Nosh on these petite portions Summertime has us yearning to spend more time in the great outdoors. Grab your picnic basket and fill it with these quick and easy sandwiches, sides and desserts. Then head outside to enjoy the perfect picnic with your friends, family or...
Every parent has experienced this situation. A few weekends ago, my daughter, Charlie, had a dance recital out of town. While I normally try to make these events, we ran into a scheduling conflict as my son, Max, had a soccer game at the same time. Lindsey and I had...
Teenager Anna Prater delivers with her debut novel Writing the great American novel is on the bucket list for many people. Few get it done. That’s what makes Anna Prater’s achievement so remarkable. The Poplar Bluff teenager started writing her first novel when she...
Food and drinks with a view on the banks of the Mighty Mississippi First-time visitors to The Riverhouse in Scott City might ask the owners whether this is a wine house that serves great food or a fine-dining destination that also happens to have great wine. To this...
Find inspiration, supplies and fun at nine quilt shops along Highway 36 For 10 years, quilters have enjoyed the ultimate creative road trip in northern Missouri. Their quest is to hit each participating shop on the Missouri Highway 36 Quilt Trail. You can join the fun...
Skip the expected tie, golf balls and mugs this year. Instead honor your dad with something unique and crafted, grown or made in the Show-Me State. Below, we’ve gathered an array of options so you can easily find the perfect gift for the important paternal figure in...
See 2,400 plants in bloom at a massive Missouri lavender farm Battlefield Lavender is serving up a little slice of France right in central Missouri. Picture row after row of manicured plants bursting with purple blossoms and soothing scents. Butterflies and bees dance...
Electric cooperative leaders share the need for education More than 1,200 electric cooperative leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., April 21-24 to represent their fellow members and push for policies that ensure reliable and affordable electricity for rural America....
Fishing for fabulous flavorSweet Chili Shrimp with Quinoa 1 cup microwavable brown rice and quinoa 4 ounces (1/2 cup) cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 cup frozen Asian-style mixed vegetables, thawed 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce 2 tablespoons scallions, thinly...
Neelyville man gains international acclaim The 4-pound bow seems as if it weighs 20 pounds in the archer’s hands. As he nocks his final arrow, his heart feels like it’s beating out of his chest and he’s dripping in cold sweat from nerves and the Argentinian heat. Time...