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Elizabeth Braaten Palmieri had built an extensive resume. An actor, director, writer and educator, she had no shortage of accomplishments in her theatrical career. Yet wit in this artist burned the fire of an entrepreneur, aiming to inspire…

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Stephen Paul Sayers never thought he would be an author. Fiction writing seemed the furthest thing from what this research scientist and University of Missouri professor knew, but his profession was the cornerstone on which the protagonist…

This is a dish I can literally have every day, all summer long. It fits the bill on any hot and humid day when you need something a little lighter as a summer side dish, or it can easily be enjoyed as a main course, which is typically how I…

You’ve seen them at festivals or while wandering downtown; Columbia food trucks seem to be multiplying! They feature …

Most popular item: Pulled Pork Nachos Favorite event: Roots N Blues N BBQ Fontella Henry, owner of Big Daddy’s …

Most popular item: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Central Dairy ice cream Favorite events: Art in the Park and The …

Most popular item: Blue Raspberry Favorite events: The Heritage Festival and MU football games Shaved ice wasn’t something Kona Ice Como co-owner Cathy Cook had tried before she became a franchise owner. She and her husband started the…

Most popular item: Jerk Chicken Favorite location: Macadoodles Rex Scott didn’t plan on starting a food truck …

Most popular item: Voodoo Chicken Pizza Favorite event: The Central Missouri Renaissance Fair The idea for Manzo’s Pizza food trailer came from a brainstorming session with a business partner, says Aaron Saeler, co-owner of Manzo’s…