White, green, oolong and black – the four type of teas are all produced by the same plant camellia sinensis but each have theirown properties. Black tea is the most oxidized and provides the highest level of caffeine while the rarest variety and most expensive is white tea, which is also the least...
Mark Hyman A two-time first place winner of the American Royal in Kansas City, MO. Mark Hyman was cooking in his backyard for friends when one of them urged him to enter a barbecue competition. Hyman, of Jefferson City who works at the Dollar General Distribution Center in Fulton, decided to give it a shot...
Chris Wrigley With a decade of smoking meat under his belt, the process has become second nature for Wrigley. When Chris Wrigley smokes meat, he falls into a Zen-like state of relaxation. “You just concentrate on what’s going on and focus on that moment and everything else just disappears — all the troubles...
A long time chef who has cooked for celebrities like Bruce Willis, Rod Stewart and Keith Richards, Johnny Graham has also catered many local parties and events through his Revel Catering on High Street in the Historic Lohman Opera house. He has a second home in Martha’s Vineyard, where he once...
On a hot evening chill out with these cool finds that bring a bit of a beach vacation to Mid-Missouri. J. Pfenny’s Sports Grill & Pub All of the slushy flavors on the outdoor upper deck at J. Pfenny’s Sports Grill & Pub can be mixed and matched and are identified with bartender Matt Worley’s...
We asked local chefs to create a special dish in honor of our fifth birthday. We’ve organized them into a meal of sorts, an eclectic blend of courses that showcase the innovative dishes we love to celebrate in HER. Deviled Quail Eggs Johnny Graham, Revel Catering With a Japanese spice blend known as “Ichimi...
Cara Carel of Rocky Hill Cakes has been involved in celebrating the special occasions and milestones in the life of many local families. Her amazing cakes have served as the centerpiece of hundreds of showers, weddings, birthdays and anniversaries and they taste as good as they look. Now celebrating...
Here are our picks for some of the tastiest chocolate treats from Central Missouri. Share your favorite indulgences with us in the comments!
Spices and herbs can have healing properties that complement traditional medicine. 1. Turmeric Turmeric gives curry powder its yellow color. In India, it has been used for centuries to aide in digestion and stimulate appetite. Curcumin found in turmeric is a strong cancer fighter, suppressing the inflammation...
Laurel Dunwoody has been feeding people for years. The personal chef operated her own catering business for more than 15 years. She has provided pastries, desserts and bread for The Grand Cafe and also worked at Capitol CORK and Provisions, in downtown Jefferson City, and served as the pastry and catering...
