Category: EXPLORE
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Explore: Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Whipped Cream Icing
I made these chocolate cupcakes for my friend Sarah’s Oscar party. The recipe is quite simple, and Martha Stewart, who let’s face it knows a thing or two about cakes, created it. I topped each one with vanilla whipped cream, which is light and so easy to make. The effect is classic and fancy, and…
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Explore: The Elms Hotel & Spa – Excelsior Springs, MO
A few weekends ago, some friends and I took a little trip to Excelsior Springs, Missouri for some serious pampering. We stayed at The Elms Hotel and Spa, which was absolutely lovely. A short drive from Kansas City, the service and atmosphere at The Elms were perfectly restorative, just what the doctor ordered. Or, at…
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Lately
Lately, things have been pretty rough around here. I haven’t mentioned it, but my mom recently had quadruple bypass surgery and a whole host of other things worked on over the last few weeks. She is home now and doing much better, and it feels like I am tentatively letting out the longest breath. The…
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Explore: Johnson Farms
Johnson Farms When we walked into Johnson Farms, Ellie said, “This is exciting.” She was right.
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Explore: Napa & Sonoma
Two weekends ago, I tagged along with Keegan on a work trip to Napa and Sonoma. We got into town a day before the festivities kicked off, so we used our free time to try Etude Wines and eat at Ad Hoc. The rest of our trip was largely organized for us, which was kind…
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City Guide: Boston
A few weeks ago, we headed to the East coast to celebrate a close friend’s wedding. After spending an evening on the beach in Connecticut, we got up early and drove into Boston for a Red Sox/Royals game. It was our second time in Boston, and I immediately remembered how much I loved this city.…