Last week I mentioned that Carroll Education Foundation Culinary Celebration Chairwoman Gina Faris was hard at work preparing the Foundation’s 12th annual fundraiser.
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I traveled across the Atlantic this summer as part of my study abroad program at Texas Christian University, and during my journey I had the chance to say "hola" to Barcelona, Spain.
A group of 14 Metroplex teens, including Colleyville resident Regan Staudt, made a 10-minute drama in June after being selected to participate in the Samsung Mobile Fresh Film Competition.
TOASTY TREAT
Gaylord Offers Taste of Classic Crème Brulee Recipe
Last Sunday, diners at the Gaylord Texan’s Old Hickory Steakhouse could plainly hear the gentle crunch of spoons piercing the toasted crusts of crème brulee. This was no coincidence, however. July 27 was National Crème Brulee Day.
History is literally around every corner when you visit Washington, D.C.
Elvis Presley fans will soon have the opportunity to "hail to the King," by watching two classic Elvis films at the Palace Theatre in Grapevine.
The Confessions of a Mad Housewife
D.C. Should be Rated PG-13
Last week I traveled to Washington, D.C., with our 9-year-old daughter.
Larre’s Corner
62 Main Chef/Owner Lands Another Gig
It seems that the big chatter going around, besides how hot it is, has been about the recent closing of restaurant 62 Main, located in the Village at Colleyville.
Chocolate fans have long extolled not only the treat’s fantastic flavor, but its health benefits and ability to mimic, to some degree, the feeling of being in love.
As the big electronics companies are competing to become the dominate choice for streaming television, a small California-based company called Roku has quietly released the Roku Netflix Player that allows people to instantly watch more than 10,000 movies and television programs.
Grapevine teens Robert and Alexandra Switala, 16 and 14, respectively, will perform on the television show From the Top of Carnegie Hall, to be broadcast at noon July 27, on KERA-TV.
The Tarrant County Health Department health department recently inspected food establishments in Colleyville, Grapevine and Southlake. Businesses receive demerits for violations that affect food quality and can cause illness. Scores of fewer than 30 demerits are considered as "passing" inspection.
For those who won’t make it to a beach this summer, Central Market is offering the next best thing — a taste of the sea.
The owners of Ferrari’s Italian Villa in Grapevine are ready to share their secret to success — in part, anyway.
These figures represent gross mixed beverage receipts for the month of April 2008 as reported by the Texas state comptroller of public accounts for the cities of Colleyville, Grapevine and Southlake.
Mom on the Street
Celebrate the Small Things
Last night my children informed me that they had heard about two holidays that occur in July. Surprised? Actually, they are a pretty good fit, seasonally: National Ice Cream Day and National Hot Dog Day. The only problem here is that these require an accompanying holiday, called something like, Spend The Morning In The Gym Day.
The port city of Baltimore is worth more than a cursory glance. The city’s Inner Harbor provides a bevy of activity and serves as a model for how an aging area can be revitalized.
Whether you’re planning an extended vacation or just a short drive, this book can keep all passengers entertained.
The Confessions of a Mad Housewife
Summertime Blues
I love summers.
Anticipated Gallery 'Blow-Out’ Scheduled
Art Glass Studio Shuts Down Furnace for Annual Maintenance
Vetro Glassblowing Studio & Art Glass Gallery will have its annual glass "blow-out" from July 19 through Aug. 20 while glass blowing stops during the heat of the summer.
