Refined plates in historic ambiance It all started with a wheel of Maytag blue cheese for Adam Glenn. The high schooler was visiting a friend’s house over the holidays when a giant wheel of cheese was set on the counter for guests to snack on. “I didn’t know what it...
Electric cooperative leaders find warm welcome in Jefferson City In an event as regular as the returning of the bluebirds in spring, representatives from electric cooperatives across Missouri descended on the Missouri Capitol Feb. 5 and 6 for the annual Association of...
Butler business makes peanut butter fun It comes in as pallets of honey-roasted peanuts. It goes out — all over the world — as peanut butter, but with a tasty twist. Udderly Nuts, an unusual small-town business located on the courthouse square in Butler, creates...
Two blue-ribbon winners share their secrets for growing massive produce MEGA MELONS Justin Martin hit two big firsts last year. He entered the largest watermelon contest at the Missouri State Fair for the first time, and he won the first-place ribbon. Even during one...
Some buddies and I have a contest called “Dad of the Year.” Before you question my parenting skills, let me explain the game. There are no rules, judges or winner. The theory behind “Dad of the Year” is straightforward. Every player steps up and does whatever they can...
Online farmers market brings food to the people Your doorbell rings and the dog barks, announcing a visitor. Just beyond the threshold, a friendly “hello” greets you, along with the colorful bounty of straight-from-the-garden vegetables. Bags of produce soon fill...
Sunny Bunny Easter Eggs are filled with love by happy people Photos by Sara Schafer and Angie Jones-Wheeler Fifty egg bottoms are lined up on a board. With a quick grab and plop, each egg is filled with a single piece of candy. The tops are added with a sharp snap and...