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Trappist monks mark the 20th anniversary of holiday baking at Assumption Abbey

12/01/2008 05:13 PM

AVA, Mo. | Use the words “fruitcake” and “monk” in the same sentence, and people think you’re telling a joke. But the fruitcakes made by Trappist monks at Assumption Abbey southeast of Springfield are closer to a revelation.

Don’t buy, bake for the food lovers on your holiday gift list

12/01/2008 07:53 PM

Instead of buying a holiday gift, why not bake something? If you’re looking for inspiration, guidance and suggestions, consider these four cookbooks.

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Our critic searches for KC's best pizza

Pizza preferences are personal, as personal as boxers or briefs, Pepsi or Coke, MU or KU. In Kansas City we are blessed with an abundance of pizzerias serving all sorts of pies: thin-crust, thick crust, gluten-free or cheese stuffed. In honor of National Pizza Month, The Star checked out a few beloved pizzerias, compiled a list of even more favorites and set up a “Best of” list.

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Jill Wendholt Silva

A fresh take on pumpkin

Chances are you’ve already bid a fond farewell to the leftover Thanksgiving pumpkin pie in your fridge. But these days nutrition experts are so pumped up about pumpkin they’re urging Americans to continue feasting on the squash throughout the winter months.

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Practice makes perfect sweet apple tart

Pat Conner steps up to the plate and entertains with style, especially during the holidays. Conner creates memorable meals for friends and family, including her two grown children and a granddaughter, by preparing flavorful foods and presenting them in a tasteful way.

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Lauren Chapin

Second JP Wine Bar open in Leawood

The second JP Wine Bar has opened at One Nineteen, 4311 W. 119th St. (119th and Roe) in Leawood. Like the original Crossroads location, this JP offers small plates, cheese flights and loads of wine flights. Hours are 3 p.m.-1:30 a.m. daily. 913-345-9444, www.jpwinebar.com.

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