Missouri

There may be some disagreement about who and when they were invented, but there’s no doubt that donuts are a crowd pleaser. Just the smell of hot oil transports me back to when my Nana used to make her cinnamon and sugar cake donuts. The hard part was waiting for them to be cool enough …

As someone without kids, I have long been the go-to person for date night ideas for most of my friends. When they finally get a babysitter, they don’t want to waste any time finding something fun for a night out in Kansas City. I am always happy to tailor my advice based on what they …

We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but there are so many places to choose from. It can be a bit overwhelming, especially in a place like Kansas City. Whatever your taste buds desire, you will find several places you just can’t miss out on. From a distiller’s brunch …

Kansas City has been a barbecue town since the early 1900s when Henry Perry arrived from Memphis and started smoking meat in a trolley barn near 18th and Vine. The BBQ in KC is characterized by three things: The wide variety of meats (even fish) that are used; the dry spice rub used before it …

Kansas City, and the surrounding communities, is a foodie paradise, especially if you have a sweet tooth. After many years of visiting, I’m sharing my favorite KC restaurants for ice cream, cookies, and other sweet treats. Disclosure: Some of these restaurants or shops I’ve visited while being hosted by a visitors bureau; others I’ve visited …

Who doesn’t love a good road trip? You don’t have to go too far from Omaha to have a fun getaway. I’ve collected some of my favorite Midwest destinations for this post to give you a variety of options near and far. All road trips from Omaha on this list are within a day’s drive, …