By Dr. Beth Leermakers “My Golden Retriever is smarter than your honor student,” boasts a popular bumper sticker. Is that really true? How do we compare human and canine smarts? Psychologists measure human intelligence using Intelligence Quotient (IQ) tests that assess a range of cognitive abilities. Performance on a single test/puzzle/game does NOT indicate IQ, […]
By Karissa Condoianis The final countdown to three of the most coveted food titles in all of Texas begins. The State Fair of Texas is proud to present The 19th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists. On Sunday, August 27, three winners will be crowned in the categories of: “BEST TASTE – SAVORY,” “BEST TASTE […]
Juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan 1/2 cup olive oil 2 nectarines, thinly sliced 4 heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges 4 cups baby arugula 1/4 cup pine nuts In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Parmesan and oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Divide dressing into two bowls. Toss tomatoes and […]
By Pat Robbins Are you ready to take on fostering pets in a new way? Dallas Pets Alive has received grant funding to allow it to trial a new program called “Foster +”. All of the pets are housed by dedicated foster families throughout North Texas. At Dallas Pets Alive, they are finding ways to […]
LONE STAR DRAGONS By Cristine Kao The first team from Texas to ever compete at the US Dragon Boat Federation Nationals just did the unexpected — it won its first ever Division Championship to earn a berth on the world stage in 2024. Athletes and spectators witnessed something special this past weekend at US Nationals […]
By David Mullen With two-thirds of the 2023 MLB season complete, teams are beginning to distance themselves from each other. Some clubs can see the October promised land, while others are returning to port. The Texas Rangers, despite some recent rough waters, are charging full speed ahead under their riverboat captain, GM Chris Young. Rangers […]
1 pound rigatoni 12 ounces baby zucchini, quartered 8 ounces mini sweet peppers, stemmed, seeded and quartered 2 cups ricotta 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional) 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts Olive oil Salt and pepper Heat oven to 400F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment and […]
Walmart began accepting applications this week for its 10th annual Open Call event, inviting small business owners and entrepreneurs everywhere to apply for the opportunity to pitch their products to be sold on Walmart or Sam’s Club shelves or on Walmart.com. Open Call is at the heart of Walmart’s 10-year, $350 billion commitment to strengthening […]
By Christina Rogers The 17th Annual AIA Dallas Tour of Homes, presented by eggersmann Kitchens & Home Living, returns Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29. Dallas’ only citywide home tour curated by architects celebrates the beauty and diversity of residential architecture across North Texas. This year’s tour features six homes, including two in East […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Does it really matter what breeds make up your mixed breed dog? While having the right “designer” breed mix (think Labradoodle or Golden Doodle) is very important to some people, there may be important health reasons for knowing your dog’s ancestry. There are several reasons to consider DNA testing for your […]