Food + Beverage

Perfect Pairings

Article by Lauren Powers | Photography by Janie Jones An exquisite wine and food combination can make for a memorable experience, dining in or out. Located on the North Shore of Lake Lotawana, the experts at Marina 27 Steak and Seafood shared a few of their favorite wine pairings with us. Ribeye with California Cabernet Sauvignon: The rich, marbled texture of a ribeye pairs perfectly with a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon. The tannins help cut through the fattiness, while the wine's oaky notes...

Life + Culture

Thankful for the Journey

Article by Allison Swan | Photography by Janie Jones Billy Brimblecom Jr. is the CEO of Steps of Faith Foundation. Having lost his left leg to cancer in 2005, he reflects on his journey with thankfulness, often saying he wouldn’t change a thing about his experience. His trials have paved the way for him to help others facing similar challenges. With that spirit of gratitude, he has turned personal adversity into a mission of hope and mobility for others, especially through his foundation and...

Local Services

Picture perfect!

Dress your darling angels in adorable threads. Article by Judy Goppert | Photography by Janie Jones Finding baby clothes just got easier! Lil' Miss Miley’s Baby Boutique is now open in downtown Lee’s Summit in the building that once housed Cameron’s at 24 S.E. 3 rd Street. Your kiddos will shine when they visit, as will you. When Beth Milam became a grandmother, she, like many of us, wanted to find the perfect outfits for her grandchild. She explained, “In November of 2022, we were inspired...

Travel

Unmatched Beauty

Thankful for the Grand Adventure Photography by Janie Jones "Nothing develops intelligence like  travel .” – Emile Zola If Switzerland is not on your bucket list, put it on there now! Switzerland is awash in beautiful mountains, hiking trails, the alps, villages and lakes. It truly captures the heart the second the plane lands. The train system is easy and affordable and a great way to see the countryside, so be sure to plan some day trips using their easy transportation systems. Don't be...

Food + Beverage

Cooking with Leo

Instilling the confidence in the kitchen Article by Angela Broockerd | Photography by Janie Jones Cooking with your children and allowing them the opportunity  to try their hand at preparing food instills not only a love of cooking but also provides them with confidence. While a little patience is needed when first teaching a young child  skills such as breaking an egg or measuring correctly, eventually through trial and error, the fine motor skills develop to prepare a recipe independently...

Local Services

Feed Lee's Summit

Article and Photography by Feed Lee's Summit will be held this year on November 15th at John Knox Village by the Lee's Summit Rotary clubs to serve those with food insecurities. Proceeeds will benefit Coldwater, Lee's Summit Social Services, Meals on Wheels, One Good Meal, and Boost 4 Success.  Coldwater Coldwater is a faith-based, non-profit organization that serves Lee’s Summit and surrounding communities. They operates a food pantry and a clothes closet, offer emergency food during the...

Food + Beverage

Ground Control

Article by Jenny Vergara | Photography by Janie Jones Chef Celina Tio is going back to her fine dining roots with the opening of Ground Control, her 20-seat tasting room, created to highlight a wide variety of cocktails made from her new spirits label, ANNX Spirits Co. and located in the newly remodeled lower level of the building where Tio also operates The Belfry and Gerard’s Pool Hall at 15th and Grand Boulevard.   The bar is intimate and just quiet enough to hold a conversation. It...

Life + Culture

The Cockrell Mercantile Tradition Continues

New owners will carry the torch into the future. Article by Judy Goppert | Photography by Janie Jones Anyone who has experienced the ambience and colloquial feel of the Cockrell Mercantile gets it. There is just something about entering the front screen door and stepping inside the delicious aromatic interior.  Since the 1990’s, generations of shoppers have made this locale a family tradition and destination for everything from birthdays, girls’ trips and afternoon outings. They continue to...

Home Services

Tips for Stress-Free Christmas Light Installation

As the days grow shorter and the festive season approaches, many of us start thinking about how to decorate our homes with Christmas lights. While the twinkling lights bring joy and cheer, the process of installing them can be challenging. This year, why not take a different approach and explore some ways to make holiday decorating easier, more efficient, and more affordable?The Benefits of Planning EarlyOne key to a stress-free holiday season is early preparation. Many homeowners wait until...

Home Services

 Keeping folks comfortable since 1956

Family-owned AFC Heating and Cooling sets the bar high. Article by Judy Goppert | Photography by Janie Jones When Art Spellerberg began his one-man operation, Art’s Furnace Company, in 1956 he probably never dreamed it would still be going strong 68 years later, run by a third generation of his family.  His business grew and by the 1970s, Art was amassing a group of young, talented individuals to work with him, and their scope expanded to include central air conditioning. Thus, AFC Heating...