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Epic Exploration in South Central Kansas

You can earn a master’s degree in Kansas culture by exploring this region’s wide and impressive range of rural and urban experiences. Go on field trips to natural habitats for up-close studies in biology and zoology. Take multiple-choice taste tests in gastronomy and mixology. Learn about avian…

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Find Heartwarming Soup in Wichita

Traveling in Kansas during the winter months means you’re sure to find breathtaking sunsets, chilly weather and lots of comfort food. Not only will you need to pack a warm coat, but you’ll also need to bring a hearty appetite. Sure, you’ll find mouthwatering steaks and barbecue to fill you up, but…

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Kansas’ Best Meat Markets and Shops

Turning a home-cooked meal into a road trip to remember You don’t have to go to a restaurant to get a great meal, sometimes the most delectable dishes can be made right at home. Great meals need great ingredients, and SURPRISE, Kansas is well known for our quality meats! Great meat and butcher shops…

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Foodie February in Review - Foodies in Kansas

As we wrap up Foodie February, an adorably alliterative occasion to highlight food and culture unique to Kansas, let's take a tour of some of the state’s best options sure to whet your appetite. Kansas knows how to cook! With so many options, it can be hard to confine them all to a single month…

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24 Hours in Paola: A quick farm-to-table family tour

Paola – it sounds so far! But when looking for a quick, fun, inexpensive getaway from the city, it is the perfect stop. We wanted to take a family adventure to Paola and Casa Somerset for years, but jumped at the chance Labor Day weekend. We took the 40-min journey to Paola and found ourselves…

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The Dish on Kansas' Food Scene

Barbecue | Doughnuts | Farm-to-table | Fried chicken. While those items have recently topped foodies’ trend charts, Kansas has been nailing these hot culinary categories for decades. Here’s a sampling of the state’s best eats in each of these areas. The Barbecue Meccas of Kansas City and Wichita…

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