Faisal Abdelsamad is an energetic young man with a warm smile. Growing up in Amman, Jordan, he took on roles around the house.  “My mother had a full-time job,” he recalls. “So my brother and I tried to cook to help her.”  He quickly fell in love with it. “Whenever I feel stressed, I cook,” he says. When he first came to Tulsa...
Get ready to experience a tantalizing culinary journey of Oklahoma’s finest flavors. Farmers Grain Kitchen + Cellar is the ultimate tribute to our state – brought to life via an incredible collaboration between Edmond natives (and brothers) Payne andCy Mills.  Using the freshest seasonal ingredients, complemented by expertly paired wines from sommelier Cy, this restaurant is sure to tantalize your...
Most people think exercising has to be a formal session – where you walk into a gym or a room in your home designated for that purpose. If you want to work out but can’t seem to find structured time frames to get it done, don’t despair. Many everyday tasks can be easily turned into a fitness activity. Here are...
Vividly turquoise and fed by melting snow, Lake Louise is a stunning blue sapphire cradled in the Rockies, colored by sunlight as it reflects off suspended glacial sediment. In the summer, the lake’s hue presents a striking contrast to the red canoes floating above. Named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, the sixth of Queen Victoria’s nine children, Lake Louise is...

40 Under 40 2023

Aaron Wilson, 37 StillwaterOwner, Wilson Auto Family and Wilson Powersports Aaron Wilson has his hands full as the owner of three different enterprises: Wilson Chevrolet, Wilson Buick-GMC-Cadillac and Wilson Powersports. “I have the privilege of working with 110 employees across the three storefronts in Stillwater,” he says. Before he joined the auto industry, Wilson used his economics degree as an analyst...

A Growing Sector

A gritourism is defined as any activity on a farm or ranch that invites the public to visit. Activities can be recreational, or for entertainment or educational purposes. Examples include farm museums, petting zoos, riding stables and ranch-stay experiences. Oklahoma has a variety of agritourism opportunities all year-round. Oklahoma Heritage Farm and Market This farm is located in Ramona, midway between...
In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for states to legalize sports betting, and on any given weekend, the activity generates big bucks nationwide.  If Gov. Kevin Stitt and certain lawmakers prevail, sports wagering will be legalized in Oklahoma. The state is among several others that currently do not allow legal sports betting – with major hold-outs...
Committed to fighting the opioid overdose epidemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) helps support states and communities through monitoring trends, research, supporting providers and healthcare systems, as well as increasing public awareness. Recently, the CDC updated its Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain, originally released in 2016, with renewed emphasis on non-opioid alternatives and...
The Oklahoma Historical Society has proudly cultivated The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, an online resource available to educate readers on Oklahoma’s history, including notable men and women. Though the list is extensive, and time spent researching would be of value, Elizabeth Bass, Ph.D., director of publications for the Oklahoma Historical Society, shares some insight on just a...
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