16 ounces spaghetti or soba noodles 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons hot water 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced ginger 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or to taste Sliced cucumbers and green onions, for garnish Cook noodles according to […]
By John Wildman The Asian Film Festival of Dallas (AFFD) announced the film lineup for this year’s 24th edition of the popular film festival. Taking place July 24-27, AFFD’s Opening Night selection is Shinji Araki’s Japanese thriller “Penalty Loop.” The Centerpiece will be Johnny Ma’s comedy-drama “The Mother and the Bear,” and the Closing Night […]
By David Mullen In the 95th MLB All-Star Game on July 15, the National League All-Stars defeated the American League All-Stars, 6-6. Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game is by far the best exhibition among the Big Four professional sports leagues. The NBA All-Star Game is limited to basketball’s best players representing a few of the […]
Saddle up! Dust off those cowboy boots and giddy up to the 36th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo on Saturday, July 26, at 7 p.m. at the Fair Park Coliseum (1438 Coliseum Dr., Dallas, Texas 75210). Doors open at 6 p.m., with the Grand Entry Parade beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the competition at 7 p.m. […]
By Rachel Rossler Dallas United Crew’s PINK team, an all-breast cancer survivor (BCS) dragon boat racing team, achieved a significant milestone this past weekend, capturing the gold medal at the Stars and Stripes Festival in Oklahoma City, one of the largest summer paddling events in the region. Competing in the 200-meter, 500-meter, and 250-meter flag-catch […]
12 ounces radiatore or rotini pasta 1 cup fresh green peas Juice and zest of 2 lemons 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained, and chopped 1 cup shaved Parmesan 1/4 cup chopped mint 1/4 cup chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste Cook pasta according to package directions. With 1 minute […]
By Beth Leermakers Last month, I wrote about the importance of flea preventatives. But what can you do if your house is flea infested? To fight them effectively, it helps to understand how fleas live and reproduce. Fleas are small (about 1/8 inches long), wingless parasites that feed on animal or human blood. They have […]
With several standout participants already making strides in the industry, the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center is hosting a second edition of its Open Model and Talent Call on Saturday, July 12, for models, actors, singers and dancers ages 16 and up. The event is free and open to the public. Check-in begins at 9:45 […]
By David Mullen With summer here, it is time to head to the park with a picnic basket full of July sports nuggets to share with sporting friends. So lay down a blanket, grab some potato salad, slice up the watermelon and hope that a Gatorade bucket of rain stays away for another day. […]
1/2 ciabatta or baguette, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup olive oil, divided 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes 1/2 red onion, diced 1/2 English cucumber, chopped 1/2 cup halved Kalamata olives 1/2 cup crumbled feta 1/2 cup chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400°F. […]