417 Magazine - August 2009 - Southwest Missouri

Cover Story
	Budget Gourmet Asking 10 of our region’s chefs to make an impressive dinner dish for four was the easy part. To make it a little harder, we challenged each chef to create a meal under a certain price point, so... By Melody Adams; Photos by Edward Biamonte

Cover Story

Budget Gourmet

Asking 10 of our region’s chefs to make an impressive dinner dish for four was the easy part. To make it a little harder, we challenged each chef to create a meal under a certain price point, so...

By Melody Adams; Photos by Edward Biamonte

Features
Missouri is the New Napa If visiting California's Napa Valley is on your bucket list, forget about plane tickets. Missouri's wineries would like to show you a thing or two.
Dangerous Waters By Jabet Wade; Photos by Nathan Meadows

Features

Missouri is the New Napa

If visiting California's Napa Valley is on your bucket list, forget about plane tickets. Missouri's wineries would like to show you a thing or two.

Dangerous Waters

By Jabet Wade; Photos by Nathan Meadows

Departments
5 Best Frozen Treat Super-Values	Archive »
A handful of super-tasting, super-affordable frozen goodies in 417-land. By Katie Pollock
Security Blanket	Archive »
Heading a group of blanket-making women, Joplinite Joyce Gentzler helps provide a sense of security for local ill children. By Jill Turner Finney
Wild, Wild West	Archive »
The super-fun, western-themed, mega-fundraising Cattle Baron’s Ball makes its debut in 417-land. Don your cowboy hat, hop on a bull, and raise some money for the American Cancer Society. By Melissa Ebert
Fore the Kids	Archive »
The Price Cutter Charity Championship celebrates its 20th year this month. Take advantage of all the fun events, plus learn about the charities who’ve benefited from two decades of giving. By Savaannah Waszczuk
A Western Affair	Archive »
Skip the little black dress and sport the best in western wear at Springfield’s first Cattle Baron’s Ball. The perfect boots, hats, denim and accessories: We’ve found the latest crop of... Photos by Amy Pennington
Finders Keepers	Archive »
Looking to find a special gift, or just something special for yourself? Nixa's Farkleberry's sells a variety of fun and unique gift items. By Savannah Waszczuk
History Lessons	Archive »
Enjoy a weekend of historical proportions in St. Joseph, Missouri. By Melissa Ebert
Cattle Baron's Ball at Darr Agricultural Center	Archive »
Cattle Baron's Ball. Darr Agricultural Center. August 22, 2009.
And the Winner Is...	Archive »
Find out which of our 64 Things About 417-land wound up winning our tournament (and your hearts). By The Editors
Food Security	Archive »
A growing population of 417-landers has been dedicated to the local-food since way before food markets and organic produce became trendy. Here's how to support locavores. By Melody Adams
Sweet-Robinson Home Gallery: August 2009	Archive »
Darrell Robinson and Barbara Sweet-Robinson’s eco-friendly home is one of Highland Spring’s most recent innovative additions. By Savannah Waszczuk; Photos by Edward Biamonte
Flour Power	Archive »
Meagan Smith, owner of Little Bird Bakeshop, channeled her sweet tooth into something even sweeter: a creative outlet. By Melody Adams
What's Your Favorite...	Archive »
On the prowl with top Panther Todd Parnell, president of Drury University. By Jeff Houghton