1 teaspoon whole Szechuan peppercorns 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon minced ginger 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon sugar 3 heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced Chopped cilantro, for garnish In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the Szechuan […]
By Beth Leermakers “Relax. You’re making your foster dog more anxious,” says my dog trainer while we’re introducing two dogs on a leash walk. Relaxing isn’t easy when I’m worried the dog I’m leading will react negatively to the other dog. Dogs sense when their people are stressed or upset, and they may respond in […]
By Josh Ortega The Dallas Cowboys kicked off the 2026 NFL season with a win during the first week of the preseason. The Cowboys defeated the defending Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks 17-7 Saturday night at Lumen Field in Seattle. After Dallas capped off the first full week of the NFL preseason with a win, […]
4 cups cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced thyme leaves 3 links Spanish-style chorizo, sliced 2 cups milk 1 cup chicken broth, plus more as needed 1 cup instant polenta 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 cup finely shredded Manchego cheese Salt and pepper, to taste Heat oven to 400 F. Line a […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern High pompadours, high drama, high hopes, high energy and high school angst filled the Firehouse Theatre stage at Friday night’s opening of “Grease,” and it was so cool. The ensemble cast, comprised largely of Dallas-area college and university theater students, was highly tuned into the ’50s teenage culture, as the colorful […]
By Josh Ortega The Dallas Wings have called North Texas home since 2016. Since the team’s rebrand to the Metroplex, the Wings have spent the past 11 straight seasons playing at the College Park Center in Arlington. Next season, the team will have a new home for the 2027 season right in the heart of […]
The 33rd Annual White Rock Lake Artists’ Studio Tour is on October 10 and 11 this year. The tour highlights artists who live and work in neighborhoods in the White Rock Lake area. This year’s tour includes 34 studios and three art center/schools presenting work in varying stages of production. The artists delight in discussing […]
4 yellow peaches, pitted and sliced into wedges 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 whole wheat pitas, split in half 1-pound fresh mozzarella, halved and sliced 3 ounces prosciutto, torn into pieces Salt and pepper to taste Heat oven to 400 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment. In a mixing bowl, combine peaches […]
By Becca Butler Bruce Wood Dance Dallas (BWDD) announced this week a significant expansion of its artistic leadership as the company enters its 17th season, appointing Melissa M. Young as artistic director. Joy Bollinger, who has served as artistic director since 2018, transitions into the newly created role of Resident Choreographer and Répétiteur. The dual […]
By Beth Leermakers People who volunteer with cats are greatly appreciated — by the people and the cats. This recent Facebook post, from the Commerce Animal Shelter staff, warmed my heart: “We surprised our sweet Ms. Laura on her birthday [with balloons and a present]! She volunteers her time and is our favorite kitten and […]