Category Archives: Kitchen

School lunch inspiration

By Megan Pothoven For some students, school cafeteria lunches may not bring back fond memories. But for others, those school lunches make up some of their fondest memories when it comes to excellent food. I attended school at North Mahaska, and I remember having Kickapoo Krunch Bars. These bars were the highlight of school lunches. They...
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‘A Slice of Home’ By Simone Bates

Catch of the Day

Our family of three, accompanied by my parents, had our first vacation last month. We took our boy on his first plane rides and had a lovely five nights on the South Carolina coast. It was incredibly special to walk with Liam on the sand, watch him dip his toes...
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Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen

National Hot Breakfast and National Cherry Month

                With the month of February quickly passing by, make the most of it by taking this last-minute opportunity to make some food to celebrate the month. Most of us know a good breakfast is an important way to begin the day. “Breakfast helps us feel better,...
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“Have a seat at my table” by Cathryn Dunsbergen

[caption id="attachment_7074288" align="alignleft" width="206"] We are officially at the stage where Penelope likes to help in the kitchen. She is especially interested in my stand mixer and all of the gadgets that come with. When we were making potatoes she had to have her own spatula and of course...
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Go ahead, have that brownie… It’s ‘Have a Brownie’ Day

By Megan Pothoven     [caption id="attachment_7074231" align="alignleft" width="167"] Check out Hayden’s shirt – our family has exciting news! We cannot wait to meet our second baby, and I cannot wait for the morning sickness to ease up![/caption] Did you know today is National “Have a Brownie” Day? You don’t need to...
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‘A Slice of Home’ By Simone Bates

Love in a Cup

Ah, February, the month of love: Valentine’s Day for the romantics, Galentine’s Day for your beloved friends, and Super Bowl for lovers of the game. The last one might be taking it a little far … unless the Chiefs would have made it again! Our home would definitely have been...
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Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen

Local snowfall totals ranged from eight inches to a foot in our area two weeks ago. The accumulated snow combined with sub-zero temperatures made for extra work on the farm to care for the livestock. All of the cattle bunks required snow removal so the cattle could be fed. We rewarded our hard work with...
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