A place to share treasured family recipes and the stories behind them.
I grew up in Iowa and write about my adventures in The Life and Times of a Midwestern Girl. Believing family traditions play a role in creating who we are, I write about cherished family recipes and the stories behind them in Grandmaโs Recipe Box.
Where you'll discover great food finds and the best restaurant experiences in Des Moines.
Linking readers and professional writers who care about Iowa.
The Life and Times of a Midwestern Girl takes you into the magic of what it's like living life in the Midwest.
If Iowa had a group chat, this would be it. Hosted by Julie Gammack, this Substack blends independent journalism, lively opinion, and unexpected voices from across the state. Think potluck, but with more insight and fewer Crock-Pots.
Join me on a trip through vintage Seventeen magazines to review the male gaze that shaped our self-images through advertising.