Watermelon Gazpacho Salad

Watermelon Gazpacho Salad

4 (1/2-inch thick) slices baguette 4 cups watermelon, seeds removed and cubed  1 cup chopped tomatoes 2 cucumbers, seeded and diced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 6 baby sweet peppers, thinly sliced 1/2 jalapeno, diced (or to taste) 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for bread 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon smoked […]

GAPCo promotes work/life balance

GAPCo promotes work/life balance

By Ariana Hajibashi It’s been a trying time for restaurants. Nearly 18 months out from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are struggling to hire, and restaurants in particular are competing for a shrinking workforce. Greenville Avenue Pizza Company has always prided itself on paying competitive wages and investing in employee growth. Now, the […]

DFW Golf Show back in full swing

DFW Golf Show back in full swing

By David Mullen Danielle Cocanougher has gone through a lot in the past year. As co-owner of Texas Golf Shows and show producer of the DFW Golf Show, she had to postpone the event scheduled for March due to COVID-19 concerns while keeping sponsors, vendors and fans motivated. She also found time to have her […]

Bath House calling all artists for new show

Bath House calling all artists for new show

After hosting the show online in 2020, the Bath House Cultural Center will present the 35th annual Day of the Dead art exhibition in its gallery spaces from October 16 to November 6. The center is seeking entries for this year’s Día de los Muertos: The Everlasting Bond exhibition. The deadline for submissions is Saturday, […]

Dog Days of Summer ready for splashing

Dog Days of Summer ready for splashing

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Doggie Splash Day. Pooch Plunge. Wags and Waves. The dog swimming events start soon, and my water-crazy lab and I are ready! I chose Maisie because she loves to swim and does well at pool parties. I took her to NRH20’s Doggie Beach Bash to be sure before I adopted her. […]

Greek Bread Salad

Greek Bread Salad

1/2 baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 bell pepper, chopped 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved 1/2 cup crumbled feta 1 cup baby arugula 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano Heat oven […]

Profits prevail over pandemic

Profits prevail over pandemic

By David Mullen In their mission statement to the world, the nonprofit International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the “guardian of the Olympic Games and the leader of the Olympic Movement.” Their vision is to “Build a Better World through Sport.” But as the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games officially begin on Friday, July 23, the delta […]

Second round of judging Fair food begins

Second round of judging Fair food begins

By Karissa Condoianis State Fair of Texas concessionaires are officially off to the races with a new lineup of incredible, edible innovations for the public to taste at the Fair this fall. The 17th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards offers another year of exciting bites for all appetites. The 2021 lineup is bursting with flavor […]

Cowboys ready to keep history alive

Cowboys ready to keep history alive

TEXAS BLACK INVITATIONAL RODEO By Becky Mayad Grab your cowboy hat, boots and buckles, and ride on over to the 32nd Texas Black Invitational Rodeo on Saturday, July 31, at 7 p.m. at the Fair Park Coliseum (the Grand Entry Parade begins at 6 p.m.). Presented by the African American Museum, Dallas, the rodeo offers […]

“Stuffed” Butterflied Pork Tenderloin

“Stuffed” Butterflied Pork Tenderloin

1 (3-pound) pork tenderloin 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 pint cherry tomatoes 5 ounces baby arugula or spinach 1 cup crumbled feta Salt, pepper, oil Heat oven to 425F.  Cut tenderloin in half lengthwise, leaving about 1/2 an inch still connected, then flatten both halves with your hands.  Heat oil in an ovenproof […]