Food + Beverage

Pumpkin Dump Cake

Another Recipe from Amy Tinnin - A Cup Full of Sass Article by Amy Tinnin acupfullofsass.com | Photography by Ashley Michele Photography Pumpkin pie remains a seasonal favorite, but if you're looking for a twist on this holiday must-have, try this easy Pumpkin Dump Cake. It makes it to our Thanksgiving table every year. It shares the same flavors but with a buttery, crisp topping, and it comes together with pantry staples. We like to serve it warm with ice cream and caramel or add a dollop of...

Local Services

More Than a Mission

How United Way of St. Francois County is Transforming Compassion Into Action Across the Parkland Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Stephanie Zaricor In Saint Francois County, needs often look similar to anywhere else in the country – an empty pantry, a past-due bill, a senior choosing between medicine and groceries. The United Way of St. Francois County exists to meet those basic human needs right here at home. Board president Mark Toti puts it simply: “Our goal is to help with the...

Education

Hunger Hides at Home

How Farmington School District fights food insecurity, one backpack at a time Article by Kayle Nephew | Photography by Stephanie Zaricor On Friday afternoons, as the Farmington R-7 buses pull away, most children are already dreaming of sleepovers, family dinners, or lazy weekends at home. But for nearly 200 students in the Farmington School District, the weekend doesn’t promise joy. It promises hunger. These are the children who wonder if there will be anything to eat before Monday morning...

Food + Beverage

Baked Brie Fig Jam

A Recipe from Amy Tinnin - acupfullofsass.com Article by Amy Tinnin | Photography by Ashley Michele Photography As the holidays are approaching, I wanted to share a recipe that is easy to pull together, and it looks so pretty on your holiday table. The smell while it bakes gives me all the cozy, festive feelings. It tastes just as good as it looks, too. I like to bake it in a Brie Cheese Baking Dish (oven safe), then style it on a wooden tray with things like grapes, apricots, figs, sliced...