By David Mullen I learned professional football from John Madden, who passed away on December 28 at 85 years old. I didn’t learn from listening to his broadcasts, watching him draw lines on a TV screen or playing a video game. I learned from him as head coach of the Oakland Raiders, as so did […]
1 (5-pound) boneless prime rib roast 1/2 cup whole grain mustard 6 cloves garlic, minced Leaves from 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, minced Vegetable oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Heat oven to 450F. Let roast sit at room temperature 30 minutes. Season all sides with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, stir together […]
By David Mullen In the tradition of this column at year’s end, we look back at sports participants and personalities who left us, including some that never played in a game. All had a profound impact — locally and nationally — on the sports they represented. Henry “Hank” Aaron, 89. On January 22, baseball lost […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers While you’re thinking about your new year’s resolutions, consider what you can do to improve your pet’s health and well-being. Instead of making several changes at once, focus on one behavior or action step at a time. Here are a few suggestions: Check their ID. Too many pets that wind up […]
1 (4-pound) boneless pork butt roast 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 onion, sliced 2 fennel bulbs, sliced 3 celery stalks, sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups dry red wine, divided 1 cup chicken stock 1 can whole peeled tomatoes, drained 2 sprigs rosemary 4 sprigs thyme 1/4 cup capers 1/4 cup green olives, chopped […]
By David Mullen This is not a fairy tale. There happens to be a lovable group of sports fans residing at the North Pole. Yes, Virginia Cavaliers, there is a Santa Claus, and he is a sports nut. Santa and his posse have had a few months to sit around and listen to sports talk […]
At the recent For the Love of the Lake (FTLOTL) celebration of 25 (plus one!) years, President Z. Zohar (pictured with the couple) and the FTLOTL board awarded Ben and Jean Andresen a newly created honor — Volunteers of the Decade! Since the inception of the Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce-Ups in April 1996, with no […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers “Rudolph the red-nosed polar bear” just doesn’t have the same ring to it. Santa has limited options for delivery team members, given his remote location. If Santa hadn’t offered excellent health insurance and retirement benefits, Rudolph and his friends wouldn’t have relocated to the North Pole from the tundra in Greenland. […]
By Jan Norton Start the New Year with a laugh at Backdoor Comedy’s New Year’s Eve Comedy Celebration with Paul Varghese & Friends on Friday, Dec. 31. The club’s annual comedy event, now in its 15th year, will take place at Backdoor’s new digs in Richardson. The club will present two shows, one at 8 […]
1 large baguette, cut into 16 (1/2-inch thick) slices 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 cups (about 12 ounces) dried figs, stems removed, quartered 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 cups water 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 10 large shallots, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon freshly […]