Monthly Archives: May 2023

June 2023 Change for Community: KHOI

By |2023-05-31T17:08:54-05:00May 31st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Co-op Nickel|

June Change for Community KHOI Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, established in 2010 to create the only locally programmed, noncommercial, community-based radio station in Central Iowa. Their station reaches a signal-area with a population of approximately 125,000 people. MISSION: To welcome all voices of our community, regardless of their perspectives, to freely discuss issues, [...]

Get on Board!

By |2023-06-06T15:33:59-05:00May 31st, 2023|Categories: Blog|

Get on Board! June Word From the Board Emilie Ruehs, Wheatsfield Board Member As the blossoming spring days transition into colorful summer evenings, we welcome the warmth and activity that the upcoming months bring to our community. My hope is that this warmth extends beyond environmental temperature toward a reflection of what it truly [...]

May 2023 Produce Parable, Microgreens

By |2023-05-24T15:12:51-05:00May 24th, 2023|Categories: Blog|

Microgreens By Adam Calder Perhaps you have seen the variety of microgreens available for sale at Wheatsfield, and have had some questions flit across your mind. What is the difference between a microgreen and a sprout? Are there benefits to eating plants that are not fully mature? Why do they seem so expensive compared [...]

Artisan Bratwursts for Summer Grilling

By |2023-05-24T14:14:16-05:00May 24th, 2023|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , |

With Memorial Day around the corner, it’s time to start planning the first delicious outdoor menu of the spring! Brats are a perfect item to grill because they come in many flavors and they always satisfy a hungry crowd. Technically bratwurst is a fresh, link sausage made with pork and sometimes veal.  Wheatsfield’s artisanal [...]

The Fruit and Veggie Grilling Guide

By |2023-05-22T11:53:16-05:00May 22nd, 2023|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

The Fruit and Veggie Grilling Guide Courtesy of grocery.coop, By Tara Duggan While most people associate outdoor grilling with burgers, hot dogs, and steaks, the grill imparts big flavors to fruits and veggies too. A wide array of produce paired with spice rubs, marinades and sauces galore will keep your patio table overflowing with [...]

Grilled Veggies with Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette

By |2023-06-09T18:40:01-05:00May 22nd, 2023|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Grilled Veggies with Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Topped with a paprika, fresh basil and Dijon vinaigrette, this grilled veggie salad is bursting with flavor. Ingredients Vinaigrette 1/2 cup white wine vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup honey 1/2 cup green olives 1 tablespoon Dijon [...]

Grilled Marinated Zucchini

By |2023-06-09T18:42:14-05:00May 22nd, 2023|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Grilled Marinated Zucchini Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 50 minutes; 20 minutes active Servings: 6 A simple lemon marinade adds big flavor to mild zucchini. Ingredients 1 pound zucchini 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic Zest from 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon [...]

Grilled Strawberries

By |2023-06-09T18:44:50-05:00May 22nd, 2023|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Grilled Strawberries Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 45 minutes total; 10 minutes active Servings: 4 Summer berries take on a hint of smoke from the grill and a little drama from the sear marks. These are fun to serve on the skewer and enjoy with just a sprinkle of crunchy sugar. Ingredients [...]

Tempeh “Chicken” Salad

By |2023-05-11T15:51:12-05:00May 11th, 2023|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Tempeh "Chicken" Salad Courtesy of grocery.coop, recipe by Robin Asbell Recipe Information Total Time: 35 minutes (if baking), 15 minutes active Servings: 4 Tempeh is a fermented soybean cake, often with other ingredients mixed in, like veggies or wild rice. This recipe calls for either baking or steaming the tempeh. Baking will make the [...]

Chicken and Pea Salad

By |2023-05-11T15:50:42-05:00May 11th, 2023|Categories: Recipes|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Chicken and Pea Salad Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 40 minutes total (if cooking chicken yourself); 15 minutes active Servings: 4 Chicken salad is much more interesting with the addition of crisp snap peas and sweet English peas. In this easy dish, yogurt replaces the usual mayonnaise, with a little boost in [...]

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