Food + Beverage

Brûléed Ricotta

Your new favorite mediteranean dessert Article by Sophie Betzhold One of the least restrictive diets around, the mediterranean diet focuses on improving cardiovascular health by consuming low-fat and low-sugar ingredients, emphasizing vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, and legumes. Simple, fresh and clean desserts like the brûléed ricotta recipe below, can satisfy a craving for a sweet treat while staying on track.   Ingredients 2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese 1 tsp lemon zest 2...

Life + Culture

The Heart of the Matter

Engines revving, blood pumping, people caring Article by Amy Young | Photography by Classic Recreations I’m a scary movie fan. I admit I enjoy watching the shows that make me jump and cover my eyes. My heart races each time the medicine cabinet door closes and another image is reflected in that mirror. My husband doesn’t understand the attraction of that heart racing moment. I suppose what makes your heart race is different for everyone. Maybe it’s having your toes hanging on the edge of the...

Health + Wellness

Nontoxic Necessities 

Twelve essential products that provide quality results with natural ingredients  Article by Sophie Betzhold Just like McDonalds has its arches, Dawn has its ducks. We have likely all seen the images of the popular dish soap cleaning animals after an oil spill thanks to years of advertisements preaching the benefits and effectiveness of the product. What these commercials and billboards do not include are the active ingredients that make up the household name, likely because sulfates...

Food + Beverage

Branded Bowls

A quick and healthy meal--branded your way Article by Mallory Newell | Photography by Local Bzz Branded Bowls, the new casual-style dining option created by restaurateur masterminds Marty Bryan and Brian Gasperson, is now serving customizable, fresh and healthy bowls to all who enter their chic but casual new space on FM 407. The ability to build your own bowl is what makes Branded Bowls so great as you can decide which direction you want to go in (Asian, Mexican, American, etc.) and which...

Life + Culture

For Moms, Dads and Caregivers

5 support groups for families Article by Mallory Newell The Mom Walk Collective joins moms once a week in groups across the nation for a walk through their community with fellow mamas! This is a great way to be supported and to give support, don’t be shy of letting the girls rally around you! Learn more about the Highland Village or Argyle Mom walk on Instagram @themomwalkco.highlandvillage or @themomwalkco.dentonargyle Arise Special Needs offers a community of support and resources to...

Fitness

Shapes

Danielle Cornett shares the power and beauty of an all-women's gym Article by Mallory Newell When Danielle Cornett and her husband first saw Shapes Fitness, an all-women’s gym open on Long Prairie Road, they both shook their heads, “An all-women's gym? That's not a thing. [It’s] never gonna make it.” A self-proclaimed gym girl, Danielle had worked in the fitness industry for years and was currently working as a trainer and bootcamp instructor at a local gym. After building a relationship with...

Travel

Retreats to Repeat

Our Favorite Health and Wellness Destinations Only a Few Hours Away  Article by Sophie Betzhold If the days after your holiday break have already begun to blend together, it may be time for a quick retreat just a few hours away from home. Though, you don’t need an excuse to treat yourself or loved ones with a relaxing weekend full of activities they enjoy to refresh their mind and body.  Retreat Ranch : Though there is plenty of agriculture to admire in the area, get up close and personal...

Fitness

Xten Ancona

A story of wellness Article by Mallory Newell | Photography by Pixel Perfect Rose Jets, Dance and Entrepreneurship Xten (Christen) Ancona works full-time as the Executive Vice President of sales for Vault Aviation, a private jet company based out of Dallas after an award-winning career as an IT/Software sales executive. She has also been teaching and dancing professionally for more than 18 years, working with names such as the Dallas Cowboys. Her obsession though, she says, is teaching Latin...

Food + Beverage

An Herb a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Save yourself time and money by growing these herbs in your own backyard Article by Sophie Betzhold If you are one of the many people who dread and often forget to make a trip outside each morning to water your plants, a quick trip to your local grocery store can seem enticing. However, growing herbs at home does not require much commitment and is an easy alternative to store-bought pesticide-filled greens. With the help of some sunlight through the window or an indoor herb garden  equipped...

Life + Culture

O Hear the Angel Voices!

The Christmas music that impacts us Article by Amy Young O Holy Night Lyrics O holy night, the stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth; Long lay the world in sin and error pining, ‘Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn; Chorus
 Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices! O night divine! O night when Christ was born. O night, O holy night, O...