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Defining the Art of Coffee: A Conversation With Dubuque Coffee Company Founder/CEO

Charles Dubuque is no newcomer to the coffee business. Before founding Dubuque Coffee Company 10 years ago, he spent more than 30 years in the coffee trade working...

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My Mom’s Superpower: Remembering Food Preferences

One of my most treasured memories of my parents’ love of food and cooking is how well my mom remembered favorite foods and drinks. Sometimes, she asked people...

Hoss’s BBQ Beans

Have you had your legumes today? Chances are you have, although you may not know it. Legumes are edible seeds from the Leguminosae family, which are seeds that...

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When Someone Offers to Make You Dinner, Say Yes

At lunch yesterday, Lyle said he “had dinner.” My schedule is flexible, so normally I charge myself with menu planning or, more realistically put, ingredient-selecting meditation. But we...

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The Making of Matriarcha: A Journey with Chef/Owner Carla Kessell

In the heart of Missouri’s capital city, a new culinary story has been unfolding — one rooted in hospitality, heritage, and a deeply personal vision. Leading this initiative...

Pacific Rim Pork Tenderloin Kabobs With Thai Sweet Chili Basil Glaze

As I was attempting to contrive another journalistic masterpiece for this space, I received a text from one of our kids, which was a Facebook post from nine...

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Growing in Loose Soil

Last year, just before Thanksgiving, Lyle and I moved to a newly built house. The mature trees surrounding the house hadn’t yet lost all their leaves, so we...

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The 44 Vision: Mark Sulltrop’s Culinary Impact

Over the years, Mark Sulltrop has become one of Columbia’s most influential culinary figures. He has fully grasped the idea of dining as an “experience.” At the center...

Hoss’s Creamy Sweet Onion Dressing

It looks like we’re in full-on spring in COMO! There’s the roller-coaster weather that we’re famous for, but hopefully we are done with the seriously cold temps until...

Build Your Bite at Sushi Fajita

On a recent evening in Columbia, I found myself stepping into a space that felt both new and oddly familiar. Warm wood panels lined the walls, the design...