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Welcome to Our Fall Issue! OUR MAIN FEATURE THIS ISSUE SHINES THE SPOTLIGHT ON SIX AREA RESTAURANTS AND THEIR SIGNATURE DISHES, ALONG WITH WINES OR COCKTAILS THAT PAIR WELL WITH THEM. Don't hold us responsible if the photos make your stomach growl! These fine establishments offer something for just about any taste, whether it's comfort food you're craving or something a little lighter or spicy.
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32 Taste of Cleveland County From Comfort Food to Gourmet Fare, Local Restaurants Offer It All
42 Agi Bread No Time Like the Fall to Make Homemade Bread, Says Norman’s Agi Lurtz
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46 DIY Halloween Costumes Why Not Make Your Own This Year?
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AS A COLLEGIATE GYMNAST, OLIVIA TRAUTMAN
the season returning to competition form. The December injury
KNEW THE ROTATION OF EVENTS AT A MEET. As a
seriously affected her ability to compete all four events. She
true freshman for the Sooners, Olivia was named Big 12
returned gradually, starting with uneven bars and vault. She
Newcomer of the Year. She won the Big 12 and NCAA
added the beam and was training on the floor exercise when
Regional titles on floor exercise and earned first-team
the 2020 season came to a sudden end, nine days before the
All-America honors from the NCAA (postseason) and the
Big 12 Championships and the start of the postseason. Even the
WGCA (regular season) on the floor.
successfully rehabbed Olivia couldn’t beat COVID-19.
She became the fourth freshman in school history to earn
Olivia returned to the gym with her teammates last fall.
a 10.0 (floor exercise) and won 12 event titles on floor. Little
Unbelievably, on nearly the same day, she suffered a repeat
did she know when she competed at the NCAA in April 2019,
injury in the same spot, same bone, of her heel. This time, the
the six-minute set of four events would not be routine again
injury would require surgery and a longer rehab. Six weeks with
for two years.
no weight bearing and then in a boot, she missed the first six
Fast forward to December 2019. Olivia injured her heel during
meets of 2021. She began competing on the bars in mid-Feb-
training and spent the rest of the preseason and early parts of
ruary and added the vault in early March. She competed on
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the beam for the first time at the Big 12 Championships and returned to the floor exercise at the NCAA Regionals. That marked her first competition on the floor and in the all-around since her freshman season in 2019. Olivia earned first-team All-America honors at the NCAA in the all-around, second-team postseason All-American in vault, bars, beam and floor. After her return, Olivia contributed big scores in the events she competed in, key numbers that helped OU challenge for a national title. “I was devastated when I was injured the second time,” Olivia said. “I had worked so hard to get back into the lineup, to be with my teammates, the year before. We were ranked No. 1 throughout the season, then COVID shut us down. I realized I had to switch my mind set. Our coaches always talk about being ready when your name is called.
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They reminded us to stay engaged. I had to be the best I could be as I worked my way back into the lineup. My mom
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always told me that I needed to keep a good attitude and good things would happen for me.” Olivia has returned to the gym with her teammates and now she is a senior leader. One thing is certain for the senior from Champlin, Minneapolis. If the freshmen need someone to help them understand the way things are done at Oklahoma, all they will need to do is find Olivia. “The seniors teach the freshmen how we do things at Oklahoma. You have to have good senior leaders for the program to continue to be the best. It’s also important for the freshmen to learn that things aren’t going to always go their way,” Olivia continued. “I went nearly two years without competing floor, and floor is my favorite event. After my first pass on the floor to tumble without pain, I didn’t care what the score was—I was competing. You have to take it one day at a time. Do what you can do today. Today’s 100% may be more than yesterday’s and not as much as tomorrow’s. Give it all you can and things will work out. “I want to help them appreciate what they are doing and learn to not take anything for granted. Through the years, I have learned I am stronger than I thought. I have to stay optimistic and give my best every day. Good things happen when I do.” Six minutes of action, two years of waiting and training equal 100% Olivia Trautman.
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" One par ticular [activity] made me feel proud and impor tant, " Lois noted. " We have to find something to do. I' m a knitter, so if I can create something for someone else, it makes me feel impor tant. One year I made Christmas hats for all 40 of them. It was wonder ful . I looked around at the parents, and I saw a couple of them who had tears in their eyes . "
IT IS UNLIKELY THAT 89-YEAR-OLD LOIS
well as social history lessons. As they work
PARKMAN EVER IMAGINED HERSELF
together during “Connections,” the staff is
READING CHILDREN’S BOOKS DURING
intentional to provide activities that focus on
THIS SEASON OF LIFE, BUT SOMETIMES
skills both parties need, such as fine motor
LIFE HAS PLEASANT SURPRISES.
and speech.”
Grace Skilled Nursing and Therapy of
Parents agree. Karla Rios, parent of stu-
Norman launched the metro’s first intergen-
dent Wesley Rios, says the benefits “were
erational program in August of 2019. Two
incredible,” adding, “Wesley learned so
Norman Public Schools pre-kindergarten
much, and his speech got better.”
classrooms are on site at Grace, and this
The benefits go beyond strengthening
provides an opportunity for a beautiful part-
academic skills. “When they are interacting
nership between residents and the children
in person or virtually, the warmth and joy is
attending school. The children refer to the
evident,” Ann says. “It is the laughter and
residents as “Grands,” and smiles are abun-
acceptance that create the most impact.
dant during any time in which they are able
Grands eagerly await our students and find
to interact with one another.
joy in every interaction with our students.
Make no mistake; these Grands and
Residents have shared that their pre-K
students are busy and productive. Lori
friends give them purpose and something to
Branson, liaison for the program, collabo-
look forward to, a bright spot in their day.”
rates with NPS pre-kindergarten teachers
In the era of COVID-19 challenges, they
to plan activities such as bingo, arts and
have gotten creative with window activi-
crafts, puzzles, ice cream socials, cookie
ties and technology. “We are all looking
decorating, and much more. The arrange-
forward to the day we can be face to face
ment is mutually beneficial for both resi-
again, but are grateful for the technology
dents and students.
that still connects us during this challeng-
“Our intergenerational program benefits all generations," explains Ann Rosales, early
ing time,” Ann says. Resident
Lois
Parkman
has
found
childhood education coordinator for Norman
immense joy in this program. She admits
Public Schools. "It provides our students
that the restrictions of a nursing facility
with relationships that foster empathy and
can sometimes make a person emotional.
positive social skills. The Grands pro-
However, this program has brought new life
vide positive, encouraging relationships, as
into the facility.
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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED) “It’s like fresh air when they [students] come in,” Lois says, adding she found a newfound purpose when the children’s classrooms
She explains, “There are still some of us who want to be involved. The things they do we benefit from… It’s just unbelievable.” Resident Judye Jackson echoes those sentiments.
became a part of the facility. “One particular [activity] made me feel proud and important,” Lois
“It opens up a whole new light everyday,” she says. Judye’s favorite
noted. “We have to find something to do. I’m a knitter, so if I can
activity is reading because “…it’s the look on their faces when you
create something for someone else, it makes me feel important. One
animate it and make it fun, and I enjoy it!”
year I made Christmas hats for all 40 of them. It was wonderful. I looked around at the parents, and I saw a couple of them who had
The program has proven to be a success. “Connections” are something to look forward to!
tears in their eyes.”
Judye Jackson and Leilani
Photos were taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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FROM COMFORT FOOD TO GOURMET FARE, LOCAL RESTAURANTS OFFER IT ALL
GOT A HANKERING FOR SOME GREAT FOOD AND DRINK? Do your tastes run more to the tried and true, or are you looking for more adventurous fare? We’ve asked six area restaurants to share their signature dishes, along with a wine or cocktail that pairs well with it. They run the gamut, from comforting, down home-style dishes like meatloaf to lighter fare, such as blackened salmon piccata. Weather’s getting cooler, bringing increased appetites. You know you’re hungry...go check out one or more of these fine establishments this month. Bon appetit!
T A S T E O F C L E V E L A N D C O U N T Y ARTICLE JERRI CULPEPPER
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P E R S I M M O N H I L L M E A T L O A F
Redrock Canyon Grill's Persimmon Hill Meatloaf Redrock Canyon Grill's Perfect Margarita
S I G N AT U R E
D I S H
F R O M
Persimmon Hill Meatloaf
Red Rock Canyon Grill, Norman location: 1820 Legacy Park Drive
D E S C R I P T I O N
PA I R S
This meatloaf is topped with fire-roasted tomato brown sauce and served with mashed red potatoes and sweet glazed carrots
The Perfect Margarita, featuring Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado, Patron Citronge and Grand Marnier, garnished with green olives. Described as perfect, sweet and a little salty.
OV E R A L L
W E L L
W I T H
Redrock Canyon Grill is known for its impeccably crafted American classics with a Southwest flair. It’s a neighborhood spot where you can get comfortable, discover new irresistible favorites while enjoying eclectic hand-crafted cocktails, local brews and extensive wine list at its energetic horseshoe bar.
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R L C F
O E A L
A M U A
S O L T
T E D N I N I B R E A D
The Winston's Roasted Lemon Caulini Flatbread The Winston's "I Can See Clearly Now" Cocktail
S I G N AT U R E
D I S H
F R O M
Roasted Lemon Caulini Flatbread
The Winston, 106 W. Main St., Norman
D E S C R I P T I O N
PA I R S
This colorful flatbread pizza features fresh lemon, caulilini, bacon, cheddar cheese, Enrique’s hot honey and parsley.
“I Can See Clearly Now,” described as tropical, spicy and silky. Ingredients include Kasama rum, Cîroc brandy falernum, anise-cinnamon syrup, fresh lime, pineapple and dairy.
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W I T H
OV E R A L L
The Winston features classic meals with a modern flair and boasts a sizable whiskey selection that’s unmatched in the metro. The menu also features craft cocktails and draft beers, including many local drafts. A perfect destination for guests seeking a night out with friends, dinner with the family, or a glass of wine after a long week. 34
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Scratch Kitchen's Cajun Seafood Pasta. Suggested pairings: Sauvignon Blanc or Sooner Cobbler Cocktail.
C A J U N S E A F O O D P A S T A
PHOTOGRAPHY JORDAN NICKS
S I G N AT U R E
D I S H
F R O M
Cajun Seafood Pasta
Scratch Kitchen and Cocktails, 132 West Main St., Norman
D E S C R I P T I O N
PA I R S
This tasty pasta is made with scallops, shrimp and crawfish tails in a spicy Cajun cream sauce over whole-wheat fettuccine.
Sauvignon Blanc or Sooner Cobbler Cocktail (seasonal), made with rum, blackberries, lemon, honey, soda, Bittercube Jamaican #2 Bitters
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At Scratch Kitchen and Cocktails, the staff strive to connect with guests through personable and fun service as they guide them through their meal. Everything—entrees, breads, desserts, cocktails, and even stocks, sauces and dressings, are, of course, made from “scratch”! CONTINUED >
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B L A C K E N E D S A L M O N P I C C A T A
Oliveto Italian Bistro's Blackened Salmon Piccata Oliveto's suggests a full-bodied white wine to complement their signature salmon dish.
S I G N AT U R E
D I S H
F R O M
Blackened Salmon Piccata
Oliveto Italian Bistro, 1301 S I-35 Service Road, Moore
D E S C R I P T I O N
PA I R S
Atlantic salmon blackened to perfection and served on top of angel pasta with a creamy lemon caper sauce.
A full-bodied white wine of your choice.
W E L L
W I T H
OV E R A L L
Oliveto’s menu is full of modern, artisan-inspired cuisine, including pastas, paninis, woodstone baked entrees and pizzas, as well as an extensive wine list and specialty cocktails. The menu is highly customizable; almost everything on the menu can be made gluten-free, pastas can be traded in for riced cauliflower, and all their signature pizzas can be made with cauliflower crust. 36
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E W E A L A N D A C K O F A M B
Whispering Pine's New Zealand Rack of Lamb
Whispering Pines suggests paring its rack of lamb with a red wine.
S I G N AT U R E
D I S H
F R O M
New Zealand Rack of Lamb
Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast, Restaurant and Lounge, 7820 E. State Highway 9, Norman
D E S C R I P T I O N
PA I R S
This gourmet offering features barbeque spices and a wild blueberry-brandy sauce.
Red wines, including a rich cabernet sauvignon, a classic Bordeaux or Chianti
OV E R A L L
W E L L
W I T H
Whispering Pines Inn Restaurant serves a wide variety of fine cuisine and also offers full bar service. It’s a great place to celebrate special occasions such as wedding anniversaries and birthdays. When weather permits, consider eating out on the patio and enjoy the quiet and beautiful countryside! CONTINUED >
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Press & Plow's Chocolate French Toast
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Press & Plow's Pumpkin Spice Latte
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D I S H
F R O M
Chocolate Babka French Toast
Press & Plow, 2596 W. Tecumseh Road, Norman
D E S C R I P T I O N
PA I R S
Brought in fresh from Quincy Bake Shop, located in the Bradford House Hotel in OKC.
Pumpkin Spice Latte, a fall favorite!
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OV E R A L L
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NO TIME LIKE THE FALL TO MAKE HOMEMADE BREAD, SAYS NORMAN’S AGI LURTZ
CULINARY CREATIONS
AG I BREAD AT OUR FAMILY GATHERINGS, WHEN ASKED WHAT TO BRING, IT WAS ALWAYS THE SAME RESPONSE: DESSERT AND “AGI BREAD”. What’s Agi Bread? My in-laws all love bread, and they really love how I change the recipes up. Sometimes I substitute whole and ground oatmeal for some of the flour. Or I use ground nuts, wheatberry, flax and all types of additives—even cocoa and melted chocolate— to give it some additional taste and make it a little healthier. At least, that’s what we tell ourselves. Originally this was a Tupperware Bread Recipe, which I’ve been baking since I was a teen. Over the years, the recipe evolved from white bread to a variety of breads—dinner, dessert, rolls, braided—you name it. I love to make bread for family meals, and as gifts. I hope you’ll get brave and make it any way that you might enjoy it most.
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PHOTOGRAPHY AGI LURTZ AND LINDSEY DAVIES
ARTICLE AGI LURTZ
AG I’S BREAD DOUGH RECIPE INGREDIENTS + 9 cups flour (all-white, all-wheat or a combination) + 1 1/2 cups scalded milk + 1 1/2 cups cool water + 2/3 cups sugar + 2 tsp salt + 4 eggs, beaten + 3 packages rapid-rise yeast + 1 cup unsalted butter, melted + Optional ingredients (the sky’s the limit) include cinnamon, butter, brown or powdered sugar, honey, nuts, cocoa/chocolate.
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Great breads start with great dough. Above, the dough after the liquid is poured into the "well." Below, the bread after the Tupperware seal "pops." PHOTOG
Agi Lurtz is known by family and friends for her "Agi Bread." PHOTOGRAPHY LINDSEY DAVIES
P R E PA R AT I O N + Put flour in a large Tupperware fix n bowl or other large
and check the progress through the glass window of the
mixing bowl (at least 14-16” across). I use 4 cups of regular
oven, if possible.) It generally takes about 20 minutes or
white flour and 5 cups of wheat flour.
more for the first rise. In the Tupperware bowl, the pressure
+ Make a well in the center of the flour to hold the liquids. Set aside. + Scald the milk over medium heat, then pour into a separate smaller bowl. Add half of the cold water, stir.
will pop the seal and you’ll see the lid is slightly open. With plastic wrap, give it a good 30-40 minutes before you go to the next step. + Once seal pops (or about 40 minutes if using plastic wrap),
+ Immediately pour 3 packages of yeast into the milk/water
remove cover and add 2 sticks (1 cup) of melted butter. Stir
mixture. Add sugar. Mix together, then add the rest of the
very well and add more flour if needed to get it to a sticky
cold water. + Add the salt and 4 eggs and mix with a wire whip, just long enough to blend and break the yolks + Quickly pour into the center of the large bowl, in the well. DO NOT STIR. + If using Tupperware, seal and burp the bowl. If just using a large bowl, spray a sheet of plastic wrap and fit it tightly over the bowl with the coated side down.
dough consistency. + Again, reheat the oven to 100-120Õ + Reseal and burp the bowl, or re-cover the bowl if using plastic wrap, and place back in the warm oven. + This time you will be able to see the dough rise and pop off the seal or push up on the plastic wrap. (About 20-30 minutes, on average) + Remove from the warm oven, remove cover and begin to
+ Place the bowl in a warm, dry spot. If it’s a rainy day or
knead the dough. This is best accomplished with clean but
cool in your home, remove all racks except the bottom
slightly wet hands. It helps to keep the dough from sticking.
one and preheat your oven to 170ÕF. Once the oven
Turn the bread and punch down or continue to knead it, until
passes about 120Õ turn it off. Lay a folded, thick cotton
it has good elasticity.
towel on the oven rack, and set the bowl on the towel, with the tab side of the lid facing the oven window.
The dough is now ready to prepare for bread, dinner rolls,
Close the oven door quickly. Remember: temperature
cinnamon rolls—whatever you’d like. Let’s start with a regular
changes can cause the bread to fall. (Turn oven light on
loaf of bread. CONTINUED >
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AG I BREAD (makes three regular-size loaves) + Take approximately 1/3 of the dough and place on a lightly floured pastry sheet. + Flour the rolling pin and begin to roll out the dough to about ½” to ¾” thick. Turn the dough over and roll again. + When ready, roll the dough out one more time to approximately 2” wider than the loaf pan you plan to use, and at least enough length to fill the pan to the top edge, or within ¼” of the top. If you cannot do this, add more dough and roll again. + Once you have the right amount of dough, the correct width for the pan, and plenty of length to fill the pan, pour melted butter onto the dough, smooth it all over the dough with the bottom of a spoon. Take a small amount of brown sugar and sprinkle it lightly over most of the rolled-out dough. + Prepare pans with butter on sides and bottom (or use a spray). + Roll the dough up tightly; tuck the ends in and place in greased pans with the seam side down. + Repeat for remaining loaves. + Reheat the oven to about 100Õ and turn off. + Remove towel and place loaves side by side with about 1”-2” of space between the pans, and plenty of
the timer for 20 minutes for full-size loaves and check it at that time.
room to rise.
It should be golden brown on the top. You can also smell the bread
+ Lightly cover loaves with a light towel. Generally, a cotton dishtowel works best.
baking, which is another sign it is close to being done. The bread may take another 5-15 minutes longer, depending on your oven and the
+ Close oven door and check for bread to rise. This may
dough. If you pull it too early, it can be doughy on the inside. If the top
take 30-45 minutes, maybe longer. The bread will rise
starts getting too dark, lightly cover with foil until the bread has baked
and push above the top of each pan. DO NOT LET THE
at least 25 minutes.
RISING BREAD FROM ONE PAN TOUCH THE BREAD FROM ANOTHER, as it can cause the dough to fall. + Once the bread has fully risen, pull the loaves out of the oven, but keep covered.
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When ready, pull from oven and let it cool on a safe surface for 10 minutes. While cooling, you may wish to pour melted butter on it when it’s still in the pan. After 10 minutes, remove from the pan. You can serve
+ Heat oven to 375Õ. When heated, place the pans,
it or wrap it in foil to keep it warm. Turn on its side and cut with a serrated
with space between them, in the oven. I usually set
knife for best results. I often make flavored butter to serve with the bread.
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AG I’S CINNA MON ROLLS
AG I’S CLOVE RLEAF DINNER ROLLS
Follow the above instructions, up to rolling it out to
Follow the recipe above, but instead of rolling the dough
fit the pan. This time, you’ll want to roll the dough as
out, pinch off three small pieces and roll them into balls.
wide as you can and give it at least enough dough to
Place into greased muffin pans. Repeat until you fill the
roll it 3-5 times.
pan or run out of dough.
While dough is flat, pour on a generous amount of butter, and add powdered sugar and cinnamon. (And a small amount of clove and/or brown sugar, if you’d like.) Then mix the butter and dry ingredients well, to a paste consistency. Roll dough tightly. Slice as desired, at least 1” to 1.5” each.
AG I’S CINNA MON BREAD Follow the recipe above forthe rolls, but roll to the size of the bread pan. Add cinnamon and butter if desired.
Prepare your pan with melted butter in the bottom and add more brown sugar and pecans. Place cut dough into the pan, starting about ½” to 1” from the corner, leaving 1-1.5” between rolls (closer for thinner cut rolls, further for the thicker). Cover with a lightweight cotton dish towel,
Agi recommends using a knife with a serrated edge to slice the bread on its side. (PHOTOGRAPHY LINDSEY DAVIES)
and place in preheated 100Õ oven that has been turned off. Let the dough rise for about 45 minutes, or until they are touching and have at least doubled in height. Once they have risen, pull out, keep covered, and preheat oven to 375Õ. Place rolls in preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes. Keep a close eye, as they go from golden to burned quickly. Pull from oven, pour melted butter on top and let cool in the pan for about 20 minutes. When you remove them from the pan, you can either flip them and serve bottoms up, or the same as when they went into the pan. Can be served as is or with additional butter or cream cheese frosting. Agi's loaf bread, cinnamon bread and cinnamon rolls (PHOTOGRAPHY LINDSEY DAVIES)
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DIY
PETER PAN COSTUME
DIY Halloween Costumes
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“I purchased a green shirt that was multiple sizes too big and cut it to look tattered. The green leggings were from Primary.com. Once again my husband’s grandma came through with the hat so I don’t have that pattern, but it was made out of felt,” Deanna said. “I also made the belt and sword out of felt. I used hot glue on the sword around the edges. I also used hot glue to attach Velcro to the belt.”
WITH SOME REPURPOSING AND IMAGINATION, YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN COSTUMES
Deanna said all the clothing for this costume were purchased and the the patches were ironed on. “The hat was
ARTICLE JERRI CULPEPPER
purchased from a children’s boutique out of state and the jumpsuit was purchased on Amazon, along with some of the patches,” Deanna noted. “The other patches were given to us by a local racer.”
RACE CAR DRIVER WANT TO MAKE YOUR OR YOUR CHILDREN’S COSTUMES THIS HALLOWEEN, BUT NOT SURE HOW TO START? Below are some ideas to get you started. The first three start with used or bought items and are then gussied up with the addition of patches and other items; the second is made from scratch. For Deanna Foster, costume-making is a family affair. She’s the master costume maker, but has willing family who can help with any crocheting and sewing that’s required. The first three photos are of Deanna and Dain’s son, Oxley, at different ages. This year, she has a new member of the family to make costumes for: baby Wrenley
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MR./MRS. POTATO HEAD
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BULLFIGHTER
“We used a Wrangler shirt (with added patches) and
Adult: Sally said her costume was sewn out of pieces
adult-size wrangler jeans (cut to basically be like a
cut out of various colors of felt. She cut out a large
skirt),” Deanna said. “We were lucky to know a local
brown body piece (using two pieces of felt, one for the
bullfighter (Chuck Swisher) so he sent us some extra
front and one for the back) that roughly resembles the
sponsor patches. We used suspenders to hold the bot-
shape of a Mr. Potato Head toy, leaving arm holes and
tom half up and added handkerchiefs to each side. We
a spot for the head. “Cut out the accessories and body
used face paint on his face.” (The dog costume was
parts: two pink circles for the ears, a pink oval for the
purchased on Amazon.)
nose, red lip-shaped piece for the mouth, eyes that
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can be decorated with eyelashes and green glasses pieces,” she directs. “And don’t forget the earrings for Mrs. Potato Head’s ears!” Children’s: “Let children paint two poster board pieces brown. Cut out two poster board pieces in the shape of Mr. Potato Head (one will be the front and one will be the back). Mouth pieces can be either lip shapes or smiling teeth shapes. Cut out mustaches, ears, eyes and noses as you’d like, drawing inspiration from the toys,” Sally said, noting that children can help decorate the pieces. “Using double-sided tape or Velcro, help the child attach the facial features to the faces. Then take string and hole punch holes in the top near the shoulder area of each potato side to tie together to create sandwich board-style costume.”
MR./MRS. POTATO HEAD Who doesn’t love Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head? One year, Sally Wolf, who taught at a child care center in the metro area for several years, let her 2-year-old charges put he finishing touches on their own potato head costumes and also made one for herself.
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TRAVEL DESTINATION
Br i ng i ng Joy B ack i nt o t he K it chen
CHEF DENNIS PRESCOTT TALKS FALLING IN LOVE WITH FEEDING PEOPLE AND THE CONNECTION FOOD CREATES
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RESTAURANTS ON THE EDGE OR FROM HIS ABSOLUTELY MOUTH-WATERING FOOD PHOTOS AS @DENNISTHEPRESCOTT ON THE ‘GRAM, THIS FORMER-MUSICIAN TURNED INTERNATIONALLY-RENOWNED CHEF IS AN AMAZINGLY TALENTED, THOUGHTFUL, AND GLOBE-TROTTING FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH. When it comes to inspiration for creating experiences around food and your community, as well as creating travel bucket lists to some of the world’s most unique and delicious destinations off the
F i nd t he t h i n g s t h at you love . Ta ke t he s t r e s s ou t of fo o d . Fe e d p e ople b e c au s e a l l t he y r e a l l y c a r e a b ou t i s s p end i n g t i me w it h you . Br i n g joy b ack i nt o t he k it chen .”
beaten path, Chef ‘Dennis The Prescott’ is a culinary change maker whose feed you’ll want to feast on Originally an aspiring musician, Canadian-born Dennis Prescott’s journey began while in university with a single invitation from another solo musician who asked him to tour with them around the US. This eventually took him to Nashville where they began making records and pursuing their musical dreams. Yet, in the midst of all of this, Dennis was not taking care of himself — eating take out, dollar menus, etc, had become a way of life. A friend had a “come to Jesus” moment with him and stressed that he needed to start taking care of himself. Having no idea exactly what that meant or how to do so, the advice was simple: “You need to start eating better.”
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The St a r t “Go to the library and borrow some cookbooks,” his friend suggested. Dennis went to a nearby library and borrowed three books only to have his friend ask why he chose those in particular. Dennis remembers saying verbatim, “I don’t know? The guy on the cover looks kinda good looking, and I feel like I could probably pull these recipes off, and he seems really happy too!” As it turned out they were three books by Jamie Oliver; it’s just that he had no idea who Jamie Oliver was at the time. Flash forward and Dennis’ first dinner-hosting experiment was made up of twenty people from the music studio, all sitting in camping chairs with beer koozies and makeshift tables in his apartment. “I remember at the time this moment of, okay, the food is on the table, it’s a stressful thing, and then everybody tucks in and they take their first bite, and there’s a moment of hush that kind of came over everyone; it got really quiet just for a second, and then everyone started talking and getting into it and I fell in love with food right there at that moment. What eventually followed were 13 episodes over nine months where the Restaurants on the Edge team traveled to and filmed restaurant revivals that included three in Canada, one in the continental US, one in Hawaii, and others outside of North America, including Hong Kong, Slovenia, Austria, Malta, St. Lucia and Finland. CONTINUED >
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TRAVEL DESTINATION (CONTINUED)
“ W hen you get of f t he b e at en pat h a l it t le bit , you le a r n t he d i f fer enc e b et we en v ac at ion a nd t r avel .
T r avel R ecom mend at ion s for Food ies “Slovenia borders Italy and Croatia, which is to say there are a lot of shared values in and around food; they have really great cheese, dairy, beef, pasta, but very few tourists, hardly any. So if you love Italy, that kind of specific travel and food experience, particularly Northern Italy, because you can see the Alps from where they are. It’s picture perfect, a beautiful place, and also where orange wine is from.” Dennis also highly recommends Costa Rica, Hawaii and Finland. “Most people love the idea of travel, but we tend to pick the same places when we travel, and there is nothing wrong with that, they are amazing for a reason, but when you get off the beaten path a little bit, you learn the difference between vacation and travel.” Restaurants on the Edge is important and meaningful to Chef Prescott because it tells stories of hope and joy and redemption around the kitchen. Oftentimes the food space can be very stressful, but he believes that at the end of the day, people just want to spend time with other people that they love. One of the most common fears Dennis hears from people cooking and/or grilling at home is, ‘where do I start? I don’t know how to get going, so I just don’t.’ Rather than overcomplicating it, Dennis recommends cooking the things that bring you joy — things that are on a restaurant menu you can’t NOT order because you’re so pumped that those dishes are on there. “Find the things that you love. Take the stress out of food. Feed people because all they really care about is spending time with you. Bring joy back into the kitchen.”
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REALTY REPORT
REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD
CLEVELAND COUNTY
ORIGINAL PRICE
SOLD PRICE
%SOLD/ORIG
DOM
BDRMS
BATHS
$1,700,000
$1,200,000
70.59%
234
5
4.2
Estates Of Belmar, Norman
$920,000
$850,000
92.39%
3
5
5.1
Fountain View, Norman
$815,000
$815,000
100.00%
8
5
3.1
Willows, Moore
$650,000
$630,000
96.92%
72
4
3.1
Brookhaven, Norman
$615,000
$610,000
99.19%
34
4
4.1
Olde Stonebridge, Moore
$575,000
$575,000
100.00%
2
4
3.1
Cascata Lakes, SW OKC
$579,000
$560,000
96.72%
19
4
3.1
Chatham Hills, Norman
$535,000
$550,000
102.80%
5
4
2.2
Greenbriar Kingswood, SW OKC
$549,900
$549,900
100.00%
32
5
3.1
Bluewater Estates, SW OKC
$525,000
$525,000
100.00%
1
4
2.1
Southern Preserve, SW OKC
$519,000
$519,000
100.00%
18
4
3.2
Eagles Cove, SW OKC
$434,900
$450,000
103.47%
2
3
2.2
Cobblestone Creek, Norman
$440,000
$440,000
100.00%
7
4
3.1
Hidden Lake, Moore
$421,000
$436,000
103.56%
13
4
2.1
Forest Hills, Norman
$448,000
$417,000
93.08%
9
4
3.1
Sooner Lake, Moore
$415,000
$415,000
100.00%
0
4
3
Rock Creek Estates, Moore
$390,000
$410,000
105.13%
6
6
3.1
Rivendell 1, SW OKC
$359,900
$340,000
94.47%
8
4
2.1
Edgewater, Moore
$311,285
$311,285
100.00%
19
4
2.1
Canadian Trails, Norman
$329,900
$307,000
93.06%
56
3
2.1
Olde Stonebridge, Moore
This data is a sampling of sold properties from last month. Source: OKC/Norman Multiple Listing System.
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Open Fridays and Saturdays during the
Farm Kid Fair and food trucks, fair
spookiest time of year, this interactive
activities vary from year to year. Pony
FALL FESTIVAL AT THE ORR FAMILY FARM
attraction is a pure adrenaline boost. Feel
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play on the farm's outdoor attractions,
encounter during your trek through the
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PUMPKINVILLE
OKLAHOMA CITY MEMORIAL MARATHON
its transformation into a festive fall wonder-
Myriad Botanical Gardens, OKC
Explore the Children's Garden and marvel at land featuring 2,000 pumpkins, a hay bale
Oklahoma City National Memorial &
maze and more. Kids will have a blast with a
Museum, OKC
variety of planned activities and crafts, includ-
OKLAHOMA REGATTA FESTIVAL
The
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Marathon is not just about running,
decorations and cider pressing. Calendar.
Join the celebration of rowing, kayaking,
it's about celebrating life. This is
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dragon boating and stand-up paddle
the spirit in which the marathon
boarding at the Oklahoma Regatta
was conceived. This inspiring event
Festival. Enjoy the festival's other events,
realizes consistent and impressive
which include live music, a children's
growth each year, so come join in
area, a wine and beer garden, food from
and participate in the 2021 Oklahoma
some of Oklahoma City's best restau-
City Memorial Marathon, featuring
rants and more. RiverSportOkc.org/
five separate races. OkcMarathon.com
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ing pumpkin decorating, making Halloween
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playing works in front of houses, on front
FARM GIRL FAIR
view the art on display. This unique event
porches and in garages. From 10 a.m.-8 p.m., use the map provided on OVAC's website to
3500 NW 72nd Avenue., Norman
will feature artists from nearly every region
In addition to over 50 vendors,
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