Hannah Kaufman began riding horses before she could walk—first in the saddle with her mom and by 3 or 4-years-old on her own at her family’s large cattle ranch in Alberta Canada. When she was 14 she was training horses; by 16 she led her own clinics and already had a special way with the […]
Turning 40 is a major milestone for most women, but for Tanya Canada this birthday marked the beginning of a new action-packed adventure— Only a short time ago she sat in the stands and watched her youngest son Cole, 17, race, but this year she’s on the track driving her 4-cylinder Chevy Cavalier....
Taylor Drury grew up in a hunting dynasty in St. Peters, Missouri, just outside of St. Louis. Her dad, Mark, and uncle, Terry, founded Drury Outdoors in 1989, a company that produces hunting and outdoor programming, including “Drury’s THIRTEEN,” a television series airing on Tuesdays at 10 p.m....
Throw an unforgettable Halloween party this October with decorations that you can create yourself. HER designers Kate Johnson and Leah Beane made subtly spooky accents guaranteed to make an impression. Ghostly Luminaries Adding lighting accents is key to creating an ambiance at any party. Use posterboard...
Before Prohibition, Missouri was ranked as the second largest wine producing state in the country. Currently the Missouri Wine and Grape Board recognizes 128 wineries in Missouri – we profile these adventurous and patient souls called to growing grapes and winemaking. Dale Hollow While winemaking and storytelling...
Terri Hutchison was only 19 when she lost her mother to breast cancer, a loss that she has felt most of her adult life. Dorothy Stemberger, then 40, lost one breast and underwent chemotherapy and radiation. The cancer eventually spread to her bones and she died at the age of 44. Hutchison, who was expecting...
Travel usually opens up new worlds but for Stephanie Link, 31, a trip to El Salvador was life changing. At the time, the Helias Catholic High School graduate was enrolled in the textile and apparel management masters program at the University of Missouri Columbia. “One of my professors called me over...
It’s time for backyard BBQ’s and summer soirees. When you are entertaining, be sure to have these party necessities on hand!
Spenser is a student at Jefferson City High School. She enjoys being part of a ukulele band and has achieved the goal of being the first freshman girl to qualify for the National Speech and Debate Tournament. To celebrate, after the tournament she decided to undergo an extreme transformation that...
A Q&A with HER’s Shelley Gabert and Diane Kochilas, a food columnist, restaurant critic and author of 18 cookbooks on Greek cuisine. What is the essence of Greek food? Diane Kochilas: Simplicity, seasonality, robust flavors, herbs and great raw ingredients. Most of the Greek families here...
