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Michael Amigoni concedes he’s something of a rogue in Missouri’s wine world, where a serviceable grape known as Norton rules. But it’s a status he relishes, and the wines he’s making from these grapes for the Inland Sea label are beginning to create a buzz.
NEW ORLEANS | Just two days after Hurricane Katrina barreled into New Orleans, chef John Besh, an ex-Marine who served in Kuwait and fought in Desert Storm, was already tapping his national network of military buddies to marshal resources — from propane tanks to red beans and rice — to feed workers, refugees and evacuees.
When a jogger tells you the restaurant you’re looking for is “right next to the Dollar General,” it’s hard to keep your culinary hopes aloft. But Bleu Tomato turns out to be a cozy oasis of solid, value-priced food and bohemian decor in De Soto, halfway between Lawrence and Kansas City in western Johnson County.
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The box of instant au gratin potatoes from the supermarket advertises a dish “made with 100 percent real cheese and potatoes.” But the potatoes are dehydrated and the cheese sauce is powdered.
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Jay Sollenberger is skilled at improvising both his meals and his music. A professional trumpeter for 40 years, Sollenberger plays jazz, symphony, brass ensemble and musical theater venues. When it comes to trumpeting his culinary skills, Sollenberger says nothing replaces time spent in preparation. Patrice, his wife of 30 years, and their grown son, Brandon, enjoy Sollenberger’s variations on a tasty theme.
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Community Supported Agriculture Here's our annual round up of CSA organizations and where to find their food. |
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Jenny Vergara recalls the day she stopped apologizing for Kansas City’s restaurant scene.
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There’s an old saying that in polite social circles one should never discuss religion, politics or sex.
