Grilled Lime Chicken with Grilled Asparagus 1/4 cup white vinegar 2 teaspoons lime zest 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper canned in adobo sauce, minced, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless...
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1851 Underground
Burgers, sandwiches and tacos in a unique setting The 144-year-old brick building in downtown Fulton is brimming with history. The Palace Hotel was a hub of activity in the Callaway County seat. It played host to uncountable community and civic events and served as...
The Old Drum Trail
Follow in the pawprints of man's best friend If not for a celebrated trial and the heartfelt closing argument from a future U.S. senator, no one would remember a hound named Drum. Drum’s tragic death sparked his owner’s quest for satisfaction. His lawsuit led to four...
Here’s to dads of all kinds
Father’s Day may be June 18 this year but to all of the people who hold the title of dad, every day is special. Nothing makes a more profound change in a man than becoming a father. In fact, some would say fatherhood is a journey that leads boys on a path to becoming...
Missouri ABCs
There's so much to do in the Show-Me State. Whether you’re looking for adventures with your friends, activities with your kids, relaxing getaways with your significant other or just hoping to make memories, there are plenty of options from which to choose across the...
Cheers to mothers
Flatiron Steak Salad Citrus balsamic vinaigrette: 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup tangerine juice 2 teaspoons orange zest 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Salt, to taste Pepper, to...
50 years on the line
Junior Curtis hangs up his hooks after a long co-op career Byron “Junior” Curtis never thought the job he landed back in 1973 would lead to a 50-year career. He was just looking for work. On Feb. 16, the 73-year-old Se-Ma-No Electric Cooperative lineman hung up his...
Dressed for reliability
I have never been considered the classiest dresser on the block. In fact, when my wife and I were dating, I firmly believe Lindsey thought I was colorblind. Maybe she saw a diamond in the rough, maybe it was pity — I’ve never asked and she’ll never tell. Most of my...
Crafting and weaving
State parks offers basket weaving classes at first Capitol Over and under. Around and around. Steady hands carefully guide the wetted strips of rattan — a thin pliable wood — around the base of this soon-to-be keepsake. As the rows and rows of wood are stacked above...
Restored & electrified
New Bloomfield auto shop is blazing its own trail The car builders’ eyes are locked on the battery inside the red 1988 Lotus Esprit. Inside Tyler Willy’s rural auto shop, he and two employees carefully remove the battery from the in-progress custom-built car. There’s...