April 2017 Produce Parable By Adam Calder, Produce Manager Before Alexander Livingston came along with his Paragon tomato in 1870, the tomato did not have a very good reputation in America. According to Livingston, the first tomatoes he ever ate were “small, hollow, tough, sour, watery fruit.” Those traits didn’t deter him, rather they inspired [...]
If you simply must have a treat, Sheree Clark, Healthy Living Coach who founded Fork in the Road suggests to only eat a small portion as a dessert. Some of us might think that’s easier said than done. By focusing on treats prepared with natural sweeteners like raw honey or dried fruit you can get [...]
Presented by Becky Ringsby, Savor Specialty Chef Services, in the cooking class "Let's Make Gnocchi" on March 30, 2017. Makes 48 Gnocchi Gnocchi Ingredients 2 lbs russet potatoes 1 large egg, lightly beaten 4 oz (3/4 c plus 1 Tbsp) all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt Brown Butter and Fried Sage 8 Tbsp (1 stick) butter [...]
April 2017 Recipient: Octagon Center for the Arts The Octagon Center for the Arts is a non-profit community art organization located in downtown Ames. The Octagon has been a cornerstone of the cultural scene in Ames since 1966. The Octagon serves more than 30,000 people annually through education classes and outreach programs, rotating exhibits, retail gallery shop, [...]
Thank you for donating your bag refunds, extra change and shopping on Give Back Thursday in February, as part of our Co-op Nickel Program, to support The Iowa Arboretum. Mark Schneider, Executive Director Iowa Arboretum, accepted the funds this past week on behalf of the organization. Also pictured: Left: Rachel Dakarain, Wheatsfield Board President; Middle, [...]
Pies by a Guy is back with a new recipe and two class dates to choose from, as well as the popular Roll Your Own Sushi. Enjoy eco-themed classes during Earth Week - compost, seed saving and beginner bike repair. Your favorite instructors are back with seasonal recipes and new inspiration. We're offering several health [...]
Join us to celebrate you! Saturday, March 25, 10am-4pm Enjoy live music, giveaways, wellness demos, local producers, kids activities and more! Producer Sampling 10am - Noon ZaZa's Pasta, Iowa City, Iowa Slipstream Granola, Fort Madison, Iowa Early Morning Harvest, Panora, Iowa Backyard Flavors, Maxwell, Iowa Cado Ice Cream, Fairfield, Iowa [...]
By Adam Calder There is much anticipation brewing in the produce department this time of year. We have endured the cold winter months, and each day brings with it a few more minutes of sun and a couple of degrees of warmth. With those days and degrees inching their way longer and higher, so to [...]
March 2017 Recipient: Story County Dental Clinic The Story County Dental Clinic (SCDC) provides high-quality dental care to those insured by Medicaid, hawk-i, the Dental Wellness Program,VA benefits and low-income, uninsured individuals. Working exclusively with Medicaid rates for uninsured patients keeps patient cost low, but these rates cover only a fraction of the actual costs. Therefore, using [...]
Board highlights from the February 15th meeting: During the first two weeks of February, the number of shoppers topped 5,000 each week! Prior to the expansion, we had 4,500 - 4,600 shoppers during our busiest weeks. Wheatsfield met and surpassed the goal for the current member financing campaign, which now totals $382,000 of member loans and preferred shares! The offering [...]
