Even the American-style fruit baskets are pleasant in the right context: summer patio, light lunch or chilled red. The American style may not appeal to fans of big reds, however. For red wine lovers who enjoy some tannic backbone, a grippy finish and some weight and density, fruit baskets are off-putting. Burgundy wasn’t built on […]
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Separation deliberation
But by the discussion’s close, only one mind was changed. The debate was between Bruce Prescott, Baptist pastor and president of the Norman chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and Steve Kern, Baptist pastor and husband to state Rep. Sally Kern, R-Oklahoma City, who was in the audience. The two debated […]
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Masterful moves
Oklahoma City Ballet presents a showcase of four pieces in “Masters and Moderns.” The show includes two masterworks from two of the 20th century’s most influential choreographers, plus two world premieres from two artists making a name for themselves in 21stcentury dance. “Masters and Moderns” came about out of a desire to be able to […]
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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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‘Crazy’ good
Creating a musical — even that inferior form, the jukebox musical — does not have to be so hard, as long as one is working with worthy material. Put appealing music with an interesting story, and the show practically writes itself. Not really, but combine quality material with two top-notch performers and a sharply directed […]
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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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Trouble in the OKC
We’ve got trouble in Oklahoma City. Trouble with a capital “T.” And that rhymes with “P” and that stands for “pool”! No, but seriously. Who knew “The Music Man” was right all along? This classy story comes to us from NewsOK.com. We’ll give you a few minutes to put on your fanciest readin’ glasses before […]
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Laugh tracks
“It’s really important that I sell at least one more copy of my album than Leah,” Porter said. “That’s all I really care about. I’d consider myself a complete failure and probably kill myself. I’m just sayin.’” “I’m going to sell at least 100 more than you,” Kayajanian said. “Hell, I might end up buying […]
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WikiLeaker?
The helicopter circled the dead and dying lying in the street. Moments prior, the troops in the Apache helicopter had opened fire, killing several people, some possibly armed, standing in the Baghdad suburb’s street. A lone survivor began to crawl away, but when a van pulled up to load him, the helicopter opened fire again, […]