Green Gazpacho with Sourdough Croutons

Green Gazpacho with Sourdough Croutons

Croutons: 3 slices sourdough bread, cut into cubes 1/3 cup olive oil Salt to taste  Soup: 4 stalks celery, with leaves, chopped 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 English cucumber, peeled and chopped 3 slices white bread, crusts removed, torn into pieces 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup roasted almonds 6 ounces […]

Snoozing with Spot can reduce stress, increase sleep

Snoozing with Spot can reduce stress, increase sleep

By Beth Leermakers Do you share your bed with your cat or dog?  Almost half (46 percent) of Americans sleep in the same bed with a pet, according to a 2022 survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.  Should you sleep with your pet? While many people have strong opinions on the subject, there […]

Cowboy fans familiar with Jones’ plan

Cowboy fans familiar with Jones’ plan

By David Mullen When a family-run company goes from a value of $140 million to an estimated $13 billion in 36 years, it would appear to be a case study of unparalleled success destined for business textbooks everywhere. But if a football team keeps running the same game plan over and over again, the element […]

No-Churn Vanilla Toffee Almond Ice Cream

No-Churn Vanilla Toffee Almond Ice Cream

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or extract  1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher or sea salt  2 cups heavy cream, chilled 1 cup toffee bits 1/2 cup slivered almonds  In a mixing bowl, stir together condensed milk, vanilla and salt. Set aside. With an electric mixer, whip cream to […]

Flamenco meets Hollywood glamour

Flamenco meets Hollywood glamour

By Lan Rose Dallas is about to be swept off its feet — literally and figuratively — by the rhythmic pulse of flamenco and the timeless allure of Old Hollywood. On September 5 and 6, the Latino Cultural Center will host Flamenco in the Golden Age of Hollywood, a two-day cultural exhibit presented by The […]

Students quickly learn how to be part of team

Students quickly learn how to be part of team

By Austin Brooks Dallas United Crew has an exciting rowing program designed to introduce young athletes to the sport while building fitness, friendships and skills that can last a lifetime. The program, which begins this fall, offers middle school students the opportunity to experience competitive rowing in a supportive team environment. Practice sessions are scheduled […]

Eagles rule the roost in NFC

Eagles rule the roost in NFC

By David Mullen While many of the top NFC teams like the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles, the Detroit Lions and the newcomer Washington Commanders spent the offseason improving, Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys did what they do best. Nothing. In the offseason, most teams address their football needs. GM Jones seems to address […]

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

2 limes 1 medium white onion, half cut into wedges and half diced 1 pound (21-25) shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced 1 large avocado, diced 2 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 1/2 seedless cucumber, diced 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce 1/2 cup ketchup Kosher salt Saltines, for […]

Ridding pets of skunk smell requires chemistry

Ridding pets of skunk smell requires chemistry

By Beth Leermakers If you’ve ever had a dog or cat sprayed by a skunk, you know how powerful — and long-lasting — the odor can be. Skunks, members of the aptly named Mephitidae family (meaning “stink”), are equipped with one of nature’s most notorious defense mechanisms: the ability to spray their musk. Understanding why […]

NFL to rave about Baltimore Ravens

NFL to rave about Baltimore Ravens

By David Mullen As the 2025 National Football League season draws near, the most noticeable difference between AFC and NFC teams has got to be the men wearing the small numbers and making the big bucks. Quarterbacks reign supreme in the AFC and must manage their teams and stock portfolios with equal aplomb.  Three-time Super […]

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