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Windura Premium Windows & Doors makes it easy. Article by Judy Goppert | Photography by Janie Jones Windura was founded in 2001, and General Manager/Owner Daniel Lee purchased the business from the original owner in 2020, attracted by the company's strong reputation in the community for quality craftsmanship, integrity and exceptional customer service.    “Our people, process and product set us apart,” noted Product Manager, Bonnie Lee, who joined her husband, Daniel Lee, at Windura in 2021...

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Citrus, Carrot, and Chickpea Couscous

By Inquiring Chef Photography by Janie Jones Sweet carrots and tart cranberries complement each other in every bite of this tangy couscous. It makes a light meal on its own but becomes a showstopper when spread on a platter and topped with braised meat, roasted cauliflower steaks, or seared tofu. If you want to add a little creaminess, serve the couscous with a spoonful of plain yogurt. 1 pound carrots one 15½-ounce can chickpeas 3 tablespoons olive oil 1½ teaspoons ground cumin ½ teaspoon...

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Celebrating the Lunar New Year

The history behind Leawood's annual celebration Photography by Provided In 1985 Jimmy Lin, a first-generation Taiwanese resident, was the first Asian American elected  to the Leawood City Council. After serving for many terms, Jimmy saw the benefit of creating a  sister city relationship between Leawood and I-Lan, Taiwan, and in 1988 Mayor Marcia Rinehart  formally established the relationship. Later that year during Taiwan’s National Day celebrations,  a delegation from Leawood traveled to...

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Inquiring Chef

Start with a vegtable Article by Allison Swan | Photography by Janie Jones Jess Smith is the founder of the popular food blog InquiringChef.com, which she started in 2010 after moving to Thailand with her husband. She explored Thai cuisine, took cooking classes, and documented her experiences on the blog. Over time, her passion for cooking grew, leading her to focus on quick, easy meals for families. Today, Inquiring Chef receives over 5 million page views annually and supports a small team...