By Sara Newberry It’s not a challenge to find a Mexican restaurant in the neighborhood, and it seems like I’ve visited all of them at least once. But I realized recently that I hadn’t tried the newer Monterrey on Garland Road. I visited the Monterrey on Greenville Avenue several years ago and, while it was […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Nancy Churnin made a pledge to a deaf man who was a total stranger. She learned his name, Steve Sandy and he asked her to write a story about the deaf baseball player, William Hoy. It seemed that Sandy had emailed her expressing appreciation that she had written about his son’s […]
By Chic DiCiccio “A Quiet Place” may be one of the best movies about the ups and downs of parenting ever. Of course, the ups include living to see another day and the downs involve a potential ghastly death. This thriller/horror film is a giant metaphor designed to prey on every nerve in the body […]
By Sabra Girard Texas Discovery Garden’s (TDG) highly anticipated two-day pollinator plant sale event is on April 7 and 8. Guests can explore and purchase more than 600 varieties of rare native and adapted pollinator-friendly plants; many of which cannot be found locally. The celebrated Director of Horticulture Roger Sanderson greenhouse staff and dozens of […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers A co-worker who has two adult cats is reluctant to adopt another cat, fearing that the older ones won’t accept a new kitty companion. Just because your cat gets along with his current feline friend doesn’t mean he’ll welcome another one into the mix. Because cats are territorial, they won’t necessarily […]
The Dallas Arboretum announced the arrival of its new summer exhibit, Wind Sculptures in Motion -The Kinetic Art of Lyman Whitaker, presented by Reliant, on display throughout the gardens April 15 through July 31. As the most recognized creator of kinetic art in the world, Whitaker hand-crafts copper wind sculptures that are mesmerizing juxtaposed throughout […]
By Amity Thoams Dallas’ favorite all-local farmers market — Good Local Markets — celebrates Earth Day on April 7 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the White Rock Farmers Market (9150 Garland Road). Market patrons are invited to tour Tiny Houses from Indigo River Tiny Homes, a local tiny house builder. Texas Tree Foundation is sponsoring […]
6 (1-inch thick) pork chops 2 cups blueberries 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons dry white wine 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard Salt and pepper Heat grill to medium high. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups blueberries with the […]
By Melissa Gonzalez Serenity Events, the promotional events arm of Granada Theater and Sundown at Granada, is hosting the 3rd annual Bugs & Brews festival at Sundown at Granada on Sunday, April 22. This year, get a real taste of New Orleans right here on Lower Greenville, with all sorts of authentic NOLA-style foods to […]
Serena Runyon Farmer is someone who epitomizes the best of social networking. She could be a poster face for Facebook (FB). From her epicurean dishes to gastronomic desserts, “Chef Serena” is a Bryan Adams High School (BA) 1967 alumna with a flair for the culinary arts. At her recent 50th BA reunion, her friends’ faces […]