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St. Patrick’s Day's traditional fare really American evolution of holiday meal
If death and taxes ever needed a third absolute, evolution would be a prime candidate. Evolution isn’t just for monkey men, bird beaks and single-cell organisms. It even has its way with holidays. If you need proof, look no further than corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day.
Memorial’s Swine Week is off to a running start
EDMOND — Edmond Memorial High School’s annual "Running of the Pigs” raised more than $3,000 for the school’s Swine Week fundraiser. Know It: Cancer Know It: Giving
Parties Extra! Children’s decorating party held for Fairy Tale Ball
Children have been assisting adults in getting ready for the 15th annual Fairy Tale Ball presented by the Oklahoma Children’s Theatre and were at a recent decorating party to help to create the decorations and table centerpieces for the Ball.
March brings Irish soda bread tradition
I make a loaf or two of beautifully simple Irish soda bread each year as we near St. Patrick’s Day. I can’t think of much to match the pleasure and satisfaction of taking a loaf of homemade bread out of the oven.
Well-equipped home kitchen eases preparation of meals
March is National Nutrition Month. The focus of the campaign is on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. The theme for this year is "Nutrition From the Ground Up.”
FIX IT: Energy-saving program for appliances
If you’d like to unload the noisy old refrigerator or if the dishwasher and freezer are old and older — it’s time to go shopping. States and the federal government are going to make it worth your while in the appliance version of Cash for Clunkers.
Oklahoma City students challenge Rubik’s
Eleven-year-old William Mlekush almost apologized when asked to solve a Rubik’s Cube that is five rows across by five rows deep, although it wasn’t because the puzzle was too hard for him.
Blue, blush among popular colors for season’s accessories
The return of birds and birdsong is one of spring’s most welcome signs. This year, retailers are acknowledging it with pretty avian motifs on all sorts of home decor.
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El Reno hospital revamps its emergency room area
EL RENO — The emergency room at Parkview Hospital has received a makeover, hospital officials said.
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Hollywood decor gives luxury feel
The Oscar awards are tonight, and it’s a time of year when the real place called Hollywood comes closest to being the Hollywood of our collective...
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Parties Extra: Sunday March 7, 2010
SHOWERING THE BABY→Event: A baby shower and party honored Angie Sanger in the home of Jeary Seikel. Angie and Ford Sanger are expecting a baby...
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March brings Irish soda bread tradition
I make a loaf or two of beautifully simple Irish soda bread each year as we near St. Patrick’s Day. I can’t think of much to match the pleasure...
- Panera to post calories at corporate-owned stores
- St. Patrick’s Day's traditional fare really American evolution of holiday meal
- March brings Irish soda bread tradition
- Oklahoma City-area dining
- Altered brownies recipe is a favorite
- Well-equipped home kitchen eases preparation of meals
- Recipe: Chicken Tortilla Soup
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Mar 10 Sherrel Jones makes irish soda bread with green butter for Saint Patrick's Day.
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Well-equipped home kitchen eases preparation of meals
March is National Nutrition Month. The focus of the campaign is on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and...
- Backyard gardening seminar set in Norman
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Welcome Home: An Extreme Makeover
Feb 26 Episode 8 Highlights from the Skaggs family's extreme home makeover and renovation tips...
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Airfare up, hotel rates down at break
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Congregation to lose church
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Feb 19 Rev. Matt Meinke hosts a Thursday Lenton bible study called "Chocolate for Lent" that...
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Concert’s goal is aid for Kenya
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March brings Irish soda bread tradition
Sherrel Jones | Add a commentI make a loaf or two of beautifully simple Irish soda bread each year as we near St. Patrick’s Day. I can’t think...
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Public mad for products
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Get Appy: Fun apps are bunch of noise
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Parties Extra: Sunday March 07, 2010
Helen Ford Wallace | Add a commentSHOWERING THE BABY→Event: A baby shower and party honored Angie Sanger in the home of Jeary Seikel. Angie and Ford Sanger...
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Parents, adult kids strive to relate
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