Food + Recipes

I did Whole 30 in October to get my health back on track, and the only thing that got me through it was having delicious salad dressings that were not full of junk. They dressed up my lettuce, veggies, and...

I will be the first to say that I don't spend a lot of time cooking in the kitchen cooking. Most of the cooking in our house is done by my husband. And when I do cook, it is usually...

Picture yourself crumpling up hundred dollar bills and sprinkling them over a bed of lettuce, topping it with a little dressing and chowing down. Promptly proceed to the doctor's office for updated immunizations and a tetanus shot. Or imagine this scenario:...

I am sure your kids love chocolate like mine do.  But we all want to give our kids healthy treats.  If your children love chocolate  milk but you don't like all the additives store bought chocolate milk comes with,...

Trader Joe's is located just off Interstate 35 in West Des Moines, on Mills Civic Parkway, near the hustle and bustle of Jordan Creek Towncenter. I've found some of my favorite products there that make it an almost weekly stop...

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s nice to have a few go-to soup recipes you can set and forget. A slow cooker of easy soup is perfect for the days between Christmas and New Year’s when...

When I was little, Valentine’s Day was all about perfecting the prettiest box for school, and wondering if my crush would notice my Valentine’s Day card. Now, as a Mom, it’s about balance. My husband and I focus on...

My two boys and I are on the go a lot now that it is summertime. I try to keep a stock of convenient, yet healthy snacks handy for when we are out. I recently had an opportunity to...

Instacart recently became available in the Des Moines area. If you've heard people talking about it and wondered what the big deal is, here's what you need to know. There are a handful of stores that Instacart delivers from in the Des...

Today's Business Highlight is sponsored by Kristina Postma, a local mom  and business owner of Wildtree.  What is Wildtree? Wildtree representative, Kristina Postma, explains Wildtree  as a certified organic food product company whose mission is to help families put healthy food on the dinner...