By Katrina Craycroft Dallas United Crew (DUC) sent 37 athletes, hailing from twelve high schools — it’s largest contingent to date — to Cambridge, Mass., on October 24, to race in the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta (HOCR), the largest three-day rowing regatta in the world. On a picturesque day, the Charles River vividly […]
1 cup vegetable oil 1 pound green beans, trimmed 1/4 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons chile bean paste 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch mixed in 1 teaspoon water Green onions, sliced, for garnish (optional) Heat oil […]
By Freya Bergren The Orchestra of New Spain (ONS) will present its second Concert of the 21-22 season with the Tom Lea Project on Sunday, Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. at the Texas Hall of State at Fair Park. Tickets are $45 and include the concert, wine reception and a presentation on Lea’s book “The […]
By David Mullen There is a new sheriff in town. Jason Kidd is back in Dallas, looking to bring order to a deep and talented posse of Maverick shooters. In replacing Rick Carlisle, who was the Dallas head coach from 2008-2021, former Mavericks star point guard Kidd arrives with plans of an up-tempo, selfless offense. […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Tis the season for outdoor Halloween decorations. In my neighborhood, that means a lot of spiders crawling up spider webs. Other than looking spooky and creepy, what do spiders have to do with Halloween? Read on for a few interesting facts and legends about spiders and ravens, another common Halloween animal. […]
White Rock Lake Weekly reader Adam Velte took this spectacular shot of two bald eagles at White Rock Lake. The pair have been seen enjoying the fish at the lake for a couple weeks now. This shot was taken on Monday, Oct. 11 down a few trees from Stone Tables, a good omen to the […]
Brine: 4 cups buttermilk 12 fresh thyme sprigs, roughly chopped 3 bay leaves 2 tablespoons Tabasco 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 (4-pound) chicken, cut into 10 pieces In a large bowl, whisk together brine ingredients. Add chicken pieces and turn to coat and submerge in brine. Cover and refrigerate […]
By Kersten Rettig More than a dozen of Dallas’ top chefs will gather together for one night to raise money for FestEvents Foundation, an organization dedicated to workforce sustainability and development in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Piehole Project Live! The Variety Show will include award-winning chefs such as Anastasia Quiñones-Pittman, Bruno Davaillon and Matt […]
By David Mullen The objective for the 2021-22 National Hockey League season might be summarized by a common hockey term. For the Dallas Stars and 31 other teams in the United States and Canada, pro hockey is ready to “return to full strength.” The new season is not without some curiosities, but nothing that resembles […]
By Judy Babb Verena Mahlow perches behind her desk, jotting notes on index cards and then arranging the cards as she prepares to research for her next novel, a sequel to her recently published “Island of Dead Gods.” Her office surrounds her with what she has identified as her muse — bookcases full of literature. […]