Food + Beverage

Salad Recipe To Love

Founder Of Amalia Culinary Art Shares Recipe For Gorgeous, Fresh And Simple Dish Article by Amalia (Amy) Loli | Photography by Amy Loli Pear/Prosciutto/Burrata Salad  INGREDIENTS: Ripe Pear Prosciutto Burrata Lemon Zest Extra Virgin Olive Oil Dried Figs Red Pepper flakes DIRECTIONS: Slice the ripe pear into thin slices. Arrange pear slices on a plate, creating a base for the salad. Nestle slices of prosciutto in-between pear slices, a perfect combo of sweet and...

Arts + Culture

Awakening Soul Energy

Lindsay Wanner Evolves From Sketchbooks To In-Demand Sports/Music Visual Artist Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided "I like to create things that no one else has created before." During December of 2017, St. Louisan Lindsay Wanner set up a studio space in her garage so she could develop her innate craft from simple colored pencil drawings of upcycled sports equipment to one-of-a-kind works of art. Her results caught the attention of fine art collectors around the world. ...

Life + Culture

Stable Living

R&R Ranch Provides Sanctuary For Miniature And Dwarf Horses, Donkeys Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson | Photography by Joan Fisher Stacy Rolfe considers herself the “chief snuggler.” In fact, the “About” section on the website of her 501(c)(3) nonprofit, R&R Ranch Miniature Horse Sanctuary, describes her this way: “If there's a chin to be rubbed, schmootz to get out of eyes, butts to be scratched or a neck to be hugged, that’s where you will find her.” But Stacy is so much more than that...

Event Planning + Services

Pleasing Pop-Up Picnic Experiences

Host A Creative Celebration With Alpaca Picnic, Starting With Valentine's or Galentine's Day Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided Encircling oneself with cheery, themed balloon igloos for a memorable Valentine's or Galentine's Day picnic celebration? Yes, please! Even in unpredictable winter weather, Alpaca Picnic founder and owner Julie Ellison says she can provide heated igloo arrangements. "We actually have several options during winter seasons, such as outdoors in...

Life + Culture

'For The Love Of The Show'

Wrestling Massive Fans Tell Their Stories Of "The Main Event" In New Book By Jeremy Housewright Article by Julie Brown Patton Welcome to the world of marks and smarks, typical categories of professional wrestling enthusiasts, per a new book debuted by Jeremy Housewright titled  For The Love Of The Show: Wrestling Fans Tell Their Stories . Professional wrestling is the most fan-centric sport around, declares Jeremy, a St. Louis native and fan since he was 5 years old of these entertaining...

Entertainment

Love Is Sweet

Trendy Date Spots With Great Dessert Article and Photography by Mel Boban 1. After a meal, this is THE spot. Clementine’s is nationally recognized for their excellent naughty and nice ice cream flavors, but some may call it the best in the world.  2. Pastaria in Clayton has excellent pasta, pizza and delicious risotto balls, to name a few. But, don’t skip the gelato offerings after eating; they’re delish! 3. Press Waffle Co. is a great reason to stay at The Foundry after eating to grab a...

Food + Beverage

Chic Cafe In Clayton

Colleen's Serves Up Housemade Pot Pies And Baked-From-Scratch Cookies, Pastries Article by Julie Brown Patton Colleen Thompson admits she found her passion for culinary arts during her childhood years, and now diners delight at her cafe's creative, fulfilling delectables, as her lifelong love for cooking and baking continues. It all started when Colleen says she was asked to create 200 decorated cookies for a charitable event. "People called and wanted to order my cookies, that's how the...

Food + Beverage

Smart Sweets

Nutrient-Rich Dessert To The Rescue Article by Mel Boban January is packed with inspiration and motivation to get back on track after a sweet-filled holiday season. It can feel extreme, and it also can be depleting to cut oneself off from everything indulgent after weeks of eating favorite sweet and savory recipes. For sugar lovers who believe going cold-turkey feels intimidating or overwhelming, nutrition-packed desserts are a great way to stick to healthy food goals without the guilt.  ...

Education

Cosmetic Surgery In 2024

Plastic Surgeon Deniz Sarhaddi, M.D., Addresses Top Questions Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by The Poggio Studio Cosmetic surgery offers individuals the opportunity to improve their physical appearance, address specific concerns and boost confidence. Chesterfield-based plastic surgeon Deniz Sarhaddi, M.D., with St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery, says she believes when people look their best, they feel their best. She's also an enthusiastic educator, committed to training St. Louis...

Local Services

Bolstering Mental, Physical Health Of Veterans

The Kaufman Fund Has Been Honoring And Giving Back For 33 Years Article by Julie Brown Patton “My passion is to help veterans and their families,” says Wayne Kaufman. “It’s really simple. I just like helping people.” Wayne, vice president of sales with Dalco Home Remodeling, has been in the home improvement industry since 1971 but what drives his emotional core is something else that goes farther back than that. In 1990, he founded The Kaufman Fund in memory of his late brother, Ralph, a U.S...