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Letter from the Editor SUMMER EATING AT MY HOME IS ALL ABOUT EATING FRESH, GRILLING OUT

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2020

FEATURES 10 Familiar Flavors Reimagined Cultivare, a new, fast casual salad and grain bowl concept in Johnson County

16 On the Bookshelf with Janine Klucknon

22 Werners German Market that draws a crowd

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Familiar Flavors Reimagined CULTIVARE, A NEW, FAST CASUAL SALAD AND GRAIN BOWL CONCEPT, BRINGS AN ADVENTUROUS, HEALTH FORWARD MENU TO KANSAS CITY.

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THE FIRST TIME KASIM HARDAWAY

to collaborate on an idea for a new restau-

CONSIDERED OPENING A RESTAURANT

rant—now known as Cultivare.

“I like to label myself ‘food-preneur,’” Hardaway

says.

“This

person

that’s

WAS ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO,

“I was approached with a unique oppor-

involved with all these food things, whether

NAMED FOOD FOR JOYCE IN HONOR OF

tunity to join this concept at its first step,”

it be recipe development or marketing. But

HIS GRANDMOTHER.

Hardaway says. “There wasn’t a name,

it definitely wasn’t my intention to become

“I naively did not realize how much went

there wasn’t anything to it. They just had

this. I think it was just something where

into creating a restaurant, from operations

this vision for a fast, casual grain bowls

I was really passionate about food, and I

to the development of the menu to the mar-

and salad concept.”

was able to find a way to build that into my

keting to the accounting,” he says. “I soon

His love of food can be traced to some

realized that I could not do that restaurant

of his earliest memories in the kitchen,

concept how I wanted it to be at the level of

making pies and different dishes with his

quality I wanted it to be at that time.”

grandmother for Thanksgiving or Christmas,

“Whenever I was creating the menu,

was

but it didn’t become part of his career until

I didn’t want to be restrictive and say,

approached by the Goebel family (who also

about four years ago when he started a rec-

‘No, we’re not doing that because it’s not

own and operate Kansas City’s Pie Fives)

ipe-based food blog.

healthy or that’s too fattening,’” he says.

Then,

earlier

this

year,

professional career.” He describes Cultivare’s menu as health forward, but not health focused.

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“I really wanted to create menu items that

“but reimagining flavors that already exist

set menu items, they plan to work with

were really well-balanced but also really

and putting those into salad form or putting

local chefs to create limited-time offer-

flavorful and use fresh, locally grown pro-

those into grain bowl form.”

ings, like a dressing or salad.

duce where we can.”

One of his favorite menu items is

When asked what he loves about food,

He acknowledges that while a salad

the everything bagel salad, which was

Hardaway says it’s something that sur-

and grain bowl concept is certainly not

inspired by a recipe from food blogger

passes language, culture and connects

new to Kansas City, Cultivare’s food offer-

Molly Yeh. He wanted to create a lighter

people where other things can’t. “I just

ings are adventurous.

version to fit Cultivare’s aesthetic which

love the idea of curating a menu, curating

“I think that it’ll be a very cool spot to go to

includes house-made everything bagel

a theme, curating a space and then inviting

for a really different salad, that’s not different

seasoning, cream cheese and dill dress-

people into that environment—having them

to the point that it’s like, ‘Oh my god, this is

ing topped with Meshuggah bagels trans-

see the space, eat the food, get all the vibes

so exotic, I don’t know what it is,’” he says,

formed into croutons. In addition to the

and creating an experience.”

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Lavender Lemonade INGREDIENTS + 1/2 cup dried culinary lavender flowers + 1/2 cup agave + 1 cup lemon juice DIRECTIONS 1. Bring two cups of water to a boil and pour over lavender flowers, allow to steep for 20-25 minutes. 2. Strain liquid to remove lavender flowers. Pour liquid into a sauce pan and warm over low to medium heat. 3. Add in agave and stir. Allow to sit for 3-5 minutes until agave has completely dissolved. Cool for 20-25 minutes. 4. Pour liquid into pitcher along with lemon juice, then add 5 cups of water. 5. Modify flavor by adding more of the lavender/ agave mixture to increase sweetness or more water to decrease sweetness. 6. Serve in glass with ice. For extra pizazz, garnish with flowering lavender.

Champagne Vinaigrette INGREDIENTS + 1/3 cup champagne vinegar + 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard + 3 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice + 1 shallot + 2 teaspoons agave + 1/4 teaspoon salt + 1/4 teaspoon pepper + 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (evoo) + 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes DIRECTIONS 1. Add all ingredients to food processor or blender, excluding evoo. 2. As the added ingredients are processed slowly, add in evoo. (If you don’t have a food processor or blender, finely chop the shallot and whisk all other ingredients, excluding olive oil, by hand. Slowly add the olive oil and whisk vigorously.)

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Panzanella Salad INGREDIENTS + 2 pounds red tomatoes, cut into small wedges + 5 cups of ciabatta*, cubed + ½ cup mozzarella pearls + ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced + ¼ cup roasted red pepper, sliced into strips + 1 tablespoon drained capers + microgreens + garlic powder + extra virgin olive oil (evoo) + black pepper + salt *ciabatta can be substituted with french bread or any hard crust bread DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl, drizzle bread with ⅓ to ¼ cup of olive oil, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss well, ensuring all pieces are well oiled and coated. 2. Place bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 5 to 7 minutes. Allow to cool. 3. While bread is cooling, place tomatoes, red onion, roasted red pepper, capers and mozzarella pearls in a large bowl. Drizzle in desired amount of champagne vinaigrette and toss. Add in bread, then toss again. 4. Transfer to a serving dish, then garnish with microgreens* and finish with a teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper. If you don’t have access to microgreens, fresh parsley or basil is a great substitution. Slice selected herb into ribbons then sprinkle over salad.

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The Danger of the “Someday” Promise By Marc C. Shaffer, CFP®, AIF®, EA Principal at Searcy Financial Services, a Fee-Only, NAPFA Registered Advisory Firm “Procrastination is something best put off until tomorrow.” -Gerald Vaughan It is a fact in my life that as the years go on, I get busier, things get more complicated, and time shrinks. I have to be very strict with my time, going as far as adding ‘call this friend’ and ‘schedule a trip’ and ‘buy new running shoes’ reminders on my calendar. I don’t want to get so busy that I miss these things, but I also know the important things take time so I make it a point to schedule time so they happen.

I envy people who schedule these things for Someday. Where is that on the calendar? Why don’t I have a Someday?? I’m kidding, of course, and as regimented as I am at putting to-dos on the calendar, I have a Someday list too. I talk to people almost every day about their Someday lists. I want to do that but...someday when I'm rich...someday when I'm not busy...that will take too long right now… When it comes to your financial planning, the Someday list can be long. Sometimes people become so overwhelmed with finances they are paralyzed from the start. Write down what’s topping your financial Someday list: _________________________________________________ I’ve seen the result of the Someday Promise impact people in small ways, but I’ve also seen it cause great harm. Families who struggled when their loved one died without a Will, high earners forced to work additional years because they dragged their feet on budgeting, retirees without enough savings because they didn’t value time and compounding when they were younger. “Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week.” -Anonymous You don't get more time tomorrow, or in the future. You only build up more life, more complications, and more potential for those Someday items to bite you harder than they would today. I know that taking that first step can be difficult, but you might find by doing so, it makes the entire task a little easier. Often, getting started can give you the momentum and energy to get done. Think about the item(s) you wrote above and answer: If not now, why? __________________________________________________________________________________________ If not now, when? _________________________________________________________________________________________ If I don’t start, who will I harm? ___________________________________________________________________________ When I work with clients who are sharing their goals with me, I try to uncover the why behind their goals, so that we can always relate their action items back to the reason. Uncovering your reason behind your to-dos is important to help the task feel more like an advantage rather than a nuisance. Why is/are the items above important? ___________________________________________________ It’s hard enough to get things we are dedicated to accomplished, but that doesn’t mean your financial Someday list isn’t important. If you cared enough to put it on a list, it must mean something to you. What is one thing you can do right now to get something accomplished?

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I HAVE ALWAYS ENJOYED READING, BUT I WOULD NEVER HAVE CONSIDERED MYSELF AN AVID READER. After having my two kids, I found that reading became a way for me to unwind, expose myself to different cultures and take a break. In 2018 I was introduced to a corner of Instagram dubbed “Bookstagram.” After some pep talks from friends, I decided to start an account and see what happens. Now two years later, I’m at a place that I never envisioned when I posted my first very awkward picture of a stack of books. In 2019 I read 119 books, traveled to New York City for a book conference and have built genuine relationships

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on the bookshelf

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with authors, publishers and other bookstagrammers. My account has become a creative outlet where I try not to be too serious (which I hope is clear based on my Instagram handle— @DowntoGettheFictionOn) because let’s be real—I’m posting pictures of books! If you visit my page, you’ll find I tend to read a lot of contemporary fiction, thrillers and have even started to get a little sappy with contemporary romance. And I’m not afraid to share an unpopular opinion if a book doesn’t work for me. One thing I’ve learned is to try different genres. If you don’t typically love YA, maybe you’ve not found the right book, but don’t forget reading is supposed to be fun. All of the books I’m recommending, I’ve read and think are great additions to your summer reading lists.

YOUNG ADULT (YA) More Than Maybe by Erin Hahn (release date July 21, 2020) Luke co-hosts a podcast and is gifted musically but is in the shadow of his boisterous twin brother/co-host, Cullen, and his famous former punk rock father, Charles. Vada is a quirky music lover who works at the dive bar where the Greenly Twins record. Luke and Vada form a friendship that leaves them each secretly hoping for more. This is a charming story that’s bound to have you cheering for Luke and Vada. It’s te perfect book for music lovers, so get ready to add to your Spotify playlists.

NON-FICTION The Book of Rosy: A Mother's Story of Separation at the Border by Rosayra Pablo Cruz, Julie Schwietart Collazo The true story of two women entrenched in the fight at the U.S. border. Rosayra is a mother who braved the unrelenting and dangerous journey from Guatemala to keep her two sons alive. Instead of asylum, they are separated due to the zero-tolerance policy. Julie is a wife and mother in New York City who started a grassroots movement to help families separated at the border. This is an eye-opening story filled with grit and faith and is a wonderful reminder about the power we hold to stand up to injustices.

CONTEMPORARY FICTION Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore It’s 1982, and Oona is about to celebrate the new year by turning 19. Filled with excitement and love, she’s shocked when she wakes up in what should be 1983 as a 51-year-old living in 2015. Traveling through her life in two different ages, Oona experiences her life in a truly magical fashion. Easily one of my favorite books I’ve read in 2020, Oona Out of Order is a unique and captivating story that’s filled with depth and will leave you wanting more time with these characters.

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“IN 2019 I READ 119 BOOKS, TRAVELED TO NEW YORK CITY FOR A BOOK CONFERENCE AND HAVE BUILT GENUINE RELATIONSHIPS WITH AUTHORS, PUBLISHERS AND OTHER BOOKSTAGRAMMERS.” LITERARY FICTION The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Twins, Desire and Stella, grew up inseparable. One evening they leave their small southern black community, and their lives change forever. Stella moves forward by passing as a white woman while constantly looking over her shoulder to outrun her past. Years later, Desire returns home, never forgetting the sister who moved on without her. This is a stunning, engrossing and unforgettable story about family, identity, and how the choices we make can shape future generations. An instant favorite that left me in awe and will stay with me for a long time!

HORROR The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix Patricia is an unfulfilled southern housewife in the 1990s whose excitement is her book club that has ditched classics in lieu of true crime. When a mysterious man moves across the street, Patricia strikes up an unlikely friendship with this dashing neighbor. However, as children go missing on the other side of town Patricia begins to question who he really is. This book is a page turner that’s both campy and gory with a touch of southern sass. If you loved 1990s horror movies, this is the book for you.

MYSTERY/THRILLER The Swap by Robyn Harding Freya is a charismatic beauty who leaves a sparkle on those around her. When Low and Jamie (who each have battled with feelings of isolation) meet Freya their lives suddenly begin to feel more fulfilled as they fall for her charms. Little do they know that a friendship with Freya will change their lives forever. Moody, provocative, and entertaining, this book hooked me from the first chapter. If you love a book with dark and flawed characters that will be hard to put down, you will love reading The Swap. CityLifestyle.com/JohnsonCounty

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Werner’s makes its own corned beef, smoked turkey, roast

“Things in the world are so unreliable right now, but

beef, ground round, ground pork, liverwurst and also smokes

one thing is for certain: our dedication to providing the

its own bacon and pork chops.

best possible product to our wonderful customers con-

“All food we produce has no preservatives, which really

tinues on! The ‘buy local’ movement is a wonderful thing

allows you to taste the food. Everything is made in small

because it has driven a whole new demographic through

batches and is made as needed.”

our doors. People can taste the difference in our food and

The Werner’s On Wheels food truck found at festivals and

have a hard time going back to the big brands. We love

private events in the greater Kansas City area is currently not

our customers—they are fiercely loyal and supportive of

in operation due to the pandemic.

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“As soon as we are able, we will be back out there, but at this point we are doing catering pick up where we prepare

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1. Keep it Simple: When hosting an outdoor dinner party, it’s important to have a plan, but keep it simple. I like to make one or two dishes to serve to my guests, and I usually add a pre-made appetizer or dessert to decrease my time in the kitchen. Choose a couple of

have emptied the pitcher! Also, when your friends ask

your favorite dishes that can be prepared earlier in the

what they can bring, tell them wine. Wine is easy to

day. One idea is my Pesto Pasta, Cucumber Salad or

purchase, and you can never have too much wine.

Berry Crostata because these dishes can be made ahead of time. When my guests arrive, I can sit back

6. Use Cloth Napkins: I’m not picky about much, but

and relax because the bulk of cooking is done!

I do love cloth napkins when entertaining. Cloth napkins really aren’t all that fancy. They are fairly cheap,

2. Set the Scene: String some lights around your enter-

reusable, and make your table just a little more special.

taining space, buy a few lanterns or just light some candles. Candles are like magic: They make everything look

7. Take the Indoors Out: I love to bring a few of the

prettier! The lighting around your outdoor party will set a

indoor pillows, throws or even a couple pieces of fur-

very relaxing vibe, and everyone looks great in candlelight.

niture outdoors. It makes the party feel homey and oh so comfy!

3. Flowers: Flowers don’t need to be fussy. Herbs, Hostas, or greenery from your bushes are great to set

8. Don’t Let Cooking Flops Derail You: If you make

around your entertaining space. Or buy a couple of

your recipes ahead of time, you will have very few flops.

bunches of flowers from your grocery store, break up

But flops do happen! I once dropped an entire main

the bunches and place them all around in bottles or

course on the floor. Of course, I was bummed, but my

mason jars. So easy!

guests handled it remarkably well. Flops are NOT a

“ Cooking for others is giving and remember that Hospitality is Love in Action. Your friends will feel the love no matter what!” 4. Music is a Must: What’s a party without great

big deal if you have a backup plan! I always have my

music? Well, we all know that answer so have some

favorite Chinese Place and pizza place on speed dial. I

great tunes playing when your guests arrive. Check

promise that if a flop in the kitchen happens, you and

out Spotify or Pandora for a fun summer playlist or

your guests will still have a blast and will laugh about it

make your own!

for years to come!

5. Have Cocktails Ready when Guest Arrive: Whip

9. Keep it Simple: In case you forgot tip 1, keep it

up a big pitcher of a refreshing cocktail for your out-

simple! No matter what you do, do not go overboard

door get-together. One signature drink at a party is

and stress yourself out. Your guests will enjoy one big

really all you need. I have several Sangria recipes on my

bowl of pasta as much as they would with four different

site that are made in a large pitcher and can be made

dishes. Cooking for others is giving and remember that

the day before the party! The pitcher of Sangria filled

Hospitality is Love in Action. Your friends will feel the

with fresh fruit also doubles as décor until the guests

love no matter what! These simple recipes are beautifully colorful and always a crowd-pleaser.

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CUCUMBER DILL SALAD

LAUREN'S TIPS:

INGREDIENTS:

refrigerator 30 minutes before serving

+ 2 English cucumbers, sliced ¼ inch thick on the bias

+ Make this pasta your own by adding any of the add-ins

+ 1 tablespoon kosher salt

listed above

+ ½ cup white vinegar

+ This is great for entertaining because you can make it early

+ 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish

in the day. Be sure to taste and re-season before serving.

+ I love serving this salad at room temperature. Pull out of

+ 2 tablespoons sugar + ½ teaspoon coarsely ground Pepper + 1 red onion, thinly sliced (optional) METHOD: Place cucumber slices in a colander over a plate.

GRILLED TUSCAN CHICKEN INGREDIENTS + ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

Sprinkle with kosher salt and toss. Let stand for 15 min-

+ 1 teaspoon of lemon zest

utes, stirring once. Rinse cucumbers and drain well.

+ ¼ cup finely chopped fresh oregano

In a bowl, combine the white vinegar, dill, sugar, and

+ 3 cloves of garlic, minced

Pepper. Add cucumbers and onions if using, and toss to

+ ½ tablespoons kosher salt

coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before

+ ½ teaspoons black pepper

serving. Garnish with extra dill if desired.

+ ⅓ cup olive oil (Cervasi preferred)

P E S T O PA S TA

+ 12 chicken legs, 8 thighs, or 6 chicken breast with skin and bones. + Lemon slices, optional for garnishing + Loaf of crusty bread

INGREDIENTS: + 1 pound any type pasta (Cervasi recommended) + 8-9 ounces of store-bought pesto, or homemade + 1/3 cup heavy cream + ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (Cervasi recommended) + Pinch of crushed red Pepper + Salt and Pepper to taste

METHOD Whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, garlic, 1/2 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and olive oil. Discard any excess fat from chicken, pat dry, and season with well salt and pepper. Grill chicken as you normally would to an internal temperature of 165F or until the juices run clear. If the chicken starts to burn, move it to a cooler part of the grill.

Optional add-ins: blanched asparagus, frozen peas, olives,

Transfer the cooked chicken to bowl with lemon dressing

spinach, capers, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, arugula, torn

and toss to coat, and then transfer to a large serving platter.

basil, toasted pine nuts, roasted chicken or grilled shrimp

Garnish with lemon slices and serve with the crusty bread.

METHOD:

LAUREN'S TIPS:

Bring a large pot of salted water (about 1 tablespoon

+ If you aren't able to grill, chicken can be roasted, skin

Kosher salt) to a boil and cook pasta to al dente. Transfer

sides up, in a 400°F oven. If skin isn't browning enough,

pasta to a large serving bowl.

broil for the last couple of minutes.

Pour pesto and heavy cream over the pasta and toss until

+ For crispier skin, lay the chicken on a sheet pan (uncov-

the pasta is lightly and evenly coated. Add Parmesan and

ered) and place it in the refrigerator overnight. This aids

red pepper flakes. Taste to see if additional salt is needed.

the skin drying for added crispiness.

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B E R RY C R O S TATA INGREDIENTS: + Refrigerated pie crust, softened and unrolled (Pillsbury recommended) FILLING: + 3-5 cups berries + 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon minute tapioca + 1/4 cup granulated sugar EGG WASH: + 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water METHOD: Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the berries in a large mixing bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch, minute tapioca and sugar. Pour mixture over the berries and toss to combine. Place a piece of parchment paper on a sheet pan and unroll the pie crust. Spoon the berry mixture over crust to within 2 inches of the edge. Fold edge of crust over filling, pleating crust as necessary. Be sure there are no cracks in the crust; use a little water on your finger to dab any cracks to seal them. In a small bowl, lightly beat egg with a tablespoon of water. Brush crust edge with egg mixture. Bake until filling is bubbling, and crust is golden brown, about 35-45 minutes. Carefully

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To g e t h e r A p a r t : KANSAS CITY MUSICIANS JOIN FORCES WHILE SHELTERING IN PLACE ARTICLE RACHEL C. MURPHY

MARCH 24, 2020. The city fell silent as stay-at-home orders swept across the Kansas City metro area. Restaurants closed, parks succumbed to police tape, and people everywhere looked at each other with suspicion, wondering if the unknown menace of COVID19 was lurking in their seemingly healthy lungs. For many, that shutdown meant lost wages for a short time. For the music community, the effects are wearing on longer. The restaurants and bars that hired them to bring in guests are struggling under capacity limits and depleted cash reserves. Times are bleak. But it’s also in times like this that creators thrive, lighting the dark times with hope and healing. At least, that’s the goal for David George, the singer/songwriter and driving force behind When We All Come Together, a song that he wrote and produced. As soon as the stay-at-home order was announced, George, known for his work with A Crooked Mile, and the Volker Brothers, as well as guests stints playing with John Fogerty, among others, started hatching an idea for an at-home musical collaboration to raise funds for the Midwest Music Foundation.

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The Midwest Music Foundation was created

The resulting song evokes the collabora-

for these times of stress. For the last ten plus

tive songs of LIVE AID, but with a fresh and

years, the MMF has been a lifeline for musi-

very local flavor. The musicians involved span

cians in need of financial aid because of med-

genres--classical musicians, folk, pop, jazz,

ical expenses. MMF was the vision of Abigail

and hip-hop are all represented. George says

Henderson of The Gaslights. After receiving

that even though he has worked all over the

care for a hernia while on tour at the New

country, it was important to him to keep the

Orleans Musicians’ Clinic, she wanted to pro-

talent for this project local.

vide the same style of care for musicians that

And local it is. So local, that each and every

may not have health insurance or the cash to

musician that participated filmed their track in

pay for expensive health care costs.

their make-shift at home recording studios. In

Henderson was one of the first recipients of

the accompanying video, edited and compiled

her dream, unfortunately, when she was diag-

by Steve Gardels and Michael Lopez, musi-

nosed with an aggressive form of breast can-

cians multiply and meld, all swathed in back-

cer. One of the organizations’ first fundraisers

grounds of sarape blankets and in closets to let

was Apocolypse Meow, a concert that brought

their music shine.

together artists spanning genres to raise money to fund her treatments. Henderson lost her battle with cancer in 2013 but her impact is felt

“In the end, there were 113 different musical

by musicians every day that benefit from the

tracks. It was complex, but it was also a really

MMF’s health care grants, mental wellness ser-

great challenge for me. It was really cool to see

vices, and career services.

it come together,” says Mingucci.

For George, the choice of recipient for the funds was an easy one.

Mingucci, in addition to playing drums, mixed his biggest track to date.

When the song debuted on May 11, the MMF had already dispensed nearly $37,000 dollars

“As self-employed people, musicians are par-

to musicians that were out of work and needed

ticularly vulnerable. We’ve all needed this type

health care. With no end in sight for the morato-

of help from time to time, and I’m just glad that

rium (whether official or not) on live music, that

I’m in a position to try and help,” says George.

need is only growing.

George started with an idea--to work on a

When We All Come Together brings to light

song that captured the spirit of togetherness,

the need for not only support for the music com-

even while apart. He tapped audio engineer

munity but the great wealth of talent that Kansas

and drummer Giuliano Mingucci to weave

City holds. George is releasing the track on

together the strands of music. And then he

BandCamp with donations going directly to MMF.

called up nearly 100 of his closest friends

Find it here: DavidGeorge.bandcamp.com/

and got to work.

track/when-we-all-come-together.

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ONE

EXPECTS

THE

SPANISH

INQUISITION, ACCORDING TO MONTY PYTHON. No one expected a city-wide shutdown this year either. For bars and restaurants, this loss of income has been devastating. The Monarch Bar, located on the Country Club Plaza, was about to welcome their sister bar, Verdigris, to Park Place in Leawood when everything came to a screeching halt. Luckily, both bars were able to pivot to a to-go cocktail format in order to survive and keep their staff employed. So what do you do when you’re stuck at home instead of making the finest cocktails in the city? Mix a drink! Brock Schulte, bar manager of the Monarch, and Stephen Montez, general manager of Verdigris, have been kind enough to share the cocktails they have been mixing at home while they wait to wow their guests once more. And to keep it even simpler, they chose two different cocktails that showcase one outstanding spirit, The Real McCoy 12 Year Single Blended Premium Rum. Enjoy! Brock Schulte loves this iteration of the classic mojito, featured on the Monarch Bar’s Mojito Migration.

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Mojito

INGREDIENTS + 1.5 oz Real McCoy 12 yr rum + .75 oz fresh lime juice + .75 oz Mint Syrup

DIRECTIONS Whip shake all of the above with pebble ice, open strain into a collins glass. Top with 1.5 oz soda water and pack with more pebble ice. Garnish with 3-4 mint sprigs. Stephen Montez looks to the classic tiki pairing of rum and Velvet Falernum for a simple but tasty concoction perfect for sipping poolside.

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INGREDIENTS + 2 oz The Real McCoy 12yr Rum + .5 oz Taylor's Velvet Falernum + 1 lime coin

DIRECTIONS Combine liquids in your rocks glass with large ice cubes and stir until cold. Squeeze the lime coin over your cocktail to express the oils and a bit of juice. Drop into your glass and enjoy.

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

JOHNSON COUNTY

LIST PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/LIST

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

MISSION FARMS

$1,790,000

$1,740,000

97%

5.3

MISSION HILLS

$1,550,000

$1,585,000

102%

3.2

LEAWOOD

$1,499,950

$1,400,000

93%

106

5.2

CHARLEMAGNE MANOR

$1,250,000

100%

4.1

SAGAMORE HILLS

$1,249,950

$1,234,865

98%

3.1

TOWN & COUNTRY MANOR

$1,399,000

$1,175,000

83%

118

3.2

CALVIN CREST

$1,150,000

$1,125,000

97%

5.2

HIGHLANDS RANCH

$1,100,000

$1,058,000

96%

104

5.2

HALLBROOK SOUTH VILLAGE

$875,000

$823,950

94%

116

4.2

CORINTH DOWNS

$845,000

$810,000

95%

111

4.1

Information compiled is from Heartland Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and includes properties listed and sold in the area from multiple brokers. STATISTICS from 5/1/2020 TO 5/31/2020. * DOM=Days on Market

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DIY

COOL OFF THIS SEASON WITH CHILLING ICE POPS, NO-BAKE SWEET TREATS + HOW TO USE HEALING ALOE

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ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

beat the summer heat

AS THE WEATHER STARTS HEATING UP, WE’RE ALL ABOUT COOLING DOWN. And what’s more refreshing than ice pops filled with your favorite fresh fruit? Don’t get in a rut—here are some options that you can enjoy all summer long. Don’t be afraid to try your own! Simply freeze your favorite fruit juice and chunks of fruit in popsicle molds and enjoy. Here are some of our favorites.

frozen fruit pops P E AC H Y K E E N .

S T R AW - B R R -Y.

H 2 0 M E LO N .

+ Combine simply peach juice

+ Puree strawberries with your

+ Combine watermelon,

and sliced peaches

favorite fruit juice

cucumber and lime

TEA TIME: Change it up by

LIME IT UP: Combine pureed

HYDRATION STATION:

using sweet tea and peach juice

strawberries with homemade

Did you know watermelon

as your base and some ginger

limeade (water, limes + simple

and cucumber are two of

ale for a little fizz or add some

syrup) for a frozen twist on a

the most hydrating fruits +

lemonade for a tart twist!

summer classic.

veggies? Load it up!

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F R E S H E N U P.

awesome aloe

Put your plants to use by harvesting aloe gel from the leaves of your window plant rather than opting for store-bought.

TIP ONE.

Thereâ€™s some yellow sap that will come out of the leavesâ€” this is the aloe vera latex. Go ahead and just dispose of it.

Choose thick, healthy leaves from the

T I P T W O.

outside, trim the edges with a knife, then

Store your fresh aloe longer by transferring the gel to ice

separate the interior gel from the

cube trays. Then use the frozen cubes anytime on sunburns

exterior of the leaf.

or dry skin.

no-bake icebox cake

INGREDIENTS

+ 3 cups heavy cream, cold + 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1 tsp. vanilla extract + Chocolate ice cream + Cookie crumbles, pre-made cake, chocolate candies, crushed graham crackers and anything else you want to layer your cake with

1. In a large bowl, beat heavy cream, sugar and vanilla with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form in the mixture. 2. Start with a thin layer of whipped cream on the bottom of a springform pan (determine the size by how large or small you want your icebox cake to be). Then top with an even layer of chocolate (or your favorite kind of ice cream). 3. For the next layer, top with an even layer of cookie crumbles, cake crumbles, chocolate candies, crushed graham crackers or anything else you want to layer your cake with. 4. Continue with layers of whipped cream, ice cream and toppings until you have reached the top of your pan. 5. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, top with more cookie crumbles or chocolate sauce, slice and enjoy!

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