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Fearless Flavor
Reinventing indulgence with vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-friendly treats that are made safe, inclusive, and seriously unforgettable. Article by Breanna Hicks | Photography by Megan Cason - Case Studios Photography Lara’s Cakes and Bakes, located in downtown Blue Springs, is not your typical bakery. Do they have cinnamon rolls and cookies? Yes, but they have so much more than that! So what makes them unique? Owner Lara says, “Our bakery is 100% gluten free and celiac safe. I want everyone...
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Simply Delicious
Delicious flavors from Sinclair's Restaurant, perfect for any occasion Article by Katarina Brewer | Photography by Provided Shane Miller, owner of Sinclair's Restaurant, brings his culinary creativity straight to your kitchen, sharing two of his favorite recipes that are sure to delight any occasion. Bulldog Smash Ingredients: 1 oz Crown Royal 1 oz Cointreau 1 oz peach purée ¼ oz fresh lemon juice Directions: Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake...
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Swing. Sip. Stay Awhile.
Indoor Par Fore offers drinks, golf and good times in Blue Springs Article by Mary King | Photography by Krier Photo When Kathy and Michael Kellis first considered opening a business together, the idea wasn’t fully formed. Kathy, a veteran bartender with 25 years of experience, had long dreamed of owning her own bar. Michael, a lifelong golfer, had been refining a home golf simulator setup in their garage for over a decade. Their first attempt — a bar concept at the Lake of the Ozarks — was...
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Strength in the Fight
Vanessa Starke’s journey through breast cancer: courage, awareness, and hope Article by Katarina Brewer | Photography by Janie Jones Every October, we’re surrounded by a wave of pink — a symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a call to remember the importance of screenings, education, and support. But every pink ribbon represents more than awareness; it represents a story. Some are stories of survival, others of loss — but all belong to people and families in our communities. For Blue...
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