Growing up, I went to the Southern Iowa Fair in Oskaloosa many times. I was in 4-H for many years, showing a variety of exhibits. However, going to the Iowa State Fair has always been a highlight of the summer for me as it brings memories of family and the oh, so good fair food.
This...
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Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen
Enjoy July foods- sweet corn, cucumbers, and ice cream
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Our sweet granddaughters Kennedy and Isabella helped put up coon fence around the sweet corn[/caption]
As anticipated, the last few weeks have been a little crazy around here! Sweet corn season is in full swing! ...
An Apple a Day
By Deb Johnson
I enjoy looking at the National Day Calendar, seeing what kinds of things people “celebrate” on various days of the year. One thing I’ve noticed is how many national days are dedicated in some form to apples. And why not? Apples are such a popular fruit! According to the University of Illinois Extension...
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A Slice of Home by Simone Bates
Red, white, and chew!
July is a fun month in our home. It is full of celebrations, from my birthday to our anniversary (a date we share with Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, and our friends Jennifer and Justin O’Halloran). And...Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen
Jacob explains how tall the corn will be at the end of the season to third through fifth graders from the summer program at the Greater Des Moines YMCA.
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Telling our story – food and farming
Besides the daily livestock chores, moving cattle, welcoming new calves, spraying, cultivating (an activity necessary because of the...“Have a Seat at My Table” by Cathryn Dunsbergen
Penelope LOVES the water - as long as it is not in her bathtub - as was captain of the boat during her first ride.
Readers, we have officially hit the hot, summer weather. I don’t know about you, but I am a fan of air-conditioning, so summer and I don’t always get along. I recently...
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Peanut Butter…revisited
By Deb Johnson
June 12 is National Peanut Butter Cookie Day, so, of course, my mind needs to wander in the direction of all things “peanut-y.” My love of peanut butter should be no surprise to anyone who knows me well. I’ve written about peanut butter before in this space several times, about lots of foods...
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