Food + Beverage

Recipe for Success

Chef’s Culinary Journey from Grandma’s Kitchen to The Weather Room Article by Amanda Knowland | Photography by Kristol Kumar/Kristol Kumar Photography An exceptional meal is defined by a harmonious fusion of meticulously crafted flavors, artful presentation, and a dining experience that leaves a lasting impression on both the palate and the memory. For The Weather Room’s Chef Nubian Shell, his journey to one of the most beautiful restaurants in America began with humble kitchen duties...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Let the Bees Give You a Buzz!

How a Local Mead Maker Is Putting a New Twist on the World’s Oldest Drink Article by Kelsey Huber | Photography by Create Uplift Freddy DiGiovanni tasted mead for the first time in the late 90's at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival and he was immediately hooked. He started making mead in 2016, and since then he has made about 50 different flavors of mead. What exactly is mead? Mead is honey wine. All you need to make it is honey, water, and yeast. “There are three things you can ferment,”...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Apple Inspirations

Delicious Recipes to Welcome the Flavors of Fall Article by Angela Broockerd | Photography by Janie Jones Apples are the trademark fruit of fall, and with the many varieties to choose from, there is an apple that is sure to please any palate. They can be included in both sweet and savory dishes and are delicious and incredibly healthful. We all have heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While they aren’t a cure-all, apples are packed full of polyphenols, antioxidants...

September 2024

Home + Design

Honoring the Past Building the Future

Crafting a Heritage Home for Washburn University's President Article by Kelsey Huber | Photography by Emma Highfill Photography It all started in early 2023 when Washburn University received a private donation to build a president’s home. “Our motto is ‘From Concept to Completion’ so when we learned that they needed someone who could not only draw up architectural plans, but then design the home, build it, and fully furnish it, we knew this job was a perfect fit for us,” said Tammy Thiessen...

September 2024