Ames Community Preschool Center ACPC’s Mission is to provide consistent, reliable, safe, affordable childcare to Ames area children that engages each child and encourages his or her best personal growth and development. Ames Community Preschool Center has been serving central Iowa and Ames for nearly 50 years. They are dedicated to providing a high-quality [...]
Swati Lodha Artist Statement I am a mandala and zentangle artist based in Ames, IA. My art journey began four years ago to blow off steam after a stressful day. The repetitive patterns and concentric circles, the cornerstone of a mandala, drew me in and I was hooked. I started out drawing traditional patterns [...]
Store sales and customer counts continue to be strong each month. We appreciate the loyal support of the shoppers in our store. · Upcoming events for March: Friday Fish Sales, Fridays during Lent, Save 15% March Cheese Madness, March 9 - 26 Pi/Pie Day, March 14 March Mini Member Drive, 14 - 31 Member [...]
With a few simple ingredients and reusable equipment you can keep your space clean, healthy, free of chemicals, and reduce your waste! Simple DIY Eco-Cleaner For One Spray Bottle 1 part - Water 1 part - Distilled White Vinegar 5-10 drops of your favorite essential oil *optional 3-5 drops tea tree oil for stronger [...]
Moroccan preserved lemons Preserved Lemons By: Co+op Recipe Information Total Time: 20-30 days; 30 minutes active Servings: 36 If you think a fresh lemon delivers a great flavor, you need to try a preserved lemon. The peels soften, and the fermentation adds great depth of flavor and umami. A salty, tangy flavor [...]
Avocado Import Ban Adam Calder Wheatsfield Produce Manager The avocado supply chain was severely interrupted on Saturday, February 12 when the United States Department of Agriculture suspended all imports of avocados from Mexico until further notice. Any avocados inspected and imported into the United States before February 11 can be sold, but that supply [...]
White Chocolate Raspberry Mousse By: Co+op Recipe Information Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes active Servings: 6 Many mousse recipes rely on gelatin or raw egg whites for a stable, lofty texture. In this easy mousse, white chocolate and whipped cream are folded together to create a mousse that is both rich and creamy [...]
Creamy Vanilla panna cotta served with freshness halved strawberries Creamy Strawberry Panna Cotta By: Co+op Recipe Information Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 This rich, Italian (eggless) custard is amazingly easy, elegant and irresistible. Ingredients 2 tablespoons water 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin 2 cups heavy cream, divided 1 1/4 cups [...]
Chocolate Blood Orange Parfaits By: Co+op Recipe Information Total Time: 50 minutes, plus 2 hours refrigeration; 30 minutes active Servings: 8 Chocolate-orange flourless cookies atop sweetened Greek yogurt dazzle the taste buds while beautiful blood oranges add extra eye appeal. Ingredients Cookies 1/2 teaspoons blood orange zest 3/4 cup cocoa 1/2 cups powdered sugar [...]
Hot Fudge Pudding Cake By: Co+op Recipe Information Total Time: 45 minutes; 10 minutes active Servings: 8 A little bit cake, a little bit brownie and a little bit pudding, this easy-to-make chocolate cake is outrageously good. Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup plus one tablespoon cocoa [...]
