1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 4 chicken thighs Salt and pepper to taste Oil, for grilling In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and mustard. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to mayo mixture. Toss to coat. Set aside and let stand for 30 minutes. Heat a grill or grill pan […]
By Taylor Mayad The deadline is fast approaching for Texas-based women artists – from emerging to established – to submit their works for the sixth-annual Vignette Art Fair, which will take place Oct. 17-19, 2024, at Dallas Market Hall (2200 N. Stemmons Fwy., Dallas, TX 75207). The three-day juried event features works exclusively by Texas […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Some like it hot! Well, maybe animals don’t enjoy extreme heat, but some species are well adapted to tolerate it. Here are a few animals whose physical characteristics and behaviors protect them from scorching heat. Camels Known as “ships of the desert,” camels can survive temperatures as high as 120° F. […]
2 fennel bulbs, sliced 2 leeks, cut in half lengthwise 4 cups San Marzano or large cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 1/2 cup oil, plus more for grill pan (if needed) 2 ounces crumbled feta 1/4 cup chopped mint Salt and pepper Heat a grill or grill pan on medium […]
By Michelle Metzger CC Young, a premier, non-profit senior living community in East Dallas, has announced its call for art and writing entries for the 24th annual 2024 Spirit is Ageless Art & Writing Contest. CC Young residents and the general public, age 55 and better, are invited to submit their original art and writing […]
By David Mullen The modern incarnation of the traditional workout studio may have just found a home in the most unlikely of spaces. On July 15, Playkout, a pickleball-inspired fitness facility with programs designed to boost cardio, strength and cognitive performance, opened in a 5,000 square foot space once occupied by an upscale dry cleaner. […]
By Taylor Mayad Dust off those cowboy boots and giddy up to the 35th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo on Saturday, July 27, at 7 p.m. at the Fair Park Coliseum (1438 Coliseum Dr., Dallas, Texas 75210). Doors open at 6 p.m., and the Grand Entry Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Presented by the African American […]
4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 leek, thinly sliced 1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced 1 cup small grape tomatoes 1/2 cup dry white wine Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tin smoked trout fillets, broken into pieces 2 tablespoons chopped mint 1/2 pound linguine, cooked al dente Salt and pepper to taste In a large skillet over […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers How can you entertain and tire out your active dog when it’s too hot to walk or spend more than a few minutes outside? I walk my 7-month-old foster puppy for 20 minutes before 8 a.m., but later in the day we stay in the air conditioning. Caution: Please do NOT […]
By David Mullen The 2024 MLB All-Star Game promises to be one for the ages. On Tuesday, July 16 at 7 p.m., the Texas Rangers host the National League All Stars and the American League All Stars at Globe Life Park in Arlington in the 94th All Star Game. It will be the first time […]