A neighborhood hub: Roux Conlon Loar helps bring a taste of France, Italy to Dubuque’s South Grandview neighborhood
A neighborhood hub: Roux Conlon Loar helps bring a taste of France, Italy to Dubuque’s South Grandview neighborhood

Roux & Lucia Roux & Lucia Bistro and Market: 620 S. Grandview Ave. Hours: • 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday. • 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday. • 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday. Bakery: 333 Bryant St. Hours: • 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. • 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. • 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Online: rouxandlucia.com It’s a sun filled […]

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A love for the classroom: Dubuque elementary school teacher Stephanie Vondal crafts community through teaching
A love for the classroom: Dubuque elementary school teacher Stephanie Vondal crafts community through teaching

For Stephanie Vondal, June, July and August don’t necessarily equate to time outside of the classroom. “This is my fourth year running the summer reading program,” said the 40-year-old educator who, by summer, serves at the site supervisor at Table Mound Elementary School for Dubuque Community School District’s Summer Academy, a free four-week program that […]

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Conservation & compassion: Andra Olney-Larson hones a unique calling in conservation and end-of-life care
Conservation & compassion: Andra Olney-Larson hones a unique calling in conservation and end-of-life care

Casper Creek Natural Cemetery Casper Creek Natural Cemetery Location: 870 Pine Knob Road, Galena, Ill. (cemetery, open dawn to dusk); 126 N. Main St., Elizabeth, Ill. (office, by appointment only). Phone: 815-677-3411 Email: CasperCreekNC@gmail.com Online: caspercreeknaturalcemetery.com When Andra Olney-Larson attends meetings with other members of the funeral director associations that represent the tri-state community, she […]

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Fire & ice: Dubuque artist’s travels inspire her latest work
Fire & ice: Dubuque artist’s travels inspire her latest work

Simply Elegant Boutique Simply Elegant Boutique Location: 130 S. Main St., Galena, Ill. Phone: 815-777-3720 Online: simplyelegantboutique.com Jenni Brant loves to get her hands dirty. The 46-year-old artist has long had a love affair with clay, creating tumblers, plates, wine stoppers and other usable ceramic pieces decorated with delicate designs on a backdrop of bright […]

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An elegant vibe: Robin Vaughn builds a business through home and fashion in Galena, Ill.
An elegant vibe: Robin Vaughn builds a business through home and fashion in Galena, Ill.

Simply Elegant Boutique Simply Elegant Boutique Location: 130 S. Main St., Galena, Ill. Phone: 815-777-3720 Online: simplyelegantboutique.com Robin Vaughn has developed a reputation for taking risks. “I think sometimes people think I’m a little crazy,” said the 56-year-old, with a laugh. “Like, ‘OK. We’re going to bring in furniture. And now, we’re going to bring […]

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Fashionista: Erica Brewer curates a space for looks to inspire life
Fashionista: Erica Brewer curates a space for looks to inspire life

Belle Allure Minkz & Boutique Belle Allure Minkz & Boutique Location: 1736 Central Ave. Online: Facebook.com/bellealluremink and Instagram.com/bellealluremink. Erica Brewer has endured heartbreaking loss, and many trials and tribulations to get to where she is today. But the 42-year-old’s philosophy can be summed up in the very words that adorn the walls of her downtown […]

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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...

Summer salads: Chili-rubbed Pork with Cucumber-melon Salad

August 26, 2022
A summery fruit salad and spicy pork tenderloin might not seem the most natural pairing — until you consider the precedents of pork chops with apple sauce and Italian prosciutto with melon. The truth is, cooks have been pairing sweet fruits and savory meats for centuries. And there’s something about the subtle inherent sweetness of...

Summer salads: Quinoa Salad

August 26, 2022
Back from a trip to Chile, where I was introduced to several delicious quinoa salads, it was a surprise to learn there are hundreds of different types of quinoas. The most common ones are white, red and black. With these flavors in mind, I created a quick vegetarian salad for a summer dinner. Quinoa is...

Fiery celebration salad perfect any summer night

August 26, 2022
I like to keep bought, cooked shrimp in my freezer. It is readily available in the freezer case at the market. They can easily be turned into a great meal with very little effort. Here I added them to a spicy sauce made with mayonnaise and horseradish. Adding some blueberries and red bell pepper cubes...
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