Kernza® Cake with Seasonal Fruit
Kernza® Cake with Seasonal Fruit We aren’t saying this is the perfect dessert, but you might after trying it! This recipe uses 1 bowl (plus a baking pan) and [...]
Healthy Harvest of North Iowa Brings Aeroponic Food Education to Area Youth
Healthy Harvest of North Iowa (HHNI) has received a competitive grant from Tower Garden®, securing two vertical aeroponic growing systems that will deepen hands‑on farm to school programming in North Iowa. The [...]
Pork Fried Rice with Seasonal Vegetables
Pork Fried Rice with Seasonal Vegetables This pork fried rice is loaded with whatever’s in season! A perfect way to stretch leftovers and support local farms. Ingredients with an [...]
Pickled Dirt Stems (Quick Asian Pickles)
Pickled Dirt Stems (Quick Asian Pickles) Yep, we said dirt stems—because beet stems taste earthy in the best way. What started as a root-to-tip experiment turned into these tangy, [...]
Grow. Eat. Play. North Iowa: Nourishing Bodies With Local Food
Jenn Pope, MS, RDN, LD, shares why she recommends local food to all her clients as a registered dietitian—and it goes far beyond just the nutrition. 🌱 In this video, [...]
Greek Nachos
Greek Nachos Nachos with a twist! While we like the addition of meat in this recipe, the veggies are hearty enough to make it an easy vegetarian meal. As [...]
Carrot Top Gremolata
Carrot Top Gremolata Gremolata is an Italian “dry sauce” used to add earthy freshness to dishes like Osso Bucco and pasta. Here we have used the green tops from [...]
Food Access Meets Food System Development in North Iowa: A Community-Driven Path Forward
Food Access Meets Food System Development in North Iowa: A Community-Driven Path Forward In March, Healthy Harvest of North Iowa and regional partners coordinated a Food Access and Food Systems [...]
Recap: All Things Kernza® – A Virtual Discussion
On March 25th, Healthy Harvest of North Iowa hosted a virtual Lunch & Learn to explore Kernza®, a perennial grain gaining attention for its environmental benefits and versatility in food [...]
2025 North Iowa Farmers Market Season Lineup
As the warmer months approach, local farmers markets are gearing up for a season filled with fresh produce, handmade goods, and community connections. The 2025 Farmers Market Season promises an [...]