By Dr. Beth Leermakers Halloween costumes and huge skeletons already line the aisles at big box stores. Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here before we know it. If you’re traveling over the holidays and not taking your cat with you, now is the time to make arrangements. Many boarding facilities and pet sitters book up […]
The tastiest time of the year is here! The culmination of hard work, sweat and oil in creating the most appetizing Fair foods. The 19th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards was one to be remembered. After tasting all 10 foods and evaluating each one, the all-star panel of judges tallied their scores and made […]
3 tablespoons oil 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound broccoli florets 1 (6-ounce) jar chili onion crisp 1/4 cup honey Kosher salt and pepper Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add onion and stir-fry until soft, […]
By David Mullen When the Super Bowl XXX Champion Dallas Cowboys walked off the Sun Devil Stadium turf in Tempe, Ariz. on January 28, 1996, players included Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin, Larry Allen, Charles Haley and Deion Sanders. The team owner and GM was Jerry Jones. When a team is crowned champion in […]
1 eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch slices. 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 red onion, diced 4 ounces crumbled goat or feta cheese 2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil leaves 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper Heat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Brush parchment generously with oil. […]
For the fifth year, the State Fair of Texas is offering Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Fair every Wednesday of the 24-day event. The Fair collaborated with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards and other local organizations to come up with ways to make Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Fair beneficial and fun for […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers “Teach your children well.” This song title applies to teaching kids how to interact safely and respectfully with pets. I cringe when I see those “cute” photos of toddlers lying on top of the family dog. There’s nothing cute about that scenario. Even the best-mannered, most tolerant dog may eventually say […]
Marinade: 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves and stems 8 garlic cloves 1/2 serrano pepper, seeded 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes) 1/2 cup oil, plus more for cooking steak 1 pound sirloin steak Dressing: 1/4 cup fish sauce 1/4 cup lime juice (about 4 limes) 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves […]
By David Mullen In a few months, Michael Tew will be running in his first full marathon with a transformed mental outlook. But physically, he is half the man he used to be. Tew had bariatric surgery and took up running after his body reached epic proportions. Once weighing more than 400 pounds, he is […]
12 ounces baby corn 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 4 green onions, thinly sliced Heat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. In a bowl, toss corn with […]