Homegrown
An FFA family builds a business and keeps roots in agriculture
By MARCIA VANDERLIP
of the Tribune’s staff
There’s a little produce stand out in front of Jim and Paula Thies’ house
in Glasgow. A scarecrow watches over stacks of odd-shaped squash and pumpkins.
Folks pay by the honor system, picking their produce and putting their money in
a little box in the scarecrow’s grip.
THE FRONT BURNER
Some hobbies
smoke others
By MARCIA VANDERLIP
On Friday while walking back to work after lunch, I ran into some friendly folks settling in for the barbecue competition of the Roots ’N Blues ’N BBQ Festival.
KITCHEN NOTES
FOOD SLEUTH
Nursing and cultivating nature are key to feeding communities
By MELINDA HEMMELGARN
As I pulled out of Linda Hezel’s driveway, I realized my shoes and toes were soaked with prairie dew. I didn’t care.
COOKIN' WITH HOSS
Tailgate with class with grilled strip steaks
By TRISH AND JIM KOETTING
Who’da thunk it? As recently as five years ago, the thought of the Missouri Tigers being ranked in the top 5 in the nation would have raised the suspicion of excessive imbibing. Times have changed. Give credit to Coach Gary Pinkel. His belief in his game plan and staff has paid off for the MU faithful.
HOMEMADE IN MINUTES
Time to harvest fresh sweet basil for pesto
By JULIA HELVEY
I was first introduced to fresh basil 19 years ago. A lady, with a lovely accent, sitting at the back of a Choral Union rehearsal announced that anyone could take some basil that she had brought.
WOLFGANG'S KITCHEN
Celebrate an Italian’s discovery with a dish that transcends borders
By WOLFGANG PUCK
With Columbus Day being celebrated Oct. 13, it’s the time of year when everyone feels at least a little bit Italian. Of course, that’s not difficult, considering the widespread availability and popularity of Italian food.
INSPECTING THE EATERIES
