THE BERKELEY PLACE POOBAH THE NEWSLETTER OF THE BERKELEY PLACE ASSOCIATION, FORT WORTH, TX

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

President’s Letter . . . . . 1-2

BPA Minutes ...... 3

Introducing Briana and Matt Mazur ...... 4-5

Drew Medford Memorial PRESIDENT’S LETTER Tournament ...... 7 STEVE SCANLON, BPA PRESIDENT Spotlight on Berkeley Volunteers ...... 8 Cheers, my friends and welcome to chap- spearean handiwork of her favorite son, Dog of the Month . . . . . 9 ter II of 2020. This fine month of Febru- but alas . . . I was wrong. Interested in her ary brings with it many significant ob- rave review, I approached: Calloway’s Monthly Lawn servances, some I knew, some I didn’t: & Garden Checklist . . . 10 1st—National Freedom day, 5th—Na- Me: “Mother, how do you like our neigh- tional Weatherman’s day, 8th—Kite Flying borhood newsletter?” Yard of the Month . . . . 11 day, 12th—Lincoln’s birthday, 14th—you Mother: “It’s beautiful. So much work Spring Planing ...... 13 know, 20th—Love your pet day, 22nd— and attention to detail; I am impressed!” Washington’s b-day and 29th—Leap Day Our Condolences . . . . 14 (leap year) just to name a few! It’s also Girl Me: “Yes, it is fantastic. It is the most thorough neighborhood newsletter I’ve Scout cookie time of the year, so stock up. Around the I’ll be dropping by. ever seen.” Neighborhood ...... 14 Mother: “Yes, I agree . . . but, I have one This time of year also finds my parents question.” Notice to Advertisers . . . 14 in town for their annual post-holiday trip to Fort Worth. This year it also brought Me, standing proudly, verging on smug, On One Tank of Gas . . 15-16 some swift humiliation. During their recent expecting praise of my article, “Yes, trip from San Antonio, my mother came mother?” Volunteer Opportunities . 17 across the January issue of our Berkeley Mother: “Why is it called Poobah?” From Berkeley Place Poobah, and I noticed her staring Me: my mouth half open . . . ready to ac- Kitchens ...... 18-19 inquisitively at the title page. Having just cept my Pulitzer . . . “Wha . . . ?” published my first president’s letter, I was Who to Call ...... 20 sure she was admiring the near Shake- (Continued on page 2)

UPCOMING MEETINGS OF THE BPA

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020 7 P.M. @ SECOND CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST 7 P.M. @ SECOND CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST

*BPA MEETINGS ARE THE SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH @ 7 P.M.* PRESIDENT’S LETTER, CONTINUED

Mother: “The title of the newsletter at the time, entering the name Poo- keep the name. I know I would have. . . . why Poobah?” bah would be seen for what it was, a Speaking of our beloved Poobah, Me: totally perplexed, staring at lighthearted comical attempt to gar- I’m excited to announce it is a final- the title . . . “Ummmm . . . “ ner interest in the contest. However, ist in the Neighborhood Newsletter Mother: emphatically….“You don’t word spread and for every normal entry, there were at least six cham- category of the 2019 Neighborhood know why it’s called the Poobah? Awards! Special thanks must be giv- pioning the name, Poobah. The resi- You’re the president of the asso- en to the wonderful team responsible ciation. How do you not know? dents of the neighborhood began ex- pressing the fact they liked the name for organizing, publishing, and dis- When was it first founded? Why tributing our newsletter every month: did they name it Poobah? I mean, as a permanent handle. One resident what is that?” echoed it would be a good reminder Judy Alter...... Editor never to take ourselves too seriously. Me: In a sarcastic tone . . . “Are Amy Balamut (not a Berkeley resi- As the committee waited for a more you writing an article for the Star- dent)...... Design conservative, tasteful entry that might Telegram?” Jenni Cole...... Yard of the Month win the day, the Poobah sentiment John Minnerly, DVM, University Ani- Mother: giggling, looking at her rose even higher. The committee, in mal Hospital...... Columnist clueless son, “You don’t know, do comprise, even extended the dead- Katie McCorkle...... Distribution you? Stephen (only she calls me line, but still the mandate for Poobah Polly Hooper...... Contributor Stephen), if you’re going to be crystalized. Therefore, the final vote Subie Green...... Welcome Wagon president, you have to know the was taken, and the committee had no basic facts of your organization. choice but to accept the clear winner I want to encourage you to review How embarrassed would you be of the naming contest, and thus your the minutes from the January meet- if one of your residents asked and newsletter has forever been dubbed, ing to remain up to date with Berke- you didn’t know?” The Berkeley Place Poobah. ley happenings. Last month’s meet- ing was spirited, to say the least, Well, I now know! And lucky friends, The name Poobah actually derives and my hat is off to the residents of you are about to learn the origin of from “Grand Poobah,” the name of Stanley who made an appearance to how the Berkeley Place Poobah in- a haughty character “Pooh-Bah” in fight for necessary and appropriate herited its name. Feel free to send ’s change to quiet disturbances they your thank you cards to my mother, (1885). The character was a come- are experiencing from the industrial Louise, for this history lesson. dic figure in this Victorian opera, and complex adjacent to our neighbor- One year after the Berkeley Place As- the name has come to be used as a hood. We will get this solved. sociation was founded in July 1975, more of mocking title for someone Finally, if you have read this far, coincidently organized by residents as who exhibits an inflated self-regard then I presume you are an interested a way to fight the building of an apart- and limited authority while taking in keeping this glorious newslet- ment complex south of the neighbor- impressive titles. Mad magazine ter in publication along with all the hood, the newsletter was officially took on its own spin in 1950s by other social events and clubs the named Poobah! It was July 24, 1976, using “Billy Poobah” as a kind of in- BPA sponsors and supports. That and the Communication Committee ept John Q Public character . . . And, said……PLEASE PAY YOUR DUES!!! (we had committees even then!) had close to my heart, some of you might You can pay dues online at the called a meeting to consider all entries remember, the term “Grand Poobah” Berkeley Place Association website. to the newsletter-naming contest of was used repeatedly on the cartoon You may also drop them off at my this fledgling, yet promising, publica- television show The Flintstones, by house: 2206 Windsor Place or mail tion. The name Poobah had originally Fred Flintstone as the highest-rank- them to: P.O. Box 11447, Fort Worth, been offered as a “dummy” name by ing elected position of the secret TX 76110. H.G. Radford, former treasurer of the society, the Loyal Order of Water Buffaloes. In any case, it’s easy to first BPA officers, simply to incite in- I’ll see you around the neighbor- understand the origin of H.G. Rad- terest in the contest. Radford and a hood. Do not hesitate to reach out to ford’s intent all those years ago. . . colleague at his office used the name me anytime. “Billy Poobah” when jokingly referenc- who knew our former (maybe some ing some unknown or inane character current) fellow Berkeley residents *Special thanks to Bob Adams for in conversation or situation. H.G. felt, would have overwhelming voted to his contributions to this article.

02 THE BERKELEY PLACE POOBAH | FEBRUARY 2020 MINUTES OF THE BERKELEY PLACE ASSOCIATION THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020 AT 7 P.M. AT SECOND CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST IN FORT WORTH, TX

MEETING OPENER January. The treasury continues street and drainage improvements healthy and mostly unchanged. being planned for the Windsor Steve Scanlon, CALL TO ORDER: The one-time $50 per household crossing. The same contractor will president donation toward the BPA Secu- build all three silent crossings with

rity Camera Initiative has raised some completions expected in six Steve Scanlon, Windsor; PRESENT: $10,120. Eighteen thousand dol- months, and the remainder in eight- Darien George, Ben Hall; Jerry Siku- lars per year is needed, some of een months.` la, Guest Speaker, Sugaright Plant which might come from dues. The Manager, 1923 Windsor; J.D. Barnes, Initiative appears to be headed for No major updates were reported Guest, Paschal N.A.; Mary Lou Dun- success with continuing frequent for the Windsor medical office build- away, Guest, Paschal N.A.; Ray Az- publicity needed to further broad- ing, nor the security camera initia- ucena, NPO; Shelby Ryon, Stanley; en support in the neighborhood. tive, nor the nearly completed side- Amy and Read Deal, Stanley; Lee The Poobah often has additional walk project, nor the BPA Angie’s Williams, Stanley; Phil Moore, Stan- treasury information. List analog which needs a volunteer. ley; Catherine Lauterbach, Stanley; Kitty Berger, Stanley; Megan Fahey, Windsor; Brett Scarborough, Wind- NEW BUSINESS ANNOUCEMENTS sor; Sarah Pemberton, Dartmoor; Jerry Sikula, Guest Speaker, Sug- Next Meeting: Thursday, February John Hobbs, Chatburn; Mary Lou aright Plant Manager, 1923 Wind- 13, 2020 at 7:00 PM Froh, Hawthorne; Martin Rubinson, sor Place. The plant converts raw Warner; Annette & Bob Tess, Park cane sugar to liquid. Incoming deliv- ADJOURNED Place; Debra Nyul, Wilshire; Linda ery truckers disturb homeowners on & Thomas W. Simmons, Windsor; Stanley, disrupting their lives with Charles Dreyfus, Park Place unnecessary violations of nuisance and air quality laws. Reverse gear APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes backup horns all night long are also approved: November & December a problem. Sugarlight expects to 2019 gain better control of the truckers by adding pavement for parking away from Stanley Avenue homes and by SECURITY UPDATE contracting with a better trucking Officer Ray Azucena, NPO: Officer company in the next few months Azucena is serious about enforce- They hope these steps will halt the ment relating to truckers’ violations long-continuing delinquency by of the law at the Sugaright plant drivers at the Sugaright plant. on Windsor, including trucks idling more than five (5) minutes, and truck Paschal N. A. President J.D. Barnes parking in the fire lane adjacent to asked for solidarity on getting residential lots on Stanley. He is- changes for the proposed too-large sues citations and warnings. He is apartment building, for which a Chi- interested in arranging 24/7 police cago developer is now seeking city presence for a week or two at the permits in the block of FPB north of Sugaright site. Darien George plans Paschal HS. City Council Member to collect violators’ license plate Ann Zadeh considers the proposed numbers for City Council Member building to be too large, according Ann Zadeh and for police to contin- Mr. Barnes. The Paschal NA says ue escalating enforcement. A Texas that the developer will find another district judge mentioned that pro site if the neighborhood associa- bono legal representation would be tions unite. needed to get an injunction. OLD BUSINESS TREASURER’S REPORT Silent RR Crossings: Design for Sarah Pemberton: Dues for cal- the three crossings is more than endar year 2020 are due now in half complete, with major new

FEBRUARY 2020 | THE BERKELEY PLACE POOBAH 03 INTRODUCING BRIANA AND MATT MAZUR BY SUBIE GREEN

For seven years Briana and but still retaining the architectur- for fifteen years, dating since Matt Mazur looked all around al details that they love. The Ma- they were sixteen years old. the Metroplex for just the right zurs bought the house in Decem- Briana comes from a medical fam- house. They wanted an older ber 2018 and moved in October ily—her grandfather was a physi- home with character, a place 2019. Ten months of renovation cian and her mother and father they could imprint with their own might seem lengthy to many but are both in health care. Following style, and they hoped it could was a labor of love for the cou- an undergraduate degree from be in Fort Worth. Imagine the ple who at last had found the Texas A&M, Briana entered medi- thrill of finding what looked like home of their dreams. cal school at Texas College of Os- the perfect home on Glenco Ter- Briana and Matt met in eighth teopathic Medicine. Her residency race—constructed in 1927, up- grade in San Angelo, where both at John Peter Smith Hospital was dated at times over the years grew up. They’ve been together (continued on the next page)

04 THE BERKELEY PLACE POOBAH | FEBRUARY 2020 INTRODUCING BRIANA AND MATT MAZUR, CONTINUED in emergency medicine, an interest The Mazurs’ stately, two-story, more time in their favorite ath- she’s held since working part-time red-brick home plays up its origi- letic pursuits. Matt is a tennis in college as an ER scribe. She now nal architecture but has a very player, who plays regularly and is an ER doctor at JPS and Baylor new vibe. Black and white are may resume competitive play- Hospital, Dallas. the primary colors with a mix- ing. Briana took up Thai kick- ture of contemporary and older boxing five years ago at the end Matt’s parents introduced him to pieces that Matt has been col- of medical school, primarily to the skills and interest that he now lecting for many years. Their learn self-defense. She now has holds professionally as an interior Berkeley home has allowed them a sparring partner and coach but decorator. His mother is a deco- finally to take pieces out of sev- does not box competitively. rator, and his father is a contrac- eral storage units. The moldings tor—he honed his professional The Mazurs’ two adorable Corgi and doors have all been painted skills throughout childhood. After dogs also demand their share a gleaming black, with many of earning an undergraduate degree of time. Ellie is a red-and-white the doors replaced to be the from Southern Methodist Univer- Pembroke Corgi and Georgie is same style. Their biggest renova- sity, Matt decided to enter the in- a tricolor. Corgis are cattle herd- tion was in the kitchen, changing terior design field himself. His first ing dogs, probably best known as the size and shape of the room jobs were in Dallas but now he Queen Elizabeth’s favorite breed. along with the usual changes of is on his own. Matt describes his They make a delightful sight as floor, surfaces, and lighting. The decorating as “old school,” and the four are out walking together. result—spectacular! says that Briana is his “toughest client.” His contractor dad was a Now that their time spent on Welcome to Berkeley Place, Bri- big help in the renovation process home renovation is freed up, ana and Matt! We are delighted on the new home. Matt and Briana are spending to have you as our neighbors.

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05 Cheers to HelloJennifer Folzenlogan for organizing Neighbors the an- nual stuffing of Christmas baskets and to the following neighbors for pitching in to help: Jennifer, Robert, Josie and JonMeet Folzenlogan; Chuck Darcy Sety; Carol Stanford;Davis Chris- Your TRULY NOLEN ti Brownlow, Glen Hadsall, Gigi Brownlow, and Jenni, Caleb, and Caden Cole. They assembled and delivered nineteenPest baskets Control in Berkeley to recipients Specialist... nominated by the neighborhood—shut-ins and others chosen for individualNow reasons. for As a editor limited of the Poobah time, I Chuckwas de- & Truly Nolen want to share lightedthese to find great a basket introductory outside my cottage special gate. My offers. thanks to the neighborhood.

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06 THE BERKELEY PLACE POOBAH | FEBRUARY 2020 DREW MEDFORD MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT HAS AWARDED MORE THAN $76,000 TO LOCAL BASEBALL PLAYERS BY ADRIENNE GRANT

The DMMT tournament was established to honor the This baseball legend will speak to his history with base- life of former Berkeley and Mistletoe resident, University ball but more importantly emphasize how to be a good Little League alum, Paschal teammate, and TCU base- student, how to balance school and sports, and the life ball player Drew Medford. It is unique in that every team lessons that come from being a student athlete. receives $2,000 in college scholarships to award to the player of their choice who best exemplifies Drew’s char- Tournament host sites are Trinity Valley, Paschal, and Ar- acteristics. The player may not be the best on the team lington Heights high schools , Midlothian, Mansfield Sum- but must embody the characteristics of Drew: drive to mit and Mansfield Legacy. In addition to the host schools, succeed, humility and empathy for others, and leader the participants include Nolan Catholic, Aledo, LD Bell, on his baseball team. Last year’s Paschal recipient was Fossil Ridge, Duncanville, Ennis, Mansfield’s Timberview, Berkley resident, Leo Monks. Lake Ridge, Mansfield, Arlington, Temple, Waxahachie, Arlington’s Martin, and Weatherford high schools. The 4th annual Drew Medford Memorial Tournament will kick off with an all-team dinner featuring guest speaker Those interested in co-sponsoring the DMMT or for more Tom Grieve. Mr. Grieve is a former major league base- information can visit www.drewmedford.org or contact ball player, having played nine years, six with the Texas Adrienne Grant at [email protected]. Rangers. He is Texas Ranger’s Hall of Fame inductee.

FEBRUARY 2020 | THE BERKELEY PLACE POOBAH 07 SPOTLIGHT ON OUR BERKELEY VOLUNTEERS BY JUDY ALTER

Sue Tripp D . D . (Darcy) Sety Stanley Avenue Berkeley Place Sue, a nurse practitioner, volunteers regularly at Merry Darcy started volunteering at Meals on Wheels (MOW) Clinic, a free, non-profit clinic run by Travis Avenue Bap- after talking to some friends at church. She volunteered tist Church. The clinic, which benefits the 76110 neighbor- for “whatever you need most” so she has an inner-city hoods, is open two nights a week, from six o’clock until route (mostly south of Rosedale, east of I-35). Her clients nine, and one afternoon. Medical providers are available on are so very grateful and appreciative that she is now Tuesday and Thursday night and Wednesday afternoon; committed to this “job.” dental providers are also available on Thursday nights. Darcy also volunteers as a docent at the Japanese Gar- The clinic is currently located in a two-story house on den and at Baylor Scott White All Saints Hospital a cou- Bowie Street, just west of Hemphill, near the old Berry ple of hours a week. One of this busy lady’s favorite vol- Theatre; in addition to the clinic, the converted house has unteer positions is her work with a group of young people a pharmacy, a dental suite, three exam rooms, and a con- from Lockheed Martin who cook Asian (usually Vietnam- ference room upstairs for nutrition classes and diabetic ese) cuisine for the Ronald McDonald families every cou- counseling. The church has raised about a third of the ple of months. The families love when this group comes funds needed to build a large clinic. Physicians, dentist, because many volunteers cook the standard mac and physician assistants, dental assistants, dietitians, and cheese, or spaghetti, or meatloaf, but the Lockheed Mar- pharmacists work every week to help the indigent peo- tin people provide egg rolls, chicken skewers, Chinese ple in the area. Patients are primarily Spanish speaking, BBQ pork, Lo Mein, fried rice, Asian cabbage salad, and but translators are available, along with office person- chocolate fondue. nel, nursing students from TCU, and physician assistant and medical students from the University of North Texas Mary Dulle Health Sciences Center. Jubilee Theatre Mary Dulle serves as secretary on the Jubilee Theatre Michele Rector Board of Directors, returning to a board on which she first Wilshire Boulevard served twenty years ago. Jubilee, now in its 39th season, Michele, a retired elementary school teacher, goes to Lily B is at 506 Main Street in Downtown Fort Worth. It produces once a week and reads with three of Ms. Steele’s first grad- a full season of plays, musicals, comedies and dramas. Its ers. During a specified thirty-minute time period, each stu- mission is to create and present theatrical works that give dent reads a book the teacher has selected. If they have voice to the African American experience. Jubilee’s current any difficulties, Michelle is there to help. Having taught production is Lorraine Hansberry’s To Be Young, Gifted reading for FW ISD, she uses the techniques she learned in and Black, runs through February 23. More information the classroom. After reading the book, the child’s reaction and tickets are available at Jubilee.org. is usually a big smile, so proud of a job well done. Michele talks with them about the characters in their story and en- Joe Dulle served on Jubilee’s board for some thirty courages them to ask her questions. They frequently com- years, acting as building chairman for their first thea- pare one week’s story with previous week’s story. The goal tre on Rosedale Street, for their move to Main Street in is for the student to enjoy a sense of accomplishment and the early 1990s, and finally for their renovation and ex- pride in their developing reading ability. pansion in 2004–2005. He is currently a member of the Board Emeritus. We hear over and over how important literacy is to a child’s education, so hat’s off to Michele for an important service.

08 THE BERKELEY PLACE POOBAH | FEBRUARY 2020 DOG OF THE MONTH — STRYKER BY MACKENZIE SMITH

to animal abuse and neglect by attacking the overpopu- lation problem in our community and putting an empha- sis on education and adoption. We are located in Fort Worth but reach out to other communities in the DFW area. The Poobah will feature a dog looking for a home each month. This month meet Stryker.

Stryker is a very special puppy with a hilarious person- ality. He is stocky, funny, and likes to snore on his back when he sleeps, showing off the ticklish spot on his bel- ly. He smiles and has hiccups often and barks when he wants to play. Stryker is a hefty boy about three months old and already potty trained. He would love a family Saving Hope Animal Rescue strives to rescue, rehabili- with another dog that likes to play! tate, and find loving homes for abandoned, neglected, and abused domestic animals in Fort Worth and sur- Apply to meet Stryker and see other adoptable dogs at rounding areas. Saving Hope is determined to put an end http://www.savinghoperescue.org.

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FEBRUARY 2020 | THE BERKELEY PLACE POOBAH 09 10 THE BERKELEY PLACE POOBAH | FEBRUARY 2020 YARD OF THE MONTH BY JENNI COLE

Congratulations to our Yard of the Month winners, the Thank you to the Mundt family for keeping Berkeley Mundt family, at 2027 Hawthorne Avenue. They have beautiful and to Calloway’s for sponsoring our Yard of landscaped with boxwood shrubs and purple-and- the Month. Visit Calloway’s for all your gardening needs white pansies in front of their beautiful brick home. Two and check out their monthly tips in the Poobah! landscaped evergreens flank both sides of their walk- way leading to the front door. Their covered front porch is a perfect place to watch their kids play in the front yard with neighbors.

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12 THE BERKELEY PLACE POOBAH | FEBRUARY 2020 SPRING PLANTING BY JOHN MINNERLY, DVM, UNIVERSITY ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Hope springs eternal! Now is the time to start planning what to plant in our gardens. With pets (especially young energetic dogs) it is important to know what you are putting in the ground. Some plants are very toxic. The more common ones around here are:

Sago Palm: All parts of the sago palm are toxic, but the seeds are the deadliest. They cause damage to the liver, and even if the pet is able to sur- vive the initial insult, the liver starts becoming cirrhotic, and the pet gets This is only a partial list of plants that are toxic to pets. worse over the course of 4-8 weeks. Before planting anything new in your yard, check several resources. Many plant labels have websites that may have information about hazards to pets. Extension ser- Oleander: The leaves of the oleander vices and poison hotlines would be the best sources. contain digoxin, a toxin that causes heart arrhythmias. Fertilizers, Insecticides, and compost: You have to be very careful when using these substances around pets. With insecticides, only a small amount can cause severe problems. Fertilizers are not a problem in small amounts Lilies: Asian and Easter lilies are ex- when dry. When the yard or garden gets watered, any tremely toxic to cats. The entire plant standing puddles have the potential to concentrate the is toxic. fertilizer. Composts tends to have high concentrations of nitrogen, such as nitrites, nitrates, and ammonia. Organic fertilizers, insecticides, and compost are NOT necessarily any safer than manufactured products. I tell owners nico- Datura (Moonflower): Moonflowers tine, arsenic, and cyanide are all organic compounds. Con- can cause labored breathing, weak- centrations are the main factor in determining safety. Use ness, and paralysis small amounts and spread well to keep your pets safe.

Ringworm: Not a lethal issue, but a major health issue. If Onions and garlic: Most dogs are not your cat likes to help you in the garden, the freshly tilled interested in eating onions or garlic, but soil is a good source for ringworm. The spores like the those that do can develop an anemia. warm soil right below the surface, where sunlight can’t get to it. We see a surge of ringworm cases in the spring. Dogs aren’t as susceptible to ringworm but can still get it. Fruit trees: Eating the seeds can We don’t see toxicities from plants and fertilizers very of- cause cyanide poisoning. With some ten. Most pets are smart enough to not eat most plants. species, even the bark of some spe- But, if we can reduce the risk of exposure even more, we cies may contain the toxin. can keep your pets safer.

FEBRUARY 2020 | THE BERKELEY PLACE POOBAH 13 Jane Booten, longtime former resident of Condolences from the neighborhood to the Chatburn Court, died December 14 in Aus- family of Mike Harville who died unexpect- tin. We extend our sympathy to her children, edly at his home January 17. Mike was a pro- Pamela and Steven, and their families. fessor of engineering at TCU and was also doing a wonderful job as advertising manag- er for the Poobah. He will be greatly missed We also extend neighborly sympathy to on campus and in the neighborhood. Sherry Flowers on Stanley Avenue whose mother, Imagene James, passed away Jan- uary 15. Mrs. James lived with her daugh- ter on Stanley.

NOTICE TO AROUND THE ADVERTISERS NEIGHBORHOOD

To our advertisers . . . Congratulations to Nine Hyre, who earned the Master Gardener designation. Master Gardeners are members of the local community The Poobah staff and the entire Berke- who take an active interest in their community’s lawns, trees, shrubs, ley neighborhood are saddened by the flowers and gardens. What really sets Master Gardeners apart from sudden and unexpected death of Mike other home gardeners is that they use their special training in hor- Harville, our advertising manager. In ticulture to train future Master Gardeners and to help beautify their this February issue, we are simply re- communities. They volunteer for horticultural work at various sites, peating the ads from last month. Some such as parks, shelters, etc. Master Gardeners work through their are paid for, some are not—we will try county’s Texas AgriLife Extension. “Gardening is the slowest of the to straighten that out later. If you had performing arts.” placed a first-time ad for this month, we will catch up later. Let us know.

Please direct any questions to the edi- tor, Judy Alter, at [email protected].

Thanks for understanding.

14 THE BERKELEY PLACE POOBAH | FEBRUARY 2020 ON ONE TANK OF GAS—STAYCATION WITH THE GRANDS BY POLLY HOOPER

It becomes increasingly difficult for us to figure out what delighted to find that less than a mile from our house, to buy our adult child and spouse for Christmas each the Hilton Garden Inn had not only an indoor pool but year. You know the struggle. They have everything and one with lots of fun water features for little ones. what they don’t have and want they would rather buy themselves. So, we decided this year to give them an We got what we deemed a great rate at $124 for a king experience and thought we would plan a family trip for room with a rollaway bed. It included a mini kitchen of the days after the 25th. We excitedly shared our plan, sorts with a dorm-size fridge, microwave, and coffee and they sheepishly admitted that what they would re- maker. We booked for two nights at the last minute by ally like is some kid-free days and nights to themselves. just calling the hotel directly. They had a third child last year and both have careers The first night we ate at Old South Pancake House as with challenging workloads. They said they wanted both grandsons love pancakes and waffles for dinner. rest for their gift. We returned to the hotel and took our first dip in the We agreed to take the older two on a trip, and the other heated indoor pool. Lots of splashing and giggling was grandmother agreed to care for the little one. We origi- a great start to our mini vacation. nally thought we’d go to San Antonio, but after we both This hotel does not offer complimentary breakfast but battled whatever was going around the week prior to does have a couple of breakfast options. There is a Christmas, we were not long on energy either. What $7.95 buffet option that includes hot and cold cereal, better place to have a staycation than our own Fort Worth? We knew we wanted an indoor pool and were (Continued on the next page)

FEBRUARY 2020 | THE BERKELEY PLACE POOBAH 15 ON ONE TANK OF GAS—STAYCATION WITH THE GRANDS, CONTINUED end) for breakfast at Snooze. We’d tried several times before and encountered long wait times, but this time we were in luck and scored a table right away. If you’ve not eaten there it is a real treat. The boys had choco- late chip pancakes from the kids’ menu, I had French toast adorned with assorted berries and mascarpone cheese, and the hubby had corned beef hash. The boys said the pancakes were the best in the world. Our adult choices were excellent as well.

pastries, boiled eggs and fruit. For $12.95 you can get various eggs and breakfast meats cooked to order. Our first morning we opted to bring breakfast into the room as the boys were deep into a movie and didn’t want to get dressed.

The boys declared we were going to have a pajama party vacation so when it was time for lunch, we just let them wear their dinosaur pajamas for the walk across the parking lot to Torchy’s Tacos. Back to the hotel and one last dip in the pool took us to checkout and a sad couple of faces when they realized The afternoon included more time in the pool and lots the mini vacation had come to an end. They had gotten of game playing. We bought the Jr. Edition of Monopoly to know the staff and a lot of the other guests by this and taught them to play. It was so much fun listening time and felt very at home. to four- and five-year-olds strategize about what prop- erties to buy. We eventually migrated to the lobby for If you want to book a similar mini vacation in the sum- more game playing which included Pokeno, Slap Jack, mertime, the Homewood Suites on the same corner is and Left Center Right. also owned by Hilton. It has a standard issue outdoor pool and is about the same cost, but the rooms range Still in their pajamas by dinnertime we headed out to from one-room suites that are like an efficiency apart- our favorite west side Mexican restaurant (I know—we ment to two-room suites with a fully equipped kitchen. had tacos for lunch) and then around town to see the Breakfast is complimentary at this sister hotel. Christmas lights. The oldest grandson informed me that it is not Christmas anymore when I suggested it, but he I highly recommend a staycation at a local hotel. You had as much fun as we did. Another dip in the pool after save all that drive-time and gas and as you already we returned from dinner made for some tired little boys know, Fort Worth is chock full of things to do for fun ready for bed. We had planned to go to The Stockyards with the grandchildren. You can do all those things or for the cattle drive as well as Sundance Square and The stay in to play games and swim like we did. Being away Water Gardens, but it rained all day. Our game day in from the house with the laundry, cooking, cleaning, and pajamas was just the right alternate plan. all the other responsibilities to pull you away from just relaxing is a great idea. I wish I’d thought of sooner. Our last morning, we ventured out (after showering and getting dressed in street clothes the first time all week-

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Merry Clinic Japanese Garden Most non-professional volunteers Opal’s Farm needs volunteers to Volunteering at the Japanese Gar- at the clinic are members of the help with the spring harvest and den involves specialized training Travis Avenue Baptist Church, but preparing the soil for fall planting. that is only offered periodically. church membership is by no means The farm is located at 2500 LaSalle However, the garden ALWAYS a requirement. Sue says she would Street. For more information about needs people to work Wednesday love to see volunteers from Berke- volunteering, go to their web site: morning doing “gardening” things, ley, so if you’re interested, contact https://www.unityunlimited.org/ and the rest of the Botanical Gar- Sue Tripp. opals-farm.html den has dozens of volunteer jobs openings. Volunteers who do this Citizen Forester Meals on Wheels work are called “Grow” volunteers. If you enjoy time outdoors, Citizen The number of clients needing Forester training helps participants meals has spiked recently, and Baylor Scott White All Saints become more skilled at planting, MOW is in desperate need of Hospital pruning, and maintaining trees in more drivers, especially “subs” The hospital recently put the word an urban environment. Volunteers who can take any route when the out that they need volunteers. You spend their time in public places regular person is not available. can work in an office filing, with like parks, along street medians, in You only sub when you want to, the chaplain, as a front door re- school yards. There will be ten day- so it is not a daily or weekly com- ceptionist, or a hundred different long training sessions on Wednes- mitment. This would be a good things. Whatever you do, they days from March 18 to December time to get involved. To volunteer, need. 16. These sessions are held in the talk to D.D. (Darcy) Sety or go to Master Gardener’s Training Room https://mealsonwheels.org/ and the Fort Worth Botanic Gar- den, with a couple of field excur- sions. To apply, go to http://ctufc. org/citizen-forester/ Registrations are due by Feb. 10. Because tomorrow Opal’s Farm will soon be today. Opal’s Farm, named after Fort At Rhodes Securities, we know that you’d never want a financial Worth activist Opal Lee, is a five- hurdle to keep her from aiming high. We can help make sure acre working farm on the banks you’re ready when she gets there. of the Trinity, directly across from Call us today to start the journey. downtown. It is in a low-income neighborhood that is officially des- ignated a food desert, because it phone: 817.334.0455 toll free: 800.330.0455 has no grocery store—only con- rhodessecurities.com.

venience stores, which sell highly 306 West 7th Street, Suite 1000 processed food. The mission of Fort Worth, TX 76102 Opal’s Farm is to provide fresh pro- duce to the neighbors at wholesale Are you ready for your prices. They also donate a portion endurance. strength. vision. to the Food Bank, and they sell the child’s happily ever after? remainder in retail outlets.

FEBRUARY 2020 | THE BERKELEY PLACE POOBAH 17 FROM BERKELEY KITCHENS — CHOCOLATE FOR YOUR LOVE

CHOCOLATE MARTINI Directions: PRUDENCE ZAVALA Preheat oven to 425o. Butter a 9-inch springform pan with 2-1/2-inch sides; coat pan with sugar. Ingredients: 2 oz. vodka Melt butter with ¼ c. sugar over low heat until sugar 1 oz. chocolate liquor dissolves. Add chocolates and melt. Remove from heat Ice and stir in the brandy. Let cool until just warm. Cocktail shaker Whisk egg yolks until thick and pale yellow. Stir in warm Directions: chocolate mixture—it it’s too hot, it will cook the yolks; Place ice, vodka, and chocolate liquor in the cocktail too cool, it won’t mix well. shaker. Shake for 25 seconds. Pour into a chilled mar- Separately beat egg whites with salt until foamy. Add tini glass. Enjoy! remaining sugar, a bit at a time, and beat to soft-peak stage. Whisk a small amount of beaten whites into CHOCOLATE CHERRY LOVE SHAKE chocolate; then gently fold in remaining whites, stirring PRUDENCE ZAVALA carefully until no white shows.

Ingredients: Bake in prepared pan for about 15 minutes. The cake 1 c. almond milk will look undercooked, but the top should have a slight crust. Do not overbake! Let the cake stay in the pan 1 Tbsp cocoa powder overnight and don’t be alarmed when it falls as it cools. 1 banana To serve, loosen cake from sides of pan with sharp 1 c. frozen cherries knife. Sprinkle with powdered sugar for a decorative Cocoa nibs optional as decoration effect and cut into wedges. This makes eight, really rich Directions: servings but if you plan a candlelight dinner for two, it Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until the will keep in the refrigerator for a few days. You prob- mixture is smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass and ably couldn’t ask for better leftovers. top with cocoa nibs. CHOCOLATE DECADENCE FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE LORIE POE JUDY ALTER This is a rich dessert with a texture that is somewhere One of the most decadent recipes I’ve ever found. The between a chocolate bar and a cake. Lorie says she love of your life deserves this. once worked for a high-end catering company and this dessert was clients’ favorite. Ingredients: Sugar Ingredients: 10 Tbsp. (1-1/2 sticks) butter; do not use margarine 1 lb. semisweet chocolate ½ c. sugar ½ c. + 2 Tbsp. butter 8 oz. semisweet chocolate bits 4 eggs 4 oz. bittersweet (not unsweetened) chocolate, chopped 5 Tbsp. sugar (or you can use another 4 oz. chocolate bits) ¼ c. flour 1 Tbsp. brandy 1 c. fresh whipped cream (garnish. Optional: add a 4 large eggs, room temperature, separated dash of kirsch when whipping) 1 tsp. vanilla Shaved chocolate or mint leaves (optional, for garnish ¼ tsp. salt with whipped cream) Powdered sugar

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Directions: 2 Tbsp. corn syrup Melt chocolate and butter in double boiler or micro- 1 tsp. vanilla extract wave. Stir often, especially if using microwave. 1-1/2 c. macadamia nuts or almonds

Beat eggs and sugar in mixer on high until thick and 4x Directions: in volume (at least 15 min). 1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Sepa- Slightly cool chocolate mix, then stir ¼ egg mix into rately combine flour, cocoa, coffee, baking powder, bak- chocolate mix. Gently fold rest of chocolate mix back ing soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. into egg mix. Don’t overmix; you want to keep the airi- ness of the egg mix. 2. Pour into a greased and floured 9-in. round baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted Line either an 8” round pan or a rectangular bread pan in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before with parchment paper, then grease and flour parch- removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. ment. Pour in mixture. 3. For topping, combine chocolate chips, cream, sugar, Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes, or until edges are butter and corn syrup in a saucepan; bring to a boil, slightly firm but center is still slightly soupy. Cool and stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium; cook and refrigerate overnight. stir for 7 minutes. Gently lift from pan and cut into slices. Garnish with 4. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool for 10-15 whipped cream, shaved chocolate, mint leaves. minutes. Beat with a wooden spoon until slightly thick- Makes 1-8” round cake pan or one rectangular bread pan. ened, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in nuts. Place cake on a serving plate; pour topping over cake. MACADAMIA FUDGE CAKE CHRIS COLE JUDY TAYLOR’S BROWNIES LINDA HARMAN Chris found this recipe in a McCall’s magazine (is that even still around?) years ago and only made it for her Linda writes that Judy Taylor’s Brownies were famous husband’s birthday . . . and stopped even doing that in Garland in the Sixties. It was considered fortunate to years ago! He especially enjoyed it frozen . . . a dense be around when this sweet lady handed out one of the and very chocolatey cake! brownies she generously brought to any event. Ingredients: Her recipe is so simple, just a handful of ingredients, but ½ c. butter, softened it always brings a smile with the first bite! ¾ c. sugar Ingredients: 1 large egg 2 squares unsweetened chocolate ¾ c. sour cream ½ c. butter ½ tsp. vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar ¼ c. baking cocoa ½ c. flour 1-1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules 1 c. chopped nuts ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 tsp. vanilla ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt Directions: Melt chocolate and butter. Separately, beat eggs TOPPING: and sugar. Add to cooled chocolate mixture. Add 1 c. (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips flour, nuts, and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan and 2/3 c. heavy whipping cream bake only 10-15 minutes at 350o. Cool ten minutes ½ c. sugar before removing from the pan. 2 Tbsp. butter

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