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As many of you know, I’m a recently retired teacher. I loved being in the classroom and helping students discover and develop their love for agriculture. I’m really enjoying retirement, but I also still love teaching! I’ve also been asked many times to teach adults how to do special meals or to offer various cooking-related classes. Well, it’s finally […]
What’s in your spices? (How we use locally-sourced spices for flavor and safety) When most people think of getting exposed to or eating gluten, they think of bread, pasta, etc. Did you know that gluten can be found in some spice blends? Especially those made in other countries that are meant to be shipped overseas? By creating our own blends […]
When you cut and prepare your own steaks, it is important to decide how you age them because it makes a major difference in how they cook and, ultimately, how they taste on the plate. We choose to wet age steak at Piguet’s Prime Time. At Piguet’s Prime Time, we always serve locally grown meat, usually our own. We also […]
When people ask for healthy recipes, that can mean very different things for each person because their needs will vary. As we start a new year, however, I wanted to give a few insights into how to eat healthy overall as people are trying to make changes in their life for the new year. For me personally, I focus on […]
We’ve all heard and love the phrase “getting your kicks on Route 66” but what about just a wee bit off of Route 66? Piguet’s Prime Time is a new offering near Vinita, Okla., and we’re just two miles north of Route 66 on Highway 2. Whether you’re exploring all the fun sites and activities along Route 66 in Oklahoma […]
How much would you love a personal chef? When someone first mentioned to me a few years ago that they would like for me to come in and cook for them, I was a little surprised but delighted. Then the idea has really taken off and now, being “Chef Carolyn” is one of my favorite things to do! […]
Steak cuts to expect at Piguet’s Prime Time As the opening of our restaurant gets closer and closer, it’s time to start sharing about the amazing menu you will find when you visit. We will have a wide variety of options, but of course, anyone who knows our family knows we will have the best steaks you’ve ever tasted! […]
For nearly two years, our own Carolyn Piguet has been a TV star! Well, at least in our local area, she’s been offering cooking tips, recipes, and information about her latest adventures on the local Tulsa CBS affiliate, KOTV “News on 6.” We asked to share about her experiences and give a little bit of a behind-the-scenes look at […]
Labor Day & Tailgate Meal Ideas With Labor Day approaching and football tailgating rapidly approaching, it’s a great time to try new, fun recipes! Here are some tips for a successful Labor Day or tailgating celebration! Keep the heat out Labor Day and the start of football season is often still pretty darn hot so keep that in mind when […]
Tips for choosing fruits and veggies (that may surprise you) Summer is the best time for fresh fruits and vegetables but choosing them or picking them at the right time is an integral part of having an exceptional culinary experience. Let’s take cantaloupe, for example. When you thump it, it should sound hollow (this is true for pretty much any […]