Football season in St. Joseph means weekends built around kickoff times, good food, cold drinks, and plenty of opinions about what should have happened on that last play. Whether you're inviting the whole neighborhood over for a Kansas City Chiefs game, watching college football with a few friends, or settling in for a full Sunday of games, a little preparation can turn watching football into a great game-day experience. While remembering the food is important, don't forget about what's going...

If you’ve spent any time looking at premium cigars, you’ve probably seen them described as mild, medium, or full-bodied. Those descriptions sound simple enough, but what do they actually mean? For someone new to cigars, it’s easy to assume that mild means less flavorful and full-bodied means better or more premium. Neither is true. Strength and body are simply ways of describing aspects of the cigar-smoking experience, and experienced cigar enthusiasts often enjoy cigars across the entire...

Walking into a cigar shop for the first time can be intimidating. There are different sizes, shapes, wrappers, strengths, countries of origin, and brands, and experienced cigar smokers sometimes seem to have an entirely different vocabulary. The good news is that choosing your first cigar doesn't need to be complicated. A great first cigar is simply one that matches your preferences and gives you an enjoyable introduction to premium cigars. You don't need to buy the most expensive cigar in...