As the coveted weather of Spring finally arrived last week, I decided to explore the grounds and creatures of the Kansas City Zoo. It officially opened as a Zoological Garden in 1909 with four lions and three monkeys along with other more local animals. The area has since expanded into a 202-acre nature reserve in addition… Read More #ExploratoryPhotography: Kansas City Zoo
Last week, I was granted the wonderful opportunity to volunteer as a KCFF Film Ambassador for the 21st Kansas City Film Fest. This experience allowed me to meet several inspiring filmmakers as well as view their phenomenal work. The Women Making Movies Panel, composed of guest speakers Nnegest Likké (Director: Everything But a Man), Deborah Dion (Casting Director: The… Read More Volunteering at the Kansas City Film Fest 2017
A Brief Cultural History of Ramen Now a cultural icon of Japanese cuisine, Ramen is actually a foreigner. The dish is estimated to have arrived from China around 1910 and was termed shina soba “Chinese soba” until the 1950s. After World War II, rice, one of Japan’s food staples, was hard to acquire due to strict food regulations,… Read More Kansas City Bites: Bōru Ramen Bar
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