List of U.S. state foods State Food type Food name Oklahoma State meal Oklahoma state meal: Chicken-fried steak, barbequed pork, fried okra, squash, cornbread, grits, corn, sausage with biscuits and gravy, black-eyed peas, strawberries, and pecan pie State fruit Strawberry State vegetable Watermelon State steak Ribeye What is each state […]
Some people say it came from the Native American Indian tribe known as the Choctaw. The Choctaw word okeh means the same as the American word okay. Where did the word OK come from? So when “o.k.” appeared in print, it was intended to be the shortening of “oll korrect,” […]
Alaska has the highest share of the American Indian and Alaska Native population at 22%, followed by Oklahoma with 16% and New Mexico with 12%. What 3 states have the highest Native American population today? Today, there are over five million Native Americans in the United States, 78% of whom […]
Silly Oklahoma Laws Citizens should take care in how they interact with a dog. When paying respect at a funeral in Oklahoma City, never tip over a casket. Never take a bite out of another individual’s hamburger. When having an overwhelming desire to spit, spit in the grass. Women Can’t […]
In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Oklahoma was Spanish. 7.67% of the overall population of Oklahoma are native Spanish speakers. 0.581% speak Vietnamese and 0.327% speak Other Native Languages of North America, the next two most common languages. What are the top 3 languages spoken in Oklahoma? […]
This songbird can be found nearly statewide, but are rare in the Panhandle and the northwestern corner of the state during the winter. These birds are found in shrublands and woodland edges. What states do mockingbirds live in? WHERE THEY LIVE. Northern mockingbirds live across the United States and in […]
17 Species of Blackbird in Oklahoma: European Starling. Red-winged Blackbird. Brown-headed Cowbird. Common Grackle. Eastern Meadowlark. Great-tailed Grackle. Baltimore Oriole. Western Meadowlark. What are these black birds in Oklahoma? Habitat. Brewer’s blackbirds can be found in pastures, feedlots, cultivated fields and riparian woodlands. These birds can be found nearly statewide […]
Northern Mockingbirds are prolific songsters who, on occasion, will sing all night. Photo by Cleber Ferreira via Birdshare. The Northern Mockingbird is typically the culprit in these all-night song marathons. What kind of bird makes this sound at night? Owls are famous for their late-night hootenannies, but lots of other […]
In the 1820s and 1830s the Five Tribes (Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole) were relocated from the southeastern part of the nation into the part of the informally designated Indian Territory (I.T.) that is present Oklahoma. What are some cultures in Oklahoma? Oklahoma is truly a land of cowboys […]
These are the most common backyard birds in Oklahoma: Northern Cardinal. Mourning Dove. American Crow. Blue Jay. European Starling. Carolina Chickadee. American Robin. Northern Mockingbird. What kind of birds does Oklahoma have? Top 33 Backyard Birds in Oklahoma (Free ID Chart) Northern Cardinal. The bright red male Northern Cardinal with […]
Oklahoma’s Year-Round Resident Birds Eastern Bluebird. Carolina Chickadee. Red-bellied Woodpecker. Tufted Titmouse. Northern Cardinal. What birds stay in Oklahoma in the winter? The American goldfinch topped last year’s winter count of birds most often seen in Oklahoma. Also in the top 10 (in order) are: House sparrow, northern cardinal, common […]
‘Toffee’ roses, as they’ve been dubbed, are making their way into formal table settings and even wedding bouquets. While they may not have the vibrance of red, pink, or yellow roses, their warm tan tones really add a toasty, elegant touch to any setting. Are Toffee roses natural? However, some […]
The flowers are what really make the Black Magic Rose bush stand out from roses. With deep red, velvety petals they’re unlike any other roses. These flowers also have very little fragrance. If you’re looking for a rose with stunning beauty, but not much scent, these are the roses for […]
Desert Roses, Echeverias are arguably the most attractive of all succulents, highly valued for their amazing colors and variation, with the stunning leaf color of many varieties at its most brilliant in the cooler months. Native to the Americas, they are prized by collectors and gardeners alike. Is desert rose […]
Cappuccino roses have a spectacular color of beige brown with a slight pink raspberry edge. There are very few growers in the world who offer this unique variety. A great rose for any wedding and bridal bouquet with moderate size flower head. These roses are graded 10 stems per bunch. […]