Food
Recipes that we have tried, loved, tweaked, and recommend. You will also be to come here to find honest reviews on local restuarants.
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OK State Fair Food 2023
It’s that time of year! The Oklahoma State Fair is here and I had the honor of being judge for the Great TASTE of a Fair. We judged 3 categories; sweetest of the sweet, savory, and new. There were about 6 entries in each category. And yes we tried it all. I had to limit each item to 1 bite so that I could fully judge fairly. I wont waste your time going over every item, but will tell you my top recommendations and what won in each category. First up, we have the sweetest of the sweet. In this category my fave items were the Freeze Dried Jolly Ranchers,…
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The Best Way to See & Eat OKC
If you are looking for the best way to see & eat your way through OKC, then look no further than Oklahoma Food Tours. I have had the absolute privilige to meet the OFT founders, Ryan & Nabeel. These guys have done an amazing job of putting their love of OKC and food together to give you not only a taste of whats out there food wise, but also a history of how each area and business came to be. As of this posting, in December of 2022, they currently over 3 different district tours. The Plaza district, Classen Curve, and Downton Edmond. However, they are already talking about adding…
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Cactus Pear Cocktails
Cactus pear cocktails, who really needs a reason? Im just obsessed with all things cactus pear. So below Ive gathered up some of my most recent cocktails featuring cactus pear juice and/or vodka. Cactus Pear Cosmo I recently discovered my love for cosmos so I naturally had to add in my favorite mixer. This super simple cocktail features Fresh Vicotor Cactus Pear pressed juice. 1oz Vodka1/2oz Triple Sec3oz Cactus Pear & Pomegrante Juice Shake with ice, strain into martini glass and garnish with lemon. See it in action here. Cactus Pear Margarita Who wouldn’t love a Cactus Pear margarita? I mean, I truly love all things cactus pear, so I…
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Low Cal Simple Cocktails
I love a good handcrafted cocktail more than anything, but sometimes low cal simple cocktails are what I reach for. I wanted to share with you my top 3 go tos for a quick low cal cocktail. These drinks take 2-3 ingredients only. So I always have them on hand. Check out my cocktail reel here. Prickly Pear Soda This tasty drink has full flavor from the Prickly Pear Vodka, I highly recommend Western Son Vodka! I just simply add 1 oz of vodka and then top with Sprite Zero. This drink totals 61 calories. Pucker Punch For this drink, you will need a glass of water, Sugar Free Pink…
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Date Night Dinner in OKC
Looking for somewhere new to grab dinner on your date night in OKC? Be sure to follow along as we taste our way through OKC. We are on a mission to try somwhere new each date night…though sometimes we repeat, because its just too good not to! Below you will find some of our past visits and here I will also update with new visits, alphabetically. If you have a suggestion of a must visit restaurant to add to our ever-growing list, please comment or email me! OKC Date Night Restaurants Bandee’s BBQ Live music, a wall of beers, and the tastiest BBQ around. This is a very fun place…
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Homeade Caramel Popcorn
Who doesn’t love homemade caramel popcorn? You can easily make this with just a few basic baking ingredients. And its ready in just 15 mins! I love making this for homeade gifts and for all the holiday parties. Perfect for any get together really! You can make this by popping your own popcorn or starting with a bag of popcorn, just use a simply salted popcorn instead of buttered. The biggest key in this treat is the prepping of the caramel sauce. The last picture shows the consitstency of the sauce when its ready to be removed from heat and add in the baking soda, vanilla, and salt. *Caramel Popcorn*…
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Coconut Cream Pie Cocktail
Yes, it really does taste just like a slice of delicious coconut cream pie. Rich, smooth, and oh so yummy! This cocktail is easy to make with only 4 ingredients. To see it in action check out my IG reel. First off, you are going to want to decide if you want a toasted coconut rim. Its completely optional, but a fun garnish always elevates a drink in my opinion. Toast your sweetened coconut flakes on a baking sheet at 350 for 5 minutes or until golden. Place in a dish to use with whip cream to stick to glass. Coconut Cream Pie Cocktail 1oz Vodka (I recommend Western Son)…
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Halloween Cocktail: Purple People Eater
Needing a fun drink for your Halloween activities? This Purple People Eater cocktail is sure to make an impression! Tasty blueberry vodka from Western Son is a great base of flavor. Adding in sweet and sour and grape juice to make a simple and tasty drink. Purple People Eater 2 oz Western Son Blueberry Vodka 1 oz Sweet & Sour Mix (fresh or premade) 1 1/2 oz Cran-Grape Juice 1/2 oz Grenadine 1 oz Blue CuracaoThen stir together, pour over ice and top with sprite. (Rim with purple sugar,optional) (However since most people will want a larger quanity mixed ahead of time this recipe can be premade in batches for…
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Red PrimeSteak In OKC
Red PrimeSteak, located in Automobile Alley in OKC brings you elegance and delicious steaks under red neon lights. Perfect date night, dinner with your love vibes. Extensive cocktail/wine menu for the enthusiasts and starting the meal with the most delicious hot buttered rolls. I enjoyed a lovely sparkling rose’ with my meal. Dinner Details: Pre-Dinner Buttered Rolls10oz Filet, medium rare, with a Brown Sugar & Salt Crust Flash Fried SpinachParmesean Steak Fries with Truffle MayoWarm Fudge Spoon Cake Glass of Sparkling Rose’ Everything was absolutely delicious. While the price tag is hefty, the experience is worthwhile and the steak is melt in your mouth tender. Plus we can’t not talk…
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Spiked Pink Drink
Spiked Pink Drink….because who doesnt love Starbs Pink Drink? I am a huge fan of the Starbucks Pink Drink and I have been making at home versions of the drink from recipes online for a while. So I knew I had to take it up a step and make an Adult Spiked Pink Drink! Below you’ll find step by step instructions on how to craft this cocktail. Spiked Pink Drink To begin you will need a cocktail shaker, a jigger, and a martini glass. Two shots (1 shot=1 oz) of Ocean Spray White Cran Strawberry juice into cocktail shaker. Then depending on how strong you want this drink 1-2 shots…