The variety of subjects covered in this week’s episode of The Delicious Story is vast, because we talked about living and investing like a nomad—that’s “21st century-style.” We also talked about the aspects of
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You know those infomercials that keep upping the ante over the course of their pitch? You’ve heard the phrase, “But wait, there’s more!” Interestingly, they do keep adding stuff on in a real way, and the trained watcher will know to wait until the end of the ad to order. The same limerick of “wait, there’s more” easily applies with today’s guest, Dr. Alan Koslow, on this episode of The Delicious Story.
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These days, a bit of Edward Hopper seems to speak volumes. The American painter is best known for depicting stark night scenes with people set apart from each other in solitude. Social distancing aside, take note and take heart for a treat. This week on The Delicious Story,
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Are you one of those people who overthinks and overstresses about any number of things going on in your life? While you dive into obsessing, it gets pretty noisy in your head, doesn’t it? Maybe you even feel like you’re all alone.
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When you hear the word “networking,” what comes to mind? If it’s a speed-dating-like frenzy where everyone seems to be out for themselves, it’s understandable if you don’t find that appealing.
But what if you, a woman, were part of a group of women who offer encouragement and ideas?
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If you have an urban farmer nearby, then you’re lucky indeed. After speaking with Monika Owczarski of The Sweet Tooth Farm, based here in the Riverbend Neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa, I learned a
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Mary Bailey sums up its power in her line from “It’s A Wonderful Life.” The Martini family is leaving the Potter slum for the dream-come-true home of their own. She gives them the loaf of bread and begins the blessing, “Bread so that you may never know hunger…”
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As someone who can’t serve a meal for two to the table successfully, I’m in constant awe of those who deliver delicious spreads for larger gatherings, especially at catered events. This awe was the first of
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Orchestrating an event—including anything from a small gathering to a major catered affair—is similar to writing a novel. You, the organizer, are crafting a story that unfolds with a clear beginning, middle and
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Right this moment, sit or stand up as straight as you can and reach your arms up to the sky—and then, reach a bit further. Feels good, doesn’t it?
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You want a vacation. No. You need a vacation—a break from your daily routines, and the opportunity to step out and explore beyond the borders of your everyday life. But do you know what it is you seek in
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As a child, Brittney Haskins realized she enjoyed baking. She describes with fondness the time spent with her mother in the kitchen, an experience which became significant to her life. And somehow, between
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It’s a story sure to spark your imagination (and perhaps inspiration), because that’s what Nikki Schneider’s The Whimsical Wine Trailer is all about. This week on #thedeliciousstory, we discover what
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Most of us don’t get the kitchen of our dreams, but instead, one we’ve inherited. That also goes for some of the stuff that’s housed within it. For example, there’s that fryer you received as a gift, or the
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What would you do if you opened the fridge and dinner was right there waiting for you? For many busy families, couples on the go, and singles who don’t have the time or inclination to cook a meal for one,
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I admire those who make significant turns in their life and take on new adventures. Case in point: with the gauntlet of “new mind” thrust before them, Tim Diebel and his wife, Lori, made a
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As an NPR addict, I love that Tiffany Mauch’s “eureka” moment was inspired by something she heard on public radio. Of course, her vision for becoming a pet caregiver really began further back, with years of
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I opened by asking her if she dreams about matting and framing in her sleep. Angela Williams Jackson of The Great Frame Up in West Des Moines claims her sleep is unencumbered, but
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I admit it—I get sucked into Instagram easily. I can scan through images at a dizzying pace and then twenty minutes later wonder where the time has gone. That’s how pictures work. They’re eye candy
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