A serene hike, a good meal, and farm fresh produce – some of life’s simple pleasures – as well as the making of a...
Author: Ellen Bardsley
Ellen Bardsley is a lifelong resident of Cedar Rapids, Iowa with a passion for writing and exploring new places. You're most likely to find Ellen singing Beyoncé tunes while cooking, spending time outside or curled up with a good book and a glass of red wine.
Charming Kalona
April 3, 2019 by Ellen Bardsley

Do you like antiques? Cheese? What about beer? If so, Kalona, Iowa is calling your name.
About 15 miles outside of Iowa City, the...
Vegetarian Favorites in Iowa City
October 23, 2018 by Ellen Bardsley

I have been some kind of "tarian" for the last seven...
A Trip to the Market
June 5, 2018 by Ellen Bardsley

Iowa City is a one-of-a-kind place with the welcoming “Iowa nice” demeanor you expect paired with an artistic, expressive,...