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Imagine living your best day at Prairie Wind... Enjoy your morning coffee from a private balcony as the sun comes up over Cedar Falls. Head downstairs to the lap pool for an energizing wake-up while your husband walks the indoor track. Clean up in the locker room before meeting a new friend for an art class in the lively Jorgensen Plaza. Whip up a quick lunch in your spacious kitchen, admiring the cabinets and countertops you selected. Then ride the WHC bus with other residents to a school where you mentor students. Return in time to join a book club conversation, schedule your next appointments at the salon spa, and grab milk from the convenience store. Greet your daughter and grandchildren who have dinner with you in the restaurant, then step outside with them for a sunset walk on the trails. End the day relaxing in your beautiful home… thankful that you made this move when you did.
Plan your move now to this growing area next to retail outlets and recreational trails! Call Maria Murphy at (319) 242-5742 to see floor plans, choose your options and reserve your new home today.
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fall trends p.4
artisanal beauty p.6
fall picnic p.8
things we love p.10
gabbi dewitt p.14
Publisher
Roy D. Biondi
deb waterman p.16
debra meyer p.18
7 ways to celebrate fall p.20
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Melody Parker Project Manager & Advertising Sales
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Black magic. A little punk, a little Goth and a little glamorous, black is no longer a “uniform,” or plain or, dare we say, devoid of fashion? Now wearing all black is a polished and confident look (and yes, it DOES make you look thinner). You can never go wrong with black, and you can dress it up or down. A few pops of color or metallic shine are the finishing touch.
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Boho chic. Capture the gypsy spirit in pretty, whimsical or luxurious prints, patterns and textures, layers, fringe, faux fur, embroidery and other trim, floaty and deconstructed silhouettes. It’s a little hippie, a little folksy and a lot of fun.
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Heavy metal. For evening – and a bit of daytime glitz — metallics are strong, especially gold. Pair a glittering top with slouchy pants, for example, or steal the show in shine from head to toe.
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Boys are back in town. Menswear-style suits and jackets in cool plaids, checks and pinstripes are hot, clean and crisp for fall. The style fits just about any body type and has the power to make you look slimmer.
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Black eyeliner. Runaways at Fall 2016 shows were full of models with black-rimmed eyes. Be as dramatic as you like with bold, big lines, or play it safe with a classic line and smudge. Smashbox 'Raven' eyeliner
Dark lips. It’s only natural to want to go a little deeper with your lipstick shade when the leaves begin to fall. But it’s your choice to paint your lips in a deep, dark red or nearly Goth black. Go shiny or matte, whatever trips you. Lemarclipstick 'Miss Scarlet'
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Whoa, Chestnut! Not quite brown — and with a hint of red — this chestnut lipstick color is sexy, retro and practical all at the same time. It also flatters most skin tones. Mary Kay 'Chocolatte'
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Shine on. Hey, did a glitter bomb just explode all over you? Awesome! Glitter, sparkles and spangles are the hot ticket for autumn — and they’re for grown-ups. Smoky eyes with a light sprinkling of gold, brow bone highlighter, dancing around the eyes — all sophisticated ways to make glitter work.
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Tan and fit. From classic soft camel to muted khaki to caramel, shades of tan are showing up in skirts, pants, knitwear and outdoor wear. Most shades of tan are flattering to all skin tones. The color is a wonderful neutral, too, and goes with black, red, brown, pumpkin and other classic combos.
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Naval academy. The nautical look is back with fresh detailing in jackets and suits in all shades of navy. And don’t overlook the skirt suit this season — hemlines are up, topped by waist- or hiplength jackets for matchymatchy dressing.
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Clumpy black lashes. Done carefully, it gives the appearance of wide eyes and a flirty look. Done wrong and it looks, well, you know. 6 Lord & Berry 'Back in Black' Brown eyeshadow. Go for a matte look and choose a brown with just a bit of red in it to emphasize your eyes. Layer the colors for a smoky look. Kevyn Aucoin 'Bloodroses'
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Designer Thom Browne has tackled a lot of complex ideas in his womenswear collections. He has explored gender-based stereotypes, death and grief. He experiments with complex construction techniques, and he is rigorous in his tailoring. But for fall 2016, he gives us dogs. And they make us smile.
There are so many next-big-things in beauty right now, it's hard to predict what'll truly be next. There are countless indie beauty brands trying to break into the American market.
Inspired by Thom Browne’s own dachshund, this handbag is crafted of black fine-pebbled leather, complete with a bone-shaped dog ID tag, collar, floppy ears and pointed tail.
The brands may be small-scale and homespun, but artisanal beauty is fast becoming a big business, with more and more dedicated websites and retail outlets cropping up.
The furry hand bag resembles a wirehaired dachshund, and Browne’s collection includes dachshund embroideries on skirt hems and other garments, as well as in leather as clutches and little handbags — in all black, or white, red and black mixes.
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11 parenting podcasts worth checking out
Do you know how to use that little podcast app on your smartphone yet? It's time. Podcasts are having a cultural moment, with literally thousands of podcasts available and new ones popping up every day.
Unruffled (Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury). Janet Lansbury is a parenting expert and the author of two books on babies and toddlers, and her soothing, reassuring advice makes you feel as if you really can be a calm, confident parent even in the face of toddler meltdowns and defiance. Unruffled offers extremely practical and specific advice for common parenting situations.
Quietis hosted by Susan Cain, author of the bestselling book "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking." In the 10part podcast series, Cain focuses on parenting introverts. It addresses the special challenges (and
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joys) that can come with introvert children, such as parenting an introvert when you're an extrovert, how to support and encourage introverted children in school and sports, whether you have a quietly gifted child, and more. The One in a Million Baby also employs a narrative, in-depth interview format, and it tells the deeply emotional stories of parents of children with profound disabilities, some life-threatening. Host and New Zealand mom Tessa Prebble started the podcast after feeling desperately alone and depressed after the birth of her daughter Eva, who had multiple severe disabilities and died at 10 months old. The Modern Dads Podcast grew out of the City Dads Group, a dad network and local meet-up group in 20 U.S. cities and growing. Matt Schneider, co-organizer of City Dads Group, hosts this newsy podcast. Schneider interviews expert guests and authors, discusses current events and issues in parenting and, overarching all, focuses on involved fatherhood.
Totally Mommy. Two down-to-earth comics, Elizabeth Laime (mom of an infant and a toddler) and Vanessa Ragland (mom of a toddler), host this chatty show about the honest ups and downs of life with little ones. Thanks to great chemistry, there is never a lag in the show's energy. (It includes profanity and adult topics.) An active, listener-started Facebook support group offers camaraderie among the show's young mother listeners. Spawned is hosted by Kristen Chase and Liz Gumbinner, the founders of Cool Mom Picks and moms of six kids ranging from 5 to 11 years old. Chase and Gumbinner talk about current parenting issues in the news and host the occasional expert guest, but sometimes just offer entertaining chatter about pop culture and parenthood in the elementary school years. The podcast is always fast-moving, friendly and never judgmental.
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crush moves d Gripper squeeze: Grab a hand gripper, the nifty gizmo with the spring in the middle (your gym probably has one), and flex your fingers into your palms. Squeeze in and out for 20 seconds, and then rest for 10 seconds. Repeat this pattern for three rounds. You can also accomplish the same thing at your desk with a stress ball. d Newspaper roll: Place your hand on top of a sheet of newspaper, pulling the paper in with your fingertips until you roll the paper into a ball.
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you avoid creating an imbalance between the muscles that help you open and close your hands. Overworking the muscles used to close your hands, for instance, could lead to tendinitis. A good way to strengthen both sides of your mitts is to shove your hand into a bowl of rice or sand and extend and flex your fingers. There are actually a few types of grip strength — crush, pinch and support — according to Scott Caulfield, head strength and conditioning coach at the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Each lends itself to the overall sturdiness of your grasp. The crush grip is the strength between your fingers and your palm, what helps you shake hands or crumple up a piece of paper. The strength between your fingers and thumb is known as the pinch grip, used to grab a piece of paper, for instance. The ability to hold on to something, such as the handle of a shopping bag or luggage, for a long time, is called support grip.
pinch moves d Plate squeeze: Take two weighted plates, the ones you would add to a barbell, and hold them together in one hand, with your thumb on one side and your fingers on the other. Not strong enough for this yet? Try just holding one plate for as long as you can. d Plate orbit: Grab one five- or 10-pound plate, with your thumb on one side and your fingers on the other. Pass the plate around your body in one direction three times, then switch the direction. As you get stronger, add more plates so that you are passing around two or three in one hand, instead of one. support moves d Dead hang: Hang from a pull-up bar for as long as you can with your arms straight. Test out different positions to really work your hands, including keeping one hand clasped over the bar while the other hand grabs from under the bar. d Farmer's carry: Grab a pair of dumbbells, the heavier the better. Place one in each hand and hold tight as you walk across the room. How to strengthen your grip http://wapo.st/1VL8r0m
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There are plenty of nice days left as we move into fall, so there is still time to up your picnic game. Whether it's finding tufted floor cushions to lounge on, stylish unbreakable dishes or a game to keep the kids occupied while you savor the moment, we're on it. "Picnics take a bit of planning and preparation, but once you lay out the blanket and everyone climbs on board, you know you will create memories," says Christen Bensten, an Arlington, Va., design blogger and furniture painter. We asked several national style makers to cook up a few picnic plans.
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Amanda McClements, owner of the Washington D.C.’s Salt & Sundry stores. She chose a black-and-white palette, taking a cue from a round Australian-designed terry-cloth blanket. She added black-andwhite vintage-inspired enamelware and melamine plates. Her favorite tip: Enlist friends to carry a lot of things to make you more comfortable at your picnic. "The more pillows, the better," she says. "Imagine you are creating a living room outside." Instead of a traditional basket, she used a jute "District of Columbia"-inscribed market bag by Apoli.
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1. Lumily pillow ($68, Salt & Sundry, shopsaltandsundry.com) 2. Acacia wood triangle serving bowl ($37.50, Hill’s Kitchen, hillskitchen.com) 3. Bamboo flatware (three-piece set $5, Home Rule, homerule.com) 4. Jute tote with waterproof lining by Apolis ($68, Redeem, redeemus.com) 5. 12-inch, white-dipped acacia wood servers ($15, Home Rule 6. Block print napkins ($38 for a set of four, Proper Topper) 7. Enamelware cups and bowls (bowl $10, tumblers $8-$10, Salt & Sundry) 8. Melamine plates (set of four dinner plates $46, set of four appetizer plates $38, Salt & Sundry) 9. Naked Botanicals Lavender bug spray ($18, Salt & Sundry) 10. Tiny tin lanterns ($18, Proper Topper) 11. Round black-and-white towel in Australian print ($110, Salt & Sundry) • Photo by Jennifer Chase for The Washington Post Washington Post
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Dana Gibson, a product designer and artist based in Richmond, Va., grew up in the 1970s enjoying rural picnics by the James River on wool tartan blankets. "We would catch the fish, and my parents, who looked like preppy hippies around the Volkswagen van, would grill them up," she says. Gibson, whose line of boldly patterned ginger jar lamps and tole trays tends toward the traditional, still likes a little boho style in her country picnics. "I like to think of country today as more modern, not campy. I lean toward mixing a little preppy with a little bohemian."
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1. 5-light candelabra 16 ($99, godinger.com) 2. Linen decorative pillow ($28, linenfeast.com) 3. 4-by-6-foot repurposed sari area rug ($65, linenfeast.com) 4. Navy striped pen cup ($40, danagibson.com) 5. Daytrip large lidded basket ($79, potterybarn.com) 6. Shabby Chic decorative tray ($60, etsy.com/shop/MtnMetalWorks) 7. Premium straw hand fan ($2.50, personalizedfanstore.com) 8. Coral kantha patchwork pouf ($130,worldmarket.com 9. Melamine dinner plate, multi-stripe ($16, bloomingdales.com) • Photo by Jennifer Chase for The Washington Post
She'd start with some vibrant rugs made of upcycled saris that she'd spread out Moroccan-style. A rustic wood tray would hold a vase of flowers and a plate of deviled eggs. She'd make fried chicken to enjoy on Kate Spade candy-colored striped plates. And to give the whole thing a hunt-country vibe, she'd top it off with a silver-plated candelabra. Fall 2016
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602 State St., Suite E, Cedar Falls Jeanie Simpson taught herself to knit three years ago by watching YouTube videos. It quickly became an addiction — the knitting, not YouTube. Then she noticed a need for more interesting, unique and natural yarns to choose from, so she opened a shop. Sheep Baatique, a friendly, warm and visually stimulating small shop in Cedar Falls, brims with colorful yarns — brands like Madelinetosh which knitters go crazy over, Malabrigo that feels like you’re knitting a cloud, colorsaturated, copper kettle-dyed Manos del Uruguay, Regia (a sturdy yarn prized for sock knitting), cotton Lily Sugar ‘n Cream, worsted wools from Whimsical Wood Yarn Co., and the soft alpaca LGF Suri, to name but a few. You’ll also find plenty of tools of the trade, along with a selection of patterns. “I wasn’t happy with my career, and I decided I’m not getting any younger, so I’d better do it now. My husband, Jon, was a huge support. He came up with the name for the shop, too,” says Simpson, who opened the shop last August. A guitar builder, Jon constructed the store’s cabinetry and the charming table with a sheep motif that serves as a gathering place for knitters who come for classes, or as a surface for spreading out yarn selections and color combinations. Jeanie enjoys the social side of knitting, too, and the coffee pot is always on. She loves her customers, and describes the shop as a destination location. “This table gets filled with yarn, and it seems like there’s always someone in here knitting. Everyone helps each other, so you can learn different techniques, figure out what to do if you’re stuck on a stitch, and just get ideas,” she says. For information on classes (Jeanie is learning to crochet!) and other news about the shop, visit the-sheep-baatique. myshopify.com.
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626 G Ave., Grundy Center Get in line early for fresh, homemade pecan rolls at Grundy Center’s newest coffee hangout, The MarkIT. And if those are all gone, you can’t go wrong with a frosted cinnamon roll, pastry, muffin or other delectable treat to munch while sipping a latte or other blended beverage, sunken in the cushy sectional near the window. On a hot, sultry afternoon, invite an ice cream headache by sipping a frosty Lemon Chiller or spooning up a thick Spartan Storm Ice Cream Shake. Co-owner Amanda Sager bakes all the goodies from scratch, while husband and co-owner Nelson has mastered the espresso machine and the art of whipping up a latte, Americano, steamer or just about any other coffee drink. Their beans are from Sidecar Coffee Roasters in Cedar Falls. Along with ice cream, beer and wine coolers are new to the menu. Located at 626 G Ave., the MarkIT is housed in what once was a CPA’s office. Amanda immediately pictured turning it into a commercial bakery. After several months consideration, the Sagers bought and remodeled the building, and a bakery was born. “We had lots of response from the community, and many suggested we have coffee with it,” says Amanda. The couple decided it was a logical next step. “We opened before Thanksgiving last year, so we’re still newbies.”
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317 Main St., Cedar Falls How many times have you heard yourself saying, “I haven’t got a thing to wear,” while staring into your jam-packed closet? So, wouldn’t it be nice to have style experts like mother-daughter duo Bonita Davis and Jenna Grover from Twirl Boutique step into your closet, take an objective look and offer their advice on how to put pieces together? Everyone’s wardrobe can use a lift, especially when we’re preparing to transition from summer to fall. Twirl Boutique, located on the Cedar Falls Parkade at 317 Main St., offers a couple of services designed to help customers who may feel stylistically challenged or pinched for shopping time. With the Wardrobe Renovation for $75, Twirl owners visit your home and spend two hours styling outfits using clothing from your closet, as well as offer suggestions for new items. Twirl Trunk is a customized collection of clothing delivered to your front door, based on completion of a customer profile. You try things on, pair them with clothes in your closet and receive a 20-percent discount on the items you kept. Order a trunk in the shop or online at twirlonmain.com for $20. Or stop in Twirl to shop. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Urban and lively, the MarkIT has quickly made its mark as a community — and family-friendly — gathering spot. Stacks of board games invite customers to linger and rotating displays featuring works by local artists are displayed. “People tell us they like the vibe, that it’s a big-city feel in a small town. It’s an eclectic feeling, and that’s what I like,” Amanda adds.
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122 Main St., Cedar Falls You might feel a bit faint or lightheaded at the incredible selection at Chocolaterie Stam, but an Italian cherry cream, pistachio cream, sea salt caramel, praline with hazelnuts, coffee, coconut or other delectable bonbon or truffle will set you to rights. Not to mention the shop’s popular chocolate kikkers — Dutch for frogs — filled with luscious caramel. Proprietors Lisa and Alan Dailey opened the elegant, Europeanstyle chocolate shop at 122 Main St., seven months ago, and the experience has been “amazing,” says Lisa. “ It’s been so much fun and exciting to see people’s faces when they see all these beautiful chocolates in the cases, and their reaction when they taste one. I don’t get grumpy people in here — or at least, they don’t leave grumpy,” she laughs.
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Lincoln Park, downtown Waterloo It’s a must-see musical line-up at Iowa Irish Fest, Aug. 5-7 in Lincoln Park in downtown Waterloo. This is Iowa’s largest Celtic celebration featuring four stages of music and entertainment, including perennially popular Gaelic Storm, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, the High Kings, the Killdares, the Screaming Orphans, the Sweet Colleens, the Trinity Irish Dancers and many more. Highland Games — the caber toss, the stone put, Scottish hammer throw and others — will thrill audiences, and there will be a 5K walk/ run, an outdoor Mass, whiskey tasting, rugby tournament, Celtic gifts and food, too, including a soda bread and Irish stew contest. For a complete schedule of performances times and dates, visit www.iowairishfest.com.
Originally established by the Stam family in 1913 in the Netherlands, gourmet Chocolaterie Stam stores can be found scattered across the Midwest and are considered “extended family” businesses, Lisa says. By the piece or gift box, these bonbons and truffles have been handcrafted in milk, dark and white chocolate and filled with fresh nuts, rich cream, fruits and flavorings using century-old secret Dutch recipes. While chocolates are made off-premises at the Stam factory, Lisa makes fresh Italian gelatos and sorbettos from scratch. Flavors like coconut, watermelon, chocolate truffle, kikker and many others are the perfect way to chill out on a warm fall afternoon. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Sunday.
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RiverLoop Amphitheatre, downtown Waterloo “Broadway!” is theme for the wcfsymphony’s 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10 performance at the RiverLoop Amphitheatre at the Waterloo Center for the Arts in downtown Waterloo.
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Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls Raise your hands in the air and be “Bad to the Bone” as this maverick guitar slinger storms the Great Hall stage at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in Cedar Falls.
Enjoy selections from George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess,” Leonard Bernstein’s “West Side Story,” Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” and Jerry Bock’s “Fiddler on the Roof” performed on an outdoor stage while the sun sets over the Cedar River.
The concert is at 7 p.m. Sept. 15.
There also will be vocal selections from “My Fair Lady,” “Guys and Dolls,” “Carousel,” “Camelot,” “The Music Man,” and “Fiddler on the Roof.”
The new “Badder Than Ever” tour features Thorogood with his long-time band — Jeff Simon (drums/percussion), Bill Blough (bass guitar), Jim Suhler (rhythm guitar) and Buddy Leach (saxophone.
The concert is intended to pay tribute to the Waterloo Community Playhouse’s 100th anniversary season. There will be food trucks and other refreshments. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Gallagher-Bluedorn PAC #17 in Cedar Falls, by phone at (319) 273-3373, online at www.wcfsymphony.org, or by mail by downloading the order form.
Thorogood is known for “high-energy boogie-blues” and stellar live shows for more than four decades. That adds up to about 8,000 live shows and 15 million albums sold worldwide.
His catalog includes the classic “Who Do You Love,” “Bad to the Bone,” “I Drink Alone,” “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer” and “Move It On Over.” For tickets visit the GBPAC box office, purchase online at www.gbpac.com or by phone at 1-877-549-7469.
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Hope Martin Theatre, Waterloo Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel comes to the Hope Martin Theatre stage for performances Sept. 16-25. The Waterloo Community Playhouse continues its 100th anniversary season with the story about Scout, a young girl in a quiet Southern town, who experiences dramatic events that will affect her for the rest of her life. Considered the mostly widely read book dealing with race in America, the story deals with the issus of rape and racial inequality with the narrator’s father, Atticus Finch, serving as the moral hero. Performances are at 7 p.m. except matinees at 2 p.m. on Sept. 18 and 25. The theater is located at the Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St. For ticket information, call 291-4494, or visit the box office at WCA, or order online at www.wcpbhct.org.
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abbi DeWitt is one of those people. Cheerful, kind, compassionate and helpful, DeWitt makes people around her feel good about themselves. She has a knack for bringing out the best in everyone she encounters, and that positive and practical outlook is infectious. All of which is helpful in her job at the Black Hawk County Health Department. “I like to help people, and I like to be involved,” says DeWitt, who is the Care for Yourself cancer program coordinator with the health department. “A lot of times it’s just listening and connecting people to resources that are available in the community.” DeWitt hasn’t always been a health educator. An East High School graduate, her degree from the University of Northern Iowa is in broadcasting and public relations. She worked at a local TV station in production and promotions. “I enjoyed the job, but I began to want to do something to help people. Then I saw the NAMES project AIDS memorial quilt when it was on display, and that was sad and inspiring,” she recalls. She volunteered at Cedar Valley Hospice, and soon made a career change to become coordinator for the hospice’s HIV and children’s grief programs. Married and with two children (Lucas, now 17, and Emma, 14), DeWitt realized she needed more predictable hours. What followed next was a job at the health department as a grant writer, and soon, coordinating
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educational programs on car seat and pedestrian safety. But she truly found her niche when the health department began offering the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, also known as Care for Yourself. The program coordinates screening and treatment for women in need of breast cancer and cervical cancer health services. She also coordinates the colorectal and prostate cancer program. The health department partners with the American Cancer Society, local hospitals and People’s Clinics to provide annual screenings. As an active member of the Beyond Pink TEAM, DeWitt is involved with the Pink Ribbon Run and works specifically to facilitate programs with the Young Cancer Survivors. “We don’t card at the door,” she says, smiling. “We’ve had teenagers and women as old as 70, but usually women who are younger and whose lives are complicated by jobs, children, financial situation, cancer treatments and self-image. “There is a fear of recurrence with cancer, and through talking and sharing their experiences and concerns with each other, we help them grapple with the emotions of what they’re going through. It’s uplifting to see how these people support each other.” DeWitt has been with the health department for 16 years. “I learn so much from the patients. I like the direct contact with patients and helping them navigate the system. I’ve also learned it’s important to find your passion, to get out and get involved.”
Pink Ribbon Run Registration Kick Off
Wed, August 10, 5 – 7 p.m. The Pump Haus Pub & Grill 311 Main St, Cedar Falls Register early for the Pink Ribbon Run!
10th Annual Pink Ribbon Run
Sat, October 1, 8– 10 a.m. Cedar Falls Community Center 528 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Biggest fundraiser for the Beyond Pink TEAM. Enjoy a 5k Walk/Run and raise money that stays local and helps local people diagnosed with breast cancer.
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t never really occurred to Deb Waterman that it was all that unusual for a woman to be in the maledominated field of construction and design. The project manager at Magee Construction Co. in Cedar Falls credits her no-nonsense upbringing for that. As the oldest of her siblings growing up on a New Vienna dairy farm, Waterman was up milking cows at 4 a.m., expected to do all the chores that needed to be done — just as her parents expected of all her siblings, girls and boys alike. "There was never a line of 'you're a girl.' It was just, 'get it done,'" Waterman said. That doesn't mean she's never been bothered in her 22 years at Magee, however. "There was one person who said, 'You're a girl — I've only seen that on TV,'" Waterman said. She chuckled at the memory. "Thanks for noticing." TV, particularly the construction and design shows on HGTV, has been a gamechanger for construction companies — much as WebMD has frustrated doctor's offices. Waterman can't watch HGTV shows much because, she said, "I yell at it like it's a football game." "Like, they would paint a laminate countertop," she scoffed. "Don't do it; it's not going to last. They don't build (on HGTV shows) for longevity. "My theory," she added, "is you do it once, and you do it right." That theory has worked well for Waterman since she began at Magee in 1994 as an intern fresh out of the design and human environment program at the University of Northern Iowa. Waterman picked that program because of her interest in interiors and space planning, but quickly
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found out she liked the actual building of the spaces, too. "I liked the nuts and bolts of the construction of it," she said. "So I knew I was headed in the right direction." Wayne Magee gave her an internship at his Cedar Falls company in 1994, "and I never left," Waterman said. "I think they couldn't get rid of me." It's more likely, though, that Waterman continued to prove herself in the business. "It kind of progressed from putting the designs on paper to coming up with my own ideas and designs to starting to meet with customers on my own," she said. Today, she's one of eight project managers at Magee, doing everything from remodels to additions to complete home construction. Waterman oversees all the work: She makes the initial contact with a customer, works with them to come up with a design and picks out materials with the help of Magee's carpenters. On a recent day, she was talking with carpenter Jeff Hiatt, who has been with Magee for 31 years, in Magee's shop. "Well, Jeff doesn't know it, but I have some more cabinets for him to build," she said. "It's only two, but we have to match." "What is it?" Hiatt asked. "Oak," Waterman said, showing him a draft of a kitchen remodel she was working on in Janesville. Waterman said that design-through-construction process reassures
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customers that details won't get lost in the hand-off. "What makes my job easier is the great team I have behind me," she said. Of Hiatt, she noted, "I know if I can come up with it, he can build it." At any given time, Waterman could have a couple dozen such projects, in a variety of stages, on her plate. The biggest challenge with her job isn't the management of those; it's managing a customer's expectations. "They (the customers) have a vague idea," she said. "That 'wants, needs, desires' list. But then they have that budget. A lot of (a design) is working within that budget." Trends and expectations have changed quite often in her 22 years at Magee, and she's upped her design certifications over the years to reflect that — she's a certified graduate remodeler, a graduate master builder, a certified aging-in-place specialist and a certified green professional. She was also the president of the Northeast Iowa chapter of the National Association of Home Builders in 2008. "There's so many moving pieces in a construction project," Waterman said. "Getting things to work right, stay on budget, stay on schedule, and then getting to see that finished product. "Some of the projects you work on so long, you're there every day — I know when the dog has to go out," she laughed. But she appreciates the seriousness of what she does. "Just respecting that you're going into someone else's home, and work to make it their dream home," Waterman said.
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ebra Meyer had reached a crossroads. She had reached midlife, near 50 years old. She was manager of a local shoe store when she had worked for 28 years. It was OK, but Meyer said she wanted something more fulfilling and, perhaps, profitable. “I liked it; it just was maybe me getting burned out with retail,” she said. “I needed something different for myself, and I knew that for a couple of years.” Something nagged at her to start her own company. Still, she hesitated for awhile. “I was comfortable (managing the shoe store), but I was scared to make the move to owning my own business,” Meyer said. She looked inward, to her own interests and passion, for a possible solution. She and her boyfriend, Roger Hagen, found an answer as they looked at Brody, a black lab the couple had adopted years earlier from the Cedar Bend Humane Society. Brody was rambunctious and, at times, hard to control. “Brody inspired me,” Meyer said of the dog, which she and Hagen had adopted several years earlier. “He was crazy,’ Meyer said. “I was thinking, ‘What do we do?’ So, we took him to training classes and it was so fun for me, I fell in love with it.” The answer presented itself: Meyer wanted to train dogs. The result of the inspiration was Pawsitive Solutions Dog Training in Waterloo, which Meyer has been operating for the last three years, after completing online coursework at Animal Behavioral College and becoming a certified dog trainer in February 2012.
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The business has attracted four private clients thus far, and Meyer runs training classes in Waterloo and Manchester. Keegan, a doberman shepherd mix the couple subsequently adopted from Waverly Pet Rescue, only enhanced Meyer’s fever to run a dog-training business. Both dogs needed some work, for different reasons, Meyer said. “Keegan was so different from Brody,” she said. Meyer had worked with animals before, having volunteered at a Waterloo dog day-care center, the Barking Lot. It was there that Meyer first got acquainted with Keegan. “He was so shy and timid that he would not go to strangers,” she said. “I knew this, but I knew in time he would; he just had to get to know me.” After a month or so of working with Keegan, a change occurred, she said. “All of a sudden, I felt this dog nudging me with his nose,” Meyer said. “I looked down and it was Keegan. I was excited inside, but I knew if I showed it, he’d run away. So, I calmly petted him. That was the moment I knew I wanted to keep him. He has to come to you on his terms and not when somebody is trying to pet him.” That, in essence, is one of the lessons Meyer tries to impart on her clients. “To see his transformation, he goes up to people when they call him, and they can pet him,” she said. “It was awesome.” Meyer stresses to her clients that owning a dog is a responsibility — and a lifetime commitment — that requires patients. “It’s not easy to change your dog’s behavior; you have to take time and be committed to having a dog,” she said. But it’s worth the time, owners find out,
Meyer said. “If I can help a family that’s maybe considering taking their dog to the shelter because he’s chewing, if I can help make their dog part of their families, that’s what I want to do,” she said. Meyer, now 53, a Waterloo native, has been training dogs for about three years and building the business slowly. She doesn’t have a storefront yet — she uses the Happy Dogs Day Care facility in downtown Waterloo at night and does private training for customers in their homes. Training involves “the basics,” including teaching dogs to obey commands such as “sit,” “stay,” “down,” “leave it,” and “drop it.” “If their dog is jumping on people, I teach them not to do that,” Meyer said. “I teach them how to wait at the door and not dash out.” Of course, there’s housebreaking, as well. Witnessing a connection between owner and pet is one of the greatest aspects of her job, Meyer said. “When dog and owner finally connect and the dog understands what the owner wants, the hand signals, or owner’s body language,” she said. Owners learn how to communicate with their pets in key non-verbal ways, Meyer said. “It’s not only about talking; it’s visual and they watch their body language,” she said. “It’s about the dog actually watching you because sometimes when you talk a lot, they can lose it. They just hear you jabber. If you’re calm, your dog’s gonna be calm. Sometimes, it’s just how your body language is. Your dogs can feel your emotion and they watch you.” • Reprinted from Business Monthly magazine
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1. toast the season
2. greet a scarecrow
3. go canoeing
Lift a glass and toast the fifth annual Stem & Stein: Food, Beer and Wine Fest, presented by Hy-Vee. The Cedar Valley’s premier summer tasting event is from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 16 at the RiverLoop Expo Plaza in downtown Waterloo.
Scarecrows will be dressed to the nines, and the gardens all gussied up for the 18th annual Fall Harvest Festival at the Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens.
Iowa has 916 miles of designated water trails, plenty of places to put in a canoe or kayak and spend a lazy autumn day floating on the water.
The popular seasonal event is Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1927 E. Orange Road. This year’s theme is “Harvest Time at the Arb.” If you fall in love with a scarecrow, you can purchase it and take it home for fall decoration.
The Cedar Valley Paddlers Trail loops along lakes at the Hartman Nature Reserve in Cedar Falls, the Cedar River, lakes at George Wyth State Park and back. The whole route takes about four hours to complete and requires about three miles of portage. For those not interested in dragging a boat for a total of three miles, any one of the lakes on the route is good for a more casual paddler.
Gather with friends outdoors and experience a wide variety of craft and domestic beers, wines and hors d’oeuvres from local chefs. Festival and VIP tickets may be purchased at Cedar Valley Hy-Vee Stores, Kimball Ave HyVee Wine & Spirits, Waterloo Center for the Arts, or online at www.cvstemandstein.com. A group ticket discount is offered online. Proceeds from the event benefit the Friends of the Waterloo Center for the Arts. For more information about Stem & Stein, visit www. cvstemandstein.com and connect with us on facebook.
In addition to the scarecrow contest, visitors can take trolley rides and relive the “good old days” at the Prairie Village, see demonstrations of blacksmithing, woodcarving, rope making, spinning, story telling and more. A variety of children’s activities are planned, and visitors can try their hands at nature crafts, view the Show and Shine Car Show, enjoy live entertainment and purchase a few trinkets and things at the Shoppers’ Village. Park at Hawkeye Community College and take the free shuttle to the gardens, or make the short walk to the grounds. Admission is $5 per person; children 13 and under are free.
Katie Shelton, program coordinator at the Hartman Reserve hosts a bi-weekly Paddle in the Park at the south side of Big Woods Lake. Every other Friday now through September, Shelton hosts the all-ages event. Boats are provided on site. People can rent kayaks for $5 or canoes for $10 for the event. People camping in a Black Hawk County park can participate for free if they show their camping receipt. People can schedule large group trips by contacting the Hartman Nature Reserve.
The river is groundwater fed so it stays at a level to support boats when other waterways can become difficult to navigate in late summer. County conservation boards have provided frequent entry points to the river. The wetlands around the river give paddlers opportunities to spot native wildlife. Nesting bald eagles and feeding herons aren’t uncommon sights on the waterway. The weetlands also buffers the waterway from rising too dramatically during heavy rain. The Upper Iowa River, through Howard and Winneshiek counties, offers close-up views of wildlife and passes along some of Iowa’s driftless zone bluffs. “The Upper Iowa is probably one of the most scenic rivers in the state,” said John Wenck, Iowa Department of Natural Resources water trails coordinator. For now, the best source of information is the local county conservation boards or going to my www.mycountyparks. com to find navigable waterways in your area.
And those are areas in town. For people interested in a more remote float, the nearby Wapsipinicon River through Bremer County, Black Hawk County and Buchanan counties, has multiple accesses and is surrounded by conservation land or private land put into the federal Wetland Reserve Program. Fall 2016
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4. enjoy antiquing
5. take an art studio tour
6. visit a pumpkin patch
Walnut has long been one of Iowa’s best destinations for antique collectors. Now you can enjoy an early fall excursion to Iowa’s Antique City and the Antique Fall Festival Sept. 17 and 18.
One of Iowa’s most popular fall events, the 19th annual Northeast Iowa Artists' Studio Tour is Oct. 7-9. The tour features 52 artists at 40 locations who will open their doors for this behindthe-scenes studio view, not usually offered to the general public.
Take the kids and head out to Heartland Farms, 5111 Osage Road, to chose your carving and display pumpkins for fall. The season usually begins in mid-September and runs through the end of October. October hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed Monday.
Dealers will be set up in the American Legion Hall and AMVETS building, with some outdoor dealers located on Highland Street and Antique City Drive. You’ll find Red Wing pottery, antiques, primitives, collectibles, upcycled and repurposed pieces and more, including furniture, estate jewelry, glass, toys, advertising and holiday items. Also take time to step inside the shops. Admission is free. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 17 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 18.
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It is Iowa’s first and longest-running tour of artists’ studios. The tour is free of charge, and sites are all within 40 miles of Decorah. Workspaces are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all three days. The annual event features many well-known and award-winning artists displaying and selling pottery, paintings, woodcuts, baskets, jewelry, woodworking, kaleidoscopes, sculpture, photography, collage, fiber arts and more. Tour participants can set their own pace while driving from studio to studio. The full-color brochure features a map with GPS and lodging and dining along the route. Directions, maps, GPS coordinates and lodging/ dining will be available as web downloads www.iowaarttour.com or email our@iowaarttour.com, or call Winneshiek County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 800-463-4692.
You’ll also find acorn and butternut squash, decorative gourds and plenty of fun things for kids to do. There’s Scarecrow’s Haunted Barn, the Haunted Scarytale Cornfield, Pumpkin Playland, the Giant Jumping Pillow, hayrides, farm animals to pet, and of course, the Punkinator, an air-powered pumpkin cannon powered up at the top of the hour for a launch at targets. Weekday admission is $8 and $10 on Saturday and Sunday for ages 3 and up; children 2 and under are free. Call 232-3779 or visit www. heartlandfarmswaterloo.com for more information.
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7. hop off the highway Iowa has two national scenic byways, one on either side of the state, actually. Northeastern Iowans are familiar with the Great River Road that travels along the Mississippi River with its river towns and limestone bluffs, but not so much with the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway. Here’s what Travel Iowa has to say about this road less traveled: “When approaching the western border of Iowa, travelers are often intrigued by the view of a most extraordinary landscape of prairie and forest covered steep bluffs, narrow ridges and rolling hills. This unique landscape is known as Iowa’s Loess Hills. “The Loess Hills landform is an Iowa treasure that spans more than 1,080 square miles along the eastern edge of the Missouri River flood plain. This unique feature is up to 15 miles wide and 220 miles long. Bridging rural and metropolitan areas, the hills have something for everyone.” There are opportunities to hike and bike, visit wineries, climb aboard Iowa’s largest riverboat, the Ameristar Council Bluffs, enjoy the nightlife at a couple of casinos, and relive Lewis & Clark’s Corps of Discovery passage through the region in 1804.
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Strata, a savory bread pudding or casserole, is a favorite. Taking advantage of otherwise stale bread, it's a cheesy, satisfying start to the day. A basic recipe of cheese, egg and bacon is a blank canvas for improvisation. Omit the meat, and sub in mushrooms or peppers for a vegetarian-friendly dish, or switch out the cheeses for what you have on hand. For the best results, allow the dish to sit in your fridge overnight, so that the bread thoroughly soaks up all the custard. Just set in your oven when you wake up, and go about your morning; it'll be hot by the time you're ready to walk out the door. Alternatively, you can bake ahead and slice off a cube to enjoy at the office. Oatmeal is the ultimate makeahead breakfast, and it can be made in a slow cooker set to low. Another blank canvas, it can go traditional with standard mix-ins like granola and berries, but we decided to have some fun.
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reakfast does not need to be an elaborate affair, but it also doesn't have to be a bowl of soggy cereal. Making breakfast ahead of time balances the need for extra Z's with a satisfying meal that starts the day on the right foot.
bacon and triplecheese strata
Another favorite that lends itself to tinkering is a yogurt parfait. Layered in a 4-ounce Mason (or other brand) jar, it makes for a convenient grab-and-go breakfast without the added sugar of storebought varieties.
12 ounces (1 package) pancetta or bacon, chopped 2 small yellow onions, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 6 large eggs 2 1/2 cups whole milk 2 cups finely grated smoked Gouda cheese 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan 1/2 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 loaf rustic French or Italian bread, cut in 1-inch cubes 2 cups grated fontina cheese (about 8 ounces)
Make a couple of these recipes on the weekend, put them in the fridge and enjoy your extra few minutes of snoozing. Stumble out of bed, and greet the day on your own terms.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, cream egg yolks with ½ cup sugar, salt, flour and cornstarch. Beat in milk until blended. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until custard coats spoon and it begins to bubble, about 10 minutes. Stir in vanilla,
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reduce heat and continue stirring until custard thickens, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Peel and cut bananas into thin slices. Line bottom of an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with half the vanilla wafers in a single layer. Spread sliced bananas evenly over the wafers. Spread half the custard over the bananas. Repeat layers. Preheat oven to 375 F. Beat the chilled egg whites in the chilled bowl on high speed with an electric mixer. Add remaining 4 tablespoons sugar and continue beating until egg whites form stiff, glossy peaks. Spoon meringue over the custard and gently smooth out with a spatula, making sure to seal the meringue to the custard and all pan sides. Use the mixer beaters to create meringue peaks. Bake in preheated oven 10 to 15 minutes, until meringue is toasted brown on top. Turn off oven and leave pan in oven with door closed 5 minutes, then crack open the door and leave pan in oven about 15 minutes longer. Remove pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Chill about 3 hours before serving. Serves 12.
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make-ahead yogurt parfaits 1 cup frozen or fresh fruit 4 teaspoons honey, agave syrup or maple syrup 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, or your favorite yogurt 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1/4 cup granola
In each of four 4-ounce jars, layer the ingredients in order and seal. They keep several days in the refrigerator. Makes 4.
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overnight slow cooker oatmeal 2 cups steel-cut oats 8 cups water 1 3/4 cups whole milk or almond milk 1 teaspoon fine salt
Thinly butter the inside of your slow cooker. Combine the oats, water, milk and salt in the slow cooker. Set to low; leave overnight. In the morning, add your desired toppings to hot, creamy oatmeal. Makes 10 servings. Variations The formula above acts as a great base for savory or sweet preparations: Carrot cake overnight oats: Trust us on this. Follow the instructions as above but add: 2 cups grated carrot, 2 tablespoons golden raisins, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans or almonds), optional. Follow remaining instructions as written. Cheesy, savory slow cooker oatmeal: Omit the milk and water, replacing with 8 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth. Follow remaining instructions as written. In the morning, add 2 tablespoons cheddar per serving. Season with salt and pepper. For more flavor, diced green onions add brightness. Fall 2016
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better butternut Roasting does su ch wonderful th ings to squash. It caram elizes the natu ral sugars, making the veg etable deliciou sly sweet. But at the same time, it's also d eeply savory. And the n you have that yin-yang of roasted, crun chy exterior ag ainst the creamy, tender interior. Butternut squa sh is a good sou rce of fiber, potassium and magnesium, as well as an excellent sourc e of vitamins A and D. It’s naturally swee t, and you can su bstitute it for any recipe th at calls for pum pkin.
shopping: Choose a
squash that’s heavy for its size, and store it in a cool, dark place. Once cut, refrigerate any unused portions. You can also find diced butternut squash in many produce sections. difficult to peel. To make it easier, pierce the butternut squash with the tip of a sharp knife. Microwave the squash on high power for 2 minutes. Allow to stand for 3 minutes.
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pasta with herbs and butternut squash
1 medium butternut squash, about 1½ to 2 pounds 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided Salt and pepper, to taste 8 ounces whole-grain medium shells or penne ½ onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1½ cups unsalted vegetable stock, divided 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray with nonstick coating. Using a large, heavy knife, cut off the ends of the squash. Peel using a vegetable peeler. Cut squash in half, remove seeds and cut squash into 3⁄4-inch cubes. Place the squash cubes in a zip-top bag. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Seal and toss to coat evenly. Spread in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until tender and edges are lightly browned, stirring midway through cooking. Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling water, according to package directions; drain. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is just tender. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently for 30 seconds. Add 1¼ cups stock and Italian seasoning. Heat until boiling. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Makes 4 servings.
middle-eastern roasted butternut squash with softboiled eggs
3-pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder 4 eggs 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon kosher salt Zest of 1/2 lemon Tzatziki (purchased - garlic spiked yogurt sauce) Heat the oven to 425 F. Mound the squash on a rimmed baking sheet, then drizzle it with the olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder. Use your hands to mix the squash until well coated. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until browned and tender. Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and add enough cold water to cover them by 1 inch. Set the pan over medium heat. Bring the water to a boil, then remove the pan from the heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, use a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water. Cool until easily handled, but not cold, about 5 minutes.
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To make the seasoning blend, in a small, dry skillet over low heat, combine the peppercorns with the sesame, cumin, coriander and fennel seeds. Toast, stirring, just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle and let cool. Once cool, grind until fine. Mix in the salt and lemon zest. Set aside. Once the squash has roasted, divide it between 4 serving plates. Carefully peel the eggs and set one in the center of each serving. Sprinkle the squash and egg with the seasoning blend. Accompany with tzatziki on the side of the plate. Use a fork to break the white of each egg and allow the yolk to spill onto the squash just before serving. Makes 4.
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hese Chocolate Cheesecake Bars require mainly pantry ingredients and are simple to put together. When making them, be sure to plan on the chilling time. They need to chill at least four hours in the refrigerator, but overnight is best.
chocolate cheesecake bars Makes: 25 Preparation time: 20 minutes Total time: 1 hour (plus chilling time) This recipe easily doubles.
crust 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons baking cocoa 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed 1 egg yolk (reserve white for filling) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
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If you need a lot, cut them smaller or double the recipe. Use a large (10-by-15-inch) sided baking sheet. Bake as directed, but plan on about 10 to 15 minutes more baking time. The center should be just almost set. Be sure to cool thoroughly before refrigerating. To serve, cut bars into desiredsize squares, but keep in mind these are rich; a small taste is all you need. filling 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons grated orange peel, optional 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 whole egg, lightly beaten 1 egg white, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Chocolate shavings or sprinkles, optional Preheat the oven to 325 F. Line an 11-by-7-inch pan with foil, allowing foil to overhang on short sides of dish; grease the foil. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking cocoa, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture
resembles fine crumbs. Stir in egg yolk, vanilla and walnuts. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, flour, orange peel and salt. Beat in egg, egg white and vanilla on low speed just until combined. Pour filling over warm crust. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Garnish with chocolate shavings or sprinkles if desired. Refrigerate overnight. To serve, lift out of pan and remove foil. Cut into 1-inch to 2-inch squares. Adapted from tasteofhome.com. Tested by Susan Selasky in the Free Press Test Kitchen.
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photo block puzzle It's always fun to celebrate by remembering good times with your family. With a photo block puzzle, you can celebrate six memories at once.
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With just a little bit of paste, you can attach pieces of six photos to the faces of a block. The blocks can be assembled in different ways to highlight one of your many memories, and they make a nice toy for Dad to play with on his desk or on a table at home.
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Steps: 1. Sand the edges of the blocks. 2. For a more polished puzzle, you can use the foam brush to lightly stain or paint the edges of the blocks. Otherwise, some of the original wood color may show through the puzzle. Let the blocks dry.
3. Using a straight edge and hobby knife, cut your first photo in 2-inch squares (cut in half along the long side and in thirds along the short side).
4. Use a foam brush to spread Mod Podge on one face of each of the blocks. If you used stain or paint, make sure the blocks are dry before you do this.
5. Gently press your photo pieces onto the Mod Podge, attaching them to the blocks. 6. After you have glued one photo on, turn each block to a new face. Attach photos on the other five
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fall events
Des Moines Triathlon Sept. 4 Des Moines Concours d’Elegance Sept. 10-11 World Food & Music Festival Sept. 16-18 Iowa Latino Heritage Festival Sept. 24-25 AQS Quilt Week – Des Moines Oct. 5-8 IMT Des Moines Marathon Oct. 15-16
Get away to Iowa's capital city. It’s a girlfriends’ getaway from the everyday with plenty of shopping, great shows and delicious meals. For guys, it’s an autumn afternoon swinging on a golf course, cheering a race at Prairie Meadows and sampling craft brews and wines. Des Moines is also for families. Walk on the wild side on a visit to the Blank Park Zoo. Feel the need for speed at the MB2 Raceway for an electric go kart experience. Settle back in the IMAX movie theater at the Science Center of Iowa or learn about Iowa’s history at the State Historical Museum. Run wild at Raccoon River Park. And you don't have to travel very far to get a taste of flavors from around the world this autumn. Culinary offering from cultures around the world are showcased at the annual World Food and Music Festival each year in Des Moines Sept. 16-18. The 12th annual event will feature more than 50 vendors representing more than 20 countries. Festivities take place on the Walnut Street bridge spanning the Des Moines river in downtown Des Moines. Admission is free. Samples of food are $1 and full entrees are $5. "You really have an opportunity to taste food from all over the globe," said Addison Bratvold, spokesperson for Fall 2016
the Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau. "You can taste a little of this and a little of that." The event includes fireworks on Saturday night and live music. The Iowa Latino Heritage Festival is the following weekend Sept. 24 - 25. Held at Western Gateway Downtown, it also features, food, exhibits and entertainment. For people looking for more of a challenge in their trip, the inaugural Des Moines Triathlon is Sept. 4. The event begins at Gray’s Lake Park and finishes at the Iowa State Capitol. Nearly 1,400 completed the IMT Des Moines Marathon last year. The marathon starts Sunday at 8 a.m. at Cowles Commons, 221 Walnut St. For people who might not want to go the marathon distance, a five-mile race and a half marathon are each scheduled Saturday. If running on pavement is too clean for you, Living History farms is holding its 38th annual off road race Nov. 19. Competitors run across harvested farm fields, wade through creeks, dodge farm animals and claw their way to the top of gullies. More than 7,500 runners are expected to compete rain or shine (rain preferred by some). Competitors and spectators are welcome to stay for food, awards and festivities following the race. Text John Molseed
Komen Iowa Race for the Cure Oct. 29 Living History Farms Off Road Race Nov. 19 'Rent' (Des Moines Civic Center) Nov. 25-27
food as seen on TV 1. Jethro’s BBQ n Pork Chop Grill.
Known for defeating “Man vs. Food’s” Adam Richman, Jethro’s in Johnston is one of the newest of six Jethro’s restaurants in greater Des Moines. Try the famous Emmenecker challenge. (515) 421-4848.
2. Crème Cupcake + Dessert.
On the Food Network’s show called “Cupcake Wars,’ bakers battle head-tohead for the tastiest cupcakes in the nation. One of those nominees was Des Moines’ own. Have a specialty desert paired with a delectable cocktail. (515) 288-1050
3. Zombie Burger + DrinkLab.
On the “United States of Bacon,” host Todd Fisher sinks his teeth into the Walking Ched burger. Try one of the other famous burgers like Dawn of the Dead or sip a spiked or un-spiked shake called the Zombie Bride Wedding Cake. (515) 244-9292.
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Celebrate the harvest season by adorning your front door, window or even an exterior or interior wall with a beautiful, DIY wreath. Look for faux fall flowers, grape bunches and berries, then incorporate finds from your own yard and garden – pine cones, ornamental grass plumes or seed pods. Consider these pretty wreaths your inspiration!
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