By Dr. Beth Leermakers My dogs love to walk down “kitty cat alley,” where my neighbor feeds and cares for several feral cats. The cats, apparently understanding that my leashed dogs are no threat, don’t bother to move when we approach. With the nights getting colder, I worry about the cats being outside in the […]
By Lisa W. Miller On December 5, there’s a little-known holiday that deserves a bit more attention and fanfare, especially in today’s environment — it’s National Volunteer Day. Dallas United Crew (DUC), a 501(c)3 non-profit, started as a high school rowing program nearly 20 years ago and has since grown to six distinct programs. […]
By Katrina Craycroft The rising sun reflects off the waters of White Rock Lake and into the eyes of Amanda Perry, Head Girls Coach at Dallas United Crew (DUC). The shimmer is broken only by the silhouetted crews awaiting her insight. For Ohio State’s latest Hall of Famer, the reflections are internal too, “I love […]
Turkey: 1 (12- to 14-pound) turkey 1 cup coarse kosher salt, or as needed Herb butter: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup minced herbs (parsley, thyme, sage) 2 lemons, cut in half 2 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 onion, chopped into 1-inch […]
By Freya Bergren The Orchestra of New Spain (ONS) will present its annual Baroque Christmas Concert at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7611 Park Lane, on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. CDC protocols are respected at the church. Admission is free, donations are appreciated. This year’s Christmas program brings to life a costumed and narrated […]
By David Mullen The annual Mull it Over “Turkeys of the Year” awards focus on players and organizations that suffered missteps on and off the field. This year, many missteps are missed shots. It’s the stuffing nightmares are made of, and tryptophan is not to blame. NCAA. After cancelling the 2020 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers On Thanksgiving Day, I’ll be helping serve holiday meals to hundreds of Fort Worth shelter dogs. On the menu: turkey, green beans and pumpkin. If you’re planning to share your Thanksgiving feast with your pets, proceed with caution. Consuming a high fat meal can trigger pancreatitis in dogs and cats. […]
2 salmon fillets 1 shallot, thinly sliced 2 fennel bulbs, thinly sliced 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained 7 ounces arugula Oil, salt and pepper Season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet until hot. Add salmon and sear until golden brown, about 3 […]
By Shaelyn Stone White Rock Rowing, most recently crowned National Rowing Champions for U17 Women’s Pair Event, returned to Dallas this week after a jam-packed two weeks of racing which took the team from Boston, Mass., to Austin, Texas. In late October, White Rock Rowing arrived at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Don X. Nguyen was ecstatic at Kalita Humphrey Theater Thursday night following the world premiere of “The Supreme Leader.” Nguyen said that he began penning the colorful play seven years earlier. He beamed when expressing his joy at premiering the show with local treasures, the Dallas Theater Center (DTC) and its […]