Church plans bazaar, luncheon in Norman 23 hr ago | Add a comment NORMAN — Continuing a more than 100-year tradition, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 235 W Duffy, will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at the church. The...

Raise the bar: Here are some glassware basics Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Add a comment Update your entertainment arsenal with these suggestions from a top chef: So you’ve got a new apartment and are ready to host your first cocktail party. You bought all the booze, made a trip to...

Today's culture: Rock the wine Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Add a comment So you’ve rocked the vote, are you ready to rock some wine? Whether you chose Barack Obama or John McCain, you had to consider where you stood on the issues. Choosing wine is no different.

Oklahoma Wine Events Tue, Nov 11, 2008 | Add a comment Sampling offered Stable Ridge Winery and The Melting Pot are co-hosting an evening of wine sampling and fondue Thursday in Bricktown. Annetta Neal, owner of Stable Ridge Winery and certified wine...

For state wine producers, vote brings no sour grapes Mon, Nov 10, 2008 | Add a comment Small Oklahoma wine producers are celebrating a state question passed by more than a two-to-one margin last week that allows state wineries to self-distribute their products to wine and liquor...

Q&A with David Johndrow Thu, Nov 6, 2008 | Add a comment Q: Voters on Tuesday passed State Question 743, which allows winemakers from within the state and out of state who produce up to 10,000 gallons of wine a year to sell wine directly to customers,...

Oklahoma voters approve 4 state questions Wed, Nov 5, 2008 | Add a comment All four Oklahoma state questions have been approved. Below is information on those questions: State Question No. 735 - Personal Property Tax Exemption for Injured Vets State Question No. 741...

ON THE BALLOT: Oklahoma State Questions Sun, Nov 2, 2008 | Add a comment Questions State Question 735: To allow a 100 percent disabled veteran an exemption from personal property taxes. State Question 741: To require a person or business to file with the county assessor...

Oklahoma vintners’ dispute spills over into court Sat, Nov 1, 2008 Drumright’s Tidal School Vineyards, which bills itself as the state’s premier winery, is in flux. It filed for bankruptcy protection in March. Four shareholders, including the...

Rusitc, urbane mingle in Texas hills Fri, Oct 31, 2008 | Add a comment FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — The Texas Hill Country, where tiny towns dot a landscape of wildflowers and cedar trees, is the kind of place where cowboys and sommeliers meet. Sometimes literally....

Rules of the Game Fri, Oct 10, 2008 | Add a comment When it comes to fall feasting, every cuisine in the world incorporates wild game in its offerings and autumn is the best time to explore its variety of rich and savory flavors.

Paris Hilton Is Looking for 'A Nice Boy' Thu, Jun 28, 2007 BERLIN (AP) -- Paris Hilton is looking for a boyfriend and knows exactly what qualities Mr. Right should possess. "Right now I'm single but I am looking for a nice boy," she told reporters...

Charming Medicine Park offers respite for wandering traveler
Oklahoma's 2006 Favorite Small Town contest: Medicine Park Thu, Oct 5, 2006 MEDICINE PARK — After just one visit, you realize why Medicine Park became Oklahoma's first tourism resort and has been named as one of Oklahoma's favorite small towns. In 1908, state Sen. Elmer...

Avocado Dressing Wed, Aug 9, 2006 Makes about ¾ cup dressing 1 /2 a peeled avocado, placed in blender jar Juice of 1 lime ¼ cup loosely packed cilantro leaves ¼ teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon garlic salt ¼ teaspoon...

Five-Minute Gazpacho Tue, Jul 25, 2006 Makes 6-8 servings as a starter 28 ounces diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, with their liquid, chilled 1 large cucumber, peeled and cut into large pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil...

Carrots With Lemon and Dill Wed, Jun 14, 2006 Makes 4 servings 1 pound carrots cut into ½-inch slices 2 tablespoons butter ½ cup minced onion (1 small) ¼ cup dry white wine ½ teaspoon grated lemon rind 1-2...

Tulsa chefs in New York tasting event Wed, Jun 7, 2006 Robert and Ouida Merrifield, chefs of Polo Grill in Tulsa, will take part in the annual James Beard Foundation summer tasting event July 22 at Wolffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, N.Y. The Chefs...

Shawnee couple cares for vineyard one grape at a time Wed, Jun 7, 2006 Joyce and Joe Rick Parsons have 2,000 children. Photos Their grape vines need constant attention and care, but in the end, raising the plants is worth the trouble. For the owners of Parsons...

Shawnee couple cares for vineyard one grape at a time Wed, Jun 7, 2006 Photo gallery of Parsons Vineyard and Winery Joyce and Joe Rick Parsons have 2,000 children. Their grape vines need constant attention and care, but in the end, raising the plants is worth...

Wine fest set Sat, Jun 3, 2006 DRUMRIGHT -- Products from five Oklahoma wineries will be featured Saturday during the third annual Drumright Wine Festival at Whitlock Park. Tickets are $10 in advance for those over 21 years...