Residents of Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs were in for a treat as Celebrity Chef Bal Arneson of the Cooking Channel paid a visit to the senior living community on March 29. The delicious aroma of Indian dishes filled the room as Arneson delighted residents...
The Benefits of Alkaline Water
By Artesia Springs "The Complete Idiot's Guide to the pH Balance Diet" stresses how important it is to maintain balance in life, including pH balance. The pH scale originates from chemistry and is a way to measure the acidity or alkalinity of something. The scale runs...
Style Spotlight: Great White
If you follow the traditional rule of "no white" until after Easter, it’s time to rejoice and break out your great whites! White is out with a vengeance this spring and has been spotted all over town in some of our favorite shopping destinations. White knows how to...
National Women’s History Month: Women in Business Breakfast Mixer
San Antonio women in technology came together at the Microsoft store at the Shops at La Cantera to discuss the Power of Women in the Workplace & Work/Life Balance. Keynote speakers Debra Innocenti, lawyer for technology and internet-related industries, Marina...
Style Spotlight: Sunday Best
With Easter this weekend, it is high time to pull out your Sunday best. Now that spring is officially here, the whites, florals and dreamy pastels are ready to make themselves known. What you wear all depends on how you will be celebrating. Is it a twirl worthy floral...
The Culinary Institute of America Announces Return of Popular CIA Bakery Café
The Culinary Institute of America at San Antonio is excited to announce the return of the popular CIA Bakery Café to Pearl on Wednesday, March 9. For six weeks, the pop-up café will offer a variety of favorite sweet and savory bakery items in addition to new...
Style By Camilla: Romper Round Up
Ladies, it is officially romper season. Rompers are a sure fire way to add some serious attitude to your wardrobe. This all-in-one style can go from casual to dressy in a snap. Short or long rompers can be worn with flat sandals for a day of running errands or with...
Recipes: Amaretto Peach Salad
Amaretto Peach Salad by Chef Watel Ingredients: 6 peaches (or ripe pears or plums, depending on availability) ½ cup amaretto ¼ sugar Sliced toasted almonds Chopped fresh mint Directions: Cut peaches in slices. In a bowl, mix amaretto and sugar with the sliced peaches,...
Style By Camilla: Coral Crush
Ahhhh…coral. This is one of the colors I bring out each spring, no matter what the current color trends are. However, coral couldn’t be more on point at the moment. I have spotted the cheery shade all over town – in the form of dresses, skinny jeans, handbags, jewelry...
Recipes: Koch Ranches Kale + Butternut Squash Super Salad
INGREDIENTS Kale + Quinoa 1 cup quinoa 1 bunch kale, ribs removed and chopped into very small, bite-sized pieces 2 tablespoons pecan oil 1 persian lime, juiced ½ teaspoon KR Pink Himalayan salt Butternut Squash 1 large butternut squash sliced into small, ¼-inch cubes...
Interior Design: Kitchen Options with Parrish On Main
If you are looking to remodel or buy a new house, here are some gorgeous table top, tile, cabinetry, and appliance options from Parrish on Main! For more information go to: ParrishAndCompany.com
A Tribute to Rosemary Kowalski Gala
Last night a gala honoring Rosemary Kowalski took place at the Stars at Night Ballroom at the Henry B. González Convention Center. The event was aired on KLRN along with a prime-time documentary about Ms. Kowalski that will air on March 29th in harmony with Women's...
Style By Camilla: Spring Break Fever
Whether you are heading to a fun destination or keeping it local, there are a few key essentials you will want to have on hand this Spring Break: A chambray shirt should be in everyone’s arsenal – throw it on as a swimsuit cover up or partner with your favorite white...
Mayor Ivy Taylor and Ms. Veteran America Speak at NAFE luncheon
The National Association of Female Executives (NAFE) hosted their monthly luncheon on March 9th with guest speakers Ms. Veteran America 2015 Kerri Turner and Mayor Ivy Taylor. Ms. Veteran America addressed the challenges for female veterans and their struggle of...
Texas Travel: Wild & Wonderful Wimberley
Take a Texas-style safari and support Wimberley’s big comeback. Last year’s devastating floodwaters didn’t destroy the beauty or the spirit of this delightful Hill Country village. Wild and wonderful Wimberley, a small Hill Country outpost just an hour from San...
Tanji Patton: Inspiring Good Taste
Saturdays can get busy at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at the Pearl. On this particular Saturday in January, a grilling class is in progress in the large teaching kitchen with some 15 students, nearly all of them men, bustling around, chopping, mixing,...
Sustainable Gardening: Bees & Their Keepers
Honey is the Reward A honeybee community is the mother of all matrilineages. One queen dominates 100,000 members, mostly unfertile working females. The guys have it good for a while, hanging around eating honey, trying to mate with the queen. She goes on just one...
Business Woman Spotlight: Bess Zowarka
Bess Zowarka, Owner/ Stylist Heights the Salon and Spa What do you do? I make the world a more beautiful place through my clients. When people look good, they take their best self out into the world. Length of time on job: 14 years. What is it that you like best...