Co-op Updates Linda Johnson, General Manager Printed in the July, August and September Field Journal. As we move toward the middle of summer, we are already thinking about and planning for this year’s Annual Meeting of the Members. In recent years, Wheatsfield’s annual meeting has been scheduled in mid-November. This year we have decided to [...]
This is a jerk you want to invite over for dinner! “Jerk” technically refers to a way that a meat or vegetable or fruit is seasoned and cooked – slow and over a fire. It’s a deeply rooted spicy Caribbean seasoning that originated in Jamaica. Jerk departs a lively, aromatic and uniquely Caribbean flavor [...]
8 Servings This rich, creamy, mouthwatering dessert is a perfect way to punctuate a delicious dinner or special occasion. Pudding • 1 loaf challah bread (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch thick slices • 2 Tbsp butter • 1 c sliced fresh or frozen peaches (about 2 peaches) • 1 c fresh or frozen [...]
Eggplant, or aubergine as the French and English like to call it, was first cultivated in China in the 5th century. When it was introduced to Italy in the 14th century, it was used as a decorative plant, and when brought to the Western hemisphere by European explorers, it was reputed to cause insanity and [...]
One of America's most popular pastimes, gardening, has the potential to be quite hard on our bodies. All that digging, raking, planting and trimming in the outdoor elements can take their toll on more than our knees and joints. If we're not careful all that effort to create a beautiful landscape can lead to dry [...]
The Ames Education Foundation helps fund educational projects the district is unable to do with their own budget. One of the programs in need is S.O.S. (Support Our Students). This program helps students, who may be from a family that struggles financially, to be prepared with appropriate school supplies in the fall. The Ames Education [...]
1. The board appointed Penny Brown-Huber to fill Caroline Krejci's seat on the Board of Directors for the remainder of her term, effective at the July meeting as Krejci relocates to Texas. Krejci's seat will be up for election in 2018. Board member Merry Rankin will now chair the board's nominations and recruitment committee. 2. [...]
Beth Wilbur, Elizabella Flower Farm, shared some design theory at her DIY Farm Fresh Flower Bouquet class at the Co-op on June 20, 2017. Color, form and texture are the elements which come into play when creating art. In terms of form – get an idea of what shape you want your bouquet to [...]
Looking for your favorite loaf? Our Bakery just released their summer schedule. Look for new weekend special updates every month. Our artisan bread is made daily, from scratch, at the Co-op by our bakers. AND, BONUS POINTS! When possible our bakers are using locally-grown and milled flour from Early Morning Harvest (Panora, Iowa) and local [...]
Panna cotta are concentrated custards which are served with all sorts of fruits and even sometimes covered with caramel or melted chocolate. Chefs use flavors like anise, lemon or cinnamon in different variations. To help ensure the right texture, make sure to use high quality unpasteurized cream and full-fat yogurt – this isn’t the recipe [...]
