Barbecue helped put Kansas City on the map, and now the city is returning the favor (or flavor). The Museum of BBQ, the world’s first museum focused on all aspects of barbecue, will ...
Read More »Chick-fil-A Shared Table donation program has provided 30 million free meals
The Chick-fil-A Shared Table food donation program has provided more than 30 million meals to local communities in need across the United States and Canada, the company announced. The program also is ...
Read More »News Briefs: Tornado sinks yacht; Chicken recall; Chicago business board-up
Today’s news briefs include a tornado sinking yacht off Sicily, Wire in chicken forces recall and Chicago business board up ahead of Democrat convention. Six missing after tornado sinks yacht A tornado ...
Read More »July 4 cookouts soar to record high cost
This week’s patriotic cookouts found celebrants facing higher prices…again. Independence Day and weekend get-together meals cost $71.22 for 10 guests this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2024 annual market basket ...
Read More »Almost all aid entering Gaza through new pier is being stolen
Almost all of the aid delivered by a new U.S.-built pier in Gaza was stolen by Hamas and other groups before it reached the U.N. central warehouse. The report by Reuters backs ...
Read More »Israel apologizes for aid worker deaths
The head of the Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday night issued an official apology for the accidental deaths of seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) aid workers in the Gaza Strip on Monday. ...
Read More »How Lent created McDonald’s fish sandwich
Necessity is the mother of invention, even when it comes to the fish sandwich. Lou Groen, who owned McDonald’s franchises in the Cincinnati area, realized in 1962 that burger sales plummeted on ...
Read More »CBS Sports loves Z-Man Sandwich at Joe’s Kansas City for Super Bowl
For many fans, Super Bowl Sunday is as much about food as it is about football. CBS Sports, which will broadcast the game between Kansas City and San Francisco, offered its culinary ...
Read More »Hatred, racism didn’t deter George Washington Carver
Few know George Washington Carver, the humble pioneering researcher and Christian, grew up in Missouri and Kansas. We celebrate him during Black History Month. Human need is really a great spiritual vacuum ...
Read More »Israel imports more food as farmers struggle
Israeli farmers are predicting a 35% drop in both production and revenue. But those in the country’s southern breadbasket near Gaza are projecting an average 70% loss of produce and 69% loss ...
Read More »Food website ranks most popular Christmas dishes in Missouri, Kansas
Favorite dishes are as much a part of the Christmas season as trees and packages. Although nearly everyone enjoys turkey and the trimmings, each state also has several popular regional meals. Three ...
Read More »Even Kevin McCallister from “Home Alone” would feel squeezed by current inflation
In a scene from the 1990 holiday movie “Home Alone,” 8-year-old Kevin McCallister went grocery shopping by himself. He purchased a number of grocery and household items for less than $20. Times ...
Read More »Switching to whole grains a good choice for winter
When the weather turns cold, people naturally are drawn to comfort foods such as casseroles, soups, stews and noodle dishes, among others. They often are familiar foods that people may have grown ...
Read More »Walmart, Aldi offering price relief for Thanksgiving, Christmas meals
Despite persistent inflation, there is a bit of good news for consumers as the holiday season approaches. Walmart and Aldi both announced they will reduce prices for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. The ...
Read More »Support Israel: Attend KC Jewish Culture Fest on Sunday
Christians have a good opportunity to support the local Jewish community in the wake of last weekend’s bloody attacks in Israel. The Jewish Culture Fest will be held this Sunday at the ...
Read More »Chick-fil-A continues to dominate list of favorite restaurants
Chick-fil-A is America’s favorite restaurant for the ninth consecutive year. It again ranked No. 1 in this year’s American Customer Satisfaction Index, which surveys the attitudes of Americans toward major restaurants. Chick-fil-A ...
Read More »Splenda changes DNA, causes ‘leaky gut’: study
A chemical used in popular sweeteners and sugar-free foods can damage human DNA and cause “leaky gut” according to a new study. Splenda is the best-selling sweetener in the United States and ...
Read More »We found the Apostle Paul on a Mediterranean cruise
Journey with us as we follow the Apostle Paul on a remarkable experience with Celestyal Cruises, tracing the spread of the Gospel to Europe and beyond. Sometimes a sunset can change your ...
Read More »Banning “Sell By” date on food gets wide support
Most consumers believe “sell by” dates are mandated by the federal government but they’re not for most foods. Now, California may join the effort to ban “sell by” in an effort to ...
Read More »U.S. households added $320 billion in debt last year
U.S. households continue to struggle, adding $320 billion in debt last year. It marks the highest level since the 2008 financial crisis which saw millions lose their homes. Households owe a combined ...
Read More »Brand name spices, herbs have toxic levels of heavy metals
Dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals exist in big brand names of herbs and spices according to four separate lawsuits. One company, McCormick, settled a lawsuit, paying $3 million in damages but ...
Read More »Bill to eliminate taxes on groceries could cost local cities
A bipartisan attempt to eliminate the state sales tax on groceries purchased in grocery stores appears to be stalled in the Missouri Legislature. That’s a relief to some who say the taxes ...
Read More »Metro Voice tours Kansas City’s new airport terminal
On February 28, Kansas City will unveil its brand new airport terminal, a 1.1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility that promises to provide a better experience for travelers. That’s good news for the area’s ...
Read More »Where are they now? Kansas City’s famous restaurants
From the earliest meals shared in what would become Kansas City, like bison cooked over a buffalo chip fire, the region has a stellar history of culinary delights. From the country clubs, ...
Read More »Economy impairs ministries providing Thanksgiving meals
High inflation and a slow economy are making it harder for local shelters to feed the needy this Thanksgiving. Shelter KC, which will serve nearly 4,000 meals this week, is feeling the ...
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