1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 large eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 pound ground pork 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/2 cup basil leaves, cut into thin ribbons, plus more for garnish […]
By Chic DiCiccio It took 62 episodes of “Breaking Bad” to watch Walter White (Brian Cranston) go from a timid, beaten high school teacher to an organized crime/drug kingpin. There’s an entire television series (“Better Call Saul,” which you most definitely should be watching) dedicated to explaining how the flawed, yet sweet Jimmy McGill (Bob […]
By R. H. Lannen Almost a hidden gem, tracking down Casa Linda Salvadoran can be a challenge. Located in the Lochwood neighborhood, the restaurant is found tucked in a small space in what is called the Whiterock Marketplace. Once you do find it, however, you are in for an authentic and delicious dining experience. Family […]
By David Mullen What was setting up to be a normal NBA offseason suddenly spun out of control. Forwards Paul George and Kawhi Leonard joined the Los Angeles Clippers, and Kyrie Irving went to the Brooklyn Nets, as did Kevin Durant, who will miss the entire season with a ruptured Achilles tendon injury. Guard […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Every year, my neighbors display an enormous, inflatable black cat for Halloween. My dogs are terrified of that colossal cat, especially when it turns its head and glares at them. Spooky! Black cats are the most popular Halloween costume among elementary-aged children and college freshmen women. Black cats are certainly a […]
1 large yellow onion, diced 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 pound ground turkey 12 ounces ale or lager beer 8 green chiles, roasted, seeded and diced (about 1 cup) 1 cup corn kernels 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained 1 can (14 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (16-ounce) package cornbread mix, prepared […]
By Chic DiCiccio Here’s an interesting fact: 2009’s “Zombieland” was the highest grossing zombie-themed movie of all time until 2013. That’s when “World War Z” and Brad Pitt’s flowing locks overtook it, and “Zombieland” was destined to be a well-received yet forgotten comedy. Then “The Walking Dead” happened. Its popularity has brought a decade long […]
By David Mullen Jason Lambert is president, CEO and portfolio manager of Northwest Financial and Tax Solutions and author of the upcoming book “The Retirement Trailhead.” He has believed that big money and big-time college sports have been entwined for some time. “If that [the NCAA] were a business, I would definitely invest in it. […]
By Chic DiCiccio “In the Shadow of the Moon” is an entry into the rare science fiction-police noir thriller-time travel mystery-social commentary genre. It’s so rare, this Netflix production could be the first of its kind. It’s also a convoluted, overwrought, overwritten and lazily directed B-movie that spirals into nonsense the longer that it goes. […]
By R. H. Lannen The Lake House Bar and Grill may not be directly on White Rock Lake, but it has the persona of a relaxed, waterfront restaurant. The atmosphere is calm, and the staff is friendly and attentive. When I arrived, I walked straight through the restaurant and past the massive wrap-around bar and […]