Linda Terry Twenty-four Rockin’ Reds traveled to Southlake’s popular Central Market Cooking School. What a treat! The Spring Lamb menu included herb-crusted grilled lamb chops with apricot relish, asparagus with citrus zest and chocolate-brandy souffle tartlets. Most of the group were experienced cooks and wondered what they would learn from Central Market chefs about preparing…
Linda Terry Event Coordinator Carol Solow challenged the Rockin’ Red Ranchers to wear as much red as possible for the February Valentine’s lunch. The ladies accepted the challenge! There were red fascinator hats, red purses, red tops, red skirts, red coats, red beads, red belts, red plaid and even a red cape! As to who…
Linda Terry The weather was brisk and chilly but that didn’t deter the Rockin’ Reds from venturing out to the Denton Recycle Center. The trip was especially pertinent as Robson residents recently received postcards from the Recycle Center about what could and could not be recycled in the green and blue bins. The Recycle Center…
Linda Terry The Rockin’ Red Ranchers kicked off the new year with their annual breakfast hosted by Queen Carol Cieslik and her court. Approximately 40 ladies dressed in comfy PJs enjoyed a buffet of delicious foods and refreshments as they teamed up to plan their events for the year. As customary, Queen Carol recognized previous…
Linda Terry Rockin’ Red Ranchers enjoyed holiday events so much, they celebrated with two Christmas parties. The official party was celebrated at Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant in Denton. The group participated in a secret Santa candle exchange. Holiday packages in colorful wrap brightened the scene. So much for formality. Secret Santa exchanges are quite serious if…
Linda Terry Rockin’ Red Ranchers traveled to Denton’s new Total Wine store for wine tasting and education about wine. The tasting was conducted by the knowledgeable new manager just arrived from the busy Plano wine shop. The tasting included white and red wines of inexpensive to expensive price range. What a treat to check out…
Linda Terry A beautiful October day brought the Rockin’ Red Ranchers to the Kimbell Art Museum in Ft. Worth for a docent led tour of the new Balenciaga in Black exhibit. The group learned firsthand how the famous fashion designer created styles worn by wealthy women all over the world. The exhibit included dresses and…
Linda Terry September kicked off with a bang (or was it a gong?) for three Rockin’ Red Ranchers events. The ladies attended a popular movie, toured a benefit resale store for girls impacted by sex trafficking and unplanned pregnancies and planned a cocktail party. Of course, they were busy but that didn’t stop them from…
Vicki Baker Grapevine’s story began in 1843 when General Sam Houston and the Republic of Texas met with American Indian nations and negotiated a treaty of peace and friendship at Grape Vine Springs. The first settlers soon arrived by crossing the prairie covered with abundant wild mustang grapes, giving the area its name – Grapevine.…
Linda Terry Rockin’ Red Ranchers drove down Faught Road to visit the new coffeehouse nearby. What an interesting excursion! Past colorful shared bicycles to community gardens, the ladies moved out of the summer heat and into the cool interior of the beautifully restored yellow farmhouse where the coffeehouse is located. It was fun to select…