Kirkwood City Lifestyle Magazine

Article by Chef Lydia Gwin-- Key West is home to historic houses with fascinating stories, from charming grand mansions once owned by wealthy cigar barons to quaint, tropical pastel-trimmed gingerbread "Conch" homes. Homeowners customize their gingerbread trim to personalize their homes. Theodore "Fats" Navarro's family home has trumpets carved into his home's banister as a tribute to the great “salt water” locals. People born and raised in Key West are called "salt water." Transplants who have lived in the Keys for over ten years earn the title of "fresh water." El Siboney is a longstanding favorite restaurant serving locals in the Florida Keys for over 60 years. The Cuban Mojo Pork, Rice and Bean is a house favorite.  I’ll share the recipe here, and if you savor a truly “salt water” experience in the Florida Keys, let’s talk travel. Adventures by Lydia offers immersive travel packages across the Keys and around the world. Cuban Mojo Pork, Rice, and Beans  6 to 8 pounds boneless pork shoulder butt (blade roast) 2 2/3 cups lime juice  1 1/3 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons dried oregano 15 cloves garlic finely chopped 3 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 2 yellow onions, sliced  Directions:  1. Mix the first 6 marinade ingredients in a bowl. Marinate for 10 minutes. 2. Place marinated pork in a deep bowl. Generously season the outside of the pork with salt and pour the remaining marinade all over it, spreading the onion rings all over the top. 3. Cover well with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. 4. Transfer to crockpot. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. Black beans 1 can black beans 1 cup water 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp ketchup Add all ingredients to a pot and heat.  Cuban white rice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, smashed 2 1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice Heat oil and garlic in a saucepan. Add water, salt, and rice. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Let it stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork, and serve.

Kirkwood resident Brad Burns, owner of Burns Holdings has an ownership interest in Meramec Hardscapes, Meramec Pools, Wayne Contracting, Vizex, Arch City Group, and City Seafood, faced a family medical crisis when his son required specialized medical care only available in Maryland. The logistics of planning extended housing in a new city while dealing with doctors and medical decisions was more than daunting. But, for Brad, it was also thought-provoking. Wondering where families turn for help when they come from far away to receive medical care at one of St. Louis' nationally renowned medical institutions, Brad discovered HavenHouse as he searched for ways to become more involved in the Saint Louis' charitable community. Immediately impressed with the leadership team at HavenHouse, Brad resonated with how engaged and committed they were to the needs of each family. He volunteered to help the organization however they needed him. Today, Brad serves as HavenHouse Board President and has a bold vision for a bright future for the families they serve. For more on this story: https://lnkd.in/gNrcbi68 HavenHouse St. Louis

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Our Mission is to inspire YOU to live a happier and healthier life in the place we all call home. We hope to do this by being a hub for our community, bringing you unparalleled access to local businesses and personal stories with every issue. Check out our latest issue-- All about Health & Wellness! https://lnkd.in/g-EBDsSc

Kirkwood CIty Lifestyle is proud to announce that this past Saturday at the Kirkwood Historical Society Home Tour, we sold over 500 tickets and raised over $15,000 for the Kirkwood Historical Society. We want to THANK everyone who made this event so successful! Check out the article in our magazine by Trisha McConkey as she describes bringing two ideas together for the tour and how her house will be ready for the Home Tour next year! "As the idea for the Kirkwood Historical Society Home Tour started to take shape, my friend Cindy Roeser, owner of Roeser Home Remodeling, thought to include Kirkwood artist Mark Borella, owner of Seeds of Happiness. Perhaps Mark could make a special Seed of Happiness house for the event. Mark had a better idea in mind. Here are a few of Mark's drawings for the note cards included with a home tour ticket. You can be sure our home will be ready for the next Kirkwood Historical Society Home Tour." Again, Thank you for everyone who helped with this event, we are grateful for suh an amazing community and we can't wait to see what next year brings! Story here: https://lnkd.in/g-JaS4rp Kirkwood Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce Two Blind Guys Cindy Roeser Timberline Landscapes, LLC Kim Hibbs, MCGP

If you like modern-historic charm, you might be a Kirkwood-ian. Kirkwood City Lifestyle Magazine is honored to partner with the Kirkwood Historical Society to present the 2023 Home Tour "Building for the Next 100 Years." Come and meet the builders! Saturday, December 2nd from 1 - 5 pm. Get your tickets here - https://lnkd.in/gAikcRay This unique home tour explores five newly constructed luxury homes designed by these award-winning architects and builders who are building homes for families for the next 100 years. Herring Design and Development Monte Herring Hibbs Luxury Homes Kim Hibbs, MCGP Studio Lark Jessica Senne NJL Custom Homes, LLC Nick Liuzza While this event explores the lifestyle of today’s families, it is also an opportunity to visit two historic community landmarks, Olive Chapel AME Church and Mudd’s Grove. Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets, priced at just $25, are available online or can be acquired in person on the event day at the Kirkwood Historical Society at 302 W. Argonne Drive. This home tour, and really, all-things-Kirkwood-City-Lifestyle, would not be possible with out the incredible partnerships we have with community-forward businesses. Audi Exchange Kirkwood NEIL WESTFALL Roeser Home Remodeling Cindy Roeser Teri Nicely Lorilee Cummings Antione Lawrence Two Blind Guys Kris K. Timberline Landscapes, LLC Brian Pfotenhauer Katie Mackenzie GYMGUYZ Mid St. Louis County FM Roofing Angie Perkins Carol Anderson MSMF Wealth Management Sonus Benefits Mark Finke, CFP® AIF® Tom Murphy Kirkwood Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce Come and meet the people who make Kirkwood such a great place to live, work and shop.