BrewNost, a beer sampling event held yearly on the banks of the Cedar River at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, is putting out its official call for entries in its second annual BrewNost Patron’s Choice Recipe Contest.
The contest is open to professional and amateur chefs 21 years of age or older, and each entrant [...]
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?
One of the tips in today’s stories about saving money on your grocery bills was to stock up on staples when they go on sale. But how long can you let those stockpiled items sit around in your house? Here are some guidelines for commonly stockpiled items from consumer magazine ShopSmart:
Butter: 4 months in the [...]
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A tray of chocolates at Chocolate Haus in Amana.
Where do you go for really Valentine’s chocolate in Eastern Iowa? Skip the pre-prepackaged stuff at the big box stores and try treats from one of our local shops:
Simply Divine in Cedar Rapids
Betty Jane Candies in Cedar Rapids
Sweetopia in Hiawatha
Temptations Fine Candies in Atkins and Marion
Chocolate Haus in Amana
Bochner [...]
I had a great time talking with wine guys to get their recommendations for a few inexpensive to moderately priced bottles to pair with Valentine’s Day chocolates. (I also made sure to forward all recommendations to my husband. Hint, hint.)
But the article only included recommendations for milk and dark chocolates. I didn’t even think about [...]
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