Kansas City Star

A Thirst for Tea Knowledge Leads to Asia Two Kansas City tea entrepreneurs travel to Asia to steep themselves in ways to grow, process and serve an ancient beverage. Silver Needle King and Jasmine Snow Dragon sound as exotic as their origins. Kansas City tea merchants Zehua Shang and Paula Winchester have each traveled to mountainside farms in Asia where these premium loose leaf... Read More

Kansas City Magazine

Buche du Noel, Natasha's Mulberry and Mott

February 2012 – Romantic Dining in KC Most romantics go to the moon and back to make sure every detail of an amorous night is delivered with perfection. Luckily, one thing lovebirds don’t have to fuss over is finding the perfect spot to have a spectacular dinner with their sweetie. So for all those with sweaty palms, don’t worry—KC restaurants have you covered. With... Read More

Kansas City Originals

Fried Paella, La Bodega

Since July 2011, I have written monthly chef/restaurant owner profiles and coordinated recipes featured on the Kansas City Originals restaurant group web site. I contact local chefs for seasonal recipes, revise and edit to a specified format, and photograph each dish. For the profiles, I interview and photograph the subject. I write about his or her culinary background, training,... Read More

Home in the Northland

Gary Crossley Ford

Home in the Northland Magazine, February/March 2012 Cover Story Todd and Ryan Crossley Build on Their Father’s Legacy: Fueling Growth at Gary Crossley Ford Words: Pete Dulin | Photos: Brad Austin Brothers Todd, 38, and Ryan, 34, have similar facial features and eyes. Physically, they maintain a muscular build from their days as athletes at Liberty High School. The brothers settled... Read More

LakeHomes Magazine

Grilled Vegetable Napoleon, LakeHomes Magazine Aug-Sept 2008 Grilled Chipotle Lime KC Strip Steak LakeHomes Magazine June-July 08 Kaiyo Restaurant LakeHomes Magazine April-May 2009  Read More