If you’re jumping on the “green” bandwagon, what better time is there than around Super Bowl time? The event is known not only for the game and half-time show but also for the crazy clean-up that follows.  You know, all those red plastic cups all over the place and disposable plates lining the room.  If you’re the one doing the entertainment that... [Read more...]

New Year’s Day is coming up fast, and if you’re still looking for things to add to your holiday menu like I have been, I’d like to see if I can help.  Given the fact that there are many foods that are said to be lucky around this time, I want to provide you with a recipe that covers one – noodles.  Here is the recipe for Elise’s Sesame Noodles. ... [Read more...]

If you have a tendency to oversleep on the weekends and miss breakfast, don't wait until later in the day to fuel up; go out for brunch! We've got some spots here in the Shawnee area that will hook you up with the best in brunch food that is sure to make your tummy happy.  If you're at a loss for where to go, take a look at some reviews of local restaurants... [Read more...]

It’s not even lunch time yet and I’m starving.  Are you? If so, it’s time to head out to one of our local restaurants for a bite.  It’s Friday, after all, so it’s time to live a little.  Of course, if you brown bagged it today, you can reserve that special meal for later on tonight.  Where would you like to go? No matter what your tastes are,... [Read more...]

So you've practically been through the encyclopedia of sandwiches this past week. You've had a crustless peanut butter and jelly, ham and mayo, tomato sandwich, turkey on wheat, and you're almost sandwiched-out. So Hampton Woods residents, drop the boring white bread, and check out the best sandwich shops in Shawnee, Kansas. Visit Gert's Grille, and never... [Read more...]

It's always nice when you can take the family out to a restaurant, instead of slaving away in the kitchen. And with these great Shawnee Restaurant.com deals, you can enjoy dining out without worrying about the cost. In the mood for sushi? Check out Sushi Mido for egg drop soup and 3 sushi rolls for just 10 bucks. Try their crunchy salmon roll or how about... [Read more...]

Tired of being consistently disappointed by your neighborhood restaurant. You know, the one that claims to be family-friendly, but always has obnoxious drunkards at the bar (and hey, the food's pretty crappy too). That's why we've come up with a list of the best family-friendly restaurants in Shawnee, so you don't have to deal with all that nonsense. Take... [Read more...]

Happy New Year's, Hampton Woods! Get ready to toast 2011 with this great champagne recipe for a Holiday Mimosa from www.AllRecipes.com!  If you're celebrating New Year's Eve with little ones, try substituting the champagne with ginger ale.  Enjoy! Ingredients 1/4 cup orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®) 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 cup orange... [Read more...]

If you could only eat when brand of fast food french fries for the rest of your life, which would it be: Burger King, McDonald's or Wendy's?  For me, it's McDonald's...hands down.  There is something about hot, greasy, salty McDonald's fries that I just can't say no to! Well, it looks like Wendy's wants their customers to have that same feeling about... [Read more...]

When was the last time that you visited the Shawnee Farmers' Market at City Hall (11110 Johnson Drive)?  If its been a while, I've got a great reason for you to go back!  Try this simple recipe for Summer Corn Salad.  It's absolutely delicious and requires very little cooking to prepare (and who wants to turn on the hot oven in their apartment more than they... [Read more...]

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