stepuptotheplatekc

Step Up to the Plate

Kansas City!

Kansas City is in the heart of America, both literally and figuratively. The people who made Kansas City what it is know that it is far more than flyover country. Stop by and visit our great city through the eyes—and stomachs—of some of our most famous residents from Harry Truman to Andy Reid. Kansas City is well-known for its Bar-B-Que, its fountains, its championship winning sports teams, and its own brand of music. And we all love to eat.

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Mary Don Beachy

Mary Don Beachy, a proud Kansas Citian and University of Missouri graduate, has a B.S. and master’s degree in education. She taught elementary students for 34 years, and was selected the first elementary “Super Star” teacher. Mary Don has been published in Kansas City Parent, Ducks Unlimited, Instructor, The Kansas City Star, Kansas Journal of Reading, and in a teachers’ anthology of poetry. Her humorous children’s book, Mom Makes the Team, was released in December 2019. In addition to making delicious messes in the kitchen and constantly writing, Mary Don enjoys gardening, reading and traveling. But she always appreciates returning to her favorite city.

About the Author

Mary Don Beachy

Mary Don Beachy, a proud Kansas Citian and University of Missouri graduate, has a B.S. and master’s degree in education. She taught elementary students for 34 years, and was selected the first elementary “Super Star” teacher. Mary Don has been published in Kansas City Parent, Ducks Unlimited, Instructor, The Kansas City Star, Kansas Journal of Reading, and in a teachers’ anthology of poetry. Her humorous children’s book, Mom Makes the Team, was released in December 2019. In addition to making delicious messes in the kitchen and constantly writing, Mary Don enjoys gardening, reading and traveling. But she always appreciates returning to her favorite city.

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Sylvester “Sly” James
Kansas City mayor, 2011-19
October 23, 2022

Like Kansas City itself, Mary Don Beachy has stepped up with her new book of culinary treats, Step Up to the Plate Kansas City! Mary Don’s book will feed the body while the motivation to write it feeds the soul. All that is left to be said is ‘Bon Appetit!

Tom Watson
39-time PGA Tour winner and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame
October 23, 2022

As a confirmed ‘slave to his stomach,’ I continue to search for recipes of merit to satisfy the best tastes and textures of our sustenance. Step Up to the Plate, Kansas City! certainly fills the bill with its multitude of culinary experiences.

Jan Kreamer
former CEO of the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
October 23, 2022

Step Up to the Plate, Kansas City! celebrates the KC community and its commitment to the principle that if we work together there isn’t anything we can’t accomplish. The sharing of recipes and the book proceeds donated to Children’s Mercy are yet other marvelous examples of that spirit.