Ames History Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1980 as Ames Heritage Association. Our founder was Ames historian, Farwell T. Brown, whose historical writings and research have inspired residents to appreciate and preserve the history of Ames. The immediate impetus for founding of the Association was the opportunity to save and [...]
Springtime Produce Adam Calder, Produce Manager It is spring again, and that means it is time for seedlings from Lonna at Onion Creek Farm! Lonna has been hard at work for the past couple of months curating and caring for an army of little plants. They are now for sale at the co-op and [...]
Rhubarb Yogurt Tart Courtesy of grocery.coop, by Robin Asbell Recipe Information Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes; 45 minutes active Servings: 6 They call rhubarb the "pie plant," and for good reason. In this tasty tart, the tanginess of the ruby stalks is tempered by a creamy, sweet topping. This tart is light, with [...]
Rhubarb Snacking Cake Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 50 minutes; 15 minutes active Servings: 9 Have your cake and eat it too! Whole wheat flour, rolled oats and tangy rhubarb combine for a scrumptious, snack-worthy cake. Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats 1 1/4 cup brown sugar, divided 6 tablespoons butter, divided 1 [...]
Rhubarb Crisp Courtesy of grocery.coop, by: Wisconsin Extension Homemakers Cookbook - 1940-1990 Recipe Information Total Time: 55 minutes Servings: 9 Simplicity is delicious in this classic rhubarb crisp that celebrates one of spring's early treasures. Ingredients 1 cup flour Dash of salt 1 cup sugar 2 eggs beaten 3 cups diced rhubarb 3/4 cup [...]
Rhubarb Compote Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 2-3 days Servings: 6 This raw chutney-like riff on classic cooked fruit compote offers a fresh way to top yogurt, ice cream and grilled meats. Ingredients 1 pound fresh or frozen rhubarb, trimmed and diced 1/3 cup dried apricots (10 to 15 apricots), diced 1/3 [...]
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce Courtesy of grocery.coop Recipe Information Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 Tart, tangy rhubarb barbecue sauce is the perfect companion for mild, sweet grilled pork. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 cups chopped rhubarb (about 8 ounces), [...]
EARTH DAY BULK SALE! Thursday – Saturday, April 20 – Apr 22 Member-Owners & Student Discount SAVE 15% on regular priced bulk products. Non-Members save 5%. Sale excludes Co+op Deals and Co+op Basi¢s, while supplies last. Clean, reusable personal bulk containers welcome. Save on beans, nuts, granola, pasta, grains, flours, bulk body care, [...]
HAPPY SPRING 2023! Spring officially arrived on March 20th, and with it came weather associated with the transition of the seasons. As we all know from experience, Winter can be stubborn and fickle; and Spring has been known to tease us, and then be fashionably late to its own coming out party. What is [...]
Ginger Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry Courtesy of grocery.coop, recipe by Robin Asbell Recipe Information Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 Easy, quick, elegant and delicious, this stir-fry is perfect for busy weeknights. Ingredients 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided 1 tablespoon rice wine, sherry or apple juice [...]
