By C.W. Smith Just behind the house Lorlee Bartos bought in 1980 stretched an alley, a narrow strip of earth, a six-foot chain-link fence and a wide swath of weed-choked public land sloping down to the asphalt of eastbound I-30. She planted roses along her side of the fence, and soon their long stems and […]
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1 cup chopped black olives 1 cup microgreens 10 ounces tuna packed in olive oil, drained Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 ciabatta baguette, cut in half lengthwise 1 tomato, halved and sliced 2 hard boiled eggs, […]
By Taylor Mayad Seeking Texas-based women artists of all levels, Texas Vignette announced this week a call for entries for its fifth annual Vignette Art Fair, which will take place Nov. 3-4, at Dallas Market Hall. The popular two-day juried event exclusively features works by Texas women artists in an effort to promote exceptional yet […]
By David Mullen On Sunday, July 23, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y. will open the doors to new members Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen. More than four dozen Hall of Famers are expected to attend the festivities honoring the Class of 2023. The annual induction ceremonies are a pilgrimage […]
By John Walls The Eastwood Neighborhood Association (ENA; eastwooddallas.org) in Dallas proudly announces the resounding success of its Annual Fourth of July Parade and Picnic, held on Tuesday, July 4. More than 150 adults, kids and pets took part in the parade, showcasing their creativity and patriotic spirit as they marched through the neighborhood. The […]
1 cup unsweetened coconut cream 1/2 tablespoon curry powder 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon kosher salt 4 (5-ounce) skinless and boneless chicken breasts, sliced into 1-inch wide strips Vegetable oil, for cooking In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut cream, […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers When you spend many hours on Facebook networking shelter dogs, you discover a lot of animal care tips and resources from rescuers in the trenches. Here are a few dog-related tips that may be helpful. Dog Activities Sniffspot. If your dog doesn’t get along with other dogs, or is afraid of […]
Time Travelers Vintage Expo will bring their first Texas show to Dallas on Saturday, July 15, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Centennial Hall in Fair Park. The event showcases more than 100 hand-selected and curated regional vintage vendors and retro-inspired makers showcasing clothing, home goods, records and more. Fun experiences at the event […]
By Karissa Condoianis Saddle up, folks — the State Fair of Texas is proud to announce the lineup of pre-Fair horse shows leading up to the opening of the 2023 State Fair of Texas. Starting on August 11 and running each weekend prior to the Fair, these family-friendly shows are free to the public and […]
1 pound salmon fillet 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 shallot, minced 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard 1 tablespoon honey Salt and pepper Heat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place salmon skin side down on prepared baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. In a small skillet […]