Last year at Easter time I bought a fake, white-chocolate candy version of a deviled…
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Get Sticky: It’s the 35th Year of the Maple Syrup Festival
Dive into fresh pancakes covered in locally sourced maple syrup and sample some unusual maple-syrup…
Baking with Breadtopia.com: Easy Tutorials & Quality Tools
As self-described bread freaks, Eric and Denyce Rusch feel it’s morally imperative for everyone to…
Chef Nikhom Sisomphane Makes Shokai Sushi a Fairfield Hot Spot
Ever since Shokai Sushi moved to a larger location on the northwest corner of the…
Spring Clean Your Life: Give Your Pantry (and Your Body) A Fresh Start
They say spring is coming. I’m not sure I believe it, but if history repeats…
New American Ciders: Jefferson County Ciderworks Expands to Larger Fairfield Facility
Started in 2013 by Iowa natives Jesse Narducci and Katie Greenfield, Jefferson County Ciderworks has…
Chocolate Raspberry Cookies: Make Your Own Edible Valentines
These edible valentines feature a raspberry filling sandwiched between two layers of buttery chocolate hazelnut…
Coconut Cake for Valentine’s Day: A Rich Hawaiian-inspired Dessert
Rich but light, haupia cake is filled with layers of coconut-milk pudding. Valentine’s Day is fast…
Food for Love: Get in the Mood with Food
Whether Valentine’s Day is your favorite holiday of the year, or whether you view it…
Game Day Snacks: Set the Stage with Irresistible Nibbles
I remember the first time I got excited for a Super Bowl. It was 1999,…
Keep It Simple: Family Holiday Traditions
The Christmas season is fast approaching, and once again my thoughts turn to a simple…
A Wild Food Tasting: Iowa Master Naturalists Host Fundraiser
With the end of summer’s long days fast approaching, are you craving something a little…
It’s Too Hot To Cook! Tasty Recipes for Summer Nourishment
In the sweltering heat of an Iowa summer, the last thing that I want to…
Charity Seeds: Empowering Kenyan Kids to Grow Their Own Food
Kim Strubell with school children in Kenya. “I’d like a cup of coffee and a…
Rapid Creek Cidery: The Flavors of the Land | A Focus on the Flavors of the Land
A historic barn is the home of the new Rapid Creek Cidery north of Iowa…