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As a community publication, you could probably guess that Startland News loves its hometown. At the core of what we do and who we are, Startland exists to highlight the creatives, makers, builders and innovators that are putting money, heart and soul into their work. That’s why we’re excited to present to you this 2017…
Startland News presents its annual Made in Kansas City Gift Guide. Check out selections from the KC Edibles and Drinkables category below. Have more ideas? Leave them for readers in the comments below. Boozy Botanicals — $17 Add aroma to your favorite amateur mixologist’s repertoire with Boozy Botanicals, a syrup infusion that brings complex flavors…
Finding the right mix of flavors for Kansas City’s pallette has been a trial-and-error effort for Happy Food Co., Jeff Glasco said. The Olathe-based direct-to-consumer meal kit company offers about 20 easy-to-prepare dinners infused with bold spices and outside-the-box local ingredients. Customer favorites include a bison cheeseburger quesadilla, butter-basted salmon, and soba noodle bowl with…
In the seven years of leading a food business incubator, Lee Langerock has seen plenty of businesses — and dreams — sour. “We’ve had a front-row seat to the startup challenges and trials of food-based business,” said Langerock, the executive director of the Independence-based Ennovation Center. “The biggest pitfall we’ve witnessed is lack of practical,…

