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An Evening With Marcus Samuelsson & Other Weekend Possibilities
If the fusion movement had to elect a chef representative, chef Marcus Samuelsson would be on the short list. Hear him discuss his latest cookbook, “The Red Rooster Cookbook: The Story of Food and Hustle in Harlem,” and his inspirations during Harvesters Community Food Network’s Food4Thought: An Evening With Marcus Samuelsson. The Saturday night conversation,…
When The Kids Go Vegan, It Can Be A Recipe For A Stressful Holiday Meal
For parents with kids on special diets, be it vegan, paleo or gluten-free, holidays can mean more anxiety than fun. The solution lies in working together with their children to plan the perfect meal.
Lifted Spirits Distillery Opens & Other Weekend Possibilities
[Update: The Lifted Spirits Distillery announced this morning that their grand opening has been pushed back until December 2.] Based on our collective mood, new additions to the liquor cabinet are most welcome. Lifted Spirits Distillery, a new microdistillery in the Crossroads, is holding its grand opening tonight at 5 p.m. at 1734 Cherry St. The…
Hammerhand Coffee Finds Its Place in Downtown Liberty
Alex Merrell, co-owner of Hammerhand Coffee, didn’t originally plan on opening on a corner spot (22 N. Main Street) in downtown Liberty’s historic square. Merrell and three investors had selected a space at 1 N. Water Street, based one block east and south around the corner of the Clay County Courthouse. But earlier this year, the…




Cliffie’s Final Chapter Isn’t Her Last Story
This past November was probably my toughest month. The election, of course. But I also lost my grandmother exactly two weeks later. There are a lot of people I love in the world, starting with my first love, my mother, but my grandmother and I always had a special kind of love. Our communication dimmed…