By Dr. Beth Leermakers Doggie Splash Day. Pooch Plunge. Wags and Waves. The dog swimming events start soon, and my water-crazy lab and I are ready! I chose Maisie because she loves to swim and does well at pool parties. I took her to NRH20’s Doggie Beach Bash to be sure before I adopted her. […]
1/2 baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 bell pepper, chopped 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved 1/2 cup crumbled feta 1 cup baby arugula 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano Heat oven […]
By David Mullen In their mission statement to the world, the nonprofit International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the “guardian of the Olympic Games and the leader of the Olympic Movement.” Their vision is to “Build a Better World through Sport.” But as the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games officially begin on Friday, July 23, the delta […]
By Karissa Condoianis State Fair of Texas concessionaires are officially off to the races with a new lineup of incredible, edible innovations for the public to taste at the Fair this fall. The 17th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards offers another year of exciting bites for all appetites. The 2021 lineup is bursting with flavor […]
TEXAS BLACK INVITATIONAL RODEO By Becky Mayad Grab your cowboy hat, boots and buckles, and ride on over to the 32nd Texas Black Invitational Rodeo on Saturday, July 31, at 7 p.m. at the Fair Park Coliseum (the Grand Entry Parade begins at 6 p.m.). Presented by the African American Museum, Dallas, the rodeo offers […]
1 (3-pound) pork tenderloin 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 pint cherry tomatoes 5 ounces baby arugula or spinach 1 cup crumbled feta Salt, pepper, oil Heat oven to 425F. Cut tenderloin in half lengthwise, leaving about 1/2 an inch still connected, then flatten both halves with your hands. Heat oil in an ovenproof […]
By David Mullen “I learned everything I needed to learn about negotiation from Ronald Reagan.” Not exactly the admission one would expect from Leigh Steinberg, the antiestablishment 1960s UC Berkeley student turned America’s first “Sports Super-Agent” and the inspiration behind the box office smash “Jerry Maguire.” “I get there [Berkeley] my first year and in […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Nutrition is linked to our pets’ health and wellbeing. A cat’s diet directly affects several illnesses, including obesity, pancreatitis, feline lower urinary tract disease, heart disease and diabetes. Feeding too much low-quality protein can worsen a cat’s kidney disease symptoms. Despite its importance, many people don’t pay attention to the nutritional […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern You might miss the first few words of dialogue when a new character enters the stage. Pay attention. You could find yourself so flabbergasted by the steal-the-show costumes you may lapse into a state of awe. “When Pigs Fly” opened the season at Uptown Players (UP) at Kalita Humphreys Theater last […]
8 eggs, hard boiled, peeled and halved 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons chili crisp 1 teaspoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon sugar Finely diced cucumber, for garnish Scoop yolks from egg halves and mash with mayonnaise, chili crisp, vinegar, soy sauce and sugar. Spoon mixture into egg white halves and top with […]