By: Fresh n’ Lean Classic comfort food with a healthy vegan twist. Packed with flavorful lentil mushroom filling hidden under a layer of creamy pureed potatoes. Rich, cozy, and satisfying, perfect for those chilly evenings. Total time: 50 minutes Ingredients: (serves 4) Lentil mushroom layer: 1 tbsp olive oil 1…
By Margo Isbell | Contributor The group of Dallas area mothers and daughters who started Women for Orphans Worldwide (WOW) took to heart their auxiliary’s motto, “Love to Serve, Serve to Love,” as the group continues to serve the orphaned and vulnerable children and families it dedicated its mission to…
By Alicia Wanek They might not have a charter, or officers, or a vision statement. They do, however, certainly have a vision—to make an impact in the North Texas community by supporting nonprofits doing great things. When David Rowe and Steve Wentz came together three years ago to form 100…
BY KARYN BRODSKY Keep your eye out for a woman on a mission to help others, who has a heart of gold, and a will of steel. Jo Trizila of Dallas is a successful public relations entrepreneur, a busy single mom, and a member of the board of directors of…
By Alicia Wanek Anyone who has been in the Dallas area very long has seen the dramatic impact the arts have had on the pulse and identity of the city, especially in recent years. A study in 2017 by Americans for the Arts reported North Texas had become the third-largest…
By Barbara Glass Size matters. Walking around the new North Texas Food Bank in Plano (ntfb.org) is an experience in wide open space. Several volunteer groups are working on projects in one huge space, sorting and packing, adjoined to warehouses as big as city blocks. A walk through this airy,…
ELF SPONSORSHIPS MAKE THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANYONE ON YOUR LIST By Audra Glidewell Picture every sweet imaginable in one place to help a child’s vision come to life. No, it’s not Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory or Santa’s Village, it’s the 12th annual Cookies & Castles event hosted by The…
By Alicia Wanek Norm Hitzges: Talking the (Sports) Talk and Walking the Walk to Make a Real Difference Norm Hitzges is a sports legend. He may not have racked up a list of achievements on the court or the field or the track, but as the longest running sports talk…
By Fresh n’ Lean Rich, gooey, decadent, and totally guilt-free dessert—It won’t get any better than this! These healthy brownie truffles are not only raw, vegan, grain free, gluten free and ready in 15 minutes, but they are actually really nutritious and good for your body! Total time: 15 minutes…