Aunt Lainie's Kitchen
Take a seat at my kitchen table as I discuss all things food and beverages in the Kansas City area and beyond.
ALK Season Three, Episode Three: Harvest Cocktail Class, Food Gatherings, Recipes-In-Progress, and more...
Join me as I chat about the following:
1. Classes: Harvest Cocktail Class
2. Food Gathering: Crème Brûlée at Hometown Olathe Farm3. Food Gathering: Uptown Matsuri Festival
4. Food Gathering: Dinner in the Garden @Manheim Garden
5. Recipes-In-Progress: Autumn Spices
6. Comfort in the Kitchen: Made in KC-Food and Drink
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ALK Season Three, Episode Two: Restaurant Reviews, Hot Chocolate Flights, Small Plates, and more...
Join me as I chat about the following:
1. Restaurant Reviews
a. Paul & Jacks
b. Vita's Place
2. Recipes-In-Progress
a. Hot Chocolate Flights
b. French Vanilla
c. Plain Hot Chocolate
Allspice, Vanilla Extract, Whipped Cream, Cloves, Nutmeg, and Cinnamon.
3. Kitchen Insights
a. Small plates
b. Skewers (Skewered: Recipes for Fire Food on Sticks from Around the World by Marcus Bawdon)
c. Wraps
d. Sliders
e. Dumplings
<...ALK Season Three, Episode One: Restaurant Reviews, Recipes-In-Progress, Kitchen Insights, and more...
Join me as I chat about the following:
1. Life Update
2. Restaurant Reviews:
a. Olive Garden (Never-EndingPasta Bowl)
3. Recipes in Progress:
a. CoffeeCreamer Icing with Waffles
4. Kitchen Insights:
a. Taking Inventory of your fridge and pantry.
5. Comfort in the Kitchen:
a. Fox4kc.com/recipes/
6. Festivals/Food Events:
a. Chili Cook-Off and Car Show (BristolHill United Methodist Church) Oct. 24, 2026
b. Foodees Fest (Zona Rosa) Oct. 30, 2026 to Nov. 1, 2026
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ALK Season Two, Episode Thirty: Restaurant Review of Joy Wok(Waldo), Cherry Vanilla Mocktail, and more
Join me as I chat about the following:
1. Restaurant Review of Joy Wok (Waldo location)
2. Cherry Vanilla Mocktail
3. Great Crowd Snack Co-Kettle Carnival Pop
4. Ruby Tandoh Mid-Continent Public Library Event (Woodneath branch)
5. Cha Time (Overland Park, KS)
6. Comfort Viewing
a. Outdoor Chef Life
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ALK Season Two, Episode Twenty-Nine: Glimpse of Turath Coffee, 888 International Market & Cafe, Antioch Urban Growers, and more
Join me as I chat about the following:
1. Turath Coffee
2. Antioch Urban Growers
3. Young Family Farm
4. 888 International Market and Cafe
5. Recipes-In-Progress: Allspice Apple Mocktail
6. Meal Recap
7. Comfort Watching: My Market Kitchen
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ALK Season Two, Episode Twenty-Eight: Restaurant Review of The Town Company
Join me as I chat about the following:
1. Restaurant Review of The Town Company
2. Recipes-In-Progress: Waffles and Applesauce with Whipped Cream
3. Park Street Deli
a. Pulled Beef Brisket
b. Chicken Fajitas
4. Comfort Viewing
a. Chef Martin Yan ("Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom)
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<...ALK Season Two, Episode Twenty-Seven: Cherry Mocktail, World Fresh Market, Restaurant Reviews, and Ivanhoe Farmer's Market
Join me as I discuss the following:
1. Cherry Mocktail
2. World Fresh Market (Northland, Kansas City, MO)
3. Restaurant Reviews
a. Christine Firehouse Bar & Grill
b. Rancho Grande (Liberty, MO)
c. El Canelo (Liberty, MO)
4. Ivanhoe Farmer's Market
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ALK Season Two, Episode Twenty-Six: Restaurant Reviews
Join me as I discuss the following:
1. Restaurant Reviews
a. Palacio Maya
b. Joy Wok (Kansas City North of the River)
c. The Ship
2. Recipe-In-Progress: Sloppy Joe Scoops
3. Farmer's Market: Ivanhoe Neighborhood (Kansas City, MO)
4. Food Memory: Humble Chocolate Birthday Cake
5. Comfort Watch:
a. Latin Kitchen
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ALK Season Two, Episode Twenty-Four: July 4th Recap, Restaurant Review of Outback Steakhouse, Home-Cooked Meals, and more
Join me as I discuss the following:
1. July 4th Recap.
2. Restaurant Review: Outback Steakhouse (North of the River Kansas City)
3. MCPL Culinary Kitchen Classes
4. Food Events
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ALK Season Two, Episode Twenty-Three: July 4th Menu Ideas
Join me as I chat about the following:
1. July 4th Menu Ideas
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ALK Season Two, Episode Twenty-Two: Restaurant Review-Green Dirt On Oak, Recipe-In-Progress, Comfort Creators, and more....
Join me as I chat about the following:
1. ALK Restaurant Review: Green Dirt On Oak
2. Hyvee
3. Comfort Creator: One Plate Girl UK
4. Aunt Lainie's Pep Talk
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ALK Season Two, Episode Twenty-One: Restaurant Review: The Donut King, Quiznos, Recipe-In-Progress, and Food Comfort
Join me as I chat about the following:
1. Restaurant Reviews:
a. The Donut King (North Kansas City)
b. Quiznos (North Kansas City)
2. Recipes-In-Progress (Pita Pizza and a Side Salad)
3. Food Comfort
a. Mid-Continent Public Library-Green Hills Culinary Classes
b. Ethnic Food Festivals in Kansas City
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ALK Season Two, Episode Twenty: Restaurant Review: BLVD Tavern and China Hut, Recipe-In-Progress, and Organizing Recipes
Join me as I chat about the following:
1. Restaurant Reviews
a. BLVD Tavern
b. China Hut
2. Recipes-In-Progress
a. Celery Paste
b. Sauteed Carrots and Celery
3. Organizing Recipes
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ALK Season Two, Episode Nineteen: Updates, Review of El Canelo, and more...
Join me as I chat about the following:
1. Update on ALK Food and Drink Reviews
2. Restaurant Review: El Canelo (Downtown North Kansas City)
3. Recipes-In-Progress: Panko by way of Crackers and Cherry Vanilla Lemonade
4. Comfort Creator:
a. Beyond Food Market
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ALK Season Two, Episode Eighteen: Picnic Season, Review of First Watch (NKC), Recipe-In-Progress, and more...
Join me as I discuss the following:
1. Picnic Season
2. Review of First Watch NKC
3. Recipe-In-Progress: Skillet Carrots
a. Aunt Lainie's Kitchen Youtube Channel
4. Comfort Show:
a. tasteMakers (PBS)
b. tasteMakers (Youtube)
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ALK Season Two, Episode Seventeen:Novella Cafe, Jowler Winery, Recipe-In-Progress: Apple Sauce Mocktail, and more...
Join me as I chat about the following:
1. Novella Cafes (MCPL Greenhills Branch)
2. Jowler Winery (Platte City, MO)
3. Recipe-In-Progress: Apple Sauce Mocktail
4. Comfort Show:
a. Indian As Apple Pie (PBS)
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ALK Season Two, Episode Sixteen: Review of La Cubana, Recipe-In-Progress, and Comfort Creator: Chef Moe
Join me as I chat about the following:
1. Review of La Cubana (Gladstone location)
2. Recipe-In-Progress (Ground Turkey and Veggie Nachos)
a. Biscuit Cutter
3. Comfort Creator:
a. Chef Moe
-TikTok
-Youtube
ALK Season Two, Episode Fifteen: MCPL Culinary Kitchens Classes, Recipe-In-Progress, Review of Vibe Ultra Lounge, and more...
Join me as I discuss the following:
1. MCPL Culinary Kitchens:
a. Vegan Eating: A Starting Point
b. Knife Skills: Beyond the Basics
2. Recipes-In-Progress: Sliced and Diced Potatoes
3. Review of Vibe Ultra Lounge
4. Comfort Show:
a. Culture Kitchen with Chef Bren Herrera
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ALK Season Two, Episode Fourteen: Review of FarinaKC, Review of Kelly's Westport Inn, and more.../Guy's Deli
Join me as I chat about the following:
1. Review of FarinaKC (Crossroads Arts District)
a. Briefly mentioned:
-Extra Virgin
2. Kelly's Westport Inn/Guy's Deli (Westport neighborhood)
3. Repurposing Easter Leftovers
4. Comfort Shows
a. Joanne Weir's Plates and Places (PBS)
b. Check Please, Bay Area (KQED and PBS)
5. Eventbrite Kansas City-Food Festivals in Kansas City
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ALK Season Two, Episode Thirteen: Easter Treats, Recipe-In-Progress, and Comfort Shows
Join me as I discuss the following:
1. Easter Treats
2. Recipe-In-Progress: Plating
3. Comfort Viewing
a. Tastemade
b. Fork and Hammer
c. Kitchen Queens: New Orleans
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ALK Season Two, Episode 12.5: Menu-Planning
Join me as I discuss the following;
1. Menu-Planning
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ALK Season Two, Episode Twelve: Silo Modern Farmhouse, Fried Ramen, and Comfort Shows
Join us as I discuss the following:
1. Silo Modern Farmhouse
2. Fried Ramen
3. Comfort Shows
a. Christina Cooks
b. Kitchen Curious
c. Tubi: Good_Eats
4. Menu Planning: Episode 12.5
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ALK Season Two, Episode Eleven: Restaurant Review of Palacio Maya (Gladstone, MO) and Acre Restaurants, Comfort Food Shows, and Recipe-In-Progress
Join me as I discuss the following:
1. Restaurant Review of Palacio Maya
2. Restaurant Review of Acre Restaurant
3. Comfort Shows
a. Being Gordon Ramsay
b. KC Food Show
c. In the Test Kitchen
4. KC Food News and Influencers
a. Thepitchkc.com
b. Kcculinary.com
c. Kansascitymag.com
d. Kansas City Food Bloggers/Instagram
5. Recipe-In-Progress
a. Cast Iron Carrot Hash
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ALK Season Two, Episode Ten: Black Cookbooks and Black Food Documentaries (Segment 3)
Join me as I discuss Black Cookbooks and Black Food Documentaries.
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ALK Season Two, Episode Ten: Half Portions (Segment 2)
Join me as I chat about Half Portions.
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ALK Season Two, Episode Ten: Food Reviews and KC Food News(Segment 1)
Join me as I chat about my experiences at:
1. Rudy's Tenampa (Lenexa)
2. Captain Sports Lounge (KC North)
3. Veil Cafe is Kansas City's newest cool kids coffee spot by Samantha Russell (Veil Cafe KC) (Garment District)
4. Tian Tea House Brews Us Back To The Present
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ALK Season Two, Episode Nine: Valentine's Day Ideas and more
Join me as I discuss the following:
1. Valentine's Day: Cooking At Home
2. Valentine's Day: Dining Out
3. A brief mention of Rudy's Tenampa Taqueria
4. A brief mention of FarinaKC
5. A brief mention of Acre Restaurant
6. This week's ALK FB Cooking Live Menu, Ramen noodles, and Lemon Cherry Cake
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ALK Season Two, Episode Eight: Party Ideas for the Big Game, Cookbooks, and Recipes-In-Progress
Join me as I chat about the following:
1. Party Ideas for the Big Game,
2. Cookbooks (e-books)
a. Half Baked Harvest by Tieghan Gerard
b. Half Baked Harvest: Quick & Cozy by Tieghan Gerard c. Half Baked Harvest: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains by Tieghan Gerard
d. Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines
3. Recipes-In-Progress
a. Cast Iron Carrot Hash
b. Cucumber and Carrot Salad
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ALK Season Two, Episode Seven: ALK Review of Verbena, 2026 Food Resolutions, and more...
Join me as I discuss the following:
1. ALK review of Verbena (Prairie Village, KS)
a. Inn at Meadowbrook
2. 2026 Food Resolutions
3. Recipes In Progress
a. Stuffed Mushrooms
b. Olive Tapenade
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ALK Season Two, Episode Six: New Year's Eve, Comfort Content, Life Updates, and more...
Join me as I chat about the following:
1. New Year's Eve Food Menu
2. 2026 Food Goals ( Content Creation and Cooking with seasonings: Sumac, Tarragon, and Cardamom)
3. Comfort Content
i. Mary Berry
ii. Chef Table Talks
iii. Chef's Cut
4. Mike's Apartment: Aunt Lainie's Kitchen Interview #1
i. ALK Episode 5: Home Cookin' With Mike Rand
5. Review of Moonstone Bar (located inside Two Birds One Stone located in the Berkley Riverfront neighborhood.)
6. KC Restaurant Week 2026
ALK Season Two, Episode 5-Food and Drink Gift Exchange (Segment 3)
Join me as I discuss the following:
1. Holiday Food and Drink Gift Exchange
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ALK Season Two, Episode Five: Restaurant Review of story and KC Food News (Segment Two)
Join me as I discuss the following:
1. Restaurant Review of story
2. Farinakc
3. Acre
4. Moonstone bar
5. NYX Spirits
6. What's New In Kansas City Food and Drink: December 2025
7. KC Sipps: Mau Mau House debut, three restaurant "closures", and 10 Lucky years
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ALK Season Two, Episode Five: Holiday Food and Drink Gifts (Segment 1)
Join me as I discuss the following:
Holiday Food and Drink Gifts
1. Holiday Spice Guide
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ALK Season Two, Episode Four: Thanksgiving Checklist
Join me as I discuss preparing a Thanksgiving checklist.
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ALK Season Two, Episode Three: All Things Friendsgiving
Join me as I discuss all things Friendsgiving.
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ALK Season Two, Episode Two: Restaurant Review ( Segment 3-KKFI 90.1 FM)
Join me as I chat about the following:
1. Simple Halloween on the Fly (Segment One)
2. Recipes-In-Progress (Segment Two)
3. Restaurant Review (Segment Three)
a. Louisburg Cider Mill-Apple Cider Donuts
b. Jeremiah Bullfrogs (Topeka, KS)
c. The Antler Room
d. Captains Sports Lounge
Special thanks to Eco Radio KC
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ALK Season Two, Episode Two: Recipes-In-Progress ( Segment 2-KKFI 90.1 FM)
Join me as I chat about the following:
1. Simple Halloween on the Fly (Segment One)
2. Recipes-In-Progress (Segment Two)
3. Restaurant Review (Segment Three)
a. Louisburg Cider Mill-Apple Cider Donuts
b. Jeremiah Bullfrogs (Topeka, KS)
c. The Antler Room
d. Captains Sports Lounge (KC North)
Special thanks to Eco Radio KC
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ALK Season Two, Episode Two: Simple Halloween On The Fly (Segment 1-KKFI 90.1 FM)
Join me as I chat about the following:
1. Simple Halloween on the Fly (Segment One)
2. Recipes-In-Progress (Segment Two)
3. Restaurant Review (Segment Three)
a. Louisburg Cider Mill-Apple Cider Donuts
b. Jeremiah Bullfrogs (Topeka, KS)
c. The Antler Room
d. Captains Sports Lounge
Special thanks to Eco Radio KC
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ALK Season Two, Episode 1: Sunday Dinners, Restaurant Review-Zeb's Coffeehouse, Brown Bag Potlucks, and more
Join me as I chat about the following:
1. Sunday Dinners
2. Restaurant Reviews: Zeb Coffeehouse
3. Brown Bag Potlucks
4. Cookbooks for Fall
a. Good Things by Samin Nosrat
5. Comfort Shows
a. The Great British Bakeoff
b. Dinner Time Live with David Chang
c. Magnolia Table
d. PBS Passport
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ALK Episode 33: Fall Herbs and Spices, Restaurant Review: Vivilore,
Join me as I chat about the following:
1 . Fall Herbs and Spices
2. Restaurant Review: Vivilore
3. Flight of the Apple Mocktails
4. Layering Your Salads
5. Pantry Brainstorm
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