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Neighborhood Guide: Des Moines

Good. Food. Stories. Contributorby Good. Food. Stories. Contributor May 10, 2012

“When I moved to Des Moines from Harlem about three years ago, I knew that I wanted to be in a neighborhood with a lot to offer. I was feeling ready for a change—but that didn’t extend to losing the convenience of city life that I was used to. I picked an apartment in the East Village, located on the east side of downtown between the gold-topped Capitol Building and the the river, because it was close to work, had independent boutiques, and a handful of fantastic restaurants.”

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The Chicken Kung Powwow

Good. Food. Stories. Contributorby Good. Food. Stories. Contributor May 3, 2012

“So Kung Pao slowly became a major player, cementing its presence in The Contender, when President Jeff Bridges sits down with VP hopeful Joan Allen. The air is thick with unpleasant business—rumors of sexual escapades and photographic proof. How does Mr. President begin? By ordering “Kung Pao chicken, but with walnuts” over the intercom.”

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Jim’s Restaurant: A San-Antonio-Style Diner

Good. Food. Stories. Contributorby Good. Food. Stories. Contributor April 26, 2012

“I could quite easily slip into a reverie filled with loving, softly spoken adjectives when I remember the first time I tasted Jim’s award-winning tortilla soup. Everything about it screams San Antonio, from the spicy broth to the handmade tortilla strips.”

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Going to the Food Prom at The French Laundry

Good. Food. Stories. Contributorby Good. Food. Stories. Contributor April 12, 2012

“The giddy feeling of both exclusivity and anticipation was palpable on the morning of our trip. The four of us dressed up in our best formalwear, not unlike getting ready for the prom (with pictures taken before, during and after). And like teenagers waiting for the limo, we were nervous.”

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Keep Your New Year’s Resolution to Cook More

Rebecca Peters-Goldenby Rebecca Peters-Golden April 2, 2012

“It’s been three months since you made that fateful New Year’s resolution. You remember: it was dark, you felt brave and maybe a little desperate, and you said something like, “This year I’m going to cook more!” Me too. So here are ten easy ways to help you keep that noble resolution . . . by getting the most out of the cooking you already do.”

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No Other Lentil Will Do

Irene Kopitovby Irene Kopitov March 8, 2012

“I love that de Puy lentils are such a staple of French cooking that they’re available at every corner bodega. de Puy lentils aren’t quite that easy to track down where I live in London, but are certainly available at most good supermarkets and specialty shops.”

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