Circling Earth, crew will find space for meal Wed, Nov 26, 2008 | Add a comment HOUSTON — The smoked turkey resembles sliced deli meat but stiffer. The candied yams are bland. The green beans taste like they’ve been microwaved to death. Grandma’s home...

Made in Oklahoma: Ballard's Drive-In Tue, Nov 25, 2008 | Add a comment About • Address: 100 Ballard Road in Pauls Valley. • Founded: Sept. 1, 1951. • Employees: Three. • Key personnel: Johnny Ballard, founder and owner; Dixie Williams and...

Thanksgiving bird offers much to talk about and enjoy Wed, Nov 26, 2008 | Add a comment As we prepare to gather for a majestic feast centered on a grand roasted — or in my case, fried — bird, let us take a moment to talk turkey. You know that nap you take shortly after the...

Food Dude recipe: Fried Turkey Wed, Nov 19, 2008 | Add a comment When it comes to turkey, I live in blasphemy. I admit it. To me, roasted turkey is an overlong endeavor that never results in anything worth the trouble. But frying a turkey, that’s a...

Speak softly, carry smallest knife Tue, Nov 18, 2008 | Add a comment DEAR MELBA: With Thanksgiving upon us, I write to share the most amazingly simple method of carving a turkey. The late Carrel Robert "Bob” Harryman, a retired Navy captain from Oklahoma...

Oklahoma School Lunch Menus Tue, Nov 18, 2008 | Add a comment SCHOOL MENUS For Nov. 24-25. There is no school Nov. 26-28. BlanchardMonday — Cheeseburger, nachos, chef salad, potato nuggets, side salad, peaches. Tuesday — Steak fingers, chicken...

Oklahoma School Lunch Menus Tue, Nov 4, 2008 | Add a comment SCHOOL MENUS For week of Nov. 10-14: BethanyMonday — Turkey and cheese sub, chef salad, cheese pizza, burrito, corn, mixed fruit. Tuesday — Yogurt and pretzel, pepperoni pizza salad,...

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.

Agriculture Department announcing meat recall rule Wed, Apr 30, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Next time there's a meat recall, you may be able to find out if your local grocery store received any of the tainted meat. Prodded by fallout from the nation's...

Beef dispute confronts Rice on Korean visit Sat, Jun 28, 2008 SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Beef bested bombs. America's chief diplomat found herself vouching for the purity of U.S. cattle Saturday, wading into a bitter trade dispute that for South...

Marinated Steak Tue, Jul 25, 2006 Makes 4 servings 2 pounds round or flank steak 1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing Punch holes in steak with a fork. Place meat in a glass baking dish. Pour dressing over steak,...

Braised Sirloin Tips Mon, Jul 24, 2006 serves 8 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon unseasoned meat tenderizer 2 pounds lean beef sirloin tips, all visible fat removed, cut into cubes and drained on...

Local farmers provide quality produce Tue, Jul 18, 2006 How do Oklahoma farmers and producers decide to make the jump to organics in their businesses? For some, the decision was made decades ago; others simply wanted to help make this world a little...

Local farmers provide quality produce Tue, Jul 18, 2006 How do Oklahoma farmers and producers decide to make the jump to organics in their businesses? For some, the decision was made decades ago; others simply wanted to help make this world a little...

Rotisserie recipes Tue, Jul 4, 2006 A rotisserie chicken and a package of tortillas provide the basic ingredients needed for six different family meals. The entree recipes aren’t fancy or labor-intensive, but they do offer a...

Pots of seasoning plants convenient for snipping Tue, Jun 20, 2006 Looking for a way to add fresh flavor to old favorites? Consider the addition of fresh herbs cut from a selection growing right near your kitchen door. Simple Salad Fresh Herb Croutons...

Walnuts replace beef in these meatballs Fri, Jun 16, 2006 DEAR MELBA A reader asked for walnut meatballs. This might be what she wants. Note that the Apricot Sauce could become Pineapple Sauce by simply substituting the jam. Walnut Meatballs 1½...

Chicken Piccata Mon, Jun 12, 2006 Serves 6 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each) 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 8 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal 2 cloves garlic, crushed or...

Saturday, June 10, 2006 Sat, Jun 10, 2006 The following market information was reported by the U.S. and Oklahoma agriculture departments and other sources for the week ended Friday. Oklahoma weighted average for feeder cattle and calves...

Grilling tools may be perfect gift for Dad Wed, Jun 7, 2006 As Father's Day approaches, outdoor chefs might want to add a few new grilling accessories to the wish list. Or perhaps even a portable gas grill for tailgating parties, just a few months off. No...