Category Archives: Food_and_Fashion
Jennifer: Pop(sicle) Goes the Summer
Dwindling summer days have not dampened my love affair with Fresher Than Fresh Snow cones…
If anything, thoughts of colder days have made the all natural snow cones a personal priority.
Recently Lindsay Laricks gained national attention when she was featured in In Style magazine which published her recipe for Peach Prosecco ice pops. Continue reading
Jennifer: Ready For S’more Art? Q&A with Kurt Flecksing
If this bad economy can result in anything good, it’s creative business thinking. 
In fact, competing for the dollars and attention of consumers takes a lot of thinking outside of the box. Continue reading
Jennifer: Childhood Comforts Nothing to Sniff At
Last week, a summer cold left me blindsided and without taste buds, yet still hungry.
I immediately wanted soup, even with the soaring temperatures. It made me think about how we all seem to seek out what is most comforting, usually something from our childhood, when we were the most vulnerable. Continue reading
Shauna: Backpacking it Back to School
Love it or hate it, Back to School season has sprung…
And this year, the hottest accessory is non-other than the almighty backpack! Big surprise, right? Wrong. Continue reading
Shauna: Got Crochet? Rock With It!
I love homespun crochet details on clothing, especially during the summer…
And this year’s Continue reading
Jennifer: Weiner, Weiner, Chicken Dinner! Going for the Gold at Grunauer
On an Eastern European vacation, I was fortunate enough to find an extra day to make a stop in Austria.
Of all the places I encountered over those two weeks, Austria stole my heart. Continue reading
Jennifer: Shake your Moscow Maker
I’ve been out of college a while and so have most of my friends.
Although I look back on those days with fondness, I think there should be some benefits to growing older and that includes parties where you don’t have to rummage through a cooler to find the last Bud Light. Continue reading
Jennifer: Hand to Farm and Farm to Hand
The City Market is near and dear to my heart…
It may have started back in the day when my parents would take a special weekend trip down to Planters. Continue reading
Shauna: Forget the Bling, Bring on the Beads!
Opting for major “bling” this summer isn’t the only way to make a major fashion statement when it comes to accessorizing your favorite look this season…
This time, it’s all about bright when making a statement. Continue reading
Jennifer: Fresh Faces For A Stale Summer
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We’re in the heat of summer here in KC. Continue reading
Shauna: Madonna’s New Line, Twilight Disaster, Filthy Couture, Snooki Loses Her Signature Look & More
Talk about crimes of passion… Madonna will launch a new clothing line – appropriately named Material Girl – for juniors this August at Macy’s. Prices are to range from $12-$40. Continue reading Jennifer: Westport Cafe & Bar, Il Est Chic!I did something rarely done in Westport… I pulled right up to my destination and parked in front of the door at 8:00 pm on a Friday night. The last time I was in Westport I circled the block numerous times just to pick up a carry out order from Thai Place. Continue reading Shauna: Vintage Rock T Buyers Beware. Better to Bewitch than BewilderUnless you’ve been living in outer space, you’ve probably noticed a resurgance of the once almighty rare, limited edition of the rock/concert T. But why spend your life savings on a T that… 1. You’re not buying new 2. May have more holes and pit stains than your car mechanics wife beater 3. And you didn’t even actually go to the show or concert???? There’s gotta be a better way… Continue reading Jennifer: Is it the humidity or is it me? Weak Food Week
I’m not sure what was going on this weekend, but every meal I ordered included some form of disappointment. Was I irritable from the heat, or just under a stroke of bad luck? Sonic– Friday, I am already irritated by this bizzaro “no pepper” thing that I am uncovering at Sonic’s around town. Continue reading Jennifer: Fire & Ice, Where to Cool Down When the Heat’s on
Fire & Ice As predicted, we missed much of spring in Kansas City. Shauna: Steer Clear of These ‘Timeless’ Fashion Trends
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