This stuffed bun goes by many names: Bierock, Krautbrot, Pirozhki or Pirogi. In Nebraska, we call these tasty stuffed buns a Runza. And it turns out, there are a lot of creative spins on the Runza recipe out there. Traditional Runza recipes call for a yeasty bread pocket stuffed with beef, cabbage, onions and some…
I have a habit of daydreaming trips that will take more time and more money than I have available. Which is why this might be the most epic Ozarks bucket list ever. I want to do and see all of these things in the Missouri Ozarks region, and I know it’s going to take a…
When I tell people about why Kansas City is such a great place to live, museums are one of the things I mention. Even after living here for 20 years, I am still discovering places I hadn’t been to before. So many of Kansas City’s museums have rotating exhibits, so it’s hard to see it…
“You’re going to Hiawatha? You’ve got to stop at the cemetery!” I overheard my boss exclaim this and I had to eavesdrop because WUT? Apparently, some bitter farmer built a unsightly memorial for his wife just to spite the small Kansas town. That sounded intriguing enough and so begins all good road trip stories: I…
Day passes are the indulgent answer to those who want a quick escape, not an overnight escape. Midwest hotels and resorts offer day passes to their spas and pools! Here’s a round up of some great options in Missouri, Illinois, and Michigan. UPDATE: This post was published in January and was updated in May 2022…
If you haven’t been to Science City in Kansas City — and you have kids — you’re missing out. It’s part science center, part children’s museum, and part playground. And I have a way to get in free (keep reading to find those discounts). I hope you find all the answers to your questions about…
