A Hygge Breakfast for Two (or "How to Trap Your Friends")
Several years ago I read a book called The Turquoise Table about how to better connect with your neighbors and friends. The author is a big advocate for hanging out on your...
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Meet the Maker: Nathan Spalding of SadBoy Ceramics
“I think a lot of my work veers more on the modern side for pottery, but I don’t want it to feel cold,” Nathan says. “I want it to feel...
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Summer to Fall Cocktails
Today we’re talking all about cocktails. We’ve been expanding our selection of cocktail accoutrements at Des Moines Mercantile and are excited to highlight some of our favorite barware and one...
Talking Sourdough: Tips, Tricks and the Impact of Flour
When I first started making sourdough, like most people, I started off with flour I could get at a regular grocery. A plain white, bleached bread flour. It’s what I...