With summer right around the corner, fresh corn is taking over the produce section of your favorite grocery. Stock up for this week’s Recipe Roundup: Corn. Fresh, sweet corn is one of the staples of summer. Growing up, one of the only ways I remember eating it was simple corn on the cob, slathered with …
Charleston’s Restaurant is an upscale casual restaurant that serves up delicious food in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Oh and the croissants are to die for! On Easter weekend, my original plan was to go to church in OKC on Sunday morning, run a few errands, and then head back to Stillwater. At some point that …
Recipe Roundup: Pasta Salad celebrates the dish that you will find at every cookout, pool party, and summer celebration. Summertime is right around the corner. That means pool parties, cookouts, the beach, and more. Whenever there’s a summer party that involves food, pasta salad is sure to be on the menu. But that doesn’t mean your …
Baked instead of fried, and seasoned well, these Oven Baked Garlic Parmesan Fries are a fun twist on the traditional potato side dish. When I began this blog in 2012, I did it mainly for myself and the handful of friends who read it. About a year ago, I met April of Uncookiecutter when she and her family …
When you’re craving diner food in Tulsa, OK, look no further than Brownies Hamburgers. You can’t go wrong with the food, or the homemade root beer and pies. In late January I worked a booth at a fishing & hunting tradeshow in OKC, selling T-Post Steppers with Michele. We both looked (and felt) totally out of …
Salmon is such a versatile fish, and it works so well with many different cooking methods. This week’s Recipe Roundup: Salmon celebrates this beautiful seafood. Growing up I don’t recall ever eating salmon. I don’t think my parents cooked it, so since they didn’t make it, I didn’t eat it. And I have this really …
Light, flaky, crispy fried chicken in a family-owned restaurant. There’s nothing like it, and you’ll find it at Stroud’s Restaurant A couple weeks ago I was in Kansas City for the men’s Big 12 basketball tournament. OSU had lost on Wednesday evening, but I stayed a couple of extra days to watch West Virginia play. …
Pizza is one of my all-time favorite foods. This week’s Recipe Roundup: Pizza is dedicated to 30 delicious ways to top your favorite pies. I’ve loved pizza for as long as I can remember. I mean, what about it can you NOT love? For a long time I was a “pan” crust and deep dish …
If you’re looking for a huge variety of beers, and delicious food, check out Beer Kitchen in the Westport District of Kansas City MO Two weeks ago I was in Kansas City for the Big 12 Men’s basketball tournament. OSU played on Wednesday night, and unfortunately lost. I was already planning to stay at least until …
The Power & Light District in Kansas City, MO has lots to offer, including Drunken Fish Sushi Restaurant & Lounge for delicious sushi and great service. Two weeks ago I was in Kansas City for the Big 12 men’s basketball tournament. I’m a huge college basketball fan, so the fact that I’ve been able to attend …
Shrimp is one of my favorite types of seafood. Light, versatile, and so delicious, there are endless ways to prepare it. Recipe Roundup: Shrimp Recipes showcases some of my favorites Shrimp is one of the most versatile types of seafood around. It’s low in calories, easy to eat, and can be prepared in so many different …
Kobe Sushi and Hibachi Steakhouse. This restaurant in the heart of Edmond OK serves up delicious sushi, hibachi and Kobe entrees in a comfortable atmosphere About 2 weeks ago I was in Oklahoma City, running errands. I go to OKC about every 6 weeks, to hit the stores that we don’t have in Stillwater. I had gotten …
There’s never a bad time for a weekend brunch…but with Easter just around the corner, you’ll want to add these Recipe Roundup: Brunch Recipes to your party menu. Whether it’s Saturday or Sunday, there is no bad time for brunch. I love brunch, because you can choose straight breakfast, straight lunch, or a combination of the two. And …
Cracker Barrel. You see them along the highway in almost every state, and you’ve probably been there for the General Store and the Country Cooking. About a month ago, I spent the weekend at the Oklahoma Hunting & Tackle Show in OKC. Yes, you read that right. I spent the weekend at a hunting show. On …
I love chicken, and could eat it daily. If you feel the same way, then you will love this week’s Recipe Roundup: Chicken Thigh and Drumstick Recipes. Dark meat is where it’s at. Yes, I know that’s not grammatically correct, but in this instance I’m going with it…because it’s true. For as long as I can …