Oklahoma’s Skinwalker Myths: Shape-Shifters in the Woods
A Legend That Lurks in the Darkness Deep in the forests and hills of Oklahoma, unsettling stories have been passed down for generations—stories of creatures that can change their form, shifting between human and animal in the blink of an eye. These beings, often referred to as Skinwalkers, are said to lurk in the shadows, […]
BIG Brewing Company (Beer is Good)
Earlier in the day I had been separating a mountain of Tabasco pepper seeds and grabbing dinner at Thai Delight in Norman, so by the time we made it to BIG Brewing Company that night, it already felt like a full day. But the real reason we were there wasn’t beer — it was a […]
Thai Delight: A Norman Staple That Feels Like Home
Sometimes the best food isn’t flashy. It’s steady. It’s been there for years. It knows exactly what it is. That’s how Thai Delight in Norman feels. Tucked on S. Jenkins Avenue, not far from OU, it’s the kind of place that’s built on consistency and family roots. You can tell immediately from the menu introduction […]
I Saved 4,800 Tabasco Pepper Seeds. I Do Not Need 4,800 Pepper Plants
I pulled 160 dried Tabasco peppers from last summer and somehow ended up with nearly 4,800 seeds. I do not need 4,800 pepper plants.
Mid-February in Oklahoma City isn’t time to plant them outside yet, but it is the perfect time to start a few indoors. These seeds survived last summer’s heat, wind, and storms — and now they’re ready to do it all over again.
Blackstone New York Strip with Garlic Greens & Rosemary Butter
York strip, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, seared hard on the Blackstone, then finished with butter and fresh rosemary. Served over garlic sautéed greens with a pinch of red pepper flakes, it’s straightforward, balanced, and exactly what you want when you’re craving real food. Why this works. Respects the steak. A good New York […]
Saving Kale Seeds in February (And Planting Them Right Back in Oklahoma Soil)
In mid-February in Oklahoma City, I cracked open dried kale pods from last season and planted the seeds straight back into the same backyard soil. No seed packet. No store run. Just last year’s plant starting the cycle again.
Don’t Fall for False Spring: What You Can Actually Plant in Oklahoma Right Now
Plant smart now, and you’ll be harvesting greens while everyone else is replanting frost-bitten tomatoes.
Trying Vegan Comfort Food at The Beet Box
A visit to The Beet Box in northwest Oklahoma City completely changed the way I look at vegan food. From loaded plant-based tacos to a hearty black bean burger and crispy sides, this locally owned spot proves comfort food doesn’t need meat to be satisfying.
The Spectral Rider of the Cross Timbers
A Phantom Cowboy in the Storm The Cross Timbers region of Oklahoma has always been a rugged place, its dense forests and twisting trails once traveled by Native Americans, outlaws, and weary settlers. But among the many legends that have come from these woods, none is as chilling as the tale of the Spectral Rider—a […]
Brunch at Hatch Early Mood Food in Automobile Alley
Brunch at Hatch Early Mood Food in downtown Oklahoma City delivers bold breakfast flavors in a bright, historic setting. From a smothered breakfast burrito with red and green chile to a powdered sugar–dusted Monte Cristo and classic buttermilk pancakes, this Automobile Alley favorite is a strong pick for weekend brunch, Mother’s Day, or Father’s Day.