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 [...]
Easy Local Food Gift Ideas this Holiday Season
The holidays are the perfect time to give gifts that not only delight but also make a positive impact on our community. This year, consider gifts that support our local [...]
A Night to Remember: Bites & Brews 2025
Healthy Harvest of North Iowa’s Bites & Brews fundraiser brought together more than 100 friends, neighbors, and supporters for an evening filled with connection, flavor, and community spirit. Held at [...]
Ginger Molasses Cookies with Kernza®
Ginger Molasses Cookies with Kernza® Kernza®, with it’s nutty, earthy flavor, takes the complex molasses cookie to a whole new level. A perennial grain with deep roots and a sustainable [...]