Tulsa Lifestyle January 2015

Tulsa JANUARY 2015

TulsaLifestylePubs.com

L

i

f

e

s

t

y

l

e

™

A Healthy Lifestyle REVOLUTION HEALTH’S HOLISTIC/FUNCTIONAL FITNESS CHEF INSPIRES HEALTHY EATING AT CTCA’S CAFE TIPS FOR A HEALTHY CAR

Take charge of your dream for a The American dream is of a better future.

We’re dedicated to helping you keep that dream alive. By listening, planning, working with you one-on-one. We’ll help you build a plan to retire your way, with confidence.

Call us today at

918.388.2003

Sylvia J. Karimian, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®

to get started.

Private Wealth Advisor

David Karimian, CRPC® Financial Advisor

Karimian & Associates An Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisory Practice

7712 S Yale Avenue, Suite 240 Tulsa, OK 74136 918.388.2003 KarimianAdvisors.com

®

approach

®

Confident Retirement is not a guarantee of future financial results. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. ©2014 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. ®

Miranda S.

losing weight.

gaining life!

By the age of 29, Miranda’s health was failing and a knee replacement was required. While lying in the hospital as the youngest knee replacement patient, she knew things had to change. She turned to The Center for Bariatrics at Bailey Medical Center for gastric bypass surgery.

After 18 months, she is now 158 pounds. Miranda acknowledges that it was hard but that nothing compares to the pain of slowly dying. She finally feels free!

BaileyBariatrics.com | 918.376.8410

“Like” us on Facebook.

Editor’s Letter

Finding Fitness.

S

o, the truth is, I really don’t like to exercise. And I really like my White Chocolate Mochas. And I’ve passed the 45-year mark. This is not a promising combination for my health in later years. (Have you seen the calorie count on those mochas?! I can’t even type the number.) I’ve really got to do something.

I’ve been saying this since I was 37 and looking at 40 from the other side. I’ve tried a lot of things, and I don’t stick with them. I’m a one-hit wonder. I did a program at my gym. Those programs are great if you work them. I didn’t. I trained for a 10K last year and actually finished.

But I haven’t run since, and that was, you know, in June. Of 2014. I attended one of my friend Amy’s yoga classes, you guessed it – once. I have more examples but I won’t go on.

The one physically active thing I do consistently is swivel ski. It’s this really, really difficult ballet/yoga on one leg on a water ski, like figure skating on water. It’s crazy that I don’t do anything else; I’d be a lot better skier if I did. So, because I love that sport so much, during the winter it is my motivation to try to exercise and eat healthy, so I can swivel ski when summer comes. (That was why I trained for the 10K last year--boy did it help!) This year I have my plan. It’s going to be ballet-athome fitness. I ordered my New York City Ballet Company Ballet Workout DVD. I have my mirrors. I got my barre. Still need to buy some tights and a leotard and I’ll be ready to go. (Last year at this time I was purchasing new running shoes, running tights and other running clothes and accessories and researching running in the cold. I get very enthusiastic. For awhile.)

I was inspired by Amy Keeling’s commitment to Crossfit (Real Wives of Tulsa, p.10) and her ability to balance being a mom and staying healthy, and by the perspective of a holistic approach to functional fitness in our article, “Revolutionizing Wellness” (p.12). It might help me make some better decisions about my mochas…

Our community is filled with motivating opportunities to mix it up with our workouts, our nutrition and our overall health. Tulsa is a great place to live a healthy lifestyle. I hope you find some inspiration in the stories we’ve shared in this issue.

Like us on Facebook and share your own story. We’d love to hear from you.

JANUARY 2015 publisher Kathy Slemp | KSlemp@LifestylePubs.com

editorial coordinator

Kendra Mathewson | KMathewson@lifestylepubs.com

regional sales director Michael Arel | MArel@LifestylePubs.com

home & fashion editor Natalie Nirk contributing writers Lisa Allen, Lara Friend, Natalie Nirk, Courtney Wooden contributing photographers Defining Image Photography Published monthly, subscriptions are also available for $22 for 1 year, $39 for 2 years by visiting TulsaLifestylePubs.com

corporate team chief executive officer | Steven Schowengerdt chief sales officer | Matthew Perry chief financial officer | DeLand Shore regional sales director | Michael Arel production director | Christina Sandberg director of marketing | Brad Broockerd art director | Sara Minor ad coordinators | Cyndi Vreeland, Samantha Engel layout designer | Liesl Poet copy editor | Kendra Mathewson executive assistant | Lori Cunningham application architect | Michael O’Connell it director | Randy Aufderheide

Kendra Gensemer Mathewson, Editorial Coordinator KMathewson@LifestylePubs.com

by Community ™

join us

talk to us

P.O. Box 12608 Overland Park, KS 66282-3214 Proverbs 3:5-6

| TulsaLifestylePubs.com |

Tulsa Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of Tulsa’s most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent.

Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. Information in Tulsa Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

Outdoor Living Solutions

PROJECT SCOPE:

Patio, gabled structure, fireplace, seating wall, landscaping, landscape lighting, outdoor sound system and television, water features and bar.

Call On Us - 918.695.1653

Landscape Design - Installation & Maintenance - Outdoor Lighting - Water Features Insect Control - Irrigation Systems - Patios - Firepits - Fireplaces - Outdoor Kitchens

Medical Staffing & Home Care Specialists Call us. We can help.

ServiCeS inCluDe:

Nurses - RNs & LPNs • Home Health Aides Companions • RN Supervision Intermittent Visits or Hourly Care Home IV Therapy • Sitter Service Tulsa • Oklahoma City • Springfield, MO • Dallas TX

24 Hour Service • 7 Days a Week (918)665-1011 • www.My-FirstCall.com All employees are screened, fidelity bonded, liability insured, and drug tested.

January 2015 | Tulsa Lifestyle

5

12

January 2015

Departments 8

Around Town

10

Real Wives

18

Style Wise

20 Driver’s Notebook 23

Sold Properties

24

Lifestyle Calendar

26

Parting Thoughts

10 Living It

This inspiring “Real Wife of Tulsa” maintains a healthy

balance in life.

12 Revolution Health

Dr. Chad Edwards explains the benefits of functional medicine.

14 Healthy Lifestyle

Cancer Treatment Centers of America’s chef makes

great healthy meals.

14

18

Lifestyle Publications Oklahoma | Illinois | Indiana | Colorado | California | Arizona | Texas | Missouri | Kansas | Georgia | Massachusetts

20

Just storm-Proof It! Stone Coated Steel RoofS

StoRm PRooF

the last roof you wIll ever buy!

3 3 3 Lifetime Performance in All Climates Dampens Exterior Noise Class “A” Fire Code Rating 3 Withstands Winds Exceeding 170 mph 3 Designed to Protect Your Home Against Contraction Damage 3 Can Be Installed over Existing Wood Shingle, Shake or Composition Roofs 3 Class 4 Hail Resistant Rating 3 High Quality 26-gauge Galvalume Steel

lifetime 2.5” HailStone WaRRanty 120 mpH Wind WaRRanty Fully Insured & lIcensed locally owned • Free estImates

Insurance claIms assIstance avaIlable Your Storm Proof roofing SPecialiSt!

available in a vaRiety of StyleS and ColoRS.

Call 918-283-2001 NIChteChroofsystems.Com

innovative • forward thinking • stylish

Cobblestone Homes, Inc.

Building Your Dream Home with Standards of Excellence since 1976.

Honored Awards Recipient of the Greater Tulsa Parade of Homes

918-640-7252

CobblestoneHomesOK.com January 2015 | Tulsa Lifestyle

7

Around Town

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR TOYLAND BALL 2015 The Parent Child Center is thrilled to celebrate the 25th birthday of the Toyland Ball this year. It has planned a fun-filled evening of dinner, dancing, live auction and, of course, plenty of birthday cake. Join The Parent Child Center for the extravagant festivities on January 17, 2015, at the Cox Business Center. Event Chairs Jennifer and Bill Legler, along with Honorary Chairs Becky and Jack Frank, will lead the celebration and The Sherman E. Smith Family Charitable Foundation will receive the prestigious 2015 Guardian Angel Award. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit ParentChildCenter.org.

BROTHERS & COMPANY CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY Full-service advertising agency, Brothers & Company, celebrated 40 years in December. In the face of a faltering economy, Jay Brothers opened his namesake ad shop in Tulsa in 1974. Four decades later, led by Jay’s son Paul Brothers, Brothers & Company is now the second largest full-service advertising agency in the state of Oklahoma, employing 85 people across three offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Wichita.

Brothers & Company has experienced uncommon growth and success by expanding beyond traditional creative services to inhouse video production, full-scale digital and social media. Nearly doubling in size over recent years, the agency possesses deep vertical expertise in specific sectors; namely the outdoor recreation market, oil and gas industries, and banking. Brothers & Company has earned a nationwide reputation of unmatched expertise among industry veterans and insiders, and serves as an invaluable intellectual asset for clients.

Brothers & Company currently maintains a premier list of national and regional clients, including Toyota Trucks, Under Armour, Remington Arms, Bushnell Golf, Carhartt, Mossy Oak, Christie Cookie Co., Oklahoma Energy Resources Board, American Energy Partners, Utica Square, Fidelity Bank, Lodgeworks, Community Care, St. John Health Systems, Folds of Honor, INVISTA (Koch Industries), Bushnell Outdoor Group, and Oklahoma Fidelity.

Additional information about the agency’s work and services is available at BroCo.com.

THE VINE BROTHERS TOUR The acoustic trio The Vine Brothers is proud to announce its Jan8

Tulsa Lifestyle | January 2015

uary 2015 “Polar Vortex” tour schedule. The tour will begin in Tennessee and is scheduled in Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma before coming to Tulsa on January 9 to perform at Mercury Lounge. The band will showcase the unique gypsy Americana songs of its newest release, The Devil and the Deep Black Sky, and host a live video shoot at The University of Arkansas’ Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall on Tuesday, January, 13th for an upcoming release.

The Devil and the Deep Black Sky is the follow up to 2012’s Low Rent, which received considerable airplay on more than 100 stations in the US and Canada and charted on six of them, including a number one position on KRZA in Alamosa, Colo. Music, videos, bio, full schedule and more at TheVineBrothers.com.

TULSA’S 1ST LOCAL CATHOLIC RADIO STATION The city of Tulsa has officially launched its first local Catholic Christian radio station. 102.9FM St. Michael Catholic Radio is scheduled to air a combination of local Catholic topics ranging from church in the news, everyday Christians, vocations, philosophy, theology, marriage, pro-life issues and more. Content from the EWTN network will also fill out the station’s rotation.

Life-long friends and Tulsa natives, David Niles and Adam Minihan began the dream a year ago after the FCC opened the opportunity to launch a LPFM station. St. Michael Catholic Radio has been funded 100 percent through community support and sponsorships.

Outside of the two founders, the new station and website are managed by volunteers from within the faith community.

YOUR NAME HERE This magazine is YOURS. We are always looking for engaging stories for these monthly or bi-monthly columns, departments and features: Locally Owned - Businesses owned and operated right here in Tulsa.

Real Wives of Tulsa - A light-hearted introduction to one of our community’s engaging women who shares information such as her volunteer passions, or favorite spots to eat/shop/play.

Giving Back - Meet an individual, family or group who makes volunteering a priority or learn about a nonprofit based in the community.

Star Student - School news or a feature about a student in a public or private school who is taking learning and living to the next level.

Healthy Living - Smart eating, fitness, exercise, sports, medical news, nutrition and more fill this page.

Artist’s Palette - Introduction to local artists and what makes them tick Also... Field Trip (outings nearby), Page Turners (book clubs, book reviews by local authors), Animal Tracks (for/about our pets) and Family Feature (a local family).

Send your ideas to KMathewson@LifestylePubs.com.

The story of your life is often told by Photographs.

Family, friends and special moments fill the pages of that story. Remember these cherished moments with the fine art of photography. Schedule your session today!

918.384.9422

FoshayPhotographers.com January 2015 | Tulsa Lifestyle

9

Real Wives

introducing

AMY KEELING real wives of Tulsa

Who/what lives in your house? I’ve been married 13 years and have four kids: Caitlin (9), Clare (7), Camren (5) and Cydney (15 months). Currently, we have one fish (Gill).

A dog has been discussed and will soon be added to the chaos in our house.

Do you work outside the home? Yes, I work full time as an eBusiness Webmaster for a large company. I’m responsible for developing and maintaining two websites and I handle all the digital marketing, which includes email marketing and search engine marketing.

Native or transplanted to the area? I moved to Tulsa when I was 4 from Iowa City, Iowa.

How would your best friend describe you?

I’ve known my best friend, Heather, since I was 4 so there is plenty she could say about me! We’ve been through so much together but I think she would say I’m loyal, trustworthy, a shoulder to cry on, and love to laugh and have fun.

Preferred workout and why? I love Crossfit for so many reasons! At my box (gym), Crossfit T-Town, we are challenged with different functional movements to train our bodies to work together as a whole to better ourselves in sport and in life’s tasks. In other words, there is never a dull moment!

The coaches are amazing and adamant 10

Tulsa Lifestyle | January 2015

about proper technique so you can avoid injury. Lastly, the comradery is incredible at T-Town. Pushing myself further is great but I love to watch everyone else new PRs (personal records), master a new skill or just finish a WOD (Workout of the Day). Reaching your goals really creates a positive vibe and a strong bond between everyone.

Tips for making time to exercise? Finding time to work out with four kids, after school activities and working full time is definitely tough. But I make it a point to work out on my lunch hour – I have no other time available. I come back to work feeling less stressed and more focused to finish out the day.

Favorite healthy restaurant or hot spot?

Jason’s Deli for the salad bar, sushi or anywhere with great, fresh fish!

Favorite fitness technology/gadget or gizmo? I like the apps MapMyFitness, RunKeeper and PocketWOD. Favorite healthy snack? Almonds are my favorite but any kind of fruit will do, too.

Greatest influence? My kids. Every day I wake up and want to be a better person because of them and for them. I just hope and pray that I’m teaching them enough to be good, honorable people that will make the world a better place.

Motivational thoughts? I turned 40 this year so staying motivated seems harder than ever. But I think if you can get out of bed each day, you can accomplish anything!

Favorite health-related book/blog/resources? Tabata Times (TabataTimes.com) may be a little heavy on the Crossfit articles, tips, etc. for the average Joe, but it is a great resource for eating well, workout habits, injury recovery, etc.

Unique or interesting fact about yourself?

I’m related to a pretty important person. My dad’s cousin is Chuck Hagel, former U.S. Secretary of Defense. I guess that would make me his first cousin once removed?

Best advice for living a healthy lifestyle?

Make sure you eat tons of veggies and lean meat, drink lots of water and if you plan to have a scheduled workout routine, make sure you eat plenty of protein for breakfast.

For me, I eat a lot of eggs. I also set mini goals for myself everyday – get a workout in, get a certain amount of things done at work, eat healthy snacks, etc. I think that helps you stay on track for a healthy lifestyle.

IMAGINE

FABULOUS

Check out the newest trends in furniture, fabrics, and color by visiting the Luxe showroom today.

918.459.8950 I www.LuxeTulsa.com 9922 S. Riverside Parkway | Tulsa, OK 74137

JANUARY 6-11:

Once

18:

Beverly Wissen

24:

Celebrity Attractions

6-30:

Art Exhibit, PAC Gallery

8-18: August: Osage County Theatre Pops

10-11: The Giver

Tulsa Youth Opera

16:

Fareed Zakaria

17:

Simply Classical

Matuto

Tulsa Children’s Museum

Rastrelli Cello Quartet Choregus Productions

29:

Shaping Sound

30:

David Gonzalez’s Sleeping Beauty PAC Trust

Tulsa Town Hall

Tulsa Symphony

24: Mannheim Steamroller OR TULSAPAC.COM TICKETS: 918-596-7111 Christmas

Celebrity Attractions

January 2015 | Tulsa Lifestyle

11

Revolutionizing

Wellness

A Different Approach to Optimal Health Article Courtney L. Wooden | Photography Defining Image Photography and Provided

N

ew Year’s resolutions are a little like getting a new puppy: fun but much more work than expected. At Revolution Health and Wellness, Dr. Chad Edwards and his staff are poised to help turn a 2015 healthier lifestyle resolution into reality. Dr. Edwards’ holistic approach to functional medicine focuses on the individual as a whole, rather than just the problems he or she is experiencing. His method provides information to make changes that affect the body as a whole, not just the symptoms. Functional medicine is not just about treating a sick patient; it’s about maintaining optimal health at all times.

couldn’t find anything wrong with him and fix his back, that he wanted to be discharged and sent home,” Edwards says.

And that is exactly what happened. Even though the soldier still had severe pain, they discharged him and sent him home because, at that point, it seemed there was no other alternative. For Edwards, this was extremely disappointing and unacceptable. After that, he set out to find answers.

“Just because we cannot find something wrong with blood tests and MRIs doesn’t mean that there is nothing wrong with a patient,” Edwards says. “I wanted to find out why. God didn’t design us to fall apart.”

HIS BACKGROUND

A lifelong Tulsa native, Edwards graduated from Rogers High School. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science from Oklahoma Baptist University and received his Doctor of Osteopathy from Oklahoma State University College for Health Sciences. He completed his residency at Womack Army Medical Center in Ft. Bragg, N.C., and is board certified in family medicine.

In 1989, Edwards enlisted in the U.S. Army as a medic and preventive medicine specialist. While serving, he treated a young, active duty Special Forces soldier with severe back pain. All of the soldier’s blood tests and MRIs came back normal. There was pain, but according to the medical diagnostic tools available, the cause of the pain was not apparent. “The soldier told us that if we 12

Tulsa Lifestyle | January 2015

THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX

Edwards began looking at health, pain and disease in different ways following his time in the Army. He learned that treating patients with medication was just treating the symptom and not the person as a whole. He began to look at each patient in his entirety from a functional perspective instead of just the results of medical testing. What he learned would change the way he approached treatment.

“Our bodies are an interconnected web,” he says. “You pull on one string and it affects other parts of the body. We cannot treat one problem without looking at the influence it has on the rest of the body.”

Edwards learned to take not only the information provided by medical tests, but also information provided by the patient into account when looking for the source of a problem. He asks questions about nutrition, environment, stressors and exercise to obtain a larger picture that will help to find the root cause of a problem and correct it.

With this powerful knowledge in hand, Edwards opened Revolution Health and Wellness.

His plan was to help change the direction of mainstream medicine and revolutionize the way patients are treated through holistic and functional medicine.

THE HEALTHY TRINITY

Ultimately, a holistic approach to medicine is about looking at the body and its function as a whole. Being unhealthy doesn’t just have an effect on appearance and stamina; it affects all the systems of the body in one way or another. It can manipulate hormones, sleep, stress, nutrition, exercise and pain.

Edwards’ clinic addresses all of these factors to restore optimal physiology. Revolution Health and Wellness uses what Edwards calls “The Healthy Trinity” to help patients begin their journey toward a healthier lifestyle. “The Healthy Trinity consists of nutrition, exercise and the 3 R’s. They are: reduce stress, recovery from exercise, and rest,” he says.

He says that this is a good starting place for anyone wanting to start the New Year on a healthier note.

“There is no one magic thing that will make a person healthier, each person is different. Some need more focus on exercise while a change in nutrition could significantly help another,” he says. ”It’s about looking at the whole picture.”

Edwards’s favorite part of treating patients is the ability to help patients achieve goals and feel healthy when nothing else has been able to help. He enjoys finding the root of problems and treating it at the source instead of medicating the symptoms.

“We are trying to get away from the ’here’s your problem, here’s your pill‘ philosophy and get to the underlying problem so that the patient can be optimally healthy. Medications have their place, but our goal is to restore optimal health.”

January 2015 | Tulsa Lifestyle

13

Lessons in Healthy Eating from Cancer Treatment Centers of America

CTCA chef Kenny Wagoner shares his talents with our community and serves up nutritious, healthy and visually-pleasing selections Article Lara Friend | Photography Natalie Nirk

14

Tulsa Lifestyle | January 2015

“Our menus are patient driven so we can meet their needs.”

He’s been with CTCA since 2003 and there are more than 50 people on his staff, many of which have been with CTCA for a long time.

C

ancer treatment can, without a doubt, be tough physically. Luckily, making healthy food choices can help patients feel restored and speed their recovery. The culinary staff at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) in Tulsa strives to go the extra mile to make its guests comfortable and dining experiences memorable. Kenny Wagoner, CEC, CCA, is the executive chef at CTCA. “We try to create not only food that is healthy, but that tastes good and is visually appealing to our patients. Cancer patients are fighting for their lives and we want to make them something satisfying and nutritional at the same time,” says Wagoner.

That speaks to the caliber of CTCA. The Oklahoma Gazette recently announced CTCA as one of the “Best Places to Work in Oklahoma” (a distinction

by Best Companies Group), as it has for the last four years. Wagoner is very selective about the talent of his chefs.

“I want them to have integrity and a drive for perfection, and be someone who will be with us for the long haul. We hire many of our cooks from the local culinary schools of OSU Tech and Platt College. It is more a mission for our chefs that work here rather than a job.”

Evidence has proven that the foods we consume weigh heavily in the fight against cancer. The chefs at CTCA put forth extensive effort to incorporate many immune-boosting ingredients, and all recipes created by the staff are approved by CTCA’s on-site dietitians. Ninety-five percent of the food served is made in-house.

“About the only thing we might not make in-house is our fruit cobblers,” says Wagoner, though CTCA tries to use as much organic produce as possible. “Anything that is considered the ‘dirty dozen’ in produce we buy organic,” says Wagoner. CTCA also purchases natural beef, chicken, pork and ocean-caught fish that is not over-fished.

The café has many different selections daily and always offers three soup selec-

tions: a chicken soup, chili and another option, along with a large salad bar including many fresh and healthy topping selections.

The grill serves made-to-order sandwiches and hamburgers, and there are different protein options on the hot line with various sides that change daily.

“Our macaroni and cheese actually has cauliflower in the sauce,” Wagoner says of the popular staple always available from the CTCA kitchen. There’s even a graband-go spot if you are on the run.

On a recent visit I tried a couple of the entrees and soup and they were all delicious, eye-appealing, and nutritious. I enjoyed the ocean-caught salmon with mashed potatoes, spinach and sun-dried tomato pesto, and also sampled the grilled sirloin steak with mashed potatoes and a vegetable medley. The soup was a hearty broccoli cheese and everything was scrumptious.

Michell Janah, CTCA’s in-house pastry chef, is a graduate of Johnson & Wales, and Wagoner notes her great talent, especially in making her desserts look and taste delicious while still being nutritious. She has a way of sneaking in extra protein and nutrients in many of her delicacies, most notably brownies with black beans and carrot cake topped with an icing that incpororates cauliflower. You won’t even know it’s there, and you get protein while satisfying your sweet tooth. She makes diabetic-friendly and gluten-free desserts as well.

In 2005 Chef Kenny helped to bring the annual “taste-of” style event Chefs for the Cure to life, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. He has a personal attachment to the benefit as his mother is a 15-year breast cancer survivor.

“I wanted to do a fundraiser that brought awareness to the Komen Foundation and honor all breast cancer fighters and survivors,” he shares. “It’s a great way to get local chefs to contribute to a great cause.” He invites the chefs to create and serve a gourmet dish, and attendees tip the chef that they feel created the best dish. The top five chefs with the most docontinued >

January 2015 | Tulsa Lifestyle

15

lessons in healthy eating

THE

Refuge Lifestyle

Exquisite Handcra0ed Rus2c Furniture – 100% Customizable

(continued)

nations must “sing for their supper” to raise more donations for Komen. The event is held in the CTCA lobby and there are usually about 30 participating chefs and about 400 attendees.

“Many of the chefs who participate say it is one of their favorite events of the year,” says Wagoner. Patients staying at the hospital are welcome to attend the evening event, making it all the more heartwarming. This event is usually held in the spring, with the upcoming Chefs for the Cure 2015 to be held on April 25th.

The CTCA café is open to the public. Special pricing is available for guests, who are encouraged to check in at the front desk to obtain a badge. In addition, many of CTCA’s recipes can be found on CancerCenter.com.

Lara Friend, a dedicated wife and mother of two, is a culinary arts graduate from Oklahoma State Institute of Technology. She currently enjoys life as a homemaker and writer, and simply loves working with food.

An Original Recipe for Healthy Eating Pan Seared Grouper with Whipped Sweet Potato, Yellow Pepper Puree and Julienne Vegetables Recipe courtesy of Kenny Wagoner of CTCA Tulsa Showroom 10322 E. 71st Tulsa, OK 74137 / 918.872.7767 Bixby Showroom 7600 E. 151st Bixby, OK 74008 / 918.366.6650

www.SHOPTHEREFUGE.com

6 oz. grouper 1 TB olive oil 4 oz. sweet potato 2 cups chicken stock 2 TB maple syrup 1 Tsp chopped parsley Salt & pepper to taste 6 oz. yellow pepper 2 cups chicken stock Salt & pepper to taste 2 TB cornstarch 1 peeled carrot 1 zucchini 1 yellow squash Season fish with salt and pepper. In a hot pan sear grouper in olive oil on one side for about two minutes, or until golden.

Flip fish and finish in 350 degree oven (about 15 minutes).

Cover peeled sweet potatoes with chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are done.

Strain and pass through a food mill. Add maple syrup and season to taste. Set aside.

Cover peppers with chicken stock and bring to a boil. Simmer until peppers are tender, about 15 minutes. Strain off most of the stock and puree peppers. Add cornstarch and return to heat. Once thickened, remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.

Cut vegetables into desired shape and sauté in olive oil.

Place sweet potatoes in center of plate. Place vegetables around potatoes. Top with fish and drizzle with a little of the sauce.

16

Tulsa Lifestyle | January 2015

Happy

NEW YEAR! Tulsa’s most experienced staff of Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarians, Registered Veterinary Technicians and Assistants stand ready 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to take care of YOUR pets’ emergency medical needs.

CEL

27

YE

NG

24-Hour Emergency Care

RA EB TI

ARS

“When you need us ... We’ll be here.”

918.665.0508 4055 S. 102nd East Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74146

www.aectulsa.com January 2015 | Tulsa Lifestyle

17

Style Wise

Local items that get the spotlight this month from our Home & Fashion Editor, Natalie Nirk…

Hat, $38 @Tawnini and Jessica Simpson leopard booties @ Nordstrom Rack

Rustic Cuff Stingray bracelet, $92 @Glass Slipper

Wallets from $60 to $65 @Pavilion Below: Industrial chest, $329, and lamps, each $89 @ Midtown Market

Fingerless gloves hand-knit by women’s groups in Peru, $46 @Pavilion

“Metallics continue to hold strong in both furnishings and fashion.”

Vince-Coleton tall suede boots, $595 @On a Whim

18

Tulsa Lifestyle | January 2015

Twisted Buckle vintage coin buckle, $82, and vintage belt, $32 @Glass Slipper

Frye Patty Bootie, $318 @Glass Slipper

Right: Clutch, $48 @Tawnini Below: Wall-hung birds, from $5 to $20 @Midtown Market

Right: Echo scarf, $68 @Glass Slipper Below: MacKenzie-Childs large colander, $76 @On a Whim

Gold metallic bandage skirt, $44 @Tawnini

“With Garnet as January’s birthstone and ‘Marsala’ recently named as Pantone’s 2015 Color of the Year, we’re seeing lots of this rich color brilliantly accented with unique pinks and a ‘Treetop’ green sprouting up.”

Black jeans, $84 @Tawnini

January 2015 | Tulsa Lifestyle

19

Driver’s Notebook

Vehicle Health Take good care of your car with these maintenance tips

K

eeping your car in good working order means keeping up with maintenance. In domino fashion, failing to plan for maintenance can turn small problems into larger ones, putting a serious dent in your automotive budget as well as being harmful to automotive health. The penalties of procrastinating on vehicle maintenance range from a heater that runs cold to a battery that won’t start.

Take care of your car’s seasonal services immediately and make plans to get ahead of the game next year. An early visit to your repair facility provides the opportunity to budget for unanticipated repairs. The Car Care Council offers the following checklist: Engine performance A poorly maintained engine is hard to start in cold weather, if it starts at all. It may run rough and lose power. Have fuel, ignition and emission control systems checked, necessary components replaced and adjustments made.

Battery and electrical system How old is your battery? If it’s three or more years old, it should be tested and replaced if necessary. Even a strong battery that can deliver full power at 80 degrees F. will have dropped to 65 percent of its output at freezing temperature and only 40 percent at zero degrees.

Clean and tighten battery terminals, as loose or corroded connections can cause symptoms of a weak or dead battery.

Oil and filter Change both as recommended in the owner’s manual, generally at 3,000-mile intervals for severe conditions and cold weather operation, especially when most driving is stop-and-go traffic.

20

Tulsa Lifestyle | January 2015

Check the owner’s manual for more information on severe service or refer to Car Care Council’s Service Interval Schedule.

Visibility Replace old wiper blades and be sure your washers are working.

Carry spare washer solvent in your vehicle.

Cooling system A vehicle’s antifreeze should be changed annually, or as recommended in the owner’s manual. Flush the cooling system every 24 months. The recommended mixture is 50/50 antifreeze and distilled water. Have the system pressure tested for leaks and check hoses and drive belt(s) for tension and condition.

Tires Inspect, balance, check inflation and rotate tires. Check inflation on the spare and make sure the jack is in place.

Lights Check all lights and replace burned out bulbs.

Exhaust System Have the vehicle put on a lift for an inspection of the exhaust system. Leaking exhaust fumes can be deadly.

This article from Car Care News Service is provided courtesy of our friends at Sinclair Dino Lube, offering six convenient locations in Bixby, Broken Arrow, Owasso and Tulsa to help you keep your car looking and running healthy.

SinclairDinoLube.com

“ LO G A N L I K E S

LEARNING FA S T S P E C I F I C A L LY, A B O U T

200 MILES P E R H O U R .”

“I love my school because you can learn more and learn fast,” says Logan, a Holland Hall Primary School student. “There’s always something more to learn.” Logan’s favorite subject is weather, especially tornadoes. He plans to be a meteorologist. “Every Friday in third grade we do an experiment, and if it’s about weather, I look forward to Friday all week!” he says.

Let your little tornado learn as fast as he – or she – can go. Contact Olivia Martin, Director of Admission, at (918) 481-1111.

www.hollandhall.org

– Logan, Holland Hall Third Grader

Sold Properties

Recently SOLD Tulsa Properties neighborhood

sales price

bdrms

f/h bath garage cap. year built

sq. ft.

lot sq. ft.

Royal Oaks

$2,844,050

4

5/3

3

2000

10,629

33,295

Woode Crest

$1,380,000

5

4/2

5

1929

7,460

45,971

Terwilleger Heights

$1,200,000

5

5/2

3

1925

6,743

18,177

Forest Hills

$1,150,000

4

3/1

2

1936

3,306

17,083

Forest Hills

$953,000

5

4/0

2

1936

4,666

26,400

Tradition

$925,000

5

5/2

4

2010

6,453

17,316

Villa Grove Park

$819,000

5

4/1

3

2006

4,778

15,450

Highland Park Estates

$730,000

4

4/1

2

1986

5,230

22,300

Olivers

$725,000

3

3/1

2

2010

*

7,000

Woodmere

$699,000

4

4/1

3

2014

5,250

14,866

Bryn-Mawr

$680,000

4

2/2

3

2005

4,250

16,500

Guierwoods III

$679,000

2

3/0

2

1994

3,260

13,000

Waterstone

$650,000

5

4/3

3

2006

5,477

12,177

Turner Terrace

$625,000

4

3/1

2

1941

4,269

10,850

Tradition

$619,500

4

4/2

3

2014

4,250

9,963

Parramore

$589,000

3

2/1

2

2012

27,000

10,780

Berwick Fairways

$570,000

5

4/1

3

2013

4,576

9,995

Terwilleger Heights

$548,000

3

2/1

2

1928

*

10,788

Olivers

$538,500

3

2/1

2

2012

2,693

7,000

Bolewood Acres

$528,000

4

3/1

0

1965

4,070

39,026

Rivers Edge

$515,000

4

4/1

3

2014

4,077

11,521

2300 Riverside Condos

$510,000

3

2/1

2

1960

2,169

0

*Information not disclosed. Source: Tulsa NORES MLS. 11/1/14 - 11/30/14

“Call me for a more comprehensive analysis of your neighborhood!�

Brian Frere

918.298.6900 | bfrere@cox.net January 2015 | Tulsa Lifestyle

23

Lifestyle Calendar

January

JANUARY 15 THIRD THURSDAY – JAMES WARHOLA-A NIGHT WITH UNCLE ANDY PHILBROOK MUSEUM OF ART

5:30 – 8 p.m. Get to know the real Andy Warhol with James Warhola, children’s book author, artist and Andy Warhol’s nephew. Included with Museum admission.

Philbrook.org

JANUARY 17

memorative Society to celebrate Dr. King and his passion to see that everyone has the freedom to pursue their dreams. They host over 450 Oklahoma gymnasts. A fundraiser for North Tulsa children to have the opportunity to pursue gymnastics or dance at Aim High Gym. AimHighGym.org

JANUARY 30 DAVID GONZALEZ’S SLEEPING BEAUTY

JANUARY 19

TULSA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARADE Storyteller, musician, poet, actor and writer

TOYLAND BALL 2015

TULSA

COX BUSINESS CENTER

Tulsa comes together to commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The MLK Parade in Tulsa is one of the largest MLK parades in the United States of America. Everyone is invited to participate. MLKTulsa.org

The Parent Child Center is thrilled to be celebrating the 25th birthday of the Toyland Ball this year and have planned a fun-filled evening of dinner, dancing, live auction and, of course, plenty of birthday cake.

JANUARY 16-18

throughout Green Country and the U.S. displaying and demonstrating the newest and hottest services for home improvement/repairs, remodeling, gardening, landscaping, lawn care, home insulation & energy conservation, home security, home furnishings and so much more. ExpoSquare.com

January 23-25 Green Country Home & Garden Show

David Gonzalez combines rhymed verse, live music and large-scale image projection to create a magical multimedia world in which a beautiful (and funky) princess is awakened by true love’s kiss…maybe... TulsaPAC.com

January 30-31 Brides Against Breast Cancer Holiday Inn Tulsa City Center

Charity bridal event and trunk sale. Shop for The Green Country Home & Garden Show wedding apparel while helping a good cause.

HOLLAND HALL MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM Aim High is proud to host their annual Dream is a three-day event for all homeowners For more information, visit BridesAgainstMeet held in conjunction with the MLK Jr Com- that feature over 150 unique exhibitors from BreastCancer.org.

DREAM MEET

Expo Square

I work downtown, so Saint Simeon’s is a short drive during lunchtime or after work when I can pop in and see Dad. Our family is grateful for Dad’s care and for the quick and thorough response we receive if we ever have a question. Dad’s health has improved since he moved in to Saint Simeon’s. Age 90 never looked so good!

Sincerely, Nancy

Saint Simeon’s Resident Peter with daughter Nancy Four Levels of Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Center HealthCare Center Skilled Nusing 918-425-3583 | www.saintsimeons.org Saint Simeon’s is a mission of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

24

Tulsa Lifestyle | January 2015

Half-H_7.62x5_Tulsa-Lifestyle.indd 1

11/25/14 4:30 PM

Business Directory Animals & Animal Care

Animal Emergency Center (918) 665-0508 aec-tulsa.com Tulsa Aquarium Service (918) 282-0158 Tulsaaquariumservice.com

Art & Photography Defining Image Photography (918) 231-0933 definingimagephotography.com Foshay Photographers (918) 384-9422 foshayphotographers.com

Automotive

Holland Hall (918) 481-1111 hollandhall.org

Metro Christian Academy (918) 745-9868 metroca.com

Entertainment & Recreation

Tulsa Performing Arts Center (918) 596-7122 tulsapac.com

Financial Services & Planning Karimian & Associates (918) 388-2003 karimianadvisors.com

Sinclair Dino Lube (918) 806-8656 sinclairdinolube.com

Privatised Banking, LLC (918) 688-7906 PrivatisedBanking.com

Education

Home Builders & Remodelers

Cascia Hall School (918) 746-2604 casciahall.org

Cobblestone Homes, Inc. (918) 640-7252 cobblestonehomesok.com

NichTech Roofing (918) 283-2001 nichtechroofsystems.com Tom’s Outdoor Living (918) 695-1653 tomsoutdoorliving.com

Home Design & Furnishings Knotty Rug (913) 677-1877 knottyrug.com

Luxe Furniture & Design (918) 459-8950 luxetulsa.com Natalie Nirk Interior Design (918) 637-1335 natalienirkinteriors.com The Refuge Lifestyle (918) 872-7767 shoptherefuge.com

Legal Services Wells Law, PLLC (918) 392-4030 wellslawtulsa.com

Medical Clinics & Facilities

Hillcrest Healthcare Systems (918) 579-5167 hillcrest.com

Other

Gold Star Referral Club (918) 933-4864 GoldStarClubs.com

Property & Real Estate Brian Frere Home Team (918) 497-4420 brianfrere.com

Senior Living & Services First Call (Tulsa) (918) 665-1011 my-firstcall.com

Saint Simeons Assisted Living (918) 794-1945 saintsimeons.org

January 2015 | Tulsa Lifestyle

25

Parting Thoughts

A Break-Up Letter to My Tummy Words Lisa Allen

D

ear Boule, You don’t mind that I call you that, do you? It just dawned on me that all this time I’ve been too busy pretending that no one else could see you to actually give you a name. You’ve been so much of an overachiever that I honestly can’t refer to you as a muffin top anymore. Boule (the name for a round loaf of bread that resembles a semi-deflated beach ball) seems closer to the truth.

I’m going to get right to it: we need to break up. I’ve known for a long time that you weren’t good for me. I’ve done the requisite amount of passive aggressive moves to try to get you to leave on your own. I’ve dressed you in conspicuously tight shirts that made you look like misplaced sausage links, hoping you’d cringe at that stolen glance in the window and sheepishly slink away.

But like any dysfunctional half of a relationship, you refuse to take the hint. You’re still here, loud and proud, sticking around and staking your claim.

When did I finally realize that we want different things in life?

In yoga class, if you must know. You’ve not only become a little too comfortable flopping over the waistband of my yoga pants, you officially crossed the line and got in the way of me and my extended triangle pose. Having you butt in when I’m trying to get my stretch on is just too much. You’re no longer welcome here.

You have to understand that this isn’t easy for me. I have my fair share of guilt in our relationship. I know that I’ve plied you with all sorts of delicious treats. The salted caramel brownies, chocolate chip cookies and cupcakes lulled us both into thinking you made me as happy as a poked Pillsbury Doughboy. I’m not try26

Tulsa Lifestyle | January 2015

ing to hurt your feelings, but we just don’t want the same things anymore. You want a steady stream of sugar and I want more of the things that you snicker at: an honest to goodness boat pose in yoga, a 5K that I run instead of walk, maybe even a hike up a mountain so I can sit and marvel at the sunset.

I don’t blame you for clucking your tongue and rolling your eyes, and yes, I know; I’ve said it before. Every January you play along, pretending that by the time the snow melts you’ll have gone on to find a new main squeeze. I should have known better, since we’ve been through this before. I should have remembered that at the first sign of trouble you’d be right here waiting for me, the ubiquitous bad boy and best friend rolled into one, cloaked as soothing sugar and empty calories, knowing I’d be helpless after the first bite. You were right, but now I see you for what you really are and, truth is, I’m just not that into you anymore.

Before you ask: no, we can’t be friends. I know that it’s the politically correct thing to do when you break up, but real pals don’t let friends bust out of their fat clothes for as long as you’ve let me slide. So you’ll need to find another BFF from now on, because I’m aching to do the superficial thing and trade you in for a hot new outfit and a killer pair of heels.

If it makes you feel better, feel free to call me names and snicker behind my back. Go ahead, call me shallow and laugh when my downward dog looks more like a wilting swan. I can take it.

Love, Lisa

Be...Creative Be...A Cascian The Cascia Community congratulates Mary Cooper who has distinguished herself academically and creatively.

• Oklahoma Academic Scholar • AP Scholar • Class Valedictorian • Graduate, Tulsa Ballet Center for Dance Education • Apprentice, Tulsa Ballet Second Company

Mary Cooper Class of 2014

2520 S. Yorktown Ave. Tulsa, OK • 918-746-2600 www.casciahall.org • admissions@casciahall.org

“The academic program and faculty, together with the school’s accepting and nurturing environment, prepared me to thrive in the working world. Cascia Hall taught me self-discipline as well as respect for myself and others, which has helped me be successful as I pursue my career as an artist.” Mary Cooper

We give you

fast service

so you can get back on the road. f/sinclairautocenter Fast service • Warranty on all Work done Free estimates • Full service & repair shop complete detailing available

bring in this ad and receive

10% off your next service

4 Convenient LoCations in the tuLsa area tuLsa

owasso

Broken arrow

9724 E. 81st Street

1031 n. 9th street

1325 e. kenosha

9700 n. 119th e. avenue

(81st & mingo)

(71st & lynn lane next to rocket brothers)

(east of lynn lane on 71st with hanks carwash)

(off of 96th st. north next to lowes)

tulsa, ok 74133

918-461-8382

broken arrow, ok 74012 broken arrow, ok 74012

918-258-5823

918-286-3522

owasso, ok 74055

918-274-0676 January 2015 | Tulsa Lifestyle

27