How Local Beef Makes Eating Local Easy
Switching to a locally sourced diet might sound daunting, but it doesn’t require an overhaul of your favorite meals. It’s about making small, mindful swaps that bring the fresh flavors [...]
Make Taco Night a Local Food Night
Taco night is a staple in many households, but did you know it’s one of the easiest meals to turn into a celebration of local food? No matter the season [...]
Ham, Potato, and Corn Chowder
Ham, Potato, and Corn Chowder An excellent way to use leftover holiday ham and sweet corn saved from the summer harvest. North Iowa has many pork producers, but look for [...]
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup A fun twist on the traditional Chicken Noodle Soup. The use of lemon adds brightness for the coldest winter months. All your favorite veggies are here, [...]
Zuppa Toscana
Zuppa Toscana Hearty and creamy! This soup combines salty bacon, spicy sausage, fluffy potatoes, and crunchy greens to bring you a delightful bowl of local flavors. North Iowa has [...]
Gourmet Compound Butter
Gourmet Compound Butter Add flavor to your favorite dishes with compound butters! Melt over steaks or poultry, add to sauces, cooked vegetables, and pastas, top baked potatoes (or sweet [...]
Shop Small, Eat Local: Celebrate Small Business Saturday in North Iowa
This Small Business Saturday, we invite you to take a different approach—one that celebrates the incredible bounty of North Iowa and supports our local food producers. Instead of browsing only [...]
Building a Local Food Culture: Engaging & Marketing Direct to Consumer
Building a Local Food Culture: Engaging & Marketing Direct to Consumer What is Grow. Eat. Play? Grow. Eat. Play. is a regional marketing campaign designed to cultivate a thriving local [...]
Indian Pumpkin Curry
Indian Pumpkin Curry This Indian-inspired one-pot pumpkin curry is super creamy, loaded with veggies and naturally dairy-free (vegan). Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North [...]
Creamy Quinoa Soup
Creamy Quinoa Soup This comforting, Creamy Quinoa Soup is made even better with fresh, local ingredients like ground pork, seasonal vegetables, and vibrant spinach. Simmered in rich bone broth [...]