By Dr. Beth Leermakers Lose weight. Exercise more. Save money. Floss more often. Many new year’s resolutions also apply to your pets’ health and well-being. As you’re thinking about the changes you plan to make in 2021, consider adding a few of these pet-related goals to your list. I’m repeating two of the 12 wellness […]
2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips 3 cups heavy cream, divided 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup finely ground starlight mints (about 30) 1 prepared chocolate cookie pie crust 1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat 2 cups cream until bubbling around the edges. Pour over chocolate and […]
By Ariana Hajibashi The hardest part of New Year’s Eve is deciding where to celebrate or how to celebrate this year. But Shell Shack has solved that problem for you by hosting a fun and safe party at all their locations. There’s no cover to get in, but there will be plenty of food and […]
By Terry Lendecker The Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden at the Dallas Arboretum presents its fourth annual Noon Year’s Eve event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31, with ball drops at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to accommodate social distancing. Designed for families, this kid-friendly program allows everyone to […]
By David Mullen Santa is very busy this year. First, he must plan air travel over the holidays. Then, he must make sure that his workshop is observing healthy protocols and that the elves are socially distant. Luckily, they only need to be kept three feet apart. Still, Kris Kringle has time to make a […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. Most people can name most, if not all, of Santa’s reindeer. I had to look up a few names. Keep reading if you can’t remember them all. Just for fun, I’ll delve into the history of Santa’s reindeer (family-friendly version). Did Santa […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Original, refreshed and re-worked Christmas music is a joy to hear when the air gets nippy, as when Mannheim Steamroller rolled its way into the season’s classic repertoire. But there is always that special way traditional holiday songs warm your heart. MainStage Theatre USHERS OUT 2020, gratefully, gracefully and with a […]
4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each 1/2 cup molasses (dark or blackstrap) Juice of 2 limes 2 tablespoons chili powder Salt and pepper Heat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Place salmon fillets skin side down on prepared sheet. In a bowl, whisk together molasses, lime juice and chili powder. Using […]
By David Mullen LeBron James is looking for respect. After the Los Angeles Lakers won their 17th NBA championship in the odd, pandemic-fused 2019-20 season played in Bubbletown, USA, aka Orlando, he wanted his third career team (LA after Miami and two stints in Cleveland) to receive some “damn respect.” But while he was at […]
White Rock Rowing (WRR) is an organization for Dallas-area youth that aims to change lives by fostering teamwork skills and preparing their athletes for success in sport and in life. Currently, WRR has only one set of competitive sweep oars, which their novice and varsity teams must share for practice and competitions, limiting the teams’ […]