Best of OKL 2021
Oklahoma Living magazine readers voted for their “best of the best” places, businesses and foods in Oklahoma! Read more >>
Cowboy Stuttering Camp Grows Confidence
Oklahomans gain resources with stuttering specialist focused on serving rural areas. Read more >>
Hearty Stew Weather
On a cold January evening, I’m not sure there is a more perfect dinner than a warm bowl of hearty stew. Bake up a recipe of biscuits or corn bread, and enjoy! Read more >>
Oklahoma Stories
Cowboy Stuttering Camp Grows Confidence
Oklahomans gain resources with stuttering specialist focused on serving rural areas
Best of OKL 2021
The readers voted and the results are in. Discover the best of the best
2021 SKIE Awards: Regional Awardees Announced
The SKIE (Supporting K20 Innovative Educators) Awards, sponsored by Oklahoma's electric cooperatives, announced with six regional awardees, each recieving a trophy and $1,000.
Prioritizing Mental Health in the New Year
A new year brings with it a sense of rebirth. It is no wonder that health and weight loss advertisements are usually flooding social and traditional media outlets. Don’t get me wrong, leading a healthy lifestyle is important but there is more to health than physical health.
Made in Oklahoma Gift Guide
It has become an OKL tradition to feature a selection of Oklahoma-based products and experiences each holiday season. Here are a few of our favorite local gift ideas for Christmas 2021!
Prairie Flavors
Hearty Stew Weather
On a cold January evening, I’m not sure there is a more perfect dinner than a warm bowl of hearty stew. Bake up a recipe of biscuits or corn bread, and enjoy!
The Gift of Slow Foods
Life regularly takes place at a rapid pace. One of the gifts of the holidays is an opportunity to slow down and enjoy the process of preparing dishes to share with family and friends. This month’s recipes require time to rise or to slow roast in the oven. Whether you prepare these recipes—or those from your own family’s tradition—I wish you the gift of slow cooking this Christmas and holiday season!
Home-cooked for the Holidays
This fall, we invited OKL readers to submit their best Thanksgiving and Christmas recipes for our Holiday Recipe Contest. The response was overwhelming. Congratulations to the winners, and a heartfelt thank you to each cook who submitted a recipe. We wish each of you a holiday season filled with joy and good cooking!
Fare from the Fair
From crazy culinary creations to deep-fried everything, the fair is known for its food: freshly squeezed, ice cold lemonade, savory cheese curds, crispy corn dogs, sweet, golden-fried funnel cakes, and so much more. But, if you can’t make it to the midway, or if you have a post-fair craving, here are some state fair staples to try at home!
Delicious Dishes
Enjoy a taste of the kitchen of OSU Institute of Technology in Okmulgee with these delicious dishes created by the culinary arts students and their chef-instructors.
Table Talk
Four ways to support local eateries
Discover ideas to help support your favorite local restaurants
Farm to Fork
A one-of-a-kind destination restaurant offers Oklahomans a fresh experience
The Chicken Shack
In the backyard of the Deep Fork River, an unmarked shack is home to some of the best broasted chicken in Oklahoma. Without a sign, it feels like a secret hideout waiting to be discovered. Even the owner gives off an almost Capone-like vibe.
Blue Spruce Gelato & Sorbet
Discover cool treats for many tastes in Stillwater, Oklahoma
White Dog Hill
At White Dog Hill in Clinton, Oklahoma, even better than a bark is a bite of one of the restaurant’s beautiful creations.
Powerful Living
Why Is My Bill High?
Check For Energy Oinkers Lurking In Your Home
Which Stove Top is Best for You?
Understanding the differences in electric, gas and induction stove tops and how the culinary choice could impact your energy bill.
Here Comes the Fun
The sun has an incredible amount of energy—even in the cold winter months. These technologies are a great way to power everyday gadgets for free, by simply using energy from the sun!
It Starts with Power
Q&A with Cotton Electric Cooperative Chief Executifve Officer, Jennifer Meason, who visited an electrification site in 2018.
Making Your Lights Smarter
Looking for an easy way to integrate smart technologies into your home—start with smart lighting.
Okie Snaps
Winter nights in Downtown Guthrie
Congratulations to your January Okie Snaps winner, Dannelle Barker, member of Central Rural Electric Cooperative!
Winter nights in Downtown Guthrie
Winter's bird
“Winter's bird.” Photo submitted by Laura Walters, member of Indian Electric Cooperative.
Let it snow!
“Let it snow!” Photo submitted by Norma Smith, member of East Central Electric Cooperative.
Don't fence me in
“Don't fence me in.” Submitted by Gena Parsons, member of Lake Region Electric Cooperative.
Contests
Guess Where
Congratulations to your December winner Chuckie Hill! The location was the John Frank House in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Enter your guess for this month's photo by January 10!
Okie Snaps
Submit your photos by the 10th of each month and you could be featured in OKL!
Commentary
New year, New Initiatives
Oklahoma’s electric cooperatives are part of a network of 900-plus electric co-ops across the nation. When our voices combine, we are powerful in ensuring our members’ needs are heard in the legislative and agency rule-making processes.
EVs: More Than Just Cars
Every day we hear more talk about electric vehicles (EVs). EVs are not only cars, but they are also trucks, bicycles and motorcycles.
Oklahoma Outside
Pond Reflections
Building and maintaining a water garden
Help Your Plants Survive Summer Heat
Oklahoma heat can be tough on plants, but with a few steps you can help them survive.
Colorful Containers
Bring your garden to your patio, front walkway, deck or even balcony with colorful containers.
Replacing Winter-damaged Trees
Discover which trees to can plant to replace those damaged by recent Oklahoma winter storms.
Fall Blooms
Try these six fall-blooming perennials for your garden
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