Letter from Eileen

Eileen Bradshaw President and CEO LIFE Senior Services, LIFE PACE, Vintage Housing ebradshaw@LIFEseniorservices.org

(918) 664-9000 www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Dear Vintage Reader: First, thank you to all of you who sent me your love stories! It was fun and often inspiring to read about your romantic journeys. Keep the notes coming!

This month, we are covering all things Oklahoma. From hiking trails to cultural sites, we are showcasing our state. Oklahoma is beautiful, with so many opportunities for day trip exploration. We have rolling hills, tallgrass prairies, pristine lakes, fly fishing streams, bustling downtown districts, world class museums and one of the most exciting emerging music scenes in the country. This issue also showcases eight top Oklahoma dining spots. I’d like to add one more to the list. Last weekend, my husband and I traveled with friends to Krebs. About 90 minutes from Tulsa, Krebs has an Italian heritage exemplified by an abundance of excellent Italian establishments. We dined at Pete’s Place, redolent with garlic and a labyrinth of private dining rooms. Every diner is greeted with meatballs, ravioli, and spaghetti in a traditional “Sunday” sauce prepared from family recipes, plus salad and bread. The entrée comes after all of this! It is certainly not the way we eat typically, but the food was good and the experience memorable. Definitely worth the drive.

I have an Irish heritage, and with St. Patrick’s Day approaching, you may want to enjoy a taste of Ireland. I am excited to share my family’s recipe for Irish stew. I would love to see some of your “heritage” recipes; please email me at ebradshaw@lifeseniorservices.org. Enjoy!

Ingredients: • 2 tbs. olive oil, divided • 3 lbs. beef chuck roast, trim off excess fat and cut into bite-sized pieces • Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper • 1 large white or yellow onion, peeled and diced • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced • ⅓ cup flour • 1 (12 ounce) bottle Guinness beer • 4 cups beef stock • 3 large carrots, peeled and diagonally sliced into bite-sized pieces • 1.5 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces IRISH STEW

• 3 tbs tomato paste • 1 bay leaf • ½ tsp dried thyme • Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley Simply dust the beef chunks in flour, and brown the beef in a skillet. Add beef and all other ingredients to the crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours. You can add other vegetables such as peas, parsnips or mushroom if you like.

Eileen Bradshaw, President and CEO

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