Shannon Carpenter
Freelance WriterShannon Carpenter is the author of The Ultimate Stay-at-Home. He is a nationally-known contributor on fatherhood, parenting and at-home parenting, and has appeared on programs including Good Morning America and the What Fresh Hell podcast. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, and Forbes, as well as authoring several columns on CNN on topics such as the importance of paternity leave. Finally, Buzzfeed once named him as one of the funniest women of the week. However, it was weird because he is not a woman, although he is very funny.
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Kansas City's tradition of alcohol production stretches back to the 1800s and through the Pendergast days. These days, you can visit and sample modern distilleries around the metro, whether your taste is for whiskey, gin, vodka or even agave spirits. -
From super-powered heroes to exaggerated political cartoons, comic books have reflected a fantastical view of society for over a hundred years. And the art form has generated generations of fans. Learn about the local community of comic book stores. -
Kansas City is home to novelists and poets, bookstores and publishers, libraries and writer's groups, creating a rich literary landscape. And with the American Association of Writers and Writing Programs — the country's largest literary convention — in town this week, it's a perfect time to see what the region has to offer. -
Throughout the Kansas City area, historic homes dating back nearly 200 years are opulently decorated for the holidays, demonstrating how the Christmas season was celebrated in years gone by. These venues show off their festive décor with tours, events, and performances during December. -
Whether in bar form or bonbon, Kansas City's chocolate game is strong. In the city of Russell Stover, Kansas City chocolatiers are winning international awards, competing on national TV shows and pushing forward the confectionary arts. -
The donut — or doughnut — is a Dutch import that became an American tradition. Sprinkled across the Kansas City metro are shops that have perfected the fried treat, from classic yeast donuts and creative twists like the mochi donut to fanciful seasonal options. -
The cattle trade brought big business to Kansas City, and a history of barbecue shaped our culture. Now, local butchers are carving out a niche for high quality meats and specialty items, whether you're putting together a charcuterie board or preparing for a neighborhood cook-off.
