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‘A Slice of Home’ By Simone Bates

‘A Slice of Home’ By Simone Bates
I have to make a public apology to my mother this month. My mother, as I’ve shared before, loves to bake. She is constantly turning out cakes and slices at a blistering rate for anyone who has something to celebrate or just needs a sweet treat. She makes the best apple cakes, chocolate cakes, lemon...
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Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen  

Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen  
Celebrate National Grilling Month Last month at this time, I was in Saratoga Springs, New York, for the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference where I attended some great workshops, networked with teachers and Agriculture in the Classroom Coordinators from all regions of the U.S., and enjoyed some great food. We were in the area of...
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‘Have a seat at my table’ by Cathryn Dunsbergen

It must be July in Iowa. This month, so far, has revolved around trying to stay cool, hopping from one event to another, and food. Lots and lots of food. During the Fourth of July, I sat quietly on the sidelines as Penelope “drove” the ambulance with Blake. She was so proud to drive the “firetruck”...
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Freezer meal frenzy before baby number two

Freezer meal frenzy before baby number two
Hayden turned two! His puppy-themed party included wrapping paper with paw prints. By Megan Pothoven Sitting at almost 37 weeks pregnant, I feel like I have been in full “nesting” mode for quite some time now, purging every closet and organizing every shelf. I still have spent quite a bit of time in the garden, typically in...
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‘A Slice of Home’ by Simone Bates

‘A Slice of Home’ by Simone Bates
Go nuts for donuts! [caption id="attachment_7075212" align="alignleft" width="288"] Grin City Bakery in Grinnell has become a favorite Friday/Saturday treat for us. Our dear friends Dan and Vicki Bunnell introduced us to the fabulous small-batch bakery on one of our many coffee-time visits. We haven't had anything we wouldn't recommend,...
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It’s gardening season

It’s gardening season
By Megan Pothoven Finally, I’m able to start picking vegetables out of the garden! It’s one of my favorite things to go out to the garden and gather what we’re having for supper. I’m usually a victim to buying too much lettuce at the store and it gets bad in the fridge throughout the week, so...
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Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen

Farm to Table by Julie Van Manen
Happy National Dairy Month A glass of cold milk and some delicious beef is a pairing that can never go wrong. What better way to celebrate National Dairy Month than to eat some amazing beef and drink some refreshing milk! (In a few weeks, you can add an ear of sweet corn to that, too!)...
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