This Grow. Eat. Play. local food quiz will help you find the perfect way to tantalize your tastebuds and create memories while you explore North Iowa.
Whether you enjoy trying new recipes and foods at home or taking your family on fun local adventures, the North Iowa local food scene has a lot to offer— including fresh, seasonal produce, locally raised meat and eggs.
There are great ways to enjoy your local food adventure all year long. Share your memories and photos with our #GrowEatPlay on Instagram and Facebook.
What season is it?
Are you looking for something to do…
Any dietary restrictions?
How would you describe yourself?
What is most important to you?
Which fruit or vegetable do you identify with most:
Choose a drink:
Where do veggies come from?
What is your favorite Iowa-grown or made product?
What is your comfort food?
Quiz: Which local food experience should you try?
Try a new recipe
How about finding a new favorite recipe featuring fresh Iowa grown food? You’ll find seasonal recipes in our database. How does a Panzanella featuring Spring, summer or Fall ingredients sound? Or maybe a Wintertime Frittata? Read more.
Find a new local food source.
It looks like you’re interested in purchasing local food on a weekly basis and you’ve come to the right place! Our Find Local Food database will help you find the farmers, ranchers and businesses that can get the freshest local food on your plate every week.
Try a new ingredient.
You don’t have to travel the globe in order to find new to have a culinary adventure. North Iowa offers unique and new ingredients that will help you channel your inner Anthony Bourdain. How about cooking with locally sourced aronia berries, carrot tops, turnip greens or another new ingredient from this list.
Plan a gathering!
A celebration is in order! Every day and any day is the right time to gather with your loved ones and create memories around a spread of snacks and entrees featuring locally sourced ingredients. Our gathering guide will help you choose the perfect recipes, activities and entertainment for everyone to enjoy.
On farm experience.
It’s time to hop in the car and head out to personally pick ingredients straight from the farm. Whether it’s a fall pumpkin patch photoshoot, apple picking with amazing friends, or the delightfully delicious pound of strawberries for jam, you’ll love heading out for a day of farm fresh fun.
Attend a class or workshop.
You love to learn and there are so many wonderful ways to learn about healthy eating and sustainable living. Visit our calendar to find out about upcoming workshops and classes on beekeeping, baking, organic gardening and more.
Shop from a local store.
Start a garden!
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