Get Involved: Food Community Edition
This month, we’re shining a light on the many ways you can engage with our region’s vibrant local food community. Whether you’re looking to build connections, share resources, or give [...]
Fruit and Honey Ricotta Toast
Fruit and Honey Ricotta Toast Ricotta Toast is a quick snack or filling meal that comes together in minutes using local ingredients. Take this basic recipe and use whatever fruit [...]
We’re Hiring: Summer Contractors
Healthy Harvest of North Iowa is a small 501(c)3 non-profit in North Central Iowa that works to build a thriving network for locally produced foods. We offer a robust program [...]
Eat Local: Restaurant Checklist
Eat Local: Restaurant Checklist Farm-to-table is everywhere right now. But how do you know the restaurant you choose actually practices what it preaches? North Iowa is home to incredible chefs [...]
Show Some Love to Your Local Chefs
Show Some Love to Your Local Chefs ❤️🍴 This Valentine’s season, let’s celebrate the chefs and restaurants that bring our local food to life. These culinary storytellers highlight the best [...]
Spicy Honey (2 Ways)
Spicy Honey (2 ways) Local honey + fresh peppers is the sweet/spicy combo you didn’t know you were missing. Use spicy honey over meat, vegetables, pizza, salad, and sandwiches. [...]
Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches
Hot Honey Sandwiches This is not your standard chicken sandwich! Local honey elevates leftover chicken or turkey to new levels of deliciousness. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available [...]
Make a Better Resolution for 2025
Resolutions That Aren't "Eat Healthier" Tired of resolving to “eat healthier” every new year? It’s such a common goal, yet it often lacks direction or purpose. Instead, aim for realistic, [...]
Winter Panzanella with Maple Dijon Dressing
Winter Panzanella Panzanella, traditionally a summer dish, is transformed to fit into each season! This recipe is flexible enough to use any winter vegetables you have lying around. Don’t [...]
Debunking the Myth of Iowa Food Scene in Hibernation
Contrary to the belief that winter limits culinary adventures, Iowa's vibrant food scene continues to flourish even in the coldest months. Here are some ideas to combat the myth that [...]