Surprise! We headed West. Just two weeks ago we made the long, arduous, 24 hour cross-country move from Kansas City to Salt Lake City, Utah. We've been busy trying to earn our mountain people cred, but I made sure to carve out enough time between hiking and unpacking (but honestly mostly hiking) to hit not... Continue Reading →
National Hot Dog Day
While there was one local hot dog place I was intrigued to try in celebration of this day (Up Dog, I mean come on, the name itself is hilarious) it unfortunately didn't fit into my schedule this week, so I settled for some grilled at home on the good ole electric grill. I did, however,... Continue Reading →
National Ice Cream Day
I spent National Ice Cream Day doing everything you're supposed to do on a perfect July summer Sunday: hanging at the pool, grilling some amazing chicken thighs and topping it off with a sweet treat, all in the company of good friends. And when you're already so comfortable poolside, why leave to go get ice... Continue Reading →
National Ice Cream Soda Day – Sippin’ at Glacé Artisan Ice Cream on the Country Club Plaza
What could be more fitting for the first day of summer? I decided I wanted to celebrate with something a little extra special, so I set out in search of something more than just your basic root beer float. Glacé Artisan Ice Cream on the Plaza had exactly what I was looking for: a Salted... Continue Reading →
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day – A Cone at Kansas City’s New Westport Ice Cream Bakery
As I've been a lifelong fan of both chocolate and ice cream, it could be something of a surprise that regular old chocolate flavored ice cream has never really ranked at the top of my favorite flavors. With that in mind, I set out with the idea that, if possible, I would mix it up... Continue Reading →