“We believe in just the basic formulas that have been around for a long time,” said owner John McBryde. “We bake in a hearth oven and make hand-formed loaves. We take our time with the breads.” McBryde said yeasted breads take an average of 24 hours, start to finish, while sourdough takes 48. And on […]
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Burger bliss
Legend has it that the onion burger was concocted — people argue whether it originated in Ardmore or El Reno — to help stretch out beef during the Great Depression by mashing onions (shredded, sliced or diced) into the patty before grilling it on the flattop. It’s accompanied by little else, but that’s because extra […]
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Cork and canvas
At some point, we forget how much we enjoyed art, even the nascent scribbles of would-be artists who exchange their creativity for organized sports, homework, video games and television. We put down the crayons, brushes and pens, and pick up other “more important” things. Marie Ensign and Aaron Hasley intend to help Oklahomans reconnect with […]
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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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Sharing is caring
This is the plight of the organizers for the Norman Music Festival, a free event since its inception four years ago. With 200 bands performing over three days in downtown Norman, organizers hope to scratch up extra funds to ease their stretched budget by hosting a wine-share Friday during the Second Friday Circuit of Art. […]
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Think pink
Rosé is typically a summer wine, but sparkling rosé is good year-round. Since people tend to spend more money on red and pink around this time of year, why not stick with the theme and try sparkling rosé this Valentine’s Day? Wild Turkey Finer Wines & Spirits, 12021 N. MacArthur, is home to one of […]
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Chocolove
“It’s the food of the gods,” said Teresa Wall, owner of 42nd Street, 4200 N. Western. “I don’t know what it is in chocolate that really does stimulate your brain and give you a sense of pleasure.” In a glass case, Wall carries a range of decadent chocolates, including truffles from Lake Champlain Chocolates in […]
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Breakfast for dinner
On Saturday, the museum hosts its 27th annual Omelette Party at the Coca- Cola Bricktown Events Center, 425 E. California. This year’s theme, “Eggs à la MOD,” is inspired by the museum’s newest exhibit, “George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher,” a comprehensive retrospective of the influential furniture designer’s classically modern works. Local restaurants and chefs […]
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GourmetGirl
I can pinpoint my delicious downward spiral into fromage addiction to the Cheese 101 class I took (and wrote about) a few months back at Forward Foods (123 E. Main in Norman; 321- 0007 and 5123 N. Western; 879-9937). Cheese with honey and preserved walnuts? Dear God, how had no one told me about these […]
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Fry daddy
Show an Oklahoman a vegetable or cut of meat, and he’ll show you how best to fry it. Green beans? No problem. Okra? Chuck it in the boiling oil. And chicken? Does it even come any other way? We like to be healthy just like the next guy, but c’mon, who can eat steamed kale […]