Food + Beverage

Coffee With Cause

The Roasted Purpose Founder, Joanna Johnsen, Says Her Coffee Benefits Health And Home Article by Stacey Collins Bibb | Photography by J. Whitmore Photography During conversations with Joanna Johnsen, the first thing one notices is her megawatt smile and boundless energy. In only a few minutes’ time, it becomes clear that Joanna has enthusiasm for family, community and coffee. “I’m a lot,” she admits with a laugh. “I had a dream one night in 2022, and by the time my husband woke up that...

Food + Beverage

Food Freedom In 2025

Advice Editorial: Say Goodbye To Diets, Hello To Clean Eating Article by Alana Fravell, Wellness Guide | Photography by Shanon Krueger, Delaney Jean Photography Clean eating isn’t just a trend; it’s the key to a healthier, more energized life. What one eats fuels body and mind, and processed foods work against consumers. As a former chronic dieter, my life has changed dramatically since eating clean. I’ve lost nearly 100 pounds without restricting, and now teach clients how to do the same. ...

Wellness

Personalized Chiropractic Care

Midwest Family Wellness Team Educates About Spinal Health, Staying Active And Healthy Living Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Mike Winslow Maintaining an empathetic, energetic and engaging chiropractic practice is the long-standing mission of Midwest Family Wellness professionals at 1755 Stump Road in Dardenne Prairie. In fact, this group wants everyone to know they don't have to live in pain or health problems that easily can seem like 'just part of life.' St. Peters native and...

Wellness

The Sound Of Wellness

How Sound Immersion Can Transform Well-Being Article by Kelley Lamm As a new year begins, prioritizing wellness is more important than ever. Amidst the busyness of life, it can be easy to forget the profound impact that stress has on minds and bodies. With dieting and exercising taking the main stage in January, one of the most vital pieces to overall well-being is often overlooked: the nervous system.   The health of each person's nervous system impacts how they experience the world around...

Food + Beverage

Ellbee’s General Store And Gathering Spot

Expansion Offers Three Delightful Shops, Outdoor Seating, A Food Truck And More Fun Than Ever Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson Where does one get the best garlic seasonings, coffees, bubble teas, candies and chocolates in St. Charles County? It’s all at Ellbee’s General Store and Gathering Spot in downtown Wentzville. Opened in 2016, Ellbee’s General Store offers nostalgia of an old-time merchandise store with a taste of genuine, old-fashioned customer service. The penny countertop and...

Fitness

Electrify Your Holidays: Gift the Joy of Adventure with Juiced Wheels!

Local Couple Discovers Untapped E-Bike Market, Find Huge Success In Offering Direct-To-Consumer E-Bike Sales And Service Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson One proverb embodies that necessity is the mother of invention. For Brett and Mandy Bartrum, it came in the form of a new business and an as-of-yet untapped market in St. Charles County. The Bartrums own and operate Juiced Wheels, an e-bike specialty and service shop, in Frenchtown in St. Charles, virtually in the center of the city’s $85...

Arts + Culture

Cheers To 2025

Ideas For A Relaxing New Year's Eve Celebration Article by Mel Boban In the rush of the holidays, the last big celebration of the bunch is often left to last-minute plans. New Year's Eve, without longstanding traditions in place, can be tough to plan for or hard to secure a reservation. Restaurants often set prix-fixe menus, or sell tickets for a full evening celebration. Many choose to avoid going out for the safety of driving after midnight. For those who aren't up for a dressy, fancy night...

Travel

All Hail, Vail!

Views, Villages And Vintage Vibes in Vail, Colorado Article by Chelsea Haynes Vail is vibrant, vast and versatile. Here are five reasons to make Vail a last-minute holiday getaway:  Heroic History  First inhabited by the Ute Tribe of Native Americans long before settlers moved West, the native inhabitants referred to Vail as ‘The Shining Mountains.’ By the 1870s, Colorado began attracting gold miners who later depleted resources but led to plans for a ski resort and first-ever US gondola...

Arts + Culture

Operation Shower

Organization Has Showered More Than 9,000 Military Moms And Moms-To-Be All Over The United States In Its 17-Year History Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson It all started 17 years ago, when it was time for LeAnn Morrissey to send her son off to kindergarten. The former lawyer-turned-stay-at-home-mom says she was looking for a way to “be of help” to other moms. “I was looking for something that would matter,” LeAnn says. At the time, LeAnn was sending care packages to her uncle, who was...

Food + Beverage

Rizogalo (Rice Pudding)

Amalia Culinary Art Recipe: A Dish That's Comfort In A Bowl Article by Amalia (Amy) Pappas Loli | Photography by Amalia Pappas Loli ingredients (serves 6): 3/4 cup Arborio rice 1-2 cups of water Pinch of salt 4 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy whipping cream 3/4 cup granulated sugar  2 teaspoons vanilla extract Zest of an orange or lemon, optional Ground cinnamon  instructions: Step 1. Combine rice, water and salt in a pot and boil...