Andrea Rainey has spent nearly 20 years as a critical care RN, which basically makes her a professional adrenaline junkie. Now, she gets her kicks from something a little sweeter: dough that rises, butter that browns, and pastries that disappear faster than an ER doc can yell, “Stat!”

The Kansas City native (and self-proclaimed smart-mouth) just opened Morning Rounds Bakery last month. With its Crossroads-ish/Downtown-ish locale, it’s safe to say the city is now better for it.

Baking has always been her therapy—a way to breathe after long nights in the ICU. “Being a nurse has really defined me,” she says. “My closest friends are all nurses who I’ve been through hell and back with.” Now, she’s bringing that same grit—and a healthy dose of humor—to a space full of butter, frosting, and dre

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