Impromptu Fried Rice: The Asian-Inspired Dinner You’ve Been Looking For
You know those recipes you make one time and automatically know is a keeper? That’s how Mark Bittman’s Impromptu Fried Rice was for me. Its simple, versatile and so dang good (like impress your mama good). Read on for the deets and thank me later. This is the secret sauce your dinner routine has been missing!
Cool Campers Camp in Winter: Tips To Join the Club
I’ve written a lot about camping (check out my "Get Your Butt Outside" tips here and here), because I think camping is the best. But it's winter… in the Midwest… it's too cold for camping, right? Wrong! Camping in the winter can be just as fun, and even more rewarding, than camping in warmer months (when everyone else is doing it!).
Milwaukee Delicatessen Company: A Throwback Jam Made New Again
The Milwaukee Delicatessen Company… where do I begin? A). It’s darling. B). It’s what the north edge of downtown has been missing. C). It’s delicioso.
#KC Biking Resources to Jazz You Up
I am a huge proponent of riding bikes: those leg- and lung-powered two-wheeled bad mama jama machines. Biking is really fun, liberating and happens to be great exercise. Plus, you get to wear fancy shorts that make everyone look good (hello, spandex!).
Pigwich: Sandwiches to End All Sandwiches
Pigwich is a stationary food truck adjacent to mi amor The Local Pig (read all about it, my friend). It has the best sandwiches in #KC. For real, the best freaking sandwiches. They have a set menu featuring old favorites like Cheeseburger and Cheesesteak and more adventurous offerings like Bahn Mi and Falafel. All of them are served on Farm to Market bread (nom) and feature ridiculous house-made toppings (often from local farmers).
The Belladonna Cottage: A Romantic and Picturesque Getaway
I’m a big fan of Eureka Springs, Arkansas (you'll love it too - check out my post for the scoop) and The Belladonna Cottage, located just minutes from downtown, is a real find. It's tucked away so deep that the owner, Patti, has you call when you get into town and directs you step-by-step (“see that pink shed, yep that’s it, turn right”). The cottage is split into two private levels – you can choose the street level or the garden level (the garden level is sa-weet!).