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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2018 PUBLISHER

Aaron Blair | aaron.blair@lifestylepubs.com

Food and Fall HAPPY FALL, FRIENDS! After what seemed to be an interminably long summer, I'm so

EDITOR

Rachel Murphy | rmurphy@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Rachel C. Murphy, Peggy Parolin

happy to usher in the fall. No, I'm not a Pumpkin Spice Latte aficionado but I do love to

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

feel a bite in the air, see the leaves begin to change, and warm up the kitchen with a pot

Ashley Elwell, Joel Schneider

of chili or batch of cookies now that I can stand to use the stove again.

Food is our focus in this issue and it's one that I never tire of talking about. As one of the chefs in our "Where Chefs Eat" feature says, food is about relationships. The act of preparing food for someone can be the ultimate expression of love. It can also provide an opportunity for conversation and laughter. Heck, even my cooking fails have resulted in great memories for me over the years.

I remember making (or more acurately, assisting in making) a paella for my best friend's birthday. Her mother, who grew up in Spain, was there and she primarily took the reins.

I had grand plans of eating outside with our group of 17 (plus kids!) as we would all pass around dishes heaped with tasty favorites to celebrate the birthday girl. Instead, it started to rain and instead of cooking a magnificent paella, I had to try and shove 17 people (plus kids) into my crumbling sunroom. We ate in shifts and I cried in the bathroom at the failure of it all. This sort of thing NEVER happened to Martha Stewart.

And you know what? My friend loved it. Was it the best paella in the world? No. Not even close. Was it a perfect tablescape, coiffed and bedecked with Iberian touches?

Absolutely not. But it was a gathering of people that she loved and food that nourished

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us. I made the same dish again (by myself!) and it turned out much better with a smaller group seated in my dining room. The table was still messy but the intention and result was the same--gathering friends to enjoy a meal together.

We have lots of good stuff in this issue from favorite eateries for Northland chefs to a culinary snapshot of Cuba told through the eyes of our writer, Peggy Parolin. I hope

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Bon Appetit!

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ON THE COVER Rachel Kennedy Cuevas of the soon to open Iron District prepares a traditional Cuban dish, as exerienced by writer Peggy Parolin. Read the story on page 30.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2018

FEATURES 18 A Day at the Orchard Alldredge Orchards brings family together

24 Where Chefs Eat Northland Hidden Gems

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30 The Road Less Traveled Ended in Cuba What’s on your bucket list?

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Food & Wine

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Road Trip

30 Travel Destination 36 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Parting Thoughts

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FOOD & WINE

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ROAD TRIP

ARTICLE RACHEL C. MURPHY

ALLDREDGE ORCHARDS BRINGS FAMILY TOGETHER PHOTOGRAPHY JOEL SCHNEIDER

A Day at the Orchard

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ROAD TRIP

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FOR SOME, AN APPLE IS SIMPLY THE PUNCHLINE TO AN OLD PROVERB ABOUT HEALTHCARE OR AN AFTERSCHOOL SNACK. For others, apples are the culimination of a lifetime of work and the symbol of time well spent. Curt and Kristy Alldredge fall firmly in the second camp. As owners of Alldredge Orchards in Platte City, they have decades of experience cultivating a crop that many of us take for granted.

Curt Alldredge comes by his love of orchard managment naturally--his family owned an orchard in St. Joeseph, Mo. for many years. When his father passed away and they sold their orchards, he moved slightly south and established Alldredge Orchards--35 years ago. While he has time on his side when it comes to cultivating a mature orchard (and experience as his first degree was in Pomology or the science of growing fruit), business has really ramped up in recent years since social media exposure has given families the idea of apple picking as a great bonding experience.

And it is--Alldredge Orchards offers U-Pick every weekend in September and October with an additional pumpkin patch in October. This summer's drought means that most of the pumpkins will be trucked in but parents will still

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Sweet 16. They also sell peaches in the summer.

ALLDREDGE FOCUSES ON GROWING THE APPLE VARIETALS THAT YOU DON’T SEE MUCH IN STORES, ONES THAT ARE HISTORICALLY MORE OFTEN CULTIVATED FOR CIDER PRODUCTION. HE REELS OFF A LIST OF MORE THAN 20 VARIETALS THAT THEY GROW, INCLUDING EMPIRE AND SWEET 16.

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stores, ones that are historically more often cultivated for cider production. He

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Alldredge says that they are just as much an entertainment farm as they are a working orchard. They maintain a flock of very friendly chickens, a few ruffled geese, a peacock and a new flock of baby goats. They even have a miniature horse. They offer educational school tours during the week by appointment. They also have a children's playground area complete with slides and play equipment disguised as farm houses. For adults, they offer event space that often hosts weddings, with options for outdoor ceremonies and indoor receptions in their versatile barn.

PICKING TIPS //01

A general store offers a peek into

Pick in designated areas--the Alldredges

country life with apple butter, honey,

and their staff know which tress have the

and bags of apples for purchase.

ripest apples so stick to what’s currently

Each weekend features a different

the best.

food truck for hungry pickers to revive themselves. A calendar of food trucks is avialable on their website, AlldredgeOrchards.com.

Alldredge Orchards offers a lot of variety for people looking to get away from it all while staying within sight of the city. But the most important thing they offer is a chance to reconnect with nature and whomever you bring picking with you. As the shady groves yield their bounty, the memories will grow.

//02 Wear appropriate shoes--no one needs to wear high heels to an orchard! There will be a fair amount of apples on the ground so you want to be stable while picking.

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Don’t climb--all of the apple trees at Alldredge Orchards are grown on dwarf root stock so that the fruit will be easy to reach. While trees are sturdy enough to hold a full harvest of apples, they may not support the weight of an adult.

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Only pick what you intend to buy--once an apple hits the ground, either because of gravity or because of people shaking the trees unnecessarily, that apple can’t be sold by law so only pick what you intend to take home.

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Enjoy yourself--apple picking is fun! You’ll never look at store-bought apples the same way again. While these apples may have names you don’t recognize and lack the waxy shine that you see in the produce department, they taste like apples should taste. Alldredge recommends keeping them in the fridge to help maintain their crunch and freshness.

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W H E R E C H E F S E A T NORTHLAND HIDDEN GEMS

IF YOU THINK THAT FIGURING OUT DINNER EVERY NIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILY IS TOUGH, TRY DOING IT WHEN YOUR JOB IS FIGURING OUT DINNER (OR BREAKFAST OR LUNCH) FOR YOUR PATRONS--THAT'S EVERY CHEF'S DILEMMA. That's why we asked three Northland chefs where they go when they just can't cook anymore. Their answers may be a godsend for those of us that don't cook for a living as we look for new answers to the eternal question--What's for dinner?Â

ARTICLE RACHEL C. MURPHY | PHOTOGRAPHY ASHLEY ELWELL

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Morning Day Cafe offers fresh, seasonal cuisine from local sources.

MIRANDA BARCHERS CHEF/OWNER OF MORNING DAY CAFE 6 E Franklin St Liberty, Missouri 64068

Miranda Barchers, Chef/ Owner of Morning Day Cafe, caught in the action.

WHAT IS YOUR NORTHLAND CONNECTION? I’ve lived in Liberty for seven years and owned Morning Day for a little over four years.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT/ MEAL IN THE NORTHLAND? One of my favorite restaurants in Liberty is Seva Indian Cuisine. I am in love with their chicken tikka masala and the Seva Squash. I usually end up there on my rare day off for the lunch buffet. I generally make a meal of the vegetable pakoras, squash, and basmati rice and then cover it all in tikka masala chicken with even more masala sauce. I could do the backstroke in this stuff- I dream about it- I’ve attempted to regularly recreate it and if I go too long without it I go through withdrawals. It is my ultimate comfort food. The naan is fresh and delicious but for me it’s merely a vessel to transport more masala sauce to my mug. The service is gracious and the perfect complement to the complex yet simple and fresh flavors the kitchen keeps pumping out during each busy service. I take everyone I can to brunch at Seva when I’m not making brunch for my friends at Morning Day. WHAT IS YOUR PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY TOWARD FOOD FOR YOUR OWN RESTAURANT?

Miranda Barchers loves the rich flavors of Seva Indian Cuisine.

I feel that food, no matter how it’s assembled, needs to start with fresh, local and organic ingredients. I want to feed my community from my community so I try to stay as locally sourced as possible. I utilize fresh, local and ethically sourced ingredients in my kitchen as well my coffee and cocktail bar. My menu has simple flavors that are creatively constructed to be unique and interesting yet alluring enough that, like the masala sauce from my fave lunch at Seva, keeps customers coming back again and again.

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KATEE MCLEAN CHEF/OWNER OF KROKSTROM SCANDINAVIAN COMFORT FOOD AND VILDHÄST KC LOCATED INSIDE PARLOR Krokstrom Scandinavian Comfort Food 3601 Broadway Rd Kansas City, Missouri 64111 Vildhäst at Parlor 1707 Locust Street Kansas City, Missouri 64108 WHAT IS YOUR NORTHLAND CONNECTION? I was born and raised in the northland (Platte City). My first restaurant job was off I-29 and 64th street at the Yia Yias.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT/MEAL IN THE NORTHLAND? I have a special spot for the sausage and onion pizza at Leo’s Pizza. It’s partly a love from childhood and partly my obsession with provel cheese and thin crust. The sausage is cooked on the pie and the onions are super sweet. The house salad is a must also. It has cold provel (totally different from the melty molten cheese on the pie) and the sweet onion vinaigrette. Everything about Leo’s is pure Northland— warm, comforting and wouldn’t work anywhere else.

My dad was a UPS driver forever and he loved finding those hole in the wall spots—­­Leo’s, Wally’s Pastry, Hay’s Hamburgers and Le Monde Bakery (RIP).

WHAT IS YOUR PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY TOWARD FOOD FOR YOUR OWN RESTAURANT? My personal philosophy at Krokstrom and Vildhäst is to respect the culture and traditions of Scandinavian cuisine. Krokstrom focuses on the comfort food of Scandinavia, the dishes my family passed down.

Vildhäst is all about the street food of Scandinavia-think unique Korv (sausages) with exciting flavorful toppings and pickled Danish fries. At the end of the day I want to make food that I crave and I want to represent a culture that has been neglected far too long.

We all want an escape when we go out. Whether that’s a trip up north out of the city center or visiting a restaurant with food you never knew about, it gets you out of your day to day routine. That is fun for me.

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Chef Katee McLean at her home restaurant, Krokstrom Scandinavian Comfort Food.

Swedish food is more than Ikea meatballs, as you'll find out at Krokstrom.

S HOU T OU T

TO IMPERIAL GOLF ACADEMY FOR SUPPORTING OUR NORTHLAND HEROES They hosted their Inaugural Golf Tournament last month, providing our community with a memorable golf experience and benefit Patriot Outreach at The Deuce. As Professional Golfer Jon Snyder said, “I have worked with Patriot Outreach, and Krokstrom features a fresh take on Scandinavian favorites.

it’s a wonderful organization dedicated to providing effective and confidential resources to our Veterans, First Responders, and their

Leo's Pizza is the hidden gem of the Northland, according to Katee McLean.

Families (Patriots) needed to combat PTSD, TBI, and other stressors.”

Imperial Golf has partnered with Patriot Outreach to support our Heroes who sacrifice so much for us to enjoy a life of true freedom and endless possibilities. “We are proud to host this year’s event in support of Patriot Outreach and look forward to doing so for years to come,” Snyder said.

If you are interested in obtaining a coach for you swing and game please contact Imperial Golf at 929 -251-4653 or email thebestgolfacademy@gmail.com

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WHERE CHEFS EAT

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ABBEY-JO EANS CHEF/OWNER AT HAPPY GILLIS CAFE AND HANGOUT Happy Gillis Cafe and Hangout Tomato toast and tomato soup are a great pairing at Happy Gillis.

549 Gillis St Kansas City, Missouri 64106

WHAT'S YOUR NORTHLAND CONNECTION? My family (husband and chef Josh, three kids and mother) moved to the Northland a couple of years ago and love it.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT/ MEAL IN THE NORTHLAND? ​​​​​​​ We really love Spices Asian Restaurant.

They always remember us when we come in and make us feel very welcome-that's important when you're spending your money on an experience like dinner.

The Panang chicken curry, the chicken Abbey-Jo Eans puts a friendly face on creative, local cuisine at Happy Gillis Cafe and Hangout.

wings, and the green papaya salad are my favorite dishes.

WHAT IS YOUR PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY TOWARD FOOD FOR YOUR OWN RESTAURANT? ​​​​​​​ My philosophy is to make things with conviction that I would like and would want to eat. Food is about relationship and my hope is that my food brings people together.

Abbey-Jo Eans loves the personalized service at Spices Asian Restaurant, as well as the chicken panning curry and green papaya salad.

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PHOTOGRAPHY JOEL SCHNEIDER AND PEGGY PAROLIN

ARTICLE PEGGY PAROLIN

The Road Less Traveled Ended in Cuba

TRAVEL DESTINATION

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WHAT’S ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?

EVERYONE HAS A “BUCKET LIST.” I carry mine with me wherever I go, perhaps fearful of missing an unexpected opportunity. So it was with my impromptu visit to Cuba, the once forbidden isle.

I was weighing a typical Wednesday decision, trying to rationalize a search and seizure shopping trip to my favorite big box store. As I dismounted the sofa and stack of writing assignments awaiting my consideration, a familiar ping from my cellphone echoed more loudly than usual. This ping-ponged with a slight salsa beat.

“Can you believe the price on this trip to Cuba? It’s a last-minute cruise.

They’re practically giving these rooms away. You have to go.”

I am always fond of how my friends find adventures for me to enjoy. “But what about you?” I inquired. “Why don’t you go?”

The answer of most is always the same.

“It’s on my bucket list.” “ I will someday.”

“The timing’s not right.” “But, is it safe?”

“I don’t even know if I have a passport.”

The snippets of “somedays” ran through my cluttered mind. Suddenly, I was faced with a decision. Should I go to Target or Cuba?

THE PEOPLE WERE KIND AND WELCOMING; THE ARCHITECTURE WAS STUNNING.

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“I IMMEDIATELY FELL IN LOVE WITH CUBAN FOOD,” SAYS RACHEL, “BECAUSE IT IS SO UNPRETENTIOUS!

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It was that same dilemma Robert Frost faced when coming upon the road less traveled. I opted for Cuba.

Cuba turned out to be everything I didn’t think it would be. Traveling solo, I felt completely safe. The people were kind and welcoming; the architecture was stunning. The demise of stately buildings taken over by the Communist government and left in ruins was disheartening. Rum and cigars were plentiful. And, of course, for most things, there was one price for locals and double the price for tourists.

Wide open doors to whatever leaked music into the streets of the old neighborhoods I visited with my driver and tour guide in his 1958 Oldsmobile convertible.

And then there was the food. My first authentic Cuban meal was in a huge rambling old home. The house was warm-- as in without air conditioning--but my interest in staving off starvation distracted me from thinking I might pass out.

I ordered picadillo served with rice (not Minute Rice) and plantains (which I later learned were called maduros -sweet plantains fried only once-not twice).

The picadillo was both sweet and savory.

Combined with the plantains, bottled water (DON’T drink tap water in Cuba) and flavored rice, I became more confident than ever that choosing Cuba over Target was the right decision.

The Hotel Nacional, Hemingway’s hangouts and stories of life in Cuba told in a way they’ll be with me forever are my souvenirs.

I wanted more.

The good thing is now that I’m home, I can visit Rachel Kennedy-Cuevas’ CubanInspired Plantain District in the North Kansas City Iron District whenever I want to be reminded of my spontaneous adventure.

Rachel’s husband, who was born and raised in Cuba, immigrated to the U.S. with his brother and parents when he was 18.

“I immediately fell in love with Cuban food,” says Rachel, "because it is so unpretentious! It’s just wholesome, simple ingredients that pack a ton of flavor and textures.”

But, does it taste the same?

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Rachel is prepared to put her picadillo up against the best of Cuba. She creates a mojo (a marinade or topping for meats, rice and beans,) from a triad of garlic, citrus, and olive oil.

Accompanied by citrus cilantro rice and maduros, it will be the next best thing to revisiting “la Tierra mas Hermosa.”

Plantain District also offers another incredible dish I was able to try while in Cuba, chicken fricassee. Okay, so maybe the food was one of my favorite parts of the adventure!

Rachel recently sold the original Plantain District food truck she’s owned and operated since 2014 but will reopen as a shipping container this fall in North Kansas City as a part of the Iron District, which will be a shipping container lot featuring food, retail, and even a bar!

According to Feast Magazine, the new area at 16th and Iron in NKC will feature five food vendors in addition to the Plantain District, a full-service bar, a stage where local bands will play on Friday and Saturday nights, and eight to 16 spaces for local retail artisans to sell their products. Additionally, there will be outdoor seating and lighting to allow people to stay and eat and shop into the evening hours with bathrooms on-site.

Maybe for those wanting to visit Cuba but aren’t quite ready to jump on a plane, Rachel’s Plantain District will be the beginning of their adventure.

Would I go back to Cuba? Definitely. Besides, Cuba is on the way to Aruba and the Dominican Republic and Ecuador and the Galapagos.

Wait a minute. Let me check my bucket list...

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Peggy Parolin takes a turn behind the wheel in Cuba.

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

THROUGH 10-7 71ST ANNUAL FALL PARADE OF HOMES 5503 Noland Rd.

The Fall Parade of Homes returns to Kansas City now through Oct. 7 with great homes in the Northland

8642 N Boardwalk Ave, KC, MO 64154 816-584-8009

open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and admission is free. Home prices range from $220,000 to $1.85 million.

Online home search is available at KCParadeofHomes.com.

5-7 GLADFEST Linden Square

Help us celebrate the 39th Annual Gladfest. Our theme is "Traveling through space and time." Gladfest features a carnival, live music, and local artisans as well as many options for

We frame jerseys.

Our Clients: Sporting Kansas City NAIA Kansas City Chiefs

Custom framing prices better than craft stores.

food and drink. Don't miss the Parade on Saturday! Admission is free. Visit GladstoneChamber.com/gladfest for more information.

7 23RD ANNUAL SCARECROW 5K RUN/WALK AND 1 MILE FUN WALK Linden Square

Join us for the Scarecrow 5K Run/ Walk

to

benefit

The

Northland

Christmas Store.

The Northland Christmas Store is a 501©3 non-profit organization which assists families in need during the holiday season. The Northland Christmas Store provides services for over

Stop by for a free consultation.

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3,000 men, women and children and 250 senior shut-ins each year. Register at Gladstone.Mo.Us. CONTINUED >

OCTOBER

Homes from the upper $300s Located in the Liberty School District Model Homes Open Daily

Located in Kansas City, MO on Flintlock Rd. just north of MO-152

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13 RIDING AND DRIVING LESSONS TINY TOTS BEGINNERS ADULTS AND CHILDREN RECREATION COMPETITION FROM ACADEMY TO NATIONAL SHOWS CAMPS ADULTS AND KIDS

IAN'S RAINBOW FLU FOUNDATION'S WALKING TO FIGHT THE FLU English Landing Park

Ian’s

Rainbow

Flu

Foundation’s

Walking to Fight the Flu is hosting our 12th annual family walk and 5K on October 13th to raise awareness of the seriousness of influenza.

Registration/check-in

begins

at 10am with the walk/5K starting at 11am at English Landing Park in Parkville, MO. For more information visit www.iansrainbow.org or email IansRainbow2003@gmail.com.

Upcoming Events TINY TOTS AND MOM (OR DAD) CAMP, SEPTEMBER 16, 1-5. SEPTEMBER 27 FANTASY PHOTO SHOOT, OCTOBER 5-6 ADULT RIDING CAMP OCTOBER 13-14 CENTRAL STATES ACADEMY HORSE SHOW, OCTOBER 26-28.

21 8TH ANNUAL BILL CROSS 5K WALK/RUN FOR BACKSNACKS Zona Rosa

Join us for our 8th annual 5K, benefiting Feed Northland Kids. Since 2009 we've been partnering with Harvesters to underwrite the BackSnack program in Clay and Platte counties. New for 2018-2019 is in-school pantries in several middle and high schools.

Register at https://raceroster.com/ events/2 0 1 8/1 9 3 4 6/2 0 1 8 - bill cross-5k-walkrun-for-backsnacks and help us feed our future here in the Northland!

26 Full Service Equestrian Facility Lessons, Boarding, Training, Sales, Special Events 2015 Hillview Road, Liberty, MO 64068 LIBERTY FARMS Equestrian Center

Jeff@lfecstable.com 573-645-8309

Jeff Tryon, Manager, Trainer, Instructor

rebecca@lfecstable.com 816-510-2704

CITIZENS BANK AND TRUST PRESENT HOCUS POCUS Zona Rosa Town Square

Hocus Pocus will be shown at 6:50 p.m., so bring your chairs and blankets and settle in for a special viewing of a true Halloween favorite. There will be a Costume Contest for kids 12 and under. There will be three age CONTINUED >

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OCTOBER BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL $100 off a complete pair of glasses and/or $100 off an eye exam, contact lens fitting and year supply of contacts.

Cannot be combined with any other offers or insurance. Expires 12/31/18.

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR groups - Newborn - 4 years; 5 - 10 years and 11-12 years. Each group will receive prizes!

27 TRICK OR TREATING IN DOWNTOWN PARKVILLE Downtown Parkville

Trick or Treat in Downtown Parkville!

Kids are invited to Historic Downtown Parkville for safe and fun Halloween trick or treating at participating shops and businesses.

SATURDAY 5:30PM

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NOVEMBER 2018

NOV 3 STAND UP FOR SYNERGY 777 N W Argosy Casino Parkway

Synergy Services furthers its mission to end family violence with a benefit featuring the brilliant stand up comedy of Norm Macdonald. He has been repeatedly acknowledged as one of the best comedians of his generation.

For one night only he'll be in Kansas City to give patrons an unforgettable evening that also includes cocktails, dinner and an auction.

We are always accepting submissions for events you'd like to see included in our Calendar section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact Us tab at NorthlandLifestyle.com.

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OCTOBER Serving the Northland for Susan L. Storm MD over 25 years Laurie D. Riddell MD Ermalyn Kubart MD Stephanie A Marx MD Kathyrn Hauptmann MD 8781 n. platte purchase drive Melissa J. Beard MD kansas city, mo 64155 Stephanie R. Bays DO Heather J. Malone MD tel 816.587.3200 Kathleen Ballenger PNP fax 816.587.7644 Monica M. Rondeau PNP Kelly Walther PNP www.pediatriccarenorth.com Susan L. Storm MD

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PARTING THOUGHTS

JASPER’S

PUMPKIN BISQUE EN CAPPUCCINO CHEF JASPER MIRABILE LOVES THE BOUNTY OF FALL . . . ESPECIALLY KANSAS CITY’S OWN LOUISBURG APPLE CIDER, WHICH LENDS THIS PUMPKIN BISQUE A WONDERFUL SEASONAL TWIST.

JASPER’S PUMPKIN BISQUE en CAPPUCCINO Makes 6 servings

INGREDIENTS + 1/2 cup olive oil + 1 medium white onion chopped + 2 cups pumpkin purée + 2 tablespoons brown sugar + 2 cups vegetable stock + 1 cup Louisburg Apple Cider + 2 cups heavy cream + 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives + 8 ounces crispy pancetta + Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste + Pumpkin pie spice to taste + Frothed milk, sour cream, or heavy cream, for serving

METHOD Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the pumpkin and brown sugar and stir continuously for 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender and process until smooth then return the mixture to the saucepan. Stir in the stock and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the cider. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the cream and chives. The soup can be stored, covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. To serve, season the warm or chilled soup with salt and pepper and top with frothed milk, sour cream, or heavy cream. Sprinkle with crumbled pancetta and pumpkin pie spice.

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