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Since 2003, Winefest in Des Moines has been the way that our beautiful Iowa community comes together to celebrate “fine food and wine, while doing good in our community” One Board Gal was so grateful to work alongside some of Des Moines most amazing creators in the food and hospitality industry for the 19th year […]
Anyone who knows me knows I absolutely love Hy-Vee. I mean… who doesn’t? But seriously… this love affair is STRONG! Some may even argue that my love of Hy-vee ultimately led me to move to Des Moines permanently in 2018. To this day I even get teased for knowing many of the employees in the […]
Valentine’s day is fast approaching and everyone in Des Moines is starting to plan out what they are going to get their special someone. This year I set out to create something tasty, delicious, and beautiful. The heart cheese box was born right from my heart to give to those who are in yours. Cheesy? […]
As soon as I walked into Valley Junction’s newest store, The Candle Bar in West Des Moines, I knew I had arrived at an amazing place. As I began to smell all the different scents, so many memories came flooding back to me. Candles bring so much beauty into my home with their gentle glow […]
On December 8, I had the pleasure of visiting WHO 13 in downtown Des Moines. By 8:10 a.m. I was signed in and on the set of the Hello Iowa segment “What’s Cooking?” Megan Reuther greeted me as I set up in the kitchen. She was so warm and generous as I set up all […]
2020 was the year we thought we would get what we wanted….turns out, it’s the year we became grateful for what we have. Thank you to all the healthcare workers, first responders, & many more who have worked extremely hard this year (teachers, grocery store employees, mailmen, you reading this, etc. the list goes on […]
If you are like me, by Thursday at lunch you are feeling the pressure to plan your weekend. Do you text your friends and brainstorm local West Des Moines patios to visit for a Friday night happy hour? Or do you plan a biking venture downtown and find a way to end up in one […]
Welcome to One Board Gal Hi hungry gals (and guys) and welcome to the One Board Gal – Blog! Let me be the first to say welcome! Have you ever found yourself feeling pressure to be the hostess with the mostest? Or wondered what gift would go further than a card or flowers? We are […]
