By David Mullen Acclaimed Brazilian novelist Paulo Coelho, who is most noted for his 1988 novel “The Alchemist,” wrote: “You are not defeated when you lose. You are defeated when you quit.” That quote aptly assesses the 2023-24 Dallas Mavericks season that ended on June 17. The team lost to a superior Boston Celtics team […]
Cod: Oil, for frying 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tablespoon paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 egg 1 1/4 cups lager beer 2 pounds cod fillet, cut into 3-inch pieces Tartar Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickle 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill […]
By Sydney Manchester The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden kicked off the third annual Pride in Bloom weekend-long event on June 8. The celebration highlighted local LGBTQ+ artisans, entertainers, chefs and small businesses. The festivities began Saturday morning with a welcome reception held in the DeGolyer House. Sabina Carr, Dallas Arboretum president and CEO, David […]
By David Mullen If you watched the Dallas Mavericks on TV during the 2023-24 regular season, chances are you tuned into regional network Bally Sports Southwest, which was scheduled to broadcast up to 72 regular-season games with others occasionally on TNT and ESPN/ABC. But once the playoffs began, games moved between Bally Sports, TNT, NBA […]
3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon grated ginger 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound ground pork 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 cups shredded green cabbage 1 cup shredded carrots 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon sriracha, or to taste 1 teaspoon sesame oil Salt and pepper to taste Sliced green onions, for garnish In a […]
By Rosanne Lewis The 29th annual Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses will take place June 14 to 30 at NorthPark Center. This beloved event, sponsored by Crest Cadillac, features extraordinary children’s playhouses designed, built and donated by generous architects, builders, organizations, corporations and individuals. The playhouses are available to win by raffle, with proceeds allowing […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers “All you gotta do is hold him, and kiss him and squeeze him and love him /And show him that you care.” That’s the way to get into a man’s heart, according to Dusty Springfield. But that approach doesn’t work well for cats — especially when children are involved. Many cats […]
By David Mullen On June 2, when the final horn sounded and the Dallas Stars lost Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals 2-1 to the Edmonton Oilers, it reflected more than the season’s end. The horn was a jarring cue that a storied career was probably over as well. After 18 years, playing in […]
4 (1-inch thick) boneless pork loin chops, butterflied 1 cup flour 2 cups panko breadcrumbs 2 eggs 1 teaspoon paprika 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter 6 cloves garlic, minced Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup chopped parsley Vegetable oil Salt and pepper to taste Heat oven to 350F. Line a sheet pan with foil. […]
By David Mullen The Dallas Mavericks are on the precipice of making the NBA Finals to face the Eastern Conference Champion Boston Celtics on Saturday, June 6. The Mavs won the first three games in the Western Conference Finals from May 22 to May 26 before losing 105-100 to the Minnesota Timberwolves on May 28 […]