Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. What’s not to love about a holiday focused on eating and being thankful?!? Sadly, the Thanksgiving holiday that we learned about in school, is a whitewashed version of the actual historical record. While…
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Restaurants,, Recipes and Cooking for kids in Des Moines, IA
Fall 2020: Where To Go Apple Picking Near Des Moines
Find an updated list for 2021 here. What’s better than a freshly picked, perfectly ripe, locally grown apple? (Maybe a fresh-from-the-oven apple pie?) And with apple varieties ripening soon, it’s a great time to try out your favorite fall recipes. Use this…
Read MoreFavorite Birthday Cake and Cupcake Bakeries in Des Moines
Planning a birthday party is no easy task these days. Whether you’re social distancing and hosting a small family celebration at home or going all out at a local venue, if you really want to make your guests smile, a…
Read MoreWhere to Find Cool Treats in Des Moines
As the mercury creeps higher, Des Moines families begin to look for more ways to beat the heat. If your taste buds are craving a frozen treat, look no further! From delicious ice cream and frozen custard to Italian Ice…
Read MoreCelebrate National Doughnut Day at a Des Moines Area Doughnut Shop
Today is National Doughnut Day! There’s a holiday for everything, but come on, who doesn’t love doughnuts?!? And, while we’ve got nothing against Dunkin’, we really enjoy visiting local shops, which serve up everything from classic cake doughnuts to maple-bacon-flavored long…
Read MoreBeyond Strawberries: Best Places to Pick Your Own Blackberries, Raspberries, Cherries, and More this Summer near Des Moines
The Pick-Your-Own season is bookended by strawberries in the spring and apples in the fall, but what do you do with all those months in between? Pick everything else, of course! Central Iowa farms and orchards are great spots to haul out the family on nice…
Read More2020 Guide to Farmers’ Markets and Farm Stands in the Des Moines Area
Find the 2021 Farmers’ Market Guide Here. Farmers’ Markets have always been significant summer events in the Des Moines area. They provide fresh produce and entertainment for city dwellers while supporting local farmers and small businesses. But now, during the…
Read MoreHow to Make Your Food Last Longer and Conserve Where We Can
By Natalie Maughan I like to cook meals for my family, but I mostly cook out of necessity. We don’t eat out very often, so I end up cooking five nights a week with one night dedicated to leftovers or…
Read MoreFood for Thought From Real Food 4 Kids
by Sue Honkamp, Founder & Owner of Real Food 4 Kids I recently asked parents and their kids two questions about cooking, as part of a research project for an entrepreneurial class I was taking through the University of Iowa….
Read MoreWhere to Order Family Meals for Pickup or Delivery in the Des Moines Area
Quick trips to the grocery store just aren’t happening for most families right now. And, when you do manage to get to the store it can take a lot of planning. (God forbid if you forget something!) Area restaurants are…
Read MoreWhat We Ate for Dinner Last Week: March 15-21, 2020
I’ve seen a lot of people requesting meal ideas on social media the past week. So, I thought I would start sharing what we eat each week. I am going to disclose that, as much as I like to eat,…
Read MoreHealthy Halloween or Beggar’s Night Dinner Ideas
By Natalie Maughan Growing up it was tradition at our home to eat a big bowl of chili before we went out trick-or-treating. It was my mom’s hope that we would fill up on chili and not eat as much…
Read MoreApple Orchards Near Des Moines – 2019 Edition
Find an updated list for 2021 here. Starting just after Labor Day weekend and continuing through the fall, orchards in Central Iowa offer families the chance to pick their own apples. Many apple picking orchards also host cool kids’ attractions…
Read MoreDes Moines Fall Festival Guide – 2019 Edition
Find an updated list 2021 Fall Festivals here. The air is crisp, the apples are almost ripe, and the fall festival season is about to get underway! We’ve rounded up 22 great harvest fests in the Des Moines area, all…
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