Features
Jenny Coon Peterson
Last year, the highlight of my new acquisitions was a strange birthday present from my mother: a blue teapot in the shape of a cartoon cat.

OKG7 Dining
Carol Smaglinski
Come along as we look back at more new restaurants that made their debut in 2010. Some of these seven are brand new to the metro, while others opened in new spaces. You might put the names of these on your refrigerator door for future reference.

Letters to the Editor
Craig Dawkins
As support group leader for “Speak Out!,” Oklahoma City’s National Stuttering Association (NSA) adult support group, I was touched personally by “The King’s Speech” movie. The movie captures very well the feelings and emotions that people with disfluency struggle with daily.

Features
Malena Lott
As a native Oklahoman, I’ve always loved that we get four seasons, however confused some of the temperatures seem to be. While we didn’t get a white Christmas in 2010, the winter chill has set in, harkening the Season of the Snuggie for some (don’t judge) and a general time of nesting in one’s abode.

Letters to the Editor
Nathaniel Batchelder
Some argue that Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot by a deranged individual and that violent political speech had nothing to do with the murders. Perhaps, but shortly after the health care reform vote, which she supported, somebody jumped a gate and smashed the front door of her office.

Food and Drink Features
Jenny Coon Peterson
It’s sad, but the only way I can stand coffee is if it’s mixed with chocolate and topped with whipped cream and maybe sprinkles.

Food and Drink Features
Jenny Coon Peterson
Looking for some tasty travels? Head to these metro spots for a globe-trotting foodie trip.

Food and Drink Features
Jenny Coon Peterson
Some people have a drinking habit. I have a cheese habit — make that an artisan cheese habit.