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20 Easy Back to School Lunches
By Kansas Living on July 29, 2020
There's a lot of uncertainty about what back to school looks like this year. No matter what the situation, these lunches will be perfect if you are staying home with your kids or if they're going...
Fresh Herbs vs. Dried Spices
By Chef Alli on July 27, 2020
Choosing between fresh herbs or dried spices is a matter of culinary preference. If you’re cooking a dish that needs to simmer longer than 45 minutes, you have two choices: add the dried spices at...
Easy Indoor and Outdoor Herb Garden
By Chef Alli on July 27, 2020
I love container herb gardening. Kept outside during the summer months, then brought indoors when the weather turns cold, container gardens make culinary herb growing easy and fun. I've found a...
Cooking with fresh herbs
By Chef Alli on July 27, 2020
Fresh herbs can make a so-so meal taste out of this world. When you're cooking with fresh herbs, use these tips to make sure they're the tastiest and freshest they can be ensuring your food tastes...
Top 6 Herbs for Cooking
By Chef Alli on July 27, 2020
I know I say this a lot but cooking with fresh herbs significantly adds to the flavor of any dish. It’s simply a fact. Think of how a sprinkle of sweet basil over homegrown tomatoes and fresh...
Friends of Lake Scott
By Rick McNary on July 22, 2020
Did you know Kansas ranks seventh in the nation for volunteerism? That’s quite an accomplishment in a state as rural as Kansas. Farmers and ranchers make up a large part of that number. You don’t...
Controlling the Summer Bugs and Bacteria
By Brandi Buzzard on July 16, 2020
I would love to say our cattle never get sick, but unfortunately, that’s not the truth. Just like cats, dogs, hamsters and humans, cattle have biological systems that can be disrupted by bacteria and...
July is sweet corn season
By Greg Doering on July 6, 2020
While chatting with my nephew a few days ago he confessed the Fourth of July is his second favorite holiday, coming in just behind Christmas. I have to agree, though I suspect our reasons might...
Runner shares story of resilience and love of Kansas
By Sheridan Wimmer on July 6, 2020
Running in Kansas can sometimes present challenges. Wind and humidity top the list of weather-related challenges, especially in the summer months. But for one Kansan, challenges – weather related or...
Wheat Harvest Signals Start of Summer in Kansas
By Greg Doering on July 1, 2020
Austin Moore’s wheat harvest ended in late June on a perfect day for cutting. A steady breeze, plenty of blue sky and low humidity meant the Woodson County farmer could roll through the last field of...
