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29 Of The Best Wine And Cheese Pairings
2017-08-11 14:34
Wine pairings with cheese can be particularly challenging.  The whole process of  selecting cheeses and wines that compliment each other perfectly without the flavors competing or… Read More
Kayaking Smithville Lake, Missouri
2017-05-21 16:48
After waiting for what seemed like forever for the end of winer, a bit of very warm weather blew through on just the right day.  I was hosting an event for our local kayaking a group at… Read More
Lebanon, MO And Bennett Springs State Park
2017-05-02 18:15
To get away from the city and enjoy a day of relaxation, pack up and head to Bennett Spring State Park. It is just eleven miles west of Lebanon, MO on highway 64. Bennett Spring offical… Read More
Upcoming April Festivals In The Midwest
2017-04-04 18:35
  First weekend in AprilWisconsin Film Festival in Madison, WI See 150 independent films from Wisconsin and around the world in seven theaters in and around State Street… Read More
My 5 Top Cross Country Road Trips In The US
2017-03-27 17:11
Ah, the road trip. The word alone just rings out with the American spirit of independence, adventure and freedom. A road trip is a vacation that can be planned out for months ahead or though… Read More
Missouri Bluegrass Music Festivals 2017
2017-03-21 15:59
Not too many people know I'm into bluegrass, but I am!  Especially if it's good bluegrass.  Missouri has a lot of festivals during the summer, mainly because so many good bluegrass… Read More
Upcoming March Festivals In The Midwest
2017-03-05 17:39
Check out some of the upcoming festivals across the Midwest happening the March! Oneota Film Festival in Decorah, IA This free festival showcases documentary films and include… Read More
Touring The Hermann, Missouri Wine Trail
2017-02-20 18:24
One thing is for certain: wineries in Hermann, Missouri are on to something. All of them have long-standing histories with the land and heritage and a dedication to providing the best possib… Read More
Bohemian Me-Making DIY Rosewater
2017-02-01 18:00
So yes, I make this rosewater quite a bit.  A lot of what I make is from nature for my skin.  I have made rosewater since I was in high school because yes my grandmother showed me… Read More
Dutch Oven Recipes For Camping Trips
2017-01-24 15:34
Camping can be great fun, especially if it is combined with awesome food. Consider some of these winning Dutch oven recipes that you can cook for your family or friends during your camping t… Read More
Top Wineries  In Iowa
2017-01-04 20:56
Iowa has a long history of grape growing and wine making, much like other Midwestern states.  The soil there is fertile and conducive to growing all sorts of crops, including grapes. &n&hell…Read More
9 Great S'mores Recipes
2016-12-15 18:43
Although s'mores probably came into being not long after the commercial marshmallow was developed in the 1880s, the first published recipe appears in the 1940 Girl Scout Handbook. Today, it… Read More
End Of Summer Tomato Harvest And Recipes
2016-09-15 00:58
I was very happy that, for once, my tomatoes made it this long into the summer.  I have never had success keeping  them growing all summer.  It always happens that I'll take s… Read More
Making Wine In Oregon
2016-08-23 13:55
When it comes to wine growing regions, Oregon is often viewed as a bit of a problem child, often caught sticking out its tongue whenever the grape vines aren't looking. Simply put,  Ore… Read More
7 Things Happy People Do Every Day
2016-08-18 13:57
Being happy is not genetic; it is a state of mind. Abraham Lincoln said, "Most people are as happy as they make up their mind to be." With that being said, it is evident that many of us have… Read More
Five Techniques For Finding Inspiration
2016-06-10 14:38
Everyday life is often busy--overwhelming with pressures and demands. Daily chores and deadlines can leave little time for finding the motivation and inspiration you need to get through the… Read More
2016-05-09 14:32
Never let it be said that Kansas City folks don't love their dogs! Just walk through some of the more popular Kansas City destinations like the Country Club Plaza or visit one of the great n… Read More
Wine Trail Travel In Arkansas Wine Country
2016-02-24 17:04
Over 135 years ago, many German-Swiss immigrants traveled well into the south central United States to stake their claim.  Back in the 1870's, the beautiful Ozark Mountain area of north… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I get bored...and I like to make stuff! Because winter is here in Kansas City and the cold has arrived,  many of us are thinking  of our outdoor animal friends at this time of… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
With the ever-increasing pace of our lives, we all need a way to escape. Many of us work to build a supportive friend group to cope with our hectic schedules and plethora of obligations. But… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The American Midwest is a region steeped in a strong tradition of beer culture. The beer that is most readily associated with the region is likely the Anheuser-Busch line out of St. Louis, M… Read More

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