Peggy Crandell The Rockin’ Red ladies put on their “foodie” hats and set off to lunch in one of Denton’s newest food establishments, Di Abruzzo Italian Market. Jack Santarelli, owner and operator, along with his staff, welcomed us with smiles and Italian hospitality. Just open three months, Di Abruzzo’s is representative of a traditional Italian…
Peggy Crandell Picture cool cocktails on a hot Texas day in the air-conditioned Wildhorse Grill. Then add Chef Patrick’s yummy pulled pork/mango chutney flatbread and a tropical fruit tray. What a delightful combination to escape the heat during our record-setting, hot summer. Fifteen Rockin’ Red Ranchers playing Happy Hour Bingo while sipping Jeremy’s delightful creations,…
Peggy Crandell What do you do on a hot day in July? Take the fun indoors! More precisely, go to Andy B’s and try out your bowling skills. The Rockin’ Red Ranchers hit the lanes full of enthusiasm to show their stuff. Team Rolling Pins competed against team Lucky Strikes, during which they all faced the…
Peggy Crandell If you have not visited our new county administrative courthouse, you must set aside some time and do so. You will be impressed with this new addition to our community. On a lovely day in early spring, after enjoying lunch at The Great Egg, 23 Rockin’ Red Ranchers headed over to the new…
Peggy Crandell How intrigued most of us are when we get a glimpse into how Denton County’s earliest settlers lived. During the Rockin’ Red Ranchers’ recent docent-led tour of the Gibson-Grant Log House, this historic cabin afforded them a look into the evolution of the lives and the dwellings of these early settlers. The house…
Peggy Crandell How do we love thee? Let us count the ways—chunky, clear, creamy, low-fat, with a dash of spice, or naturally sweet, served hot, sometimes cold. Oh, there are a million ways to enjoy soup. And now there’s another reason to do so. Did you know that January is National Soup Month? We all…
Peggy Crandell Let’s do tea! Sounds simple, right? Or was it? The afternoon of Jan. 20, the Rockin’ Red Ranchers gathered for “high tea” to enjoy royal fare of scones, tea sandwiches, and tartlets … who knew during this soiree, they would discover a murderer’s identity? While enjoying bubbly glasses of Prosecco, an intriguing tale…
Dorothy Edlund If you did not get the chance to visit the Christmas capital of Texas, Grapevine, as of this writing, you still have until Jan. 10 to experience the beauty of the holiday season. The Rockin’ Red Ranchers did not want this opportunity to slip by, so more than 30 members of our club…
First was a truffle making class presented by Kay Thibodeaux, a traveling chocolatier. Kay explained where the best cocoa comes from and how it is harvested, fermented, roasted, and ground before finally coming to us in the form of our favorite chocolate treat. We also learned the proper way to taste chocolate: smell it, then take…
Just before the start of the football season, the Rockin’ Red Ranchers had an amazing private tour of the sports complex, including the playing field and interview rooms, followed by lunch at Texas Live, a new entertainment complex. Thanks to Diane Eoff, Pat Hamblin, Chris Mershon, and Robbie Waits for planning this event!