Photo: Marisa Harris
Magic comes in many forms. When the weather chills, we reach for various potions to prolong our summer glow and sustain us through the longer nights. So we asked our readers to recommend their favorite local drinks, soups, lotions and other elixirs. And they shared some of their secrets.
Argan oil from Morocco is the best in the cold dry months! I use it from my scalp to my feet and everywhere in between. I even add it to my body lotion to kick up the moisture. It is a lifesaver from dry skin! – Jill Maahs, owner of Dar Zweena
Red Dragon Herbs & Teas! – Carly Condon
The Alchemy Skin Care from Vanity & Glamour Cosmetics. Specifically: the Hydration Potion, Blue Lotus Moisture Mist, Lip Scrub and Oooh La Lip Treatment. – Sharla Fraker-Zubulake, owner of Vanity & Glamour Cosmetics
Life Distilled in Ames has all the good stuff! – Carole Gieseke
A hot toddy at the Bartender’s Handshake. – Kathleen Murrin
Northern Vessel — specifically an iced coastline! – Jaimie Nielsen
Seafood gumbo from Waterfront in West Des Moines. – Libby Jacobs
Wild rice chicken soup from Palmer’s. – Renee Hardman
