Food + Beverage

Chicken, Tomato and Rice Bake

Use your late summer tomatoes for an easy and delicious September dinner Article and Photography by Bev Weidner This recipe is going to  skyrocket  to heavy rotation as soon as you see how simple it is. The rice goes in dry and perfectly cooks in the oven under a bed of seasoned chicken, chickpeas, spinach and quartered tomatoes. It’s so bright and delicious you will sob a pond. This is what happens. You’ll dice up a couple of chicken breasts and toss them with garlic powder, onion powder...

Health + Wellness

Ask the Expert

Your Annual Checkup is More Powerful Than You Think Article by Marisa Burdolski When most people think about healthcare, they think about treating illness. But some of the most important medicine happens long before symptoms ever appear. Whether you're in your 20s, 30s or 40s, the choices you make today can dramatically influence your risk of chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, dementia, hormone imbalance, and even certain cancers later in life. Prevention isn't...

Style + Beauty

Meeting the Needs of You

Genesis of Kansas City set to unveil a building to match their brand Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Emmalee Rathsam and Becca Spears Tucker Walser was raised in the automobile industry. His roots were Midwest sown, and his family taught him the importance of putting people first. Now, he is practicing those principles every day as the manager of Genesis of Kansas City.  “Buying a car can be fun. 
I mean, it should be fun. You're spending a lot of money on a car, and it should be a...

Style + Beauty

Beyond the Plate

The Art of Styling an Experience Article and Photography by Camille Bachand You notice it long before the food arrives. The light is lower than expected. The music feels deliberate. Every surface, from the stoneware to the grain of the table, seems to belong exactly where it is. Nothing calls attention to itself, yet everything appears to be participating in the same conversation. Only later do you realize that the meal was never meant to stand apart from its surroundings. It was designed to...

Home + Design

Q&A with Anne Golliher

Storied Interiors' owner shares how rebranding her business elevated her message Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Mollie Herr, Laura Kackley and Emmalee Rathsam What if redesigning your house did not require a clean slate? What if something you already own and cherish became the inspiration for your home's next chapter? That is interior designer Anne Golliher's speciality. She launched Storied Interiors 13 years ago and has been "crafting homes worth talking about" ever since. She...

Style + Beauty

Emmalee Rathsam Photography

Behind the lens of fashion and portrait photographer Emmalee Rathsam Photography by Emmalee Rathsam I love fashion and editorial photography because it gives me an opportunity to create visual narratives. Every image is an opportunity to tell a story, evoke emotion, and transform an idea into something visually unforgettable. With beautiful lighting, the right expression, good styling, and intentional posing, each image becomes a work of art. Models and wardrobe credits (left to right): ...

Life + Culture

Growing Futures

Bringing education and support to Johnson County kids and families Article by Linda Ditch | Photography by United Way of Greater Kansas City On the Growing Futures Early Education webpage, it says, "Kids get one childhood. Let's make it count." For the past 60 years, they've accomplished this goal by supporting families and children during the early years of development. The kids get a strong start in life, and their parents don't have to go it alone. The center, located in the heart of...

Wellness

Whole Family Support

Method Pediatric Therapy and Wellness understands the importance of including everyone in a child's therapy Article by Linda Ditch | Photography by McKenna Bostick Pediatric therapy not only impacts the life of the child involved but also has a positive influence on the entire family thanks to the child's ability to communicate, move, and participate in daily life. Method Pediatric Therapy and Wellness brings occupational, physical, and speech therapy into the child's world — home, school...

Life + Culture

Rise of the Creatives

The Next Paige Foundation wrapped up its fourth creative camp in July Article by Victoria Moore | Photography by Emmalee Rathsam When The Next Paige founder Elaina Paige was a little girl, she dreamt about becoming a professional dancer, dancing for Debbie Allen and opening her own studio.  All three of those dreams she accomplished through hard work and belief. Now as a business owner, nonprofit founder and mother, Paige’s driving passion as an adult is instilling hard work and belief into...

Food + Beverage

Tomato Butter

An insanely simple August staple to elevate your summer flavors Article and Photography by Bev Weidner Ingredients 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 3-4 garlic cloves 1 Tbs. Extra-virgin olive oil 1 pinch of salt 2 sticks butter, room temp Instructions Preheat your oven to 400. Place the tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, along with the garlic cloves, tablespoon of oil and a pinch of salt. Toss with your fingers and roast for 30 minutes. Transfer the tomatoes to a food...