Local artists open home studios to public

Local artists open home studios to public

As sure as spider lilies begin to bloom in East Dallas, the artists on the White Rock Artists’ Studio Tour will once again open their doors to the public October 12-13 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Now in its 31st year, the annual tour presents 31 artist studios together with four Art Centers. The tour announced […]

Tomato, Corn and Blue Cheese Salad

Tomato, Corn and Blue Cheese Salad

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard 1 shallot, minced 1 jalapeño, diced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup corn kernels, thawed if frozen  1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese 2 tablespoons chopped basil  3 cups baby arugula  In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, shallot, jalapeño […]

Spirit is Ageless winners announced

Spirit is Ageless winners announced

CC Young  announced the winners of the 24th annual Spirit is Ageless Art & Writing Contest who will be recognized at an awards celebration on Friday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. in The Point Auditorium on the CC Young campus. Winners will be recognized in person, and the event will be streamed live. Awards go […]

Cowboys win opener as Brady finds his voice

Cowboys win opener as Brady finds his voice

By David Mullen It was one of the most highly anticipated debuts in the 105-year history of the National Football League. The game — labeled “America’s Game of the Week” — featured a player signed to a 10-year, $375 million contract with no experience. It was overhyped, as TV networks with sports properties do. Fox […]

Soy Butter-Glazed King Oyster Mushrooms

Soy Butter-Glazed King Oyster Mushrooms

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 12 ounces king oyster mushrooms, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 scallions, thinly sliced In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil until hot. Add mushroom pieces and cook until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Meanwhile, stir […]

Old church bell restored to glory

Old church bell restored to glory

By Andy Morgan After 35 years of silence, the bell at St. John’s Episcopal Church is ringing again. That’s thanks to one determined parishioner, a small team of church members — and an expert in the unique business of bell repair. “Bells have been used throughout history to call people to prayer and history. Now […]

Is your cat smarter than a fifth grader?

Is your cat smarter than a fifth grader?

By Dr. Beth Leermakers When was the last time you saw a bumper sticker saying, “My cat is smarter than your honor student”?  Probably never. We don’t tend to think of cats as being highly intelligent creatures.  How smart are cats? Are they smarter than dogs?  Answering these questions isn’t as easy as you’d think. […]

Dallas Cowboys spent summer sleeping

Dallas Cowboys spent summer sleeping

By David Mullen If Dallas Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones had to write an essay on “how I spent my summer vacation,” he would have submitted a single page with no significant accomplishments, except for increasing the monetary value of the defending division champion. The story might mention that Jones got reacquainted with an […]

Rigatoni Alla Zozzona

Rigatoni Alla Zozzona

1 pound rigatoni 2 tablespoons vegetable oil  4 ounces pancetta or guanciale, diced 4 large egg yolks 2 cups finely grated Pecorino Romano 3 links italian sausage, casings removed 1 onion, diced 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes 1 (28-ounce) can peeled whole tomatoes Salt In a Dutch oven, heat oil until hot. Add pancetta and cook until golden, […]

Can the Chiefs’ Super Bowl streak continue?

Can the Chiefs’ Super Bowl streak continue?

By David Mullen Since the 2014 NFL season, the AFC has won seven of the last 10 Super Bowls. Most recently, the Kansas City Chiefs have been as close to a dynasty as a 32-team league with an unbalanced schedule can get. Kansas City, led by head coach Andy Reid and the field magician QB […]

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