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Does God talk directly to you?
I don’t think he talks to me, as in, “Rick, that was a pretty stupid thing you just did. Drop and give me 20.”
No, I’ve always figured God has enough going on in the world that he’s not hyper-focused on every little thing I do or say. That’s not to say he shouldn’t be super-focused on me, given my propensity to mangle things. I just don’t think he is, because there are enough other people and issues out there that seem more deserving of his time.
Worrying about climate change, for one. The 300 kidnapped girls in Nigeria, for another. The various Kardashians’ lives, for sure. Maybe the fate of the Trinity Tollroad, although perhaps even God can’t make that thing just go away.
I bring this up after listening to a Sunday School lesson a while back. At the time, this idea didn’t register, but the more I thought about it (meaning the teacher did a great job), the more I wondered what I actually had learned.
The lesson in question involved the teacher sitting next to a woman during a lengthy musical performance. The woman had soaked herself in a perfume the teacher didn’t enjoy, resulting in what the teacher described as akin to an existential problem: If the perfume was as overwhelming to everyone else as it was to the teacher, shouldn’t someone step up and say something?
On the face of it, it makes sense: Why should the many suffer because of the ignorance of the few (or, in this case, the one overly perfumed woman)? And so the teacher told the class she said a prayer asking what to do, and then she decided to man up, telling the woman at intermission (as the teacher left to find a scentless seat) that maybe the woman
should be more considerate of others next time and not slather on so much perfume.
That isn’t the comment that later troubled me. The next statement is what drew my attention, after I had mulled the scenario:
The teacher said she was doing God’s work in letting the perfumed woman know her thoughts, believing that by speaking up, she was giving the woman an opportunity to learn from her mistake. The teacher said she was glad God empowered her to make a difference in the lives of others.
So would God really take the time to intervene in a situation like this one? Would he use divine inspiration to induce one person to tell another that her choice in perfume should be reconsidered? And just how could the teacher be so sure she was acting as God’s instrument?
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That’s one of the great wonders of life for those who believe in a higher authority, and surveys show that more than 90 percent of us still do. Those who believe in a God tend to believe their actions are governed by the beliefs their God has set forth. And as we know from history, people who believe they are doing God’s work — correctly or otherwise — aren’t easily dissuaded or defeated, because they believe God is on their side. After all, he told them so.
All of this brings me back to that original question: Do you believe God talks directly to you?
And if you do, how do you satisfy yourself that you’re hearing him correctly?
I like to believe I know the answer, but most of the time, I’m not so sure.
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As we know from history, people who believe they are doing God’s work — correctly or otherwise — aren’t easily dissuaded or defeated, because they believe God is on their side. After all, he told them so.
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The complicated effort to restore the Forest Lane mural
Brent Herling can’t sit still.
He’s an engineer by day and an amateur artist by night, and at 2 in the morning, he ventures out into the dark with a couple of pails of paint to put the finishing touches on the Forest Lane mural.
“I’ve always been a night owl,” he says with a shrug.
The Glen Meadow neighbor led the restoration of the whimsical artwork over several weeks in April and May. Art students from W.T. White High School originally painted the mural, which depicts colorful, psychedelic images, in the 1970s. It was repainted in 1993 but still faded over time.
“I remember when it got painted. I want to keep it as close to the original as possible,” says Herling, who attended W.T. White in 1976 but graduated from Skyline. He still lives in his childhood home with his wife and two teenagers.
Herling bought hundreds of dollars’ worth of paint and rallied volunteers to join him on Saturday mornings to restore the mural that stretches between Midway and Rosser. Neighbors exchanged wild stories about days gone by. New friendships formed.
Herling’s improvement efforts have made him a popular guy. Three years ago, not so much. Out of nowhere in 2011, a cartoon SpongeBob appeared on the mural, outraging some neighbors and W.T. White alumni who felt it marred the original artwork.
“The wall was so beat up,” Herling says. “The only reason I painted SpongeBob was to cover up the big dent in the wall that was already there.”
A car had crashed into the wall. Delinquents came along later and spray-painted the word “GOOF,” which no one had seemed to notice.
Herling did — just as he does with other graffiti from here to Harry Hines.
“The only reason you don’t see any graffiti around here is because within 24 hours, I’ve covered it up.”
He does so usually in the middle of the night, his heart racing in fear that the taggers might return and catch him in the act.
Blank surfaces, Herling says, invite unwanted scrawls — which is what makes restoring the Forest Lane mural so important. That, and the community it builds.
While out painting with his 15-year-old daughter, Herling says she made a touching (albeit a little morbid) remark.
“She said, ‘Dad, when you’re dead, I’m going to keeping painting this wall.’ ”
And the rogue SpongeBob? He might sneak back onto the wall from time to time, but Herling insists it’s only temporary. —Emily
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The phone rang. Dad stepped away to answer it, leaving his two young children in the freshly drawn bath. Then, tragedy struck: One of his children drowned.
It was an accident. Regardless, Child Protective Services took the surviving child into custody, and Mom and Dad had to prove to the state that they were capable parents before the child could return home.
Linda DeSanders says the death of her cousin’s child in the tub that day shook her entire family. Since then, the Preston Hollow resident and owner of Dolfin Swim School has worked to prevent such accidents.
“I just want kids to be able to enjoy the water for the rest of their lives,” she says.
According to a study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in May 2012, drowning results in more deaths among 1- to 4-year-olds than any other cause except birth defects. DeSanders directs the Texas Drowning Prevention Alliance and teaches lifelong aquatic skills, beginning with some of the most vulnerable swimmers: babies.
“It’s fascinating to watch my babies become incredible swimmers when they are just 13 months old,” she says. “We call them our waterbabies.”
Last summer, about five million people viewed the controversial YouTube video, “Baby Swims Across Pool,” in which a 16-month-old is seen swimming underwater and holding her breath in a three-footdeep pool. DeSanders says that teaching babies to swim prevents drowning.
Because babies are born in amniotic fluid, they kick and hold their breath naturally, but around 6 to 8 months of age, they lose those aquatic instincts. As a teacher, DeSanders takes that instinct and turns it into a trained behavior.
DeSanders, an avid swimmer herself,
became a lifeguard and swim instructor at age 18. When she had her first child in 1980, she wanted to teach him to swim as early as possible. But at the time, Red Cross would not offer swimming lessons to children younger than 6.
“I didn’t want to wait until he was 6 years old,” DeSanders says. “So, I used my experience to teach my own kids. By the time each of them were 2, they were capable swimmers. They jumped off high boards and dove to the bottom of the pool for toys.”
At Dolfin Swim School, babies can begin classes at 3 months old. First, they learn to float on their backs, a skill that they can use the rest of their lives.
Every April, parents can practice drowning-prevention techniques. DeSanders asks parents what they would do if their child fell in a pool, and almost unanimously they say that they’d jump in. But she says that that’s not necessarily the best response.
“Most children are near the side of the pool when they fall in. It’s not like they fall into the middle of the pool. Instead of jumping in, parents should calmly reach in, pull them out, and start talking to them
to distract their mind that something bad happened. It really works.”
In 2011, the Consumer Product Safety Commission released a report that Texas leads the nation in child drowning deaths. In response, DeSanders contacted every local water safety advocate she could find. The next year, 22 people came from all over the state, and within a year the Texas Drowning Prevention Alliance (TXDPA) was born. The group has members in Houston, Fort Worth, Dallas, El Paso and Lubbock.
An integral partnership between TXDPA and the Texas Pediatric Society has resulted in the distribution of 16,000 drowning brochures, available in English and Spanish, to pediatric patients and their parents at annual checkups. Still, Texas continued to rank first in child drowning in 2012 and 2013.
“I want the word to get out to more people,” DeSanders says. “I know we have so much to do.”
Make a new friend
A senior-living facility right in our own neighborhood, The Legacy at Preston Hollow, always accepts friendly volunteers to put a smile on residents’ faces. To find out how to lend a hand, contact Cheryl Weitz at 214.239.5735 or email cweitz@thelegacyph.org.
Libraries are the perfect escape from the brutal Texas summer heat, and there’s plenty you can do to help out in our Preston Royal branch. Dallas Public Library librarians need extra help, especially during events such as the Mayor’s Summer Reading Program. For details on to get involved, contact the Preston Royal branch at 214.670.7128.
Time is precious, and for those with busy schedules that make it hard to volunteer, donations are an excellent way to get into the spirit. Interfaith Housing Coalition provides transitional housing for working poor families, and several churches in Preston Hollow support the organization. They’re always looking for furniture and household items to provide comfortable housing for the families they support. For more information and to schedule a pickup on either the second or fourth Thursday of each month, visit ihcdallas.org.
Located on the southeast corner of the Park Forest Shopping Center, The Family Place Resale Shop could use help sorting items, working the registers and more. Volunteers are required to attend an orientation, interview and receive a background check. Interested? Contact the volunteer manager at 214.443.7714 or volunteer@familyplace.org.
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The Hillcrest Forest Neighborhood Association and the Kramer Elementary PTA host their annual Fourth of July parade, filling the streets with patriotic fire trucks, convertibles, bicycles, strollers and costumed pets. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and proceeds down Midbury between St. Michaels and St. Jude. A carnival follows, including balloon animals, ice pops and giveaways for pets and children. Organizers also will award the best-dressed pet.
7131 Midbury, hillcrestforest.org, free
JULY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Musician Dave Tanner performs every week in the Preston Royal Southwest shopping center gazebo, with shows beginning at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday nights. 5934 Royal, preston-royal.com, free
JULY 5, 12, 19, 26
The Saint Michael’s Farmers Market is open 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays through Sept. 6. The market features products from farmers and growers who practice natural, sustainable and organic farming. 8011 Douglas, saintmichaelsmarket. com, free admission
JULY 15
The history of rockets and missiles, from ancient China to future space missions, will be presented in a multimedia format. The event runs from 2-3:30 p.m. and is intended for elementary-age children. Preston Royal Branch Library, 5626 Royal, 214.670.7128, free
JULY 4-26
Saturdays and Sundays, the Inwood Theatre features classic midnight movies. The month includes “The Blues Brother,” “Princess Mononoke,” “The Royal Tenenbaums,” “The Room” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Inwood Theatre, 5458 W. Lovers, 214.352.5085, $10
JULY 28-AUG. 1
A real Broadway performer from New York City’s award-winning studio, A Class Act NY, leads a summer camp for ages 7 to 16 at the Jewish Community Center. Campers work on song and dance combinations, finishing the week with their off-Broadway debut for friends and family. 7900 Northaven, 214.239.7140, jccdallas.org, $550-$660
July 11
Texas singer-songwriter Sara Hickman, whose songs have been covered by the likes of Robert Earl Keen and Willie Nelson, performs at 8 p.m. The critically acclaimed musician will be joined by a special opening act: her daughters, Io Hickman and Lili Hickman-Waldon.
Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, 9555 N. Central, 214.363.0044, $18 advance/$22 door
Ifyou’re looking to feast on a Sriracha-infused quinoa burger adorned with locally grown kale, Natalie’s certainly isn’t the place to go. In its 24 years of business, not much has changed at this Preston Hollow establishment. And that’s just how the regulars like it. On a recent Friday afternoon, small groups of church ladies, pairs of gentlemen on business lunches and mother-daughter duos filed in, each asking for quiet, private tables. Decidedly un-trendy, Natalie’s menu lists the usual soup and sandwich offerings, crafted with ladies-who-lunch patrons in mind. The dinner menu, however, contains a healthy smattering of meat and potato-type dishes: Natalie’s chicken — in a Port-wine-mushroom sauce with a crispy pecan crust — is a standout. The popular three-salad platter features a hefty helping of fruit accompanied by a homemade balsamic dressing for dipping. But the impossibly moist fresh-baked banana bread helps justify the price. Owner Al Ahmedus recently removed the window curtains and added new tablecloths to freshen up the restaurant. To make it more modern? “No, no!” Ahmedus says. “More casual and inviting. Like home.”
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Order a steak, enjoy unobtrusive service, sip a glass of Scotch from the extensive bar menu, and you’ll see why chef/owner Jim “Sevy” Severson’s American grill has stood the test of time since 1997.
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The chicken-fried chicken with jalapeño gravy should be on everybody’s bucket list. And you can have a free second helping, which could be part of why this home-style eatery has been a local favorite for 43 years.
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This place gets packed, so beware — the handmade noodles and wonton soup are as addictive as they say. But if there is a wait for your table, chatting with George, the friendly owner (and son of Buck Kao, who originally opened the place in 1974), will make the time fly by.
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A perfect little pie is a great alternative to a traditional slice and completes any outdoor barbecue or picnic. Tripleberry hand pies are made with flaky cream cheese pastry dough and filled with thick fruit compote in every bite. There is so much to love about these fruit-filled pockets. Hand pies are portable, need no utensils and give you the perfect excuse to head to the market for an assortment of fresh, seasonal fruits. Happy summer baking!
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1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1. Bring all ingredients to a boil in a saucepan. Allow the fruit to boil for 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Remove from pan and allow to cool completely before using.
2. Fill hand pies and bake according to cream cheese pie crust recipe.
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6 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons cream cheese
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons ice water
Egg wash: 1 egg, whisked together with 2 tablespoons water
1. Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar and salt with mixer until smooth. Slowly add the flour and beat on low until combined. Add ice water and beat until mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the side of the bowl.
2. Wrap dough and chill for 1 hour (prepare filling now, see recipe on previous page).
3. Preheat oven to 375 F. Roll dough out to 1/8-inch thick on a slightly floured surface. Cut into 16 rounds or square pieces, 3 inches each.
4. Place 8 of the rounds on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Place 1-2 tablespoons of filling in the middle of each pie crust. Brush egg wash onto the edges of the dough.
5. Place another pie crust on top of filling and seal dough so the filling cannot get out. Create slits on the top of the hand pies. Brush egg wash onto the entire tops of the hand pies and bake at 375 F for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden.
6. Allow the hand pies to cool before serving.
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The chefs we interviewed all have made careers out of their vast culinary expertise but at the end of the day, most of them settle down with the simplest of food pleasures. We picked the brains of food geniuses who live and work in our neighborhood to learn what else they have in common. Or what they don’t.
When Nico Sanchez moved to Dallas from Mexico in 1996, he spoke no English and took the first restaurant job he could find at Sambuca in Deep Ellum, washing dishes and chopping endless mounds of parsley. “That’s one thing,” he says. “When I smell chopped parsley, I remember those days.” It would be 15 years before the Tex-Mex-loaded land of Dallas was ready for what Sanchez wanted to offer: traditional Mexican food. He opened Meso Maya in 2011 at Preston and Forest and, later, a another location Downtown. Diners traded refried beans for black and flour tortillas for corn, and discovered a world beyond the enchilada dinner. Sanchez has earned his place among the most respected chefs in town, but it hasn’t gone to his head. When asked what he does for a living, he responds not with his weighty title — only that he cooks at Meso Maya.
What was the hardest part about working your way up?
The language. It was the toughest barrier, especially when your job requires you to describe specific things. You have to be able to talk passionately.
Do you cook at home?
To be honest with you, people might think you go home and cook, but if a chef says he cooks all the time at his house, he’s lying. I think you cook for special occasions — when you have friends or family coming.
So, what would you prepare for family or friends?
Carne asada on a wood-burning grill, some fresh guacamole right there, a few sauces they always like different kinds of sauces fresh tortillas, cold beer if you drink. You can’t beat that.
Where do you like to dine in Preston Hollow (besides Meso Maya)?
In Preston Hollow, it would be Royal China. I get the beef and broccoli, wonton soup and egg rolls. Their noodles are awesome. The guy
stretching the noodles really enjoys it when people are watching him work. He’s full of joy.
What’s in your refrigerator right now? Watermelon, garbanzo beans, chicken breast, eggs, cheese — lots of cheeses. Milk, maybe some orange juice.
What’s the most essential tool in your kitchen?
A knife. A sharp knife. It makes life so much easier.
What’s the worst thing you ever cooked?
I did scallops with a very spicy sauce and some kind of wild rice. It was super spicy and unbalanced. Scallops can be good on their own. That doesn’t mean I can’t cook scallops — I can make them very tasty.
Do you watch any TV cooking shows?
I don’t know what happened, but they started to go all over the place like a soap opera. But one chef that I admired was Al-
ton Brown, showing you things at home so everyone can understand. Also ‘Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.’ That’s pretty honest and straightforward.
Any other shows you watch when you just want to veg out?
I’m really intrigued by ‘Forensic Files’ and ‘American Greed.’
What would be your last meal on earth? Boiled peanuts, fresh. That and fresh garbanzo beans are my favorite things to eat. I grew up with them. October to November is peanut season in Mexico. That’s when they’re the best.
What’s the best advice you’ve received about being a chef?
Don’t be afraid. When you feel uncertain about showing something to someone, that definitely has a huge impact on your dish. I had a friend, another chef, tell me, ‘You have to let that go. Everything is going to be fine.’ I still think about it today.
“If a chef says he cooks all the time at his house, he’s lying.”Meso Maya chef Nico Sanchez, an avid gardener, frequents the Episcopal Church of St. Thomas the Apostle community garden at 6525 Inwood.
Getting to know Karen Kahn is easy. Just take a look around her charming café on Lovers Lane. Chimes jingle on the doorknob. Novelty tin lunchboxes, a piano phone and other eclectic trinkets adorn the fireplace mantel. “Some people might think it’s tacky, but I like it,” she says. “It’s homey.” Even her wedding photos are on display; she married her husband in the front parking lot. Kahn converted the small house into Eden Restaurant & Pastries in 2005, and the place is still humming along today. Kahn often is the only cook in the kitchen (the restaurant closes each year July 2-9 so she can take a vacation). Her culinary career, however, goes back to the 1970s when she helped blaze the trail for female chefs, beginning in the hotel business. Kahn was the first woman to graduate from the Texas Apprenticeship Program, and it was no cakewalk.
What was it like being the only woman training as a chef?
You know, a lot of thoughts go through my head when you ask that. I remember a national competition I won in New York; Julia Child was one of the judges. Which was really exciting for me because there weren’t
other women. I’m not so sure I was as excited about meeting her as I was about the fact that she was there and was judging. She was the only woman. And I think about being in the kitchen and how the men in the kitchen at the time were not particularly nice to women, and they would say things that were lewd. If the chef made a pass at you, and you were unresponsive, they could fire you, and you really couldn’t do anything about it.
Do you cook at home?
Not really. I work double shifts six days a week. I make my husband take me out — right now he’s driving an 18-wheeler around the country, so he’s out of town a lot. Sometimes I eat at home, but I’ll cook it here the day before and take it home and heat it up. Or open up a bag of Cheetos.
Cheetos?
I say Cheetos because I got my husband a bloodhound. This dog found a bag of Cheetos. It wasn’t even open. She ate the whole bag. That’s how I discovered that this dog loves Cheetos. If you open the bag, she knows. She’ll come get her Cheetos.
Where do you go out to eat around here?
I love eating sushi, which isn’t even cooked. I like the Japanese Restaurant — that’s what’s it called. It’s up here on Lovers and Inwood. One of the reasons I like it is, and now I’ve ruined it, is they’re not very well known, so it’s very quiet. I’m getting a little older, and you can see here [at Eden] that I like peace.
Has a bad review ever hurt your feelings?
The Dallas Observer, they came one time when the air conditioning went out, and they wrote how the butter melted on the plate in the front of them. That was kind of mean.
What’s in your refrigerator right now?
Tea. I drink a lot of iced tea. I like raspberry tea. Condiments. If I have the day off, I like to walk through Central Market for about three or four hours. So, I might have some weird stuff they sell because I like to try new things.
What’s the most interesting item you’ve found there recently?
It’s not particularly unique, but it took me back to my childhood. I was actually born in Germany. A guy walked his horse with a wooden cart and a scale hanging in the middle, and he sold candy and stuff for kids. And he had some things that aren’t common here for kids. He had those slices of jellied fruit. And he had the marzipan fruits. I found that at Central Market and thought, ‘Oh, my childhood!’
What would be your last meal on earth? I like tenderloin. So I might have a mediumrare tenderloin. I love cooked spinach. Maybe a stuffed potato. I like everything on the potato. You know, cheese, scallions, bacon, sour cream. But I’d have to have something chocolate. Probably a flourless chocolate terrine. I make one of those here — they’re pretty good. Is it bad to want your own cooking? I guess not.
“You can see here that I like peace.”At Eden, Karen Kahn created a place that feels like home. For her, it practically is.
When Jeff Bekavac steps onto the front porch of his home — with 5-month old baby Bowen Bekavac on his hip and a rotund grunting drooling bulldog named Basil at his feet, clean shaven, smiling sweetly and looking years younger than his 35 — it is hard to imagine him ever becoming one of those egocentric primetime chefs, much less the possibility of him taking a swing at one. For a decade or so (aside from a brief stint as a Central Market chef) he’s worked alongside Nick Badovinus — the chef whose company, Flavor Hook, includes Off-Site Kitchen, Tried and True, Town Hearth and Neighborhood Services (with locations on Preston, Lovers and, soon, in Addison), where Bekavac reigns as executive chef. His name did pop up amid some minor chef-on-chef contro-
versy, after D Magazine led a feature story with an anecdote about a reported late-night row involving polarizing chef John Tesar, Badovinus and Bekavac. But that only served to add a hint of spice to his otherwise-clean repute. His smoked sausage in 2012 and 2013 received rave reviews from the judges presiding over Meat Fight, a National MS Society fundraiser that has raised $70,000 in its two years. Basically, despite his humble front, he’s a big deal.
What’s in your fridge at home?
Leftovers from the Memorial Day party. [The Grape chef] Brian Luscher’s hot dogs. For the party I did dips, dogs and drinks. There’s a smoked salmon platter from TJ’s Seafood. I’ve been friends with owner John Alexis since I was in high school. He brought me the salmon. He’s a great guy. I always have yogurt. My wife makes these super tasty little key lime pies. Those are in there. Tequila pops in the freezer I have a lot of beer in the beer fridge.
What kind of beer is in the beer fridge?
I am a big Lakewood Brewery fan. Not just
saying that because it’s local. It’s a local favorite though. Lakewood Lager and Till & Toil are staples. Lots of Lone Star. Classic. There are a lot of Capri Suns. My wife is going to kill me for showing y’all this.
What does your wife do for a living?
She is an emergency room nurse at Parkland. That is why we have Carmen [the sitter] to watch Bowen. Sometimes when I am complaining — like, ‘Oh my gosh, this dummy burned a burger’ — she’ll say, ‘I helped a guy whose arm was cut off.’ It puts a lot of things in perspective.
Where do you grocery shop?
Still loyal to Central Market, where I worked for about a year and a half. I go to Whole Foods on Preston Royal; it’s so close for me, but other than that I will hit the Tom Thumb.
Must-have items in home kitchen?
Peanut butter. Not like fancy peanut butter. JIF extra crunchy. Always. Oatmeal because I eat it every morning. No particular brand. Horizon milk. Nutella. Blue Bell Vanilla. I have a sweet tooth.
Essential kitchen gadget?
My KitchenAid mixer because you use it for so many things whether making pasta, using it as a meat grinder or baking with it. That and my zester. I use it a lot for cheese, chocolate, cinnamon, nutmeg ...
What is your guilty pleasure food?
Spaghetti and meatballs. Pasta. I could eat it every meal of the week. No gluten-free, carb-free for me. It was a staple that my mom made. That and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
If you could cook for any person — dead or alive — who would it be and what would you make them?
Oh man. That is a tough question. You know what? I know it sounds, eh, but I would cook for my grandparents because I think that they would be really happy with what I have done. I would make them a big steak, mashed potatoes and probably a big chocolate cake — simple, classic.
The perfect sandwich?
Probably nice toasted sourdough from the Village Baking Company — they do our bread and I love that sourdough. Mustard, spicy. Crispy smoked bacon, fresh tomato, lettuce, avocado and, depending on my mood, a fried egg.
“Everyone has an opinion on food. It can be like politics.”Neighborhood Services chef, Jeff Bekavac, at home with his son, Bowen
When did the fried egg start getting put on everything?
I don’t know. But I love it. It gives food such a richness, and when you get that yolk, it’s like instant mayonnaise, another topping, so versatile. My wife absolutely hates the egg.
TV shows?
I don’t watch a lot of cooking shows. I do watch ‘Parks and Rec.’ When we did Meat Fight, Ron Swanson was a judge. I love him. I watch ‘Game of Thrones,’ but I am behind so don’t tell me. I like ‘Boardwalk Empire’ and ‘Mad Men’ — mostly shows that run Sunday nights because that is when I am home, and I like HGTV.
What are your thoughts on the cooking shows?
Well, I guess I like ‘Ramsey’s Kitchen Nightmares’, because it is a simple formula that he uses every time. All the shows are the same. It is funny to watch the people and the drama. I enjoyed the crazy lady from Phoenix last year who went viral; that was a riot. There are people out there that are just nuts. But gener-
ally I don’t watch a lot of food TV. I try to decompress. Now the DVR is full of the entire Bravo network lineup, for my wife. ‘Real Housewives’ kind of thing.
Well, she works in the Parkland ER. She needs to decompress, too, right? Absolutely. She definitely needs to decompress.
Favorite sports teams?
Anybody will tell you, I am a huge college football fan. A&M. College football is my favorite thing in the entire world but all the Dallas teams. I grew up in Coppell in the mid-’90s so Cowboys — I went to school with coaches’ kids. Stars, Mavs, Rangers, I love them.
Ideal vacation?
We went to St. John’s last summer with my wife’s family. We want to go back. Going to a beach. On our honeymoon we went to Zihuatanejo
The beach in ‘Shawshank’?
Yes. It is an old fishing village. Looks beautiful, just like in the movie.
Anywhere you would travel just for the cuisine?
Spain and Italy are the top-two I would like to visit.
For the spaghetti and meatballs?
Haha. Exactly. No, but I love to just study the flavor profiles in the di erent regions.
Worst food trends right now?
Food is so interesting now because people are so infatuated with food, but everyone is a critic. It’s not a trend in cuisine, but the food world — the people cooking the food, the others, the bartender, servers — are subject to everyone on the internet with an opinion.
The Yelpers? They can hurt.
What bothers me, the hardest thing, is when they don’t say anything to you when you have a chance to fix it and they go write something. If you are not happy with something, you don’t have to be a jerk. Allow us to fix the problem. I think sometimes the people posting don’t realize they are writing about humans. Everyone has an opinion on food, though. It can be like politics. Politics, religion, food.
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It has been more than a year since the Dallas City Council approved construction of the two big-box stores at the southwest corner of Midway and LBJ. The apartments and strip shopping center that formerly occupied the site have been razed to make way for the 180,000-square-foot Walmart and 136,000-square-foot Sam’s Club set to open in early 2015. In a meeting back in January 2013, Glen Meadow Estates neighbors weren’t thrilled about the idea but welcomed the departure of the two apartment complexes that had become a haven for crime.
Led by chef Art Smith (formerly Oprah’s personal chef), vegan consultant Tal Ronnen and executive chef Jeremy Bringardner, LYFE Kitchen opened in Preston Center next door to Pei Wei. LYFE offers lowcalorie, low-sodium dishes, using organic ingredients and grass-fed beef free of hormones and antibiotics. Menu items have fewer than 600 calories and 1,000 milligrams of sodium. This summer, LYFE also will open locations in Plano and the West Village.
We no longer have to trek to East Dallas for our Trader Joe’s fix. The specialty grocer finally opened at the end of May in the old Cantina Laredo spot in Inwood Village. It’s the second store to hit the Dallas market, and our neighborhood eagerly is anticipating another location in the under-construction Preston Hollow Village at Walnut Hill and North Central.
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Finding your “True North” doesn’t always come easy. But the thriving businesses of the successful local women profiled in this section indicate that they’ve done just that. And now, they’re sharing the risks that they took to turn their passions into profit.
For Roundtree Landscaping owner Johnette Taylor and White Rock North School Principal Amy Adams, sticking to what brings personal joy, having a good team, and emulating role models and mentors have been the fuel for success.
Taylor says that following her love for the outdoors led her to grow her own company.
“I knew I wanted to do something that was more outdoors-oriented,” she says. “I thought being a forest ranger would be great, but my Mom thought I was too social and it wouldn’t be a good fit. When a friend told me about landscape architecture I was immediately hooked.”
But Taylor says that Roundtree Landscaping’s success hasn’t been all about her.
In 1992, Amy Adams brought her Masters degree and her love of children to White Rock North School. Her parents, Mary and John Adams, founded the school in 1964 and Amy attended this unique school, just as her own four children did, through the 6th grade. Amy, a 1987 Lake Highlands High School graduate returned from Baylor and brought with her a unique philosophy of education that values the importance of being a child. “I believe kids should work hard and play hard, but our students are definitely embracing a progressive education environment. All students, Kindergarten and older have tablets they use daily, blog with their teachers and definitely love their BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) time! On the flip side, the students work and harvest food from the school’s Outdoor Learning Center that the school chef then prepares for their meals!
“At White Rock North, we believe it is possible to balance working hard for an education with time to breathe.”
“All businesses need a good team of staff and finding the right people can be a challenge at first. We are particular about who we hire, making sure they fit our company culture and will take excellent care of our clients,” she says.
“And we work as a team so that the client gets the expertise of our whole staff on a project, not just one person.”
Mentors have helped her get where she is today, Taylor says. “Having someone to bounce an idea off of really helps you stay on track.”
Helping people realize their dreams, and sometimes even more, has been rewarding for Roundtree Landscaping owner Johnette Taylor.
“Many times clients can’t even imagine what their yard can look like. It changes people by giving them an extension of their home. I feel like I get to share that love of the outdoors I have with others that way coupled with my knowledge, experience and creativity,” Taylor says.
Amy Adams, White Rock North Principal, knew that she wanted to be a principal ever since she was five years old. Her current position is the exact fulfillment of that dream.
“I attended White Rock North as a child. At the time, both of my parents were the principals and I am so thankful for their example,” Adams says. “Without that, I would not be the success that I am today.
“One of the most rewarding parts about my job is getting visits from students, both past and present,” Adams says.
Adams continues to find fulfillment in steering White Rock North School forward with progressive education, while still maintaining core values.
“At White Rock North kids use tablets in the classroom, but they also get to garden and tend chickens. We are focused on educating the child in so many different ways, and I love being a part of that.”
Pediatric dentist Dr. Diane Colter, owner of All About Kids Dentistry on Preston at Forest, says that her specialized focus on kids is the most meaningful to her.
“Parents know that we’re going to focus on what’s important to look at with their child, as opposed to
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the overall population, pediatric and adult,” she says.
“It doesn’t matter if they’re a new patient coming into the office, or if they’ve been with us more than five years. We block out that time and make sure that we address their issues.”
Dr. Colter sees education as part of the added value that she can provide her patients.
“Because we are strictly a specialty, we can educate parents and the child, depending on their age, on what’s best for them. We can set guidelines for healthy snacks and help reinforce the choices that will result in less dental work in a patient’s lifetime.”
Kevin Caskey, Dallas City Center, thinks the women in his office have an edge in the market.
“Many women have the patience that it takes to assist clients with the ups and downs of real estate transactions. You really have to have a sympathetic ear to help them through the process.”
Caskey says that the quality of women he works with inspires him everyday. “I’m proud to say that
we attract customer loyalty because of the relationships that our knowledgeable female agents build with clients,” he says. “It is rewarding to know that these women help people realize their dreams.” So how do these women enjoy the fruits of their labors?
For White Rock North’s Adams, balance is great in theory, but it’s a challenge.
“Let’s be honest, having four of my own kids plus 375 kids at White Rock North, I have to work pretty hard at separating my worlds,” Adams says.
When home and work life do get hectic for Roundtree’s Taylor, she tries to leave work at work and home and home.
“Being a small business owner and working in people’s homes, we can’t just turn everything off at the end of the day or week,” she says.
“I find what works best for me to take time away from work on a regular basis to relax and recharge, and I’m better for it.” ◆
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848 Harter Rd., Dallas 75218 / 214.328.9131 / stjohnsschool.org Founded in 1953, St. John’s is an independent, co-educational day school for Pre-K through Grade 8. With a tradition for academic excellence, St. John’s programs include a challenging curriculum in a Christian environment along with instruction in the visual and performing arts, Spanish, German, French, and opportunities for athletics and community service.St. John’s goal for its students is to develop a love for learning, service to others, and leadership grounded in love, humility, and wisdom. Accredited by ISAS, SAES, and the Texas Education Agency.
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David Shepherd, who has coached baseball at W.T. White High School since 1980, will retire after the 2014-15 school year.
W.T. White High School students hosted a bone marrow drive in honor of their classmate, Susana Olvera The graduating senior was diagnosed with leukemia in April and has been homebound ever since, receiving multiple rounds of chemotherapy. The students further showed their support by unanimously naming Olvera as this year’s prom queen.
DeGolyer Elementary unveiled a new “buddy bench” at its playground. The student council came up with the concept for the bench as a place for kids to sit with a friend. A DeGolyer parent helped with its design and construction. A donation from alumni Marc and Kyle Talbert, in honor of their deceased parents, Henry and Bodie Talbert, funded the project.
North Dallas Shared Ministries raised more than $40,000 for charitable programs at its annual benefit held at St. Monica Catholic Church.
KIPP Dallas-Fort Worth (KIPP DFW) raised a record $725,000 from 450 guests during its first fundraising event, “Are You Smarter Than a KIPPster?” in April. The funds raised will go toward KIPP DFW’s expansion plan to build 10 schools in southern Dallas by 2021.
Christine Cook, president of Sleep Experts and a Preston Hollow resident, was honored with the 2014 Ebby Award at “The Event,” the annual fundraising gala for Our Friends Place, an organization that aims to break the cycle of abuse and neglect among women and girls. Named after Ebby Halliday Acers, the award’s first recipient in 2005, the award recognizes individuals who contribute significant achievements for the advancement of women and girls in North Texas.
Preston Hollow and Park Cities senior citizens can attend an eduational forum 3-5 p.m. July 10 at the Park City Club (5956 Sherry) to learn about how to approach their next transition in life: downsizing. The event includes a presentation, “5 Steps to Downsizing Made Easy.” The seminar is hosted by, Dave Perry-Miller & Associates real estate agent Angela McCants, who also is a Certified Senior Advisor and Certified Senior Housing Professional, along with Tach Branch-Dogans of Moving Memories & Mementos, Greg Dodd of Seniors Helping Seniors, and Price Newton of Summit Financial Group.
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As we enter the heart of summer, I’ve been thinking about friendships, old and new. For example, I’m honored to follow my friend, Blair Monie, in writing these columns. Blair faithfully wrote these for many years, and it was a rich blessing to read them. It was an even richer blessing to be a pastor-neighbor with him, just up Preston Road from his congregation.
We probably didn’t meet as often as we could have during our joint tenures
I remember long, hot summers playing baseball at Preston Hollow Park. I even chipped a front tooth in the park pool, back in the days when there was a pool.
I grew up one street away from one of my oldest friends in the world, John. We’d ride our bikes to the park to play the aforementioned baseball, fantasizing that we were Pete Rose and Hank Aaron as we hit lazy fly balls into the summer sun. We’d ride down to the now-relocated 7-Eleven (previously on Hillcrest, just across from Temple Emanu-El) and buy baseball cards. And we’d camp out on the steps of the medical offices just behind the store and trade cards with each other, putting together our 1970s-era “dream teams.”
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as pastors among you, but I certainly consider Blair my friend. He advised me quite helpfully on a couple of key issues, especially when we were building a columbarium at Northaven United Methodist Church, where I serve as senior pastor.
Some friendships are based on a common love and passion, like music. In addition to my ministry, I’m also a singersongwriter. I’ve just returned from a week of vacation at the Kerrville Folk Festival where yearly I get the chance to reconnect with musician friends from all over the nation. These are friends I don’t see often, but we stay up late around the campfires and play our songs.
For me, friendship started right here in Preston Hollow. You see, while I have been a pastor among you for the past decade, I also grew up on these streets.
John is now a lawyer in California. But once or twice a year, he comes back to town. He’ll come to church at Northaven on Sunday, and we’ll have lunch afterward. And every time, we connect again just like we were still 10-year-olds. We are able to pick up right where we’ve left off, as if no time at all has passed. Such long-term friendships are a real treasure in any life.
When I concentrate on maintaining and deepening my personal and professional friendships, life simply works better. When I take time out of my busy schedule to connect with friends, it lowers my stress, my problems seem smaller, and life is fuller and richer.
This summer, make the decision to reconnect with one of your old friends. Summer is a great time to do it, since many regular activities slow down. Pick up the phone and reach out.
Elie Wiesel once said, “Friendship marks a life even more deeply than love. Love risks degenerating into obsession, friendship is never anything but sharing.”
Make the choice to rekindle yours this July.
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When I concentrate on maintaining and deepening my personal and professional friendships, life simply works better.Eric Folkerth is senior pastor of Northaven United Methodist Church (northaven.org). The Worship section is a regular feature underwritten by Advocate Publishing and the churches listed on these pages. For information about helping support the Worship section, call 214.560.4202.
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Renovation & Design. Full Time Supervision.
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TH ELECTRIC Reasonable Rates. Licensed & Insured. Ted. E257 214-808-3658
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RAMON’S INT/EXT PAINT Sheetrock, Repairs. 214-679-4513
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AYALA’S LANDSCAPING SERVICE Call the Land Expert Today! Insured. 214-773-4781
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HOLMAN IRRIGATION
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HAYES PLUMBING INC. Repairs. Insured, 214-343-1427 License M13238
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TAYLOR MADE IRRIGATION Repairs, service, drains. 30+ years exp. Ll 6295 M-469-853-2326. John
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ADAIR POOL & SPA SERVICE
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LOCK’S POOL SERVICE - 469-235-2072
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A&B GUTTER 972-530-5699
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ACE ROOFING
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MEDRANO ROOFING Resd/Comm. Quality Service & Craftsmanship. Free Est. 469-867-2129
The Victim: Carla Ricciardi
The Crime: Criminal mischief
Date: Sunday, May 11
Time: Between 11:30 a.m. and 12:18 p.m.
Location: 11900 block of Preston
tempt to contact her, leaving Ricciardi responsible for the damage. Federal statistics confirm that incidents like this (including hit-and-runs) have increased by 15 percent since 2000.
2 p.m.
Carla Ricciardi had been out shopping. She pulled into the retail establishment, locked her car and headed out out for a short time. When she returned to her car, she was shocked.
Lt. Edwin Ruiz-Diaz of the North Central Patrol Division says this type of situation is certainly not unusual.
The driver’s side rear panel above the tire had been scratched and damaged, and it would cost about $500 to repair.
“Someone backed out and hit it and left,” she says. “Obviously, the car was in much better shape before they hit me.”
The worst part of the tale is that the “hit and flee” drivers did not leave a note or at-
rotated for 7-14 issue
“It is even possible that the person responsible for the damage was not aware of what they did,” he says. “The right thing to do in cases like this is to attempt to make contact with the driver/owner of the parked vehicle by either waiting for that person to return or by leaving a note with contact information.”
Ruiz-Diaz says the important thing to remember is that both parties should approach the situation in a calm manner as to avoid any type of violent confrontation.
Sean Chaffin is a freelance writer and author of “Raising the Stakes”, obtainable at raisingthestakesbook.com. If you have been a recent crime victim, email crime@advocatemag.com.
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Block of Lavendale where the incident occurred 14
Age of the girl, who ran to a neighbor’s house for help as the man drove away
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