Where’s the Beef?
It is in the grocery store, at the restaurant that is still delivering, and in my deep freeze. My husband and I are cattle farmers. I’m a fifth-generation farmer, while he, on the other hand, never touched...
I love to cook and bake. My kitchen is my home. We rarely eat out, so that means I spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Over the 14 years we have been married I have tried to...
My sons’ favorite meals are tacos, burgers, pizza, and chicken nuggets. I can’t blame them; after all, these foods are all delicious. However, my kids prefer the bare-bones versions of these delicacies: meat and cheese only. Oh, and carbs.
Meat,...
"Where there's a helpful smile in every aisle!"
If you haven't heard that phrase in a commercial, you may not have lived in Iowa long enough! Hy-Vee is my go-to favorite grocery store. There are 13 Hy-Vee stores in the...
Pumpkin season is here and whether you are all in or just need a little touch of pumpkin flavor, these pumpkin power bites are a must.
I love this recipe because it's lightly sweetened so you're not getting a ton...
If you are a mom to young kids, you know that most days feel like a snack free-for-all.
Each day, I encourage my daughter to think of choices that include fruits, veggies, and protein rather than "snack" type foods.
While we talk about it frequently,...
This post is part 1 of 5 in the series Quick Trips from Des Moines.
Are you tired of looking at the insides of your walls? Sick of driving the same slushy roads, past the same dreary sites every. single....
Breakfast I can totally handle. Meal planning for dinner is totally doable. But lunch? Lunch is where I struggle.
I always seem to forget about planning for lunch, which then leaves me in a lurch when I suddenly realize...
BLT sandwiches are a seasonal summer staple in my household. We only eat them during the hot months of the year when tomatoes are at their peak.
Over the course of many years, I have sampled many a BLT and...
Raise your hand if you know someone with allergies! Sure, the typical allergies consist of sneezing, coughing, and watery eyes. But, did you know food allergies produce more intense effects?
If you didn’t tune into the recent Living With Food...
In + Around Des Moines
15 Best Brunch Spots in Des Moines
Brunch in Des Moines is the best! Not only does it combine the best of breakfast and lunch, it's a social event best enjoyed...
