The Fraternal Order of Eagles’ Annual Polar Plunge is on February 19 at 2 p.m. All proceeds will benefit The Dream2Walk Foundation. Participants who choose to jump in the cold water donate $10 to the cause. Plungers will receive a goodie bag filled with awesome stuff and three free beers from Deep Ellum Brewery. Raffles, […]
2 pounds small carrots with tops, trimmed and peeled 2 tablespoons harissa paste 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Salt and pepper Heat oven to 425F. In a large bowl, mix harissa, sugar, cumin, coriander and 1 tablespoon oil. Add […]
By David Mullen While Major League Baseball owners and players remain in a lockout that threatens the scheduled opening of the 2022 season, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum opened its doors on January 25. But like facing a brisk wind, the door slammed shut after just one player was let in, leaving […]
2 cups couscous 2 cups water or broth 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup dried apricots, diced 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro Salt Pour couscous into a medium bowl. Heat water or broth to a boil. Pour over couscous. Cover and let stand until couscous has absorbed liquid, about 5 […]
By David Mullen It’s all about the coffee, Mate. Brothers Mark and Adam Lowes — native Australians who owned neighborhood coffee shops and cafes in Perth — moved to Dallas and opened their first LDU Coffee store in 2017 at 2600 Fitzhugh Ave., hoping to introduce a coffee vibe missing in the area. The Lowes […]
By David Mullen Justin Donaldson came to town alone. He had no friends in the area. But rather than being left out in the cold, Donaldson decided to turn to a Winter Olympics sport to find new pals. Not only did he meet plenty of people, but he also found two soulmates. First, Donaldson fell […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers When I win the lottery, I’m going to have tropical fish and an aquarium service. Many people share my fascination with the colorful, captivating creatures. Fish are the third most popular pet, following dogs and cats. According to the 2021-2022 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 90.5 million American households (70 percent) […]
By Judy McMillen St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church continues its Love One Another Speaker Series focusing on anti-racism, diversity and inclusion. “We are excited to present this series to shine the light on local artists and community leaders who are working daily to fight racism and bring unity to the Dallas community,” said Rev. Rob Leischner, […]
2 pounds tenderloin or sirloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 cup chili powder 2 tablespoons cumin 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 onion, diced 1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and minced 12 ounces stout beer 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes 4 cups beef stock (plus 1 teaspoons beef base or dissolved beef bouillon cube added) 4 […]
By Freya Bergren The Orchestra of New Spain (ONS) will present the fifth in a series of concerts exploring the musical culture of Medieval Spain’s Al Andalus. La Convivencia V showcases Sephardic, Christian and Muslim music on Saturday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 6121 East Lovers Ln. at Skillman St. in […]