Motherhood journey: Tessa Anderson, of Dubuque, welcomes parenting with open arms
Motherhood journey: Tessa Anderson, of Dubuque, welcomes parenting with open arms

Tessa Anderson wasn’t sure she wanted to become a mom. “I had always been one of those people who dug her heels in and said, ‘Nope. I’m not having kids,’ especially when I was younger,” said the 30-year-old, of Dubuque. “People would say to me, ‘You’ll probably feel differently about it when you’re older. But […]

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The power of female relationships: She Unites connects Dubuque area women through activities, events
The power of female relationships: She Unites connects Dubuque area women through activities, events

When Nat Finley relocated to Dubuque from Muscatine, Iowa, in 2020, she felt a bit of a disconnect. “I wanted to meet more people,” said the photographer, entrepreneur and owner of Nat Finley Photography. Specifically, she wanted to connect with other women who, like her, wanted to explore what the community had to offer, particularly […]

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An EVolving business: Lindsey Einsweiler and Chelsea Vollmer bring self-care to the forefront with Dubuque spa
An EVolving business: Lindsey Einsweiler and Chelsea Vollmer bring self-care to the forefront with Dubuque spa

Lindsey Einsweiler and Chelsea Vollmer have a similar philosophy when it comes to new year’s resolutions. “We wish that people wouldn’t wait or see becoming healthier and making wellness a priority as a luxury,” Einsweiler said. “It’s important to take the time for yourself and to focus on not only your physical health, but your […]

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Green girl: Tiffany Vance crafts a business out of handmade decor from locally grown and upcycled treasures
Green girl: Tiffany Vance crafts a business out of handmade decor from locally grown and upcycled treasures

On a quaint piece of land just hugging the edge of downtown Platteville, Wis., sits a small yellow workshop, converted from a garage. This time of year, Tiffany Vance can be found inside, weaving together twigs and greenery to form holiday wreaths, occasionally taking a break to throw another log into the wood-burning fireplace or […]

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Season schedule: Upcoming events poised to boost holiday spirits in tri-states
Season schedule: Upcoming events poised to boost holiday spirits in tri-states

Upcoming events throughout the tri-state will lift holiday spirits and put attendees in the mood for the season ahead. Here is a sampling of local events featuring Santa, ballet dancers, Christmas trees, holiday treats, carols and more. Reflections in the Park Times/dates: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28-Sunday, Jan. 5. Site: Louis Murphy Park, Dubuque. Cost: […]

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Coming full circle: Iowa’s Maddie Poppe reflects on home, music career ahead of Her Night Out
Coming full circle: Iowa’s Maddie Poppe reflects on home, music career ahead of Her Night Out

In more ways than one, Maddie Poppe has come full circle. The 26-year-old singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist hailing from humble Clarksville, Iowa, might be best known for taking the win on season 16 of ABC’s “American Idol.” But prior to that, she was simply a sweet, small-town girl, singing songs in the company of her […]

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At 100, why American baking icon Betty Crocker is still a household name

September 2, 2022
How does a brand remain a household name for a century? Betty Crocker has a simple recipe: Keep changing. In October, the icon became a centenarian and has now wrapped up her 100th holiday baking season. General Mills, the company that owns her likeness, intends to keep her relevant another century by embracing more diverse...

How female food writers penned their way out of the home kitchen

September 2, 2022
I remember the smell of the kitchen at my first job. Bleach, mixed with old fryer oil, cigarette smoke and French onion soup. I started as a busser; clearing plates, filling waters, bringing out salads. There was only one woman in the kitchen, the sous chef named Anna. She was impossibly tall, thin and had...

Summer salads: Tropical Cobb Salad

August 26, 2022
Here’s a Cobb salad with a tropical twist. Ripe juicy mangoes are at the height of their season, added along with shrimp sauteed with coconut to make a refreshing summer salad with a hint of the tropics. Cut the mango into cubes for the salad. Here is a quick way to do that: Slice off...

Summer salads: Arugula and Avocado Salad with Jalapeno Vinaigrette

August 26, 2022
One of the best ways to build flavor is layering, or using one ingredient in two ways or at different stages of cooking. Using the zest of a lemon in cake batter, for instance, while using the juice in a citrusy glaze. It’s a technique relied on often in the book “COOKish,” which limits recipes...

Summer salads: Watermelon Feta Salad

August 26, 2022
For a fast and easy warm-weather salad on a hot summer day, it doesn’t get better than watermelon feta. This salad has so few ingredients, you want each to be the best it can be. The sweeter the watermelon, the more amazing the salad. You can use large, baby, red or yellow watermelons. Seedless watermelons...
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