Basehor Living

Food: A healthier take on Super Bowl grub: Baked buffalo tenders
January 30, 2013
The key Super Bowl food groups are meat and melted cheese, preferably deep-fried. Buffalo-style chicken wings and chicken nuggets are just the sort of thing deep-fried deliciousness we’re talking about. And my recipe marries the two and, incredibly, does so in a way that simultaneously satisfies the soul and keeps the blood whistling through the old arteries.
Food: Fair trade — A soup swap with friends helps fend off winter’s chill
January 23, 2013
For several years now, I’ve been in the habit of planning a small party in late January or early February. Nothing like the big gatherings that happen over the holidays — just something little to look forward to and help pass the time during this cold, dark part of the year.
Health focus: Key to fighting obesity is in small changes, not quick fix
04:06 p.m., January 22, 2013 Updated 12:00 a.m.
As the first month of the year comes to an end, so do most people’s new year resolutions, many of which are weight-loss related.
Food: A healthier, faster take on risotto
January 16, 2013
It took me a few attempts, but I eventually figured out how to have my whole grains and my thick and creamy risotto. And it was simple.
Hunters education classes available
January 2, 2013
The Basehor Community Library and Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism is again offering free state-certified hunter education taught by Steve and Marsha Letcher.
Free hunters education classes available
January 2, 2013
The Basehor Community Library and Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism is again offering free state-certified hunter education taught by Steve and Marsha Letcher.
Food: Simple but sensational: Homemade chips, dip for entertaining
January 2, 2013
I was visiting friends when one of the hosts spontaneously began making homemade crackers from corn and flour tortillas. It wasn’t planned, but it was delicious.
Community garden plots available now
December 28, 2012
The Basehor Community Garden, sponsored by Kansas PRIDE, will open this spring for its second year, and plots are available for interested community members.
Church celebrates new year with special prayer service
December 26, 2012
Holy Angels Parish invites residents to celebrate Holy Hour on the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3.
City picking up Christmas trees on designated dates
December 26, 2012
The city will pick up Christmas trees cut into lengths of 6 feet or shorter today, as well as Thursday, Jan. 3, and Wednesday, Jan. 9.
Food: Festive meatballs are party-perfect
Though too tangy and sweet for pasta, this recipe is just right as a stand-alone appetizer
December 26, 2012
Sometimes failure can end up tasting pretty good. It certainly was the case with these meatballs.
Santa letters: Dec. 20
December 20, 2012
Glenwood Ridge Elementary School students sent their Santa letters to the Sentinel to share with the community. We’ve typed them as written.
Food: Find the freshest ingredients for frothy homemade eggnog
December 19, 2012
The best eggnog of the season is the frothy, cloud-like and homemade.
Santa letters: Dec. 13
December 13, 2012
Glenwood Ridge Elementary School students sent their Santa letters to the Sentinel to share with the community.