3 avocados, peeled, seeded and diced 1 cup grapefruit segments, chopped 1 onion, diced 2 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced Juice of 2 limes Kosher salt Tortilla chips, for serving In a bowl, toss together avocado, grapefruit, onion, tomatoes and serrano. Add lime juice and season with salt.
By Blanca Reyes “Everybody has a heart. Everybody relates to hearts,” said Jose Vargas, curator at the Bath House Culture Center’s El Corazon exhibition. At 73, and with vast experience as an artist, Vargas is presenting one more year of his El Corazon exhibit. Although this is the 28th anniversary of the show, it has […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers As I was walking my dogs early this morning, I heard a chicken crowing. Yes, in my Dallas neighborhood. In Dallas, it is illegal to keep a rooster, but you can keep hens in your backyard. I decided to find out what’s involved in keeping chickens as pets — and egg […]
By David Mullen The world’s most popular sport has gained footing in the Dallas area. Led by FC Dallas, local fans should be ready to be entertained this season. The team has introduced new jerseys, a series of promotions, expanded media presence and an enhanced stadium menu. It also helps that the team is very […]
By Becky Deo Park Place team members came together to build a Sensory Garden for the SPCA of Texas’ Animal Care Center in Dallas providing dogs with an environment allowing them to use their natural senses. Employees from Park Place Dealerships volunteered to build a sand pit, swimming pool, rosemary plantings and agility obstacles for […]
Meat: 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 pound sirloin or flank steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips Sauce and broccoli: 1 head broccoli, cut into florets 1/2 cup chicken stock 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 onion, thinly […]
By Rachel Hedstrom The North Texas Irish Festival returns to Dallas’s Fair Park March 3-5, celebrating the rich tradition of Irish and Celtic music, dance and culture with an exciting, family-friendly event. One of the largest Irish festivals in the U.S., the North Texas Irish Festival features entertainment and fun for everyone with live music, […]
By David Mullen For most television outlets, the price of broadcasting rights for professional sports became cost prohibitive. That created an inventory of cultural competitions, dating back to shows like ABC’s “Battle of the Network Stars” or CBS’s “Survivor.” At any given time on the channels of ESPN, Fox Sports, NBC Sports Network and regional […]
Cake layer: 1 cup flour 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 stick butter, melted 1 1/4 cups brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup hot water Truffle layer: 1 pound bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 1/4 cups […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers How did Valentine’s Day — a religious celebration of the decapitation of a third-century Christian martyr — turn into a romantic holiday? Lovebirds get the credit — or the blame, depending on how you feel about the Hallmark holiday. The love connection dates back to Geoffrey Chaucer, the 14th century English […]