Save on Everything Iowa! Join us on Saturday, July 8 to save 15% on local products around the Co-op (that’s over 1,000 products!). Enjoy local vendor sampling, co-op explorers scavenger hunt, samples and giveaways! The co-op defines local as grown or produced within the state of Iowa. No further discounts. Non-members save 5%. [...]
Strawberry Shortcake Chantilly Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 6 There's good reason strawberry shortcake is a classic dessert. It's simple, yet amazingly delightful. Ingredients 6 3” round shortcakes or sliced angel food cake 3 pints fresh strawberries, sliced 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 tbs. vanilla 1/4 cup powdered [...]
Chicken Fajitas on the Grill Courtesy of grocery.coop, recipe by Robin Asbell Recipe Information Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 Fajitas are popular, quick and easy, especially when you make them in a pouch. No worries about slivered chicken and peppers falling through the grate, and the juices and spices combine to keep the [...]
Grilled Scallions with Romesco Sauce Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4-6 Start your meal with tender grilled scallions dipped in garlicky romesco sauce, a Spanish roasted red pepper sauce that originated in the Catalan region. It's used as a sauce, dip, or spread to add flavor to a variety [...]
Smoky Grilled Tofu and Broccoli Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 1 hour; 20 minutes active Servings: 4 This easy, aromatic, smoky tofu and broccoli relies on a simple marinade to deliver big on flavor. Ingredients 1 pound extra-firm tofu 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce 3 tablespoons balsamic [...]
Back for the 2023 Season! Join us for FREE Tiny Deck Concerts featuring live local music. Fridays nights, June 30 – September 8, 6-7:30pm. Meet us on the east deck and grab dinner, drinks and friends! Everyone is welcome! Please bring a blanket or lawn chair too, the deck seating fills up quick. [...]
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! 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
