A famous person you kind of look like: “A gal on ‘Star Trek,’ but I can’t remember her name.” Nobody really knows: “That I can speak five languages: Farsi, Spanish, Dari, English and Arabic.” Favorite cookbook? “All of my recipes come from my head, and I just play with them. I never look at a […]
Carol Smaglinski
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Fresh faces
Java Dave’s1433 E. Danforth, Edmond348-9933 This is the second Java Dave’s that Bruce and Mindy Baldwin have opened in Edmond. The first, 9 S. Broadway, has a cozy feel, and this new one is a small, stand-alone building that used to house Emerald City Coffee just in front of Aspen Athletic Club. Head to this […]
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Family: “Wife, Sheeron, and children Jeremy, 22, and Bianca, 9.” Famous person you sound like? “George Lopez.” Special feature: “I am short, only 5 foot 1.” Biggest vice: “Working — 12 hours a day, except Sunday, when we are closed.” When hiring, I want: “People who are clean-cut, very motivated with good social skills.” Most […]
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Full steam ahead The following seven are a few of the newest restaurants to open in the metro. In most establishments, customers come back again and again when their experiences of quality, taste, value, ambience and service are all met. Try these out. —Carol Smaglinski, photos by Mark Hancock and Shannon Cornman $$: Up to […]
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Seize the cheese Cheese lover and writer Clifton Fadiman once said, “Cheese is milk’s leap to immortality.” In the metro area, satisfying cheese seems to pop up on every menu. Say “hello” to these seven spots with tantalizing treats to test your taste buds. —Carol Smaglinski, photos by Mark Hancock and Shannon Cornman $$: Up […]
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Birthplace: “Tulsa.” What do you wish you knew five years ago? “That taxes get worse as you get older. I wish I had taken a course years ago.” Finest feature: “My ability to talk to people.” In your kitchen, you would never be without: “Tongs.” Biggest vice? “Procrastination, which is not conducive to a being […]
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OKCMOA’s annual Omelette Party a smashing success
Spears was speaking about the museum’s 27th Annual Omelette Party, held Feb. 5 at the Coca-Cola Bricktown Events Center, where more than 950 people enjoyed gourmet omelets created by local chefs. There was an open bar, with live music from The Stars and DJ Brian Smith. The big hit of the party, besides watching the […]
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Indulge your senses The best aphrodisiacs are a blend of food and love. Think oysters or chocolate. In a perfect world, an aphrodisiac is healthy, fresh and natural, with an attractive presentation. All of the seven mentioned here are quite common, and you probably already have them in your kitchen. But why cook? Take your […]
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History and romance
Mention Twelve Oaks to people in the Edmond area, and invariably meat-eating traditionalists will go on about the steaks. It is the sort of place where there are no acrobatics being done with the cuisine. There are no crazy combinations made with darling of-the-moment vegetables or internal organs of an animal that might make your […]
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Chefs and good cooks alike competed recently during the annual Oklahoma City Home & Garden Show. The statewide cooking event drew a nice crowd and was sponsored by the Oklahoma Cattlewomen’s Association and the Made in Oklahoma Coalition. The audience gathered in the Carriage Hall Building at State Fair Park to watch the action. In […]