In search of Dutch-process cocoa…

I just talked with a reader in Williamsburg who’s had trouble finding  Dutch process cocoa. Can anyone help her out? Where do you go to find Dutch process cocoa in the south end of the Corridor?

It’s beer season

According to a story that appeared in my inbox as part of a rundown of supermarket industry news:
The Nielsen Company… expects U.S. consumers to purchase more than 21 million cases, or $381 million, worth of beer in major supermarkets during the two weeks surrounding the Memorial Day holiday, a beer party second only to the [...]

Iowa wines (and a beer)

If you missed Sunday’s Explore section, an annual listing of summer events and festivals, be sure to check out the online version here.
Besides the long list of summer festivals (many of which revolve around — or at least include — food), you’ll find profiles of 16 Eastern Iowa wineries and one brewery. It’s a great [...]

Another way to save on groceries

After we ran a couple of stories on how to save money on your grocery bill, a reader e-mailed to tell me about Angel Food Ministries, a non-profit, non-denominational program that sells discounted groceries through churches in across the country, including here in Eastern Iowa.
The reader, Carla Ekman, coordinates the program at Hope Lutheran Church in [...]

The piecemeal kitchen

It’s been just over a month since I last wrote about the kitchen remodel. Lest you think the project is in shambles, a photo:

I have cabinets! (And a power tool!)
It’s been a busy month. With the exception of the week that I spent visiting friends in Portland, my husband and I have been spending every [...]

Free stuff for Mom!

TCBY sent along a press release this week to let me (and you) know how much they love moms: All TCBY locations are giving away free cups and cones to Moms on Mother’s Day. As far as I know, their only local store is in Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids.
Any other food give-aways for Mother’s [...]

Will you share your recipes?

It’s nearly time for summer picnics and potlucks, and I’m looking for Gazette reader’s favorite recipes for an upcoming Accent story.

What’s your on-the-go go-to dish? Send us the recipe, along with a brief description of why you like it, to recipes@gazcomm.com or The Gazette, Attn: Potluck Recipes, PO Box 511, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
Include your name, [...]