Clean Water, Heathy Food The Outdoor Alliance of Story County (Outdoor Alliance) is a non-profit organization founded in 2013 at the request of Mike Cox, the Director of Story County Conservation. Since then, the Outdoor Alliance has raised funds for land acquisitions, trails, adult outdoor education, county park improvements, reconnecting the South Skunk River [...]
Charoset Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 6 Charoset is a traditional Passover dish of apples, walnuts, wine and honey, served as part of the Seder ritual. Each Jewish ethnic community has its own variations on the dish, so feel free to adapt it to your liking! You can enjoy this tasty apple salad over [...]
Cactus Paddle Tostadas Total Time: 35 minutes Makes 8 Ingredients: • 3 tablespoons safflower or corn oil • 3 pounds fresh nopales rinsed, cleaned and diced; or, if canned, rinsed thoroughly • 1/2 pound ripe tomato chopped • 3 tablespoons white onion chopped • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped, optional • 1 jalapeño pepper chopped, [...]
MARCH 2021 BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS 1. The Board finalized a vision statement for Wheatsfield Co-op, which is nested among the Mission and Core Values. The Vision reads: “Everyone’s favorite place to shop, learn, and connect.” This action completes the Board’s 2020-2021 update of the Mission, Vision, and Core Values. 2. Wheatsfield’s financials are strong, [...]
March Mini Member Drive Help us reach 40 new member-owners! At Wheatsfield, you’re not just a member, you’re an OWNER! Join 6,600+ of your neighbors and friends in member-ownership! Not a member-owner? Did you know that member-ownership is a one-time fully refundable investment with some excellent benefits?! Why join the Co-op? Since 1974 Wheatsfield Co-op [...]
The Abate Fetel Pear By Adam Calder, Produce Manager Spring in Iowa also means autumn in Argentina, and that means we get to enjoy a fresh taste of fall even though we are just on the cusp of spring. The Abate Fetel pear is available domestically in September, so the ones we have in [...]
Spinach and Almond-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Total Time: 30 minutes Makes 6 Ingredients 6 portobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 2 cups) 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 12 ounces frozen spinach, thawed 1/4 cup low-fat [...]
IN THE SPIRIT OF REFLECTION Rachel Dakarian Board Secretary Now more than ever, we are focused on the comforts of home and Wheatsfield means just that for so many of us. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. The challenges of this past year have transformed every aspect [...]
flat lay bowl of spinach, arugula, kumquat and cheese salad on dark table Arugula-Kumquat Salad with Orange-Currant Vinaigrette Total Time: 15 minutes 4 Servings Ingredients: For the vinaigrette • ¼ cup dried currants • 3 Tbsp. fresh orange juice • 2 Tbsp. walnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil • 1 Tbsp. white [...]
Candied Citrus Peel Total Time: 55 minutes Makes about 30-40 candied strips Ingredients: • 4 to 5 large valencia or navel oranges • 2 cups water • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar divided • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • ½ teaspoon salt Directions: Trim the tops and bottoms of the oranges. Use a vegetables [...]
