Alright, so what are kitchpaps? It is this crazy delicious crunchy snack mix that is the perfect combinations of salty, spicy and sweet. It literally tingles every tastebud in your mouth. This snack mix combines boondi (fried chickpeas), caramelized white chocolate and peanuts with chili powder, cumin and salt. So to add a littles sweet […] The post No Bake Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes with Kitchpaps Crust appeared first on Discover Finer Living ..read more

Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups Zen Sweet monk fruit sweetener 4 whole eggs 1 cup skyr style plain yogurt 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cloves 3 cups grated carrots 2 tsp vanilla extract, divided 12 ounces yogurt cream cheese (recipe below) 3 cups Zen Sweet powdered sugar 2 tbsp milk Directions 1. Method for cake: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Place all ingredients in large mixing bowl ..read more

I have to tell you I am obsessed with these konjac noodles by It’s Skinny. Konjac is actually a root but still low in carbs. I am not sure how they make them, but they can used to replace any noodle in other dishes. With only 2 carbs and 9 calories you going to be […] The post Lightened Up Lasagna appeared first on Discover Finer Living ..read more

Making cream cheese out of yogurt saves fat grams in any dish that uses cream cheese. Details are below on how easy it is to make. Then use it any recipe that calls for cream cheese. Using the Skyr style yogurt works best as it is naturally thicker than Greek or regular yogurt. You can […] The post Yogurt Cream Cheese appeared first on Discover Finer Living ..read more

You can’t be from Kansas City and not be a fan of burnt ends. It doesn’t matter if you fancy  Jack, Joe, Arthur or Gates, which you will need to be from KC to get that refrence, they are a staple in realm of Kansas City barbecue. A delicacy not to be missed. My go […] The post Burnt End Crostini with Cheddar and Fried Onions appeared first on Discover Finer Living ..read more

The W owners, Shane and Merideth Veritasi continue to quench your thirst as they have once again transformed a space worthy of praise.  The much awaited Hand in Glove is the product of their handiwork and is a coffee and cocktail bar open seven days a week. Much like The W, they did most the […] The post The Long Awaited Hand in Glove is Now Open in Lee’s Summit appeared first on Discover Finer Living ..read more

Being an empty nester and frequent traveler I find myself cooking less and less. And when i do, I’ve become quite lazy at it, although I do still try and keep it healthy. Fermented foods are all the rage now and when I received some samples of Cleveland Kraut, my creativity juices started flowing.The flavors […] The post Lazy Chicken Street Tacos featuring Cleveland Kraut appeared first on Discover Finer Living ..read more

Kansas City will be celebrating Irish heritage with the Kansas City Irish Fest, the ‘luckiest’ event in town providing attendees with top Irish entertainment, which begins August 30 and Marriott Hotels in the Midwest are joining in on the festivities, as well as providing guests with the best places to stay near the event. Sheraton […] The post Kansas City Irish Fest Hotel Specials from Marriott appeared first on Discover Finer Living ..read more

My niece works at a dermatologist office here in KC and offered me the chance to try out some lip filler at cost to check it out. In my opinion here are five things you will want to consider before pulling the trigger on the procedure. Number One: I’ll tell you, although there is a […] The post Five Things to Consider Before Getting Lip Filler appeared first on Discover Finer Living ..read more

  This salad is a breeze to whip up. Massaging the dressing into the leaves and then letting it marinate before serving is the key to making it tender and delicious.  The recipe recommends 10 minutes. But this is a hearty salad and can even be made early in the day or even the night […] The post Kale Salad with Parmesan Dressing appeared first on Discover Finer Living ..read more