Author: Edge Staff

Hearth & Home – A Custom Home To Make Memories

Edge editor’s custom home brings two families together When Jack Shotbolt drove through West Omaha neighborhoods, he scoured the streets for the home he wasn’t sure existed. He sought a place that could bring he and fiancée Jennifer Matthes’ families together, a place where their five kids could have their […]

A Heart To Live and the Strength to Heal

Group fitness instructor found the strength to heal Each day is a gift.  No one is a bigger believer in this motto than Angie Jorgensen of Elkhorn.  Grateful for her husband, her children, her family, and her community, she is thankful to be alive. As an active runner and group […]

SCULPTing a revolution

Omaha is introduced to contemporary cosmetic surgery Dr. Gerard Stanley is fulfilling the dreams of many — to have a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure in a beautiful spa-like environment, all with a shorter recovery time. Stanley has taken his extensive medical knowledge and training and is making this an option […]

Flying Solo: Hughes Monumental Calling to Dance

Kennedy Hughes  |  Age 9  |  St. Wenceslaus At the age of 2, Kennedy Hughes heard her calling at the dance studio and hasn’t missed a beat since. Hughes had a busy schedule at a young age, involved in both cheer and competitive dance.  Two years ago, with the encouragement […]

Blue Blood Johnny Trueblood has constant hustle on the court

Johnny Trueblood  |  Age 16  |  Elkhorn South While it’s been cold outside, it’s been red­ hot inside area gyms as the Elkhorn South Boys’ Basketball Team has fought off some of Class B’s strongest challengers to maintain their #1 Class B ranking. With a solid nucleus of experienced players, the […]

Our Little Secret – Fowl Play, A Local Hunting Club

When friends Brian Zahm, Karsten Storm and Phil Page realized they all shared a passion for duck hunting, they decided to start a hunting club to share their knowledge and experience with other local hunters. “About 4 years ago, the three of us started Fowl Play, a local hunting club,” said Zahm. Other hunting […]

Healthy Eating Made Simple for the Community

By Shelly Asplin, MA, RD, LMNT Registered dietitian/trained wellness coach, represents Hy­Vee as a nutrition expert promoting healthy eating throughout the community.   If you’re starting a diet the first week in January and are tempted to overeat the second week, you may agree the third week in January, Healthy […]

Creative kitchen teases the palate

7M Grill mixes a variety of styles into  what it calls ‘comfort fusion’ Chef Aron Mackevicius of 7M Grill delights in creating playful dishes from unlikely culinary bedfellows. He’ll take a spicy ghost chili and marry it with sweet coconut. In another dish, he’ll mingle ginger with yellow squash.   Since 2010, Mackevicius […]

5 Steps to the Perfect Cocktail at Mai Thai

The Bar: Mai Thai The Bartender/Owner: Preeda Joynoosaeng The Drink: Mai Thai Step 1: What you need 1 oz. light rum 1 oz. dark rum 1 oz. vodka 1/2 oz. amaretto 1/2 oz. Triple Sec 1/4 oz. Grenadine 1/4 oz. of Sweetened Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice and Cranberry Juice Step 2:  Mix liquors and […]

A Life Aquatic Is The Best Adventure

For photographer Jen Edney, the best adventures require waterproof gear Things Jen Edney can do: 1. Convince the French skipper of Energy Team France to sail over her in a 44-foot long catamaran. Tread water like crazy to stay in the exact same position (so as not to get run […]

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