Questions loom about playoff expansion

Questions loom about playoff expansion

By Josh Ortega If one word described this era of Collegiate Athletics, it would be “change.”  College sports have seen a handful of changes during the last few years. In College Football, a major change could be heading down the pipeline on the sport’s biggest stage.  The College Football Playoff is nearing a move to […]

Whole Wheat Apple Cake

Whole Wheat Apple Cake

1 cup whole-wheat flour 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 medium Fuji or Gala apples, peeled, cored and diced into  1/2-inch cubes 2 large eggs 1/2 cup melted butter 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract […]

Not every hungry dog has a medical problem

Not every hungry dog has a medical problem

By Beth Leermakers My 90-lb. foster dog leaves food in his bowl, grazing throughout the day. My personal dogs don’t understand this bizarre behavior. They’re card-carrying members of the “clean bowl club” who wouldn’t dream of leaving behind a single kibble. Does your dog act as if every meal was his last? Some dogs are […]

Defensive struggles continue to hurt Cowboys

Defensive struggles continue to hurt Cowboys

By Josh Ortega After a thriller overtime win on the road, the Dallas Cowboys (2-3) fall to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-4) 24-16 at AT&T Stadium Thursday night in Arlington. The Buccaneers leave North Texas with their first win of the season, as the Dallas defense allowed more than 400 yards of total offense on […]

Power of the Pie is back and ready for holiday orders

Power of the Pie is back and ready for holiday orders

Pumpkin? Pecan?  Pumpkin bread?  Yes, please! The Visiting Nurse Association’s (VNA) most delicious event, Power of Pie, is here! VNA’s Power of Pie, presented by Interabang Books, is back — and a Thanksgiving dessert can do more than satisfy a sweet tooth. Every pie and loaf helps bring food, friendship and comfort to homebound and […]

Risotto with Butternut Squash and Bacon

Risotto with Butternut Squash and Bacon

1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch strips 1 shallot, minced 2 sprigs thyme, leaves removed and minced 1 cup arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine About 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1/2 cup finely grated pecorino 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Salt and […]

Burgers + Burgundy continues tradition

Burgers + Burgundy continues tradition

By Haley Davis Leonhard One of Dallas’ favorite fall culinary fundraisers is back. DIFFA Dallas’ 17th Annual Burgers + Burgundy returns Thursday, October 22, bringing together some of the city’s most celebrated chefs and restaurants for an evening of inventive burgers, wine and philanthropy hosted by longtime DIFFA Dallas supporter and renowned chef John Tesar. […]

Artist community invites visitors behind gallery walls

Artist community invites visitors behind gallery walls

Art on Main presents its Studio Artists Group Exhibition, October 8-29, bringing together work by 22 artists who maintain studios within the East Dallas gallery and creative space. An artist reception is on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 6-9 p.m., offering visitors the opportunity to meet the artists, explore the exhibition and experience the creative community […]

Wings now head into offseason mode

Wings now head into offseason mode

By Josh Ortega Prior to this season, it had been three years since the Dallas Wings made the WNBA Playoffs. This week, the Wings were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Golden State Valkyries. Dallas fell in a best-of-three series that ended in a 77-73 loss on the road at the […]