Vicki Baker There’s something special about baklava. It elicits hungry groans of longing from whoever is near, whenever it’s mentioned. It’s superbly delicious. The crunchy nuts and flaky pastry defy their natural properties and completely and utterly melt in your mouth. It’s almost too much to handle. Well, almost. Girls on Wheels member Karen Dipietro…
Vicki Baker Have you ever had the feeling the whole world knew something you didn’t? That’s exactly how Girls on Wheels (Susan Hebert, Vicki Baker, Karen Dipietro, Cassie Richardson, and Nancy Burns) felt after recently visiting Oklahoma City. If your knowledge of OKC is limited, don’t feel bad. We were in the same situation, which…
Vicki Baker No part of America is immortalized as much as the West. It’s the land of vast ranches, dusty cattle drives, and a merciless landscape. All too frequently, though, that image is dominated by the male rancher and rough and tough cowboy. Cowgirls’ voices are seldom heard. Seeking a glimpse of the other side…
Where did the Girls on Wheels go to celebrate the holidays? Downtown Grapevine, the Christmas Capital of Texas, of course! We visited the Palace Arts Center, which has a restored 1940s-era theater where the Texas Tenors performed. The Texas Tenors are celebrating 15 years together. Since competing in America’s Got Talent in 2009, JC, Marcus,…
Vicki Baker As kids, remember all the rounds of miniature golf we played? It must have been hundreds. Hundreds of times hitting multi-colored balls on green outdoor carpet as a gigantic plaster hippo loomed ahead while we ricocheted putt after putt off bright-orange obstacles. Now, as adults, Girls on Wheels (Nancy Burns, Shirley Monge, Karen…
Vicki Baker In the heart of Dallas, behind its stunning skyscrapers, lavish hotels, and historic buildings, lay chilling tales of death, dark secrets, and deep mysteries just waiting to unfold. This city of opulence and grandeur is filled with the scorned souls of the crucified and betrayed—just ripe for ghosts to emerge when the nights…
Nancy Burns Girls on Wheels journeyed all the way over to the home of Jarri Bunde in Harvest in Northlake. Our quest was to learn more about baking from scratch and actually make croissants. First, we donned our aprons, which Jarri provided. Jarri had all the ingredients ready. It is amazing how much butter goes…
Vicki Baker The history of flight is the history of dreams. Human beings have been obsessed by the idea of flight since the dawn of recorded history, imagining ourselves cavorting among the clouds, wheeling and soaring like birds. Historical records describe such attempts at flight going back at least 1,000 years. Flight represents freedom, adventure,…
Vicki Baker When Imelda Marcos fled the Philippines, she left behind an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 pairs of shoes. Joan Crawford, Carmen Miranda, Mariah Carey, and Christine Aguilera are among many personalities photographed in personal shoe closets the size of bedrooms. Footwear has always been of particular interest to women, selected for style, social status,…
Vicki Baker Love comes in many forms: shredded, grated, sliced, or melted! We’re talking cheese, of course! Fortunately, we Texans can get some of the finest cheeses right here at home. For decades, the Mozzarella Company (MozzCo) has been producing some of the best, most flavorful cheeses west of the Atlantic. Paula Lambert, the original…