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Iowa

The Best Places for Breakfast in Iowa

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The Best Places for Breakfast in Iowa

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right?! And, here in the Midwest, we show our love for people by cooking for them. So, toss those two things together and you get excellent food! So of course, we have decided to gather the best places to get breakfast in Iowa into one post for you!

Sevens – Clear Lake, Iowa

305 Main Ave – Clear Lake

Located in downtown Clear Lake, Sevens is famous for a lot of things like a great place to grab lunch, dinner, a drink, or enjoying breakfast! Their menu spans from egg platters, omelets, pancakes, different versions of eggs benedicts, biscuits & gravy, and more! Of course no breakfast is complete without hot coffee, a mimosa, or Bloody Mary. Their servings are big, made with fresh ingredients and everything is delicious.

Sevens Restaurant – Clear Lake

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Gluten-Free

Eat Gluten Free in the Midwest at these Delicious Stops

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Eat Gluten Free in the Midwest at these Delicious Stops

One thing I’m asked for over and over is the best places to eat gluten free in the Midwest! If you’ve followed along for a while now, you know that I have a gluten allergy. I was diagnosed in November 2019 and have been working to adjust my eating ever since. Eating at home is easy as I have complete control of the groceries that I keep in the house and how food is prepared. But sometimes when traveling, eating gluten-free can be a challenge! (It’s amazing how many places offer only fried foods & sandwiches!) Thankfully, over the last several years, I’ve found several delicious places to eat that either offer Gluten-Free specific menus or have lots of menu options that are gluten free!

*Note – I cannot guarantee that cross contamination does not happen at any of these restaurants as cross contamination. For your own allergy/intolerance, please make sure to consult each of the restaurants before dinning there!

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Iowa

A Sweet Place to Stay in Bellevue, IA: Bakery Suite at Field of Chocolate Dreams

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A Sweet Place to Stay in Bellevue, IA: Bakery Suite at Field of Chocolate Dreams

We’ve been traveling to Bellevue, Iowa for 2 years now. We visit this quaint town, located along the Mississippi River, a couple times a year and love our visit every time. While staying in Bellevue there are several choices of places to stay including a resort, campgrounds, tiny home rentals, and Air B&B’s, etc. However, if you want a place with lots of space, an amazing location, and high-end finishes, you need to book a stay at the Bakery Suite above Field of Chocolate Dreams.

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Recipes

High Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

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High Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

One thing I am passionate about, as much as I am traveling, is eating healthy. I often meal prep on the weekends to help me stay on track with a healthy lifestyle during the week. I also love cooking, so these things often collide. Breakfast is a fickle meal for me….I struggle getting in a high amount of protein, but also something that is tasty and lower fat. Recently, I developed the recipe for these Cottage Cheese Egg Bites, which are also high in protein!

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Midwest Travel

The Best Places for Outdoor Dining in the Midwest

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The Best Places for Outdoor Dining in the Midwest

I’ve always enjoyed outdoor dining, however eating outside in the Midwest isn’t always feasible thanks to our ruthless winters! However, some establishments have figured out how to have fantastic outdoor seating during the pleasant months! Whether you’re looking for rooftop dining, lakeside (or riverside) dining, the Midwest offers it all! Check out this list of the best places for outdoor dining in the Midwest

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Iowa

Great Eats: the Best Iowa Restaurants

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Great Eats: the Best Iowa Restaurants

Iowa, the land of corn, pigs, and nothing else right?!  I love living in Iowa and the great restaurants are just the tip of the iceberg!  Four different season, Iowa-nice people, and wide open spaces are just of my favorite things about living in Iowa.  A lot of people think you have to travel to a big city, or even out of state, to experience really good eats.  However, this just isn’t true!  There are so many great places to grab a bite to eat in Iowa we’ve combined them into the Best Iowa Restaurants! I’ve even broke it up based on region!  You’ll find Eastern, Central, & Western regions!

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Day Trips

Plan a Day Date in Charles City, Iowa

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Plan a Day Date in Charles City, Iowa

Outdoor fun, historic stops, locally owned shops, a brewery, and more makes Charles City, Iowa, a great destination for a day date! We love weekend getaways and vacations as much as the next couple, but sometimes life happens and those kinds of trips just aren’t possible, which means its time to plan a day date. Thankfully, Charles City, Iowa, is a great place to have a day date full of activity with your special someone. And, lucky for you, we have just the itinerary for you!

Thank you to Charles City Chamber of Commerce for hosting our day date in Charles City. All thoughts & opinions are 100% authentic and my own. For full details, please see the Disclosure Tab.

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