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Nabati Vegan Kitchen

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Healthy food is all the rage at Nabati – but the twist is that it’s craveable and delicious, too!  Nabati’s succinct and enticing menu begins with ample pizza offerings. Along with the ‘make-your-own’ option, try classics like the buffalo chicken, Mediterranean, supreme or veggie. Gluten free crusts are available, as well as sauce bases like marinara, barbecue, buffalo and olive...
Sherry Marshall, who has worked with Science Museum Oklahoma for 29 years, knew early on that a career in the sciences was her calling. She began at the museum when it was the Omniplex, and has held roles including direction of education, director of the Oklahoma Museum Network, and VP of programs before becoming president and CEO in 2016.  Outside...
Author Carmen Fields prefaces Going Back to T-Town, a fine new book about her Tulsa-based band leading father, Ernie Fields, with lyrics from a well-known song written by another musical Oklahoman, Elk City native Jimmy Webb. The lines, from the Webb composition “Didn’t We,” are all about trying and not quite succeeding, ending with the question, “Didn’t we almost...
The Seattle SuperSonics came to Oklahoma City in 2008 and became the Thunder; since then, the team has remained beloved, winning a division title in the 2010-11 season and a Western Conference championship in the 2011-12 season.  While strength and showmanship on the basketball court are big factors in the Thunder’s status as a cherished part of Oklahoma culture, some...

Holiday Tasty Tidbits

Christmas Cocktails Want to spice things up at your next holiday party? Tired of the same old spiked eggnog? We’ve got a few ideas. (Oh, and for the kiddos and non-drinkers, any of these would be great sans spirits!)  Christmas Punch Mix rum, tart cherry and cranberry juices, simple syrup, seltzer water or ginger ale with spices like ginger and nutmeg. Fruity,...
When you’re curating a professional online presence, it’s important to remember that the internet remembers everything you post – the good, the bad and the ugly.  Local and national organizations can help guide you in creating a snapshot that allows your background, skills and drive to shine above the rest of the crowd. David Tollette, the executive director of Tulsa’s Young...
“In India,” says Patchaiappan Murugavel, “everyone – parents, grandparents, children – is interested in cooking.”  He should know, he grew up in Pondicherry, a pleasant seaside town at the end of a branch railway line from Chennai in Tamil Nadu.  “My grandma cooked three meals a day for our family. She didn’t use curry powder; she ground spices from scratch,” he...

A Paw-Sitive Effect

A New Pet Owner Guide So, you’ve just become the proud owner of a new pet, whether it’s a kitten, puppy, bunny, fish or turtle. Congrats! While this time is exciting, you should also ask yourself: what are the right steps to ensure this animal is coming into a safe space?  Pet-Proofing “Prepare the home as you would for a young child,”...
How to Make a Smooth Transition  When it comes to remodeling, expect the unexpected, do your due diligence, budget wisely and prepare for the inevitable dust of it all. Most of all, the experts agree, have a plan. “Every project, large or small, needs an owner-approved plan,” says Kent Hoffman, owner of Kent Hoffman Construction in Oklahoma City. “By spending money...
Most think of Helen Keller – who had nearly total vision and hearing loss – when they picture a deafblind person, says Jody Harlan, the communications director for the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (ODRS). But deafblind people, defined as those with combined hearing and vision loss limiting access to both auditory and visual information, are more prevalent in...