By Dr. Beth Leermakers Most of the DFW animal shelters are full now, with strays and owner surrenders coming in daily by droves. If you’ve been thinking about adopting a dog (or cat), this is a great time to save a life. A successful adoption requires more than just going to the shelter and picking […]
1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup instant polenta 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 5 large eggs, at room temperature 2 large egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/3 cups sugar Heat the oven to 350F. Spray a 9-inch springform pan […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Seven evening and matinee performances of Theatre 3’s (T3) “Maytag Virgin” still remain for those who have been told it’s a jaunt of dramedy that shouldn’t be missed. Whitney Latrice Coulter, Dallas artist and Ursuline Academy of Dallas performing arts teacher, skillfully directs. This T3 production is staged at Bryant Hall […]
By Becky Mayad Culminating a multi-year series celebrating Texas-based contemporary Asian women artists, the Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas will present JooYoung Choi: Songs of Resilience from the Tapestry of Faith. Featuring the works of a Houston-based multidisciplinary artist whose paintings, videos, sculptures, animations, music and installations merge […]
By Judy Babb Turtle Creek resident, film maker and actress Cheryl Allison hunkered down at the end of March 2020 as the pandemic lockdown started. Separated from friends and family and trying to lessen the gloom settling over many, she followed instructions to get outside. She chose to take daily walks by Turtle Creek. She […]
Nick and Nora, the White Rock Lake eagles, lost their nest on Tuesday. They are pictured above, sitting on a branch next to the broken limb that held their nest. It was heartbreaking to watch them fly around looking for it for what seemed hours. So many of us have loved watching this pair over […]
1 pound cauliflower florets 3 jalapeños, seeded 1 cup cilantro, tightly packed 1 cup fresh parsley, tightly packed 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 cup roasted salted almonds 1/2 Tsp cumin 1/2 Tsp coriander 3 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for cauliflower Salt and pepper Heat oven to 425F. Line a sheet […]
By Nancy George Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum and his wife, Jessica, are lending 10 paintings from their art collection to SMU’s Hamon Arts Library for an exhibit Feb. 18 through May 22. Each piece represents a unique visual narrative of the Black experience. “We are sharing these pieces from our collection […]
By David Mullen The term “too big for one’s boots” can be traced back to the mid-1800s. It may be more applicable to the National Football League in 2022 than when attributed to frontiersman Davy Crockett. For the NFL, the week before the Super Bowl is supposed to be full of celebration and anticipation. Instead, […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Animals are good for the mind, body and soul. Studies have shown that spending time with dogs, cats, fish and horses reduces stress and blood pressure. Interacting with animals increases several happiness chemicals, including endorphins (natural painkillers), oxytocin (the love hormone) and serotonin (a mood stabilizer). To take advantage of these […]