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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JULY 2021 PUBLISHER

Matthew Perry | matthew@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Letter from the Editor SUMMER IS IN FULL SWING AND THE JULY HEAT IS COMING ON STRONG. After a year of “staying in,” our jam-packed summer schedule of baseball games, early morning sports conditioning, camps, outings and traveling is refreshing. It feels so good to be back at it, even though there were some great lessons learned in being still as a family and enjoying the slower pace.

Although the “lazy days of summer” doesn’t seem to exist in our house right now, we have learned to be more content with the downtime and simple pleasures that remind me of my own childhood. The extravagant outings aren’t as important to check off

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Janie Jones, LeAnn Parker

the summer bucket list as just time spent with the people most important in our lives.

Cookouts and gatherings with friends and family is what I have missed most this past year, so we are soaking up as much of it as we can to make up for lost time.

In this issue we wanted to share summer entertaining tips and recipes for summer get-togethers, so we enlisted the help of local culinary expert, Lauren Lane as well as the creative genius, LeAnn Parker. We also wanted to highlight some of my favorite local spots to cool off, great locations to enjoy a picnic or spend time with family.

I hope your summer is filled with moments of relaxation, fun and quality time with the ones you love that creates cherished memories.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2021

FEATURES 14 Enjoying Summer Throwing a backyard summer bash

20 Father, Husband, Doctor, Ironman!

Zach Collins embodies the drive and spirit of a true superhero.

26 Park Place Farmers’ Market Leawood’s Premiere Destination is a Natural Setting to Support Local Growers and Makers

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38 Summer Entertaining with Lauren Lane Culinarian

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DEPARTMENTS 6

Lifestyle Letter

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Local Experiences

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Open House

20 Healthy Lifestyle 38 Culinary Creations 44 Travel Destination 47 Realty Report 48 Lifestyle Calendar

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

SUMMER ADVENTURE SUMMERTIME IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVENTURE! School is out, the weather is warm and we have vacation time to spend with our families. Make the most of this summer by exploring all our community has to offer. From the best spots to have a picnic to the perfect places to cool off in the water, there’s plenty of fun summertime activities to do as a family. Seize this season of adventure and make some memories!

BEST PICNIC SPOTS + Brook Beatty Park, home to sculpture" Faith," includes a playground, picnic table, benches, water fountain/dog bowl and bike rack.

86th Street and Lee Boulevard + Ironwoods Park is a 114-acre park with walking trails, 4 cabins, and expansive space to enjoy a day of exploring and picnicing with the family.

14701 Mission Rd, Leawood + Take a walk in the woods at The Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens and enjoy a picnic lunch while taking in the beauty.

8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, KS 66013 + Gezer Park includes a walking trail, public art, two shelters, playground, Havdalah garden, ceremonial fire pit, and other amenities.

133rd and Mission Road, Leawood + Black Hoof Park offers picnic shelters, a unique spillway, several miles of trails through wooded areas, a lake, and fun natural play areas for children 9053 Monticello Rd, Lenexa, KS

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WATERY WAYS TO STAY COOL + There are countless ways to enjoy Shawnee Mission Lake during hot summer days from fishing to renting a paddle board to enjoying the sand beach.

7900 Renner Rd, Shawnee, KS 66217 + Cool off from the heat and enjoy the Splash pad at Roe Park.

10498 Roe Ave, Leawood + Check out the splash pad at Sapling Grove Park after enjoying the gorgeous walking trail.

8210 Grant Overland Park + Enjoy a day at the park and paddle boats this 40-acre lake right in town at Heritage Park Lake.

16050 Pflumm Rd, Olathe, KS 66062 + The Leawood Aquatic Center is an outdoor swimming facility that also features slides and zero depth and baby pool areas.

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10601 Lee Blvd, Leawood

SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES + The Museum at Prairiefire not only showcases exhibits but also includes regular events, interactive activities and programs for adults and children.

5801 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS + Hang at the lawn after a dinner out or play a yard game with friends at Barkley Square in Park Place.

11551 Ash St, Leawood, KS 66211 + The Historic Oxford Schoolhouse offers programs for children and families and is sure to not disappoint.

Located in Ironwoods Park 147th & Mission Road, Leawood, KS 662 + Challenge your mind by attempting to escape a live action escape room in under 60-minutes at Breakout KC Escape Room in Leawood.

11535 Ash St Park Place, Leawood + Strang Hall is a collective of six chef-driven restaurants under one roof with a great outdoor lawn space for the community to enjoy.

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7313 W 80th St, Overland Park

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*Underwater photo credit goes to my lovely friend and talented photographer, Cherish Smith @ cherishandrea. Thank you for these treasured captures, friend!

“I treasu re those slow su m mer days.”

GROWING UP, MY FAMILY SPENT LONG PORTIONS OF

Last year the world experienced the world’s longest summer,

OUR SUMMERS AT MY GRANDPARENTS’ HOUSE ON LAKE

quite literally. My kids were home for a solid six months with nothing

MICHIGAN IN DOOR COUNTY, WI. It is a place where all of my

but nature to entertain them and while it was quite a shock, they

good memories live. We didn’t need much entertainment and

were able to experience what slow summer days could truly be like.

certainly didn’t have electronics back then. Our days were filled

Although I am so thankful that there are more things scribbled on the

with paddling around in Opa’s worn out red canoe, painting on

calendar this year, I also don’t want to lose the slowing down that we

white rocks, fishing and exploring the great northern woods. I

experienced last summer. I know my kids would like that too.

personally loved bird watching and documenting the song births

In the moments between fishing in our pond and swimming in

as they built their nests, laid and hatched their eggs and finally

the pool, our family will celebrate birthdays and have outdoor par-

flew away. In addition to all of our outdoor play, we would take a

ties. True to form, I love creating something traditional in an untra-

day to visit the art galleries where my Oma and my Aunt’s paint-

ditional way. My beach ball garland is a spin off of the traditional

ings were displayed. Hopping in and out of our favorite antique

balloon garland. Everyone uses balloon garlands… so let’s make

stores along the way. Only slow summers allow for those sorts

one out of beach balls instead! Everyone serves a birthday cake…

of things. I treasure those slow summer days.

how about one carved out of a watermelon for a crazy twist?? I hope you join me in the making of these fun additions to a party!

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“A lthoug h I a m so

tha n k f u l that there a re more th i ngs

scr i bbled on the

ca lenda r th is yea r, I a lso don’t wa nt

to lose the slow i ng dow n that we

ex per ienced last su m mer. I k now

my k ids wou ld l i ke that too.”

Beach Ball Garland

INSTRUCTIONS

have a little plastic loop that forms where they are blown

It takes a while!

up and sealed? It makes for the perfect place to string

2. Arrange inflated beach balls in a line on the ground,

twine through and use as an outdoor “balloon” garland!

alternating sizes as you go.

String it up, add some extra beach balls to the pool or yard

3. Starting on one end, thread your string or twine through

and you have all the party decorations you need!

the blow loop of each beach ball until you reach the end.

Have you ever noticed that when blown up, beach balls

1. Using an air pump, blow up all the beach balls...

4. Tie each end of your beach ball garland to a post or MATERIALS

tack to a wall.

+ 2 packs of assorted sized beach balls

Watermelon Cake

(assorted 20”, 16” and 12” for a total of 36) + 1 pack of mini beach balls (5” sized, total of 25)

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A cake that you could eat for breakfast! Made only of

+ Thin rope or twine

fruit and (if you want to go real crazy) some fresh mint

+ Air pump

and whipped cream too. A few years ago we started

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*Underwater photo credit goes to my lovely friend and talented photographer, Cherish Smith @ cherishandrea. Thank you for these treasured captures, friend!

making watermelon cakes for our summer birthday cele-

INSTRUCTIONS

brations due to one of our little ones suffering from food

1. Prep both watermelons by cutting off the rinds and

allergies. In order to make a cake that even she could

sculpting to create a cylinder shape with a flat top and

enjoy, the watermelon cake was born in our lives. Even if

bottom. Make the bottom cylinder bigger and the top cyl-

you don’t have family or guests with food allergies, this

inder slightly smaller.

cake is a thriller and loved by all!

2. Stack your smaller watermelon on top of the larger using wooden skewers to support the center.

INGREDIENTS

3. Use assorted berries and fruit to decorate the outside

+ 2 large watermelons

of your watermelon cake. For the sides of the cake, use

+ Assortment of berries and fruit

toothpicks to help the berries stay in place.

+ 4 wooden skewers

4. Serve alone or with a dollop of homemade whipped cream.

+ Toothpicks + Whipped Cream (optional) + Fresh Mint (optional)

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

FATH E R , H U S B A N D , D O C TO R , I R O N M AN !

ZACH COLLINS EMBODIES THE DRIVE AND SPIRIT OF A TRUE SUPERHERO. ARTICLE JUDY GOPPERT | PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

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T

HE HOBBY OF RUNNING TRACK AND CROSS-COUN-

TRY BEGAN FOR ZACH COLLINS IN HIGH SCHOOL AT BLUE VALLEY NORTH. It is a hobby he has pursued throughout his life and continues in his forties. He uses running to burn off energy after school and work. Zach graduated from the University of Kansas with his bachelor’s degree and completed medical school there. He went on to do residency at KU and fellowships in Atlanta, Georgia and Tampa, Florida. He is now Associate Professor of Radiology and Section Head of Interventional Radiology for the University of Kansas Health System.

“We had a lot of fun, so I decided I wanted to do an Ironman.”

“My wife, Meghan, and I ran a half marathon in 2018,” he explains. “I started having stress fractures in my feet, and I needed some balance, so we signed up for the Kansas City Triathlon. When you show up to an event like that, it’s intimidating! They all have the best bikes and equipment. We had a lot of fun, so I decided I wanted to do an Ironman.”

That same year Zach ran a half Ironman in Arizona. He told himself that if he completed

Z ACH COLLINS

the half and still had energy he would set his sights on doing a full Ironman in Panama City, Florida the next year.

The Ironman triathlon originated in Hawaii in 1978. It is a three-sport competition that combines swimming, biking, and running. Participants swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and then run 26.2 miles all back-toback in less than 17 hours.

“I realized to do this I needed to work out a minimum of 15 hours a week. With a full-time job, a wife, and three kids I still wanted to be present for my family, so I took one day a week off work to go crazy and really push myself,” he says. “Basically, I knew what I needed to do based on the half [Ironman], so I rotated swimming, biking, and running. Your legs get fatigued, so on the swim days you go a lot lighter.”

In November 2019, Zach finished his first full Ironman in 13 hours and 30 minutes. The weather was perfect, and he was able to complete it well under the 17-hour window.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (CONTINUED)

The ultimate goal of any Ironman athlete is to go to Kona, Hawaii and race in the World Championship. It has a deep history with triathlon racing, and the spots to race are deeply coveted. To qualify with your racing, you must complete a full Ironman in under nine hours. Since this would mean Zach would need to cut his time by more than 4 hours, he decided to obtain a spot by racing for Team Zero, an awareness group to help end prostate cancer. Certain charities, like Team Zero, are given slots for racers. Racers agree to raise $50,000 for this charity partner to participate in Kona.

“Ironman partners with charities, and anyone who raises enough money [for the charity sponsoring them] gets a slot,” he says and smiles. “My goal is to raise $50,000, and I am currently at $45,000 for Team Zero. The race is October 9, 2021.”

Zach has partnered with Josh Wolf, a local triathlete and trainer who did Kona two years ago. Josh has helped set up a training plan to prepare for the brutal weather in Kona, where the seas are choppy, and the heat index reaches 110 degrees with 60-mile-an-hour crosswinds.

“Hydration

is

very

important,”

Zach

says. “One of the things is to heat train, so I bought an infrared space heater, and I sweat it out in my basement on the bike and treadmill.

Zach, Meghan, and their three children Charles, 13, Anna, 11, and Zoe, 9, will travel to Hawaii in October for a week to acclimate to the weather.

“Competing has given me drive and determination that carries into my life,” Zach explains. “When I have a long shift, I keep grinding and plugging away. That’s the only way you can get things done.”

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F A R M E R S ’

M A R K E T

PARK PLACE, LEAWOOD’S CHOICE DESTINATION FOR ALMOST EVERYTHING, JUST ADDED SOMETHING NEW AND SURPRISINGLY PERFECT TO ITS SUMMER LINEUP—A LOCAL FARMERS’ MARKET. Although the original plans were to begin last year, the pandemic stalled the grand opening date, yet somehow it feels right on time to

Leawood Chamber President Kevin Jeffries also agrees

celebrate this renewed mingling with our friends and neigh-

that Park Place offers the perfect spot for a local outdoor

bors on a casual Saturday morning in the fresh summer air.

market. “The timing is right, and the desire to support

“We wanted to bring a market here for some time as the

local farmers and makers is important to the city and its

property provides the perfect backdrop for such an expe-

residents,” Jeffries says. “We’ve seen Saturday morning

rience,” says General Manager Scott Keller. “With Park

traditions like this at places such as City Market, Overland

Place’s ‘main street’ feel, local storefronts, the greenspace,

Park, and Lee’s Summit, to name a few. We’re excited to see

and patios—it’s a natural setting for a farmers’ market.”

a new tradition start right here in Leawood.”

Located along W. 116th Place at Park Place Village, the

Interested vendors and local growers and makers within

Market opened May 1 and is scheduled every Saturday from

a 125-mile radius of Leawood, as well as interested per-

7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. through October 16, rain or shine, with

formers and volunteers, are welcome to submit applications

free covered parking available in the nearby parking garages.

or sign up on the website at parkplacefarmersmarket.com.

The Park Place Farmers’ Market will feature a variety of

The opening of the Farmers’ Market represents Park

produce vendors, local farmers, specialty food and makers,

Place’s commitment to support local, not only with its

featured programming, and acoustic performances. Its aim

retail and restaurant offerings, but also through its pro-

is to build community around the growth of sustainable

gramming and free, year-round community events. This

agricultural businesses and to promote food security by

year, Park Place announced five new or upcoming open-

encouraging the consumption of locally grown fresh food.

ings: Bamboo Penny’s, Outta the Blue, Moshiri Jewelry,

“We’re excited to welcome approximately 20 vendors every

Plate Restaurant, and MassageLuXe, with more to come.

market Saturday, and we expect to keep growing that number

Park Place Village is a 10-building mixed-use complex that

throughout the season,” says Ginger Kremneva, manager,

offers a variety of amenities including boutique shops,

Park Place Farmers’ Market. “Some vendors will appear for

salons, fitness and wellness services, upscale restaurants

the full season, with others rotating throughout to allow diver-

and cafés. The surrounding area features parking garages,

sity and selection based on what produce is in harvest.”

the Aloft Hotel and luxury apartments.

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LEAWOOD’S PREMIERE DESTINATION IS A NATURAL SETTING TO SUPPORT LOCAL GROWERS AND MAKERS ARTICLE LISA MOYER | PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

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“It is so great to see the community come together every Saturday morning and enjoy such a fun experience with their family and friends and supporting other local small businesses.”

— Sarah Murphy, co-owner, Altar Bridal and Bella Bridesmaids Kansas City

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The Park Place Farmers’ Market is

Inc. Park Place offers retail, dining,

just one of an extensive list of free expe-

office, lodging, and residential options.

riences that residents, office employees,

Beautiful Barkley Square, a community

and visitors can expect to see at Park

greenspace, features year-round activi-

Place throughout the summer and early

ties. In the summer, enjoy live concerts

fall months. Free live music, concerts,

and outdoor games while sipping a

movies and special events are planned at

refreshing drink at one of the surround-

Barkley Square every Friday and Saturday

ing restaurant patios or rooftop decks.

night from May through October.

In winter, the area magically transforms

Park Place Village is a 483,984

to “The Ice at Park Place,” Johnson

square foot mixed-use retail and office

County’s only outdoor ice-skating rink.

property located in Leawood, Kansas

Throughout the year, various events and

owned by KBS Real Estate Investment

activities add to the vibrant community.

Trust III and managed by CBRE Group,

Visit parkplaceleawood.com.

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E l e v a t e M e t r o KC

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AREA RESIDENT CHRIS JEHLE BELIEVES IT’S MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER TO CONCENTRATE ON OUR STUDENTS, PARTICULARLY THOSE IN LESS ADVANTAGED NEIGHBORHOODS OUTSIDE THE SUBURBS. As Executive Director of Elevate MetroKC, Chris wants to spread the word on the great work being done there and to encourage likeminded residents to join the cause.

“Elevate

focuses

on

Founded in Denver in 1982, Elevate has expanded to 14 cities, including Kansas City in 2019

empowering

young

where it operates at Southeast High on Meyer

people,” Chris says. “Students in concentrated

Blvd. Together with Site Director Tiffany Green,

poverty neighborhoods face immense chal-

Chris believes the organization’s unique focus on

lenges daily, so when they graduate high school,

a daily investment in students—both inside and

they are true heroes who have overcome more

outside school hours—makes it stand out.

than we can imagine. To get that far, they have

Chris joined Elevate MetroKC at its incep-

to develop important qualities such as grit and

tion two years ago. He grew up in the Johnson

delayed gratification. Elevate’s focus is to provide

County area, with fond memories of playing

opportunities for students to identify and practice

soccer at Leawood City Park and frequenting

these skills. This daily repetition and a supportive

the old Ranch Mart theater. After attending SM

environment provide fertile ground for growth.”

East, Chris pursued a career in the not-for-profit sector, focusing on those living in concentrated-poverty neighborhoods.

“Our students live in neighborhoods where people will live up to 14 years less than nearby more

affluent

neighborhoods,”

Chris

says.

“Essentially, your zip code is the best indicator of how long you will live. These students who have made it to their high school years have overcome immense daily challenges, but many lack the support system to do more than survive.”

Elevate’s goal is to equip students with the skills to endure challenging life situations and to prepare for a successful life after graduation. Elevate teacher-mentors teach accredited elective classes in character and life skills. They spend the other portion of their day mentoring students outside school hours.

“The relational, engaging design of our classes facilitates transformative relationships,” Chris says.

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“We complement the school staff and community service agencies because a developmentally focused mentoring relationship encourages students to persist in school and to engage in various developmental experiences after school. Elevate students are on track to graduate at noticeably higher rates than the school average and demonstrate measurable growth in four important developmental

areas—academic,

social/emotional,

community engagement, and character.”

Chris says that building a trusting relationship with a mentor is central. “Students light up when they realize they have trusting, capable adults who care about them and invest in them throughout their day. Students from high-poverty neighborhoods, like all young people, have aspirations and dreams, but most need extra support to realize them.”

As site director at Southeast High for the past two

few additional classes. Tiffany stayed with her after

years, Tiffany brings years of working with youth devel-

she got into a fight and after she got fired from her

opment throughout her professional career, including

job. This young woman realized Tiffany truly cared

Head Start, church youth ministries, and as a youth

about her, believed in her, and was pushing her to

development specialist for Penn Valley and KU.

live into her potential. By the end of last year, even

“My role marries the two things I love to do—

with the pandemic’s disruption, she graduated from

teaching and mentoring—the formal with the

high school. In her Elevate class she learned how

informal,” Tiffany says. “I love the design of the cur-

to teach and mentor elementary students who

riculum and teaching concepts that transcend into

responded well to her guidance, which opened her

other subjects and into day-to-day life. This position

eyes to the difference she can make in the world.”

and program are definitely passion-based. It will

To help with donations, events sponsorships

take it all out of you, but in return you get so much

or hosting an awareness dinner, visit: elevate-

more than you ever thought possible!”

metrokc.org.

Both Tiffany and Chris point to an example of a young woman who has made the program especially meaningful this year.

“This student wanted to graduate high school to make her incarcerated dad proud, but she was missing school frequently, had isolated from others, and was withdrawn and angry,” Chris says. “So Tiffany started small with her, challenging her to not just show up for Elevate classes but to attend a

“There’s daily gratif ication every time a student tries a little harder than they did the day before. It’s so rewarding when I see the f ight in the students—when the ‘lightbulb’ f inally clicks—and I watch them work hard and go af ter their life’s potential.”

— Tiffany Green, site director, Elevate MetroKC

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TOMATO PEACH BURRATA SALAD YIELD: Serves 6 INGREDIENTS + A few big pinches of Kosher salt + Freshly ground black pepper + 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 2 teaspoons fresh oregano + 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar + 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil + 2 large heirloom tomatoes or large plum tomatoes, or cherry tomatoes. (about 2 1/2 pounds total) + Two peaches + 8 ounces mozzarella pearls or small balls + 4 ounces burrata cheese + 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves plus additional whole leaves for garnish INSTRUCTIONS + Combine salt through olive oil. + Place the burrata cheese round on a platter.

Arrange the tomatoes, peaches and mozzarella balls around cheese. + Drizzle with dressing from bowl. Sprinkle with more salt and pepper. Garnish with additional basil leaves and serve.

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HUMMUS WITH TOPPINGS YIELD: Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS + Your favorite store-bought hummus, or make my recipe @ Lauren-Lane.com + Topping Options: 1 small zucchini or a few radishes, thinly sliced + 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered + 1 handful watercress or microgreens + Additional topping ideas: fresh basil, crumbled feta cheese, 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts or capers INSTRUCTIONS + Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl. Using your spoon, make a few swirls on the top. + In medium bowl, toss toppings together. Add a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss well to combine. + Drizzle hummus with olive oil and top with the dressed toppings. Serve with pita chips and/or veggies for dipping.

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GRILLED CORN SALAD YIELD: Serves 4-6 INGREDIENTS + 2 ears corn, grilled and cut from the cob + 1 small shallot, thinly sliced into rings + 1/4 cup fresh feta or goat cheese, crumbled + 3 sprigs basil, leaves removed and torn + 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil + 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar + Black pepper to taste + Jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional) INSTRUCTIONS + Place corn kernels into a bowl with the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine. + Taste, and re-season with salt, pepper, and vinegar to taste.

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STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE YIELD: Makes about 1 cup INGREDIENTS + 1 cup (packed) fresh Italian parsley + 1/2 cup olive oil + 1/3 cup red wine vinegar + 1/4 cup (packed) fresh cilantro (optional) + 2 garlic cloves, peeled + 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper + 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin + 1/2 teaspoon salt STEAK + 1 ½-2 pounds flank steak, or steak of choice. I use grass-fed beef from KC local Salt Creek Farms.

PREPARATION + Make sauce: Puree all ingredients in processor.

Transfer to bowl. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.) + Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Sear steak for 6-8 minutes on each side until heavily browned on the outside and slightly pink in the middle. + Thinly slice steak across the grain and top with Chimichurri sauce.

PITCHER VODKA LEMONADE YIELD: Makes six cocktails INGREDIENTS + 48 ounces homemade lemonade (or store-bought) + 12 ounces vodka + Ice, for serving + 1 lemon, sliced thinly + Fresh mint for garnish INSTRUCTIONS + Make the lemonade or pour store-bought in a pitcher. + Add vodka and lemon slices (can be made the day before). + To serve: pour cocktail over ice and garnish with fresh mint.

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Rocky Mountain National Park includes majestic mountains, abundant wildlife, incredible hiking trails and so much more. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, riding horses and bikes and enjoying the spectacular views. Wintertime brings cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding. Watching wildlife, such as bighorn sheep, elk, moose and mule deer, is a popular activity as well.

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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Located in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, Yosemite National Park boasts giant sequoia trees, breathtaking waterfalls, vast meadows and more. The park is home to unique rock formations like El Capitan, Half Dome and Glacier Point.

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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Yellowstone’s 2.2 million acres include colorful hot springs, awe-inspiring waterfalls, fascinating mudpots, explosive geysers, diverse wildlife and more. It is home to more hot springs and geysers than anywhere else on Earth. The oldest and largest herd of bison in the country lives at Yellowstone, as well as elk, wolves and grizzly bears.

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BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Bryce Canyon National Park, located in southwestern Utah, is home to the world’s largest concentration of hoodoos on Earth. With its fascinating landscape composed of hoodoos, horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters and whimsical limestone rock formations, a visit to Bryce Canyon is often likened to a visit to another planet. This stunning landscape, formed by wind, water and snow, draws hikers, rock climbers, photographers, stargazers and cross-country skiers.

5.

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Glacier National Park is located on the border of Canada and the United States and is often referred to as the “Crown of the Continent.” Visitors will find more than 700 glacial lakes and many hiking trails, ranging in difficulty from easy to strenuous. Going-to-the-Sun Road, known as one of the most spectacular scenic drives in the country, is a paved, two-lane highway that divides the park into east and west regions.

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ZION NATIONAL PARK Zion National Park’s colorful sandstone cliffs, lush plateaus covered in pine and junipers, narrow canyons, the Virgin River, plus seeps, springs and waterfalls are just some of the scenic wonders here. One of Zion’s most popular hikes is known as the Narrows, the slimmest section of Zion Canyon. Other popular attractions include the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, Angels Landing, Observation Point and Canyon Overlook Trail.

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GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park spans 310,000 acres and towers above the Jackson Hole Valley. The Teton Mountains, the youngest in the Rockies, are reflected majestically on the surfaces of six pristine lakes and the Snake River.

Experienced climbers can summit the 13,770foot Grand Teton, and long-distance hikers can take the Paintbrush Canyon-Cascade Canyon Loop for impressive views of the mountain.

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GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK This UNESCO World Heritage Site is 277 river miles long, up to 18 miles wide and 1 mile deep. The South Rim is home to Grand Canyon Village and Bright Angel Trail. The West Rim is home to the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a glass bridge that extends 70 feet over the edge of a cliff. The North Rim is the most remote access point, allowing visitors to experience the park firsthand through intense hiking and backpacking and thrilling river rafting.

Hopefully, this list has inspired you to start planning your next adventure. Whether the mountains are calling, your inner daredevil needs to be satiated or a scenic road trip is in order, America’s national parks are begging to be explored!

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

L E AWO OD

LIST PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/LIST

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

HALLBROOK FARMS

$1,889,000

$1,760,000

93%

29

5

6.1

TUSCANY RESERVE

$1,675,000

$1,595,000

95%

42

4

4.3

HALLBROOK VILLAGE

$1,395,000

$1,395,000

100%

4

5

3.2

HALLBROOK EAST VILLAGE

$1,370,000

$1,370,000

100%

NEW

3

3.2

TUSCANY RESERVE

$1,335,000

$1,335,000

100%

3

5

5.3

LEAWOOD HERITAGE

$1,265,000

$1,265,000

`100

NEW

5

5

LEABROOK PARK ESTATES

$1,199,000

$1,199,000

100%

4

6

5.1

SIENA OF LEAWOOD

$1,199,000

$1,150,000

95%

164

6

6.1

HALLBROOK FARMS

$1,090,000

$1,070,000

98%

2

6

6.2

HIGHLANDS RANCH

$1,000,000

$1,010,000

101%

190

5

4.2

Information compiled is from Heartland Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and includes properties listed and sold in the area from multiple brokers.

STATISTICS from 05/01/2021 TO 05/31/2021. * DOM=Days on Market

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