By Dr. Beth Leermakers My previous column featured low-cost vaccination and spay neuter clinics. These clinics offer terrific options for wellness/preventative services, but they don’t provide treatment for illnesses and injuries. My animal rescue friends shared several full-service vet clinics in the DFW area that are more affordable. Disclaimer: I didn’t compare prices at these […]
By Simon Pruitt Last Tuesday, July 19, marked the final date in the Bath House Cultural Center’s “Lakefront Live!” concert series. Beginning on April 5, the center has hosted free bi-weekly shows from local artists. “We’ve had at least 100 people for each concert.” says Jessica Trevizo, general manager of the Bath House. “We’ve seen […]
6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup frozen peas 1 pound fettuccine, cooked per package directions, 1/2 cup cooking water reserved 1/2 cup mint leaves, torn In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until golden brown and starting to crisp. Add onion and cook until […]
By Melissa Grych There are tremendous health benefits to being outdoors during the summer months, from soaking up some vitamin D that the sun provides to the beneficial low-impact exercise you can get in a pool. However, there also are some dangers to consider. Avoid heat exhaustion Heat exhaustion can affect anyone, but especially young […]
By David Mullen Porridge has never been popular. Soda crackers have been around for more than two centuries, but few crave them except as an adjunct to a savory soup. Baby food is for babies. If babies could talk, they certainly wouldn’t request strained peas as an entrée. Celebrating their 50th year, flavorless fare […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Uptown Players’ (UP) current offering, “Kinky Boots,” (KB) is an occasion. An event. It’s not your expected evening of song and dance. It’s an explosion of sensational talent — from John de los Santos’ direction, his and Evor Wright’s brilliant choreography, Suzanne Cranford’s outrageous costume adaptation, Vonda Bowling’s moving, dependable music, […]
2 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 8 slices sandwich bread, each cut into 4 sticks 3 tablespoons butter, or as needed Syrup or powdered sugar, for serving In a pie plate or baking dish whisk together eggs, milk, salt, vanilla and cinnamon. Dip bread into mixture a few […]
By David Mullen It is the number one item on every golfer’s bucket list. Virtually everyone that has a passion for golf has uttered the words, “Before I die, I want to play St. Andrews.” The exact roots are often debated, but nearly everyone recognizes that Scotland is the birthplace of golf, St. Andrews is […]
It’s hot in Dallas, so it’s time for Christmas in July, August Dollar Days and Pepper Palooza at the Dallas Arboretum, where plenty of shaded trees and misters will keep people cool. July admission is $5. In August, the garden offers $3 general garden admission, $3 admission to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden and […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers What do you do if your cat or dog needs emergency veterinary care — or even preventative care — but money is tight? Emergency vet clinics are notoriously expensive (often $1000 minimum). When your fur baby is sick or injured, you want to help him — but you have to be […]