Lifestyle Columns

Garden Variety: Is it really more expensive to shop at the farmers market?

Convenience, quality, selection and a multitude of other factors come into play when choosing where to shop for produce, but the biggest divider (or at least most discussed) seems to be price.Throw farmers markets into the mix, and opinions get even more varied. I have been curious about the ...

Off the Beaten Plate: The Waldorf at Glory Days Pizza

Looking through the hallowed archives of Off the Beaten Plate, it's pretty clear that my colleagues and I have a thing for innovative pizza creations. It stretches all the way back to Sara Shephard boldly trying out Fat Freddy's Wake n Bake pizza and continued most recently with the Spaghetti ...

Fix-It Chick: Choose the right spark plug

Spark plugs produce a spark that ignites the gas in a motor chamber. Without a spark to properly ignite the gas, a gas-powered motor cannot run. Knowing when to replace a spark plug is an important part of any gas-powered engine maintenance plan.Step 1: To check a spark plug on a cool engine, ...

Kansas City Connection: It’s showtime for theater festivals

With Kansas City theaters ranging from small, independent stages like The Living Room and the Unicorn up to large-scale operations like Starlight Theatre and the Missouri Rep, it’s safe to say Kansas City has a thriving theater scene. From July 16 to 26, however, the options expand ...

Garden Variety: New purple water lily can live through winter

Water garden enthusiasts have something to be excited about: A purple-blooming water lily that can survive the winter right here in Lawrence. The new lily, Nymphaea “Purple Fantasy,” has been growing at Denver Botanic Gardens since 2013 and was released to the public earlier this year. ...

Style Scout: Justin Curry

Name: Justin CurryAge: 24Relationship status: DatingHometown: Kansas City, Mo.Occupation: MusicianDream job: To travel and play musicWhat were you doing when scouted: Going to get something to eatDescribe your style: I wear whatever she tells me to Fashion trends you love: Hats, extended ...