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?

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 [...]

How long can I store…

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 [...]