But if a national road trip isn’t on your to-do list, Taste of Home’s Recipes Across America provides the next best thing: A way to experience local flavors from every state right in your own kitchen. While that does mean some home cooking, it’s a nice way to spice up the routine and provide a […]
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Parrott talk
That kid is now popular Oklahoma City chef and restaurant consultant Ryan Parrott, who, at age 19, became the kitchen manager at Tommy’s Italian-American Grill in Northpark Mall and went on to create concepts and revitalize menus all over town. You know him but might not know you know him. You read about the restaurants […]
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Treats, no tricks
Haunt the Zoo While trick-or-treating is still a popular mad dash for candy, many families now opt out of the dark city porch crawl one night a year and instead participate in the season all month long. Fortunately, the metro has plenty of options for spooky fun both day and night, with candy and without […]
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Party play
Petra Lusche with her special recipe BY: Shannon Cornman It’s understandable since the splurge can wreak havoc on the waistline for game-day revelers. The time-honored tradition of the tailgate party bursts with school spirit, but if not careful, it can pack a hefty calorie count, too. According to calorielab.com, a trip around the tailgate table […]
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Fall fête
Earl’s Rib plate BY: Shannon Cornman There are fancy pins of perfect tablescapes and recipes on Pinterest boards. However, where to start and how to actually pull off a fabulous dinner party is another thing entirely. Thankfully, better than any app or site, the metro is flush with experts and retailers at the ready to […]
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Nash bash
When it comes to the latter, it’s hard not to put the Sooner State in the top spot. Just visit Nashville, Tenn., where our country celebs are royalty. Nashville coined the term “Music City, USA,” but you’ll also find “Nash Vegas” on the T-shirts. No matter what they call it, Oklahoma country music fans will […]
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‘Poppins’ pops
Disney’s national touring production of the Mary Poppins musical is great, fun and colorful. Its cast is excellent, too, with one strange exception: Mary Poppins herself. As Mary, the magical nanny, Madeline Trumble was the only one who seemed overly showy, clearly putting on a performance, whereas the rest of the actors were much more […]
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Uncork that canvas
In an age when even doodling gets an app, art the old-fashioned way — easel, paint, brush — feels both nostalgic and primitive. Those who haven’t had art instruction since being yay-high, a blank canvas can be less daunting, thanks to Tiffany Bohrer. Teaching classes as The Tipsy Artist, she helps call up creativity at […]
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Get fresh
After you’ve donated to Goodwill the carload of toys and clothes your family has outgrown, how can you ensure that the rest of your stuff doesn’t end up in the “Where do I put that?” drawer? Kellie Clements, Edmond interior designer and former contestant on HGTV’s Design Star, provides stylish and creative organizational solutions that […]
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Locks and loaded
While Oklahoma’s windy clime can leave a girl to think, “Why bother?” it’s helpful to have our hair IQ in order before we succumb to a life of ponytails and knit caps. Is the reason so many folks keep the hairstyle they wore in high school because they are trying to recapture their youth, or […]