Food and Cooking

Fall has arrived, and if you’re a mom in the Iowa City area you have likely either visited the apple orchard or you’re making plans to visit soon. Every year we go and I think about what new apple...

First I want to say unequivocally that I love macaroni and cheese, and I have since I was a very young child. My mother used to joke that the year I was four I ate nothing but macaroni and...

Today I'd like to talk about chocolate chip cookies. It's so tempting these days to try and alter classic treats to accommodate the eating trend of the week. Chocolate chip cookies–a classic American sweet that has been around since...

I'm a relative newbie to Trader Joe's. I've been a loyal Costco customer for several years, and before that I was a regular HyVee shopper. Throw in my occasional trips to Aldi or New Pioneer Coop, and you'll understand...

We all know Iowa sweet corn is the BEST sweet corn! Since you can only get it for a couple of weeks each year, knowing how to freeze it is the best way to make sure you can get...

SALSA!!! It's that time of year when the tomatoes and peppers are in abundance! Here are some of my favorite salsa recipes. Some of these recipes are canning recipes. You can can them as indicated, or just make a...

One of the simplest and most nostalgic traditions of summer is the classic red, white, and blue Bomb Pop. While we are reminded daily of the divisiveness in our nation, most of us can come together and agree that the...

Looking for a summer activity to beat the heat and spend some time indoors for a bit? Check out one of the Corridor’s cooking classes for a fun evening with friends, as a date night, or as a family! New...

I admit I was a little late to the cookie butter game. I'd seen bakers use it on my favorite reality TV baking competitions, heard my friends and neighbors sing its praises, and given it the side-eye in the...

It's everyone's favorite guide... When and Where Kids Eat Free or Cheap! Before you go out to eat with your family, check our guide and see which local restaurants have free meals or deals for kids! My family and...