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. […]
1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup finely diced bread and butter pickles (or sweet relish) 1/4 cup bread and butter pickle brine (or dill pickle brine and 1 tablespoon sugar) 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional) 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 package (10 ounces) coleslaw mix Salt and pepper to taste In a medium bowl, whisk together […]
By David Mullen The Texas Rangers finished the 2021 season with the second worst record in the American League. They can thank the O’s — a team that lived up to their nickname in Baltimore — for keeping the Texas out of the AL abyss. It is not like their results were unexpected. This is […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers CBD is all the rage in the pet industry. When I mentioned to a dog treat vendor that one of my dogs is very fearful of strangers, the woman immediately recommended CBD treats. My dog, who has been evaluated by a wonderful trainer who specializes in fearful dogs, isn’t anxious. He […]
Believe me when I tell you: these brownies pack a wallop. Chocolate cravings don’t stand a chance. 8 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for pan 3 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 6 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon […]
By Lin Trinkle The White Rock Lake Artist’s Studio Tour returns the weekend of Oct. 9-10 with four new studios joining the tour this year. There is a palpable sense of excitement from local artists and art enthusiasts eager for the return of this community event. The tradition began in 1992 with a group of […]