(Relatively Simple) Bolognese Sauce

(Relatively Simple) Bolognese Sauce

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, diced 2 carrots, thinly sliced 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 pound ground beef 2 tablespoons tomato paste   1 cup whole milk 1/2 […]

Oscar-bound ‘1917’ testament to bravery, sacrifice

Oscar-bound ‘1917’ testament to bravery, sacrifice

By Chic DiCiccio The finest moment of “1917” occurs while Lance Corporal Schofield (George MacKay) hides inside a bombed out French building. It’s nighttime, he’s injured, and hiding from German soldiers who are aware of his presence. He stumbles across a French woman, also hiding out, who helps him, feeds him and it’s all done […]

DTC gives new spin on old tale

DTC gives new spin on old tale

By Shari Goldstein Stern What will happen when Tony Award-winning Kevin Moriarty runs out of innovative adaptations of Charles Dicken’ 1843 classic, “A Christmas Carol?” (CC) He won’t. Regular patrons know Moriarty sets a high bar for himself, and look forward to his fresh take every year, like his 2019 production which opened last week […]

Alumni learn bonds last forever

Alumni learn bonds last forever

By Lisa W. Miller Dallas United Crew (DUC) welcomed alumni back to the boats for its third annual Alumni Row at White Rock Lake. The event rekindled memories of racing boats and winning medals throughout their high school rowing careers. While some may have not been in a boat since they moved on from DUC, […]

Riders share need for speed

Riders share need for speed

By David Mullen Local cyclocross riders Tyler Cloutier, 31, and Abigail Yates, 16, share a passion for hitting the road, even if they are miles apart in life experiences.  Both competed in the Resolution Cross Cup on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 at Winters Park Amphitheater in Garland, home to the North Texas Cyclocross group. […]

Change is on the horizon

Change is on the horizon

By Stephen Sardone Bob Dylan famously sang “the times they are a-changin’.” This can apply to the future trends in home improvement, required by generations that probably don’t even know who Dylan is. I know that you are “a thinkin’” that you just got done readying your home for the holidays. But as you will […]

Sandler gives Oscar-worthy performance in ‘Uncut Gems’

Sandler gives Oscar-worthy performance in ‘Uncut Gems’

By Chic DiCiccio Critics are an odd bunch. While rightfully praising Adam Sandler’s flawless performance in “Uncut Gems,” many feel it necessary to dump on every movie that he’s ever appeared in. It’s as if they hold some bizarre grudge against him, and having to admit that he’s crafted a truly transcendent role is too […]

Feed the birds … but only if you know it’s OK

Feed the birds … but only if you know it’s OK

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Birding is one of the most popular, fastest growing outdoor recreational activities. More than 65 million Americans feed, watch and landscape their yard for birds. On Dec. 21, Audubon Dallas is holding its annual Christmas Bird Count (near Inwood Road and Cedar Springs).  Should You Feed  Wild Birds?  I always assumed […]

‘Evan Hansen’ makes audiences think

‘Evan Hansen’ makes audiences think

By Shari Goldstein Stern Telling this story might have been unthinkable in past decades, but it’s claiming audiences’ attention and reverence across generations today.  While the intense “Dear Evan Hansen” is a musical with a lovely score, its lyrics support the story of tough, while currently familiar, recognizable, human challenges. “Dear Evan Hansen” delivers audiences […]

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