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 [...]
Grow. Eat. Play. Printable Gift Tags
The holiday season is here, and it’s the perfect time to add a personal touch to your gifts—especially when those gifts celebrate local food and farms! Whether you’re sharing a [...]
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 the [...]
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 many [...]
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 potatoes) [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]