Fall is one of the best times of year in the landscape. As temperatures cool and summer begins to fade, many plants put on one final show before winter arrives. While trees are often the stars of the fall landscape, there are plenty of shrubs and perennials that can add color and interest at different […]
Columbia restaurants challenged common misconceptions about vegan food during the second annual Vegan Chef Challenge. Forget the idea that vegan food means a plain salad or a plate of steamed vegetables. For a month, Columbia restaurants challenged that perception with creative, plant-based dishes that showed just how much variety vegan cooking can offer. The
Despite questions about how well newcomers will complement returning starters and whether Mississippi State transfer Austin Simmons will flourish under an offensive system that is well above average for protecting its quarterback, the biggest question for the 2026 edition of Missouri Tiger football is the same as it has been in Eliah Drinkwitz’s previous six
Yesterday, I made this summer’s first batch of gazpacho. I prepared the cold soup at lunchtime so it could chill for a few hours before dinner, since gazpacho’s flavors need time to develop and blend. Cooking is one of my main hobbies, as is reading cookbooks, but I don’t often follow recipes. I like to
For more than six decades, The Heidelberg — known affectionately by generations of Mizzou students as “The ‘Berg” — has been one of Columbia’s most recognizable gathering places. Located just adjacent to the University of Missouri campus, the restaurant has become a landmark where students, alumni, faculty, and local residents have shared meals, celebrated victories,
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The newly-formed Diamond Baseball League (DBL) is looking at Columbia as the site for a possible expansion team but needs to develop a stadium worthy of the league’s aspirations. Matt Perry, DBL co-founder, said the league, which is playing its inaugural season this summer, has had “discussions with people” in Columbia about bringing a team here, “but it does not include
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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 for Ronnoco Coffee. When Ronnoco was sold after decades of family ownership, Dubuque sensed it was time to strike out on his own. Over roughly two and
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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 what they liked. Other times, she noticed on her own. And then she remembered. My childhood friend Kim loved my mom’s homemade lemon bars, so Mom made
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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 had watched Jamie Oliver cooking shows the night before, and I likely remarked that I enjoy Jamie’s people-pleasing cooking process. Lyle seemed inspired, and so I let
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 is Carla Kessell, the driving force behind Matriarcha Coffee and Kitchen, a café and restaurant that is redefining the experience of gathering, eating, and connecting in Jefferson
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