Thanksgiving in Des Moines: make this, buy that

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It’s in the fall, arguably the best ...

Memories from the Pillsbury test kitchens

Ever since Pillsbury hosted its first bake-off 75 years ago, its popularity has risen ...

The Contrary stirs things up in the East Village

When people step into the new cocktail bar and listening lounge that Billy Weathers ...

Whipping up joy, one meringue at a time

Have you ever met a pie baker who’s a jerk? I haven’t. Over the ...

Botanical garden’s makes space for new Flora

Trellis Cafe at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Hot coffee for cold days ahead

  On International Coffee Day (Oct. 1), toast to coffee beans and fall flavors ...

Hungry for innovation

  Hydroponic farmer Aaron Thormodsen inspects a tray of plants being grown at the ...

Regina Riordan is a great greeter

  Writer: Anthony Taylor Photos: Duane Tinkey It wasn’t the original plan, but this ...

Get a taste of African culture

Doro wat is an African dish using a slow-cooking

A pastry chef’s sweet dreams

  Tiny morsels of rhubarb add “a refreshing zip to balance the sweetness” of ...