Writer | Editor | Author of Cookies & Beer, Stock, Broth & Bowl, and LEGO: A Love Story | He/Him.
Joined November 2013
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17 Oct 2024
What's a secret project I've been working on for the past five years? This one. The #MuseumofBBQ is coming to the shops at @CrownCenter in Spring 2025. I can't wait for you to see it. kansascity.com/news/business…
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20 Aug 2023
This story by Hisaka Ueno and @mikeives is simply terrific. nytimes.com/2023/08/11/world…
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13 Jun 2023
A year ago today, @KateBender5 and her partner, @HoosierJuwils, launched @PorchSights , the finest data analytics firm in the land. Happy anniversary. 🍾 to many more.
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13 Jun 2023
Also, get yourself a best friend at work. It will do wonders for you. Please read this lovely piece. porchlightinsights.com/news/…?
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23 Sep 2022
The Bird is...the word. Get yourself a Jungle Bird -- story by Justin Burnell for @punch_drink. punchdrink.com/articles/jung…
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19 Sep 2022
Find you a sandwich to love like @BrettEats & @nytimes. Kitty's Cafe getting proper recognition. nytimes.com/interactive/2022…
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14 Sep 2022
This is a nice family story by Amiel Stanek that accompanies Baba's Pantry being named one of @bonappetit's top 10 new restaurants of 2022. bonappetit.com/story/babas-p…
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14 Sep 2022
And, if you're willing to dive in further, a local piece from a month earlier courtesy of @jillsilvafood & @FlatlandKC. flatlandkc.org/eats-drinks/k…
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8 Sep 2022
In the past few weeks, I've toasted more bread than a third wave coffee shop. Find a new toaster to love. My latest for @CNNUnderscored. cnn.com/cnn-underscored/revi…
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1 Sep 2022
Are you a runner that needs a toaster oven? Good, keep reading. I've got the answer to your question in a story for @runnersworld. Not a runner? Don't worry. I've written this so non-runners can understand it too. runnersworld.com/nutrition-w…
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25 Jul 2022
For Midwesterner, a quick wordsnack about an essential KC sandwich. This is your 10:30 reminder that Kitty's is open on Mondays. midwesterner.substack.com/p/…
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18 Jul 2022
Sheet pans? Baking sheets? Just don't call them late for dinner.
My latest for @CNNUnderscored as I put 10 baking sheets through the paces to find which belongs in your cabinet. cnn.com/cnn-underscored/revi…
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21 Jun 2022
I would enjoy it if bagel shops took a cue from pizza shops and gave you the option of different toppings on each half of your bagel.
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17 Jun 2022
It's true. I'm on the juice. I put home juicers through the paces for @CNNUnderscored. cnn.com/cnn-underscored/revi…
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29 Mar 2022
I'm almost ready to eat cheese again. I'm kidding. I never stopped. A piece on testing electric griddles for @Allrecipes. allrecipes.com/article/best-…
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10 Mar 2022
Sometimes you have pancakes with your drywall guy. I put 8 electric griddles through their paces in the midst of a kitchen renovation for @Allrecipes. Here are the results: allrecipes.com/article/best-…
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9 Mar 2022
This is a terrific story with a dynamite kicker.
8 Mar 2022
There are too many scam shows!!!! wired.com/story/peak-scam-tv…
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28 Feb 2022
A guide to roasting vegetables based on temperature. Dinner ideas and lots of side dishes possibilities. My first for @blueapron. blog.blueapron.com/oven-roas…
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8 Feb 2022
This is delightful. Your Tuesday will be better thanks to @juliarothman & @_juliaedelman. newyorker.com/humor/daily-sh…
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25 Jan 2022
I accidentally left the stopwatch function running on my phone and when I came back to it, it was still chugging along at 167 hours. Would it keep going forever?
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