 2021-22 National Hockey League season might be summarized by a common hockey term. For the Dallas Stars and 31 other teams in the United States and Canada, pro hockey is ready to “return to full strength.” The new season is not without some curiosities, but nothing that resembles […]

World traveler calls Little Forest Hills home

World traveler calls Little Forest Hills home

By Judy Babb Verena Mahlow perches behind her desk, jotting notes on index cards and then arranging the cards as she prepares to research for her next novel, a sequel to her recently published “Island of Dead Gods.”  Her office surrounds her with what she has identified as her muse — bookcases full of literature. […]

Bread and Butter Coleslaw

Bread and Butter Coleslaw

1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup finely diced bread and butter pickles  (or sweet relish)  1/4 cup bread and butter pickle brine  (or dill pickle brine and  1 tablespoon sugar) 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional) 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 package (10 ounces)  coleslaw mix Salt and pepper to taste In a medium bowl, whisk together […]

Plan for rebuilding the Rangers begins

Plan for rebuilding the Rangers begins

By David Mullen The Texas Rangers finished the 2021 season with the second worst record in the American League. They can thank the O’s — a team that lived up to their nickname in Baltimore — for keeping the Texas out of the AL abyss. It is not like their results were unexpected. This is […]

Are CBD supplements BAD for your PET?

Are CBD supplements BAD for your PET?

By Dr. Beth Leermakers CBD is all the rage in the pet industry. When I mentioned to a dog treat vendor that one of my dogs is very fearful of strangers, the woman immediately recommended CBD treats. My dog, who has been evaluated by a wonderful trainer who specializes in fearful dogs, isn’t anxious. He […]

Just-Need-A-Bite Brownies

Just-Need-A-Bite Brownies

Believe me when I tell you: these brownies pack a wallop. Chocolate cravings don’t stand a chance. 8 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped  1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for pan 3 1/2 cups granulated sugar  1/2 cup light brown sugar  6 eggs  2 teaspoons vanilla extract  2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon […]

Teaching studios part of 2021 event

Teaching studios part of 2021 event

By Lin Trinkle The White Rock Lake Artist’s Studio Tour returns the weekend of Oct. 9-10 with four new studios joining the tour this year. There is a palpable sense of excitement from local artists and art enthusiasts eager for the return of this community event.  The tradition began in 1992 with a group of […]

Mystery book on Cowboys unfinished

Mystery book on Cowboys unfinished

By David Mullen After three weeks of a 17-game NFL season, it is too early to anticipate the end of the story. That would be like predicting the outcome of an Agatha Christie whodunit in the second chapter. Detective Hercule Poirot is still searching for clues. But it is not impulsive to identify the teams […]

Photographer sees Gold wherever he goes

Photographer sees Gold wherever he goes

By Judy Babb White Rock Lake calls to many people. Some people run or cycle there daily. Others find respite on its benches and docks or rowing with a crew team or sailing alone or with a friend. It’s a beautiful refuge that provides peace and quiet as well as recreation. It has a special […]

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