Becky loves to feature eggs in many of her meals and has spent a lot of time experimenting with recipes and cooking techniques. She will share tips and tricks to poaching, soft-boiling, and soft-scrambling. Recipes will focus on egg sandwiches with Becky showing you how to make homemade aioli and an easy Hollandaise sauce [...]
We’ll meet at Ames’ Emma McCarthy Lee Park (south of Ross Road in West Ames) for this year’s Wheatsfield Herb Walk. Wondering just what an “herb walk” is? Think of it as a guided tour of our local weeds and trees. Nancy will share her herbalism knowledge so bring your curiosity and questions. Wear [...]
Join Lacy of Okoboji wines for a refreshing variety of wines to keep you cool all summer long! Delicious assortment of appetizers included. Must be 21+ Instructor Lacy Laughton, Okoboji Wines Date and Time Wednesday, June 12, 7-8pm Special 21+ Powered by Eventbrite
Scones in America have the tendency to be overly-sweetened, dry, heavy bricks. Because of this less-than-stellar reputation, they can be intimidating to make at home. Becky has learned, however, that with the combination of a few key ingredients and the use of some helpful techniques, anyone can create delicious scones that turn out light [...]
You can do more to prevent cancer than you realize. Cancer does not just happen. Most adult onset cancers can occur after an accumulation of seven or eight factors. You can adjust your health through better food choices and lifestyle efforts. Learn about some of these options from Valerie’s experience as a science researcher [...]
Come hear and see how easy it is to turn your food scraps into compost. Vermiculture is a process of composting which holds a particular appeal to homeowners and apartment dwellers alike since you can utilize worms, in a bin, to compost food waste year round. The worms do all the work! You'll leave [...]
Learn about this new-old way of healing common ailments like colds, flu, headaches, low energy, stomach upsets and “the blues.” Homeopathy is a safe, gentle, effective way of healing to address everyday health problems as well as more chronic conditions. Learn what homeopathy is, how it works and how it can help with difficult [...]
Instructor Ronn Ritz, Skunk River Cycles Date and Time Saturday, April 27, 9-10:30am Want to learn how to fix a flat or to oil your chain? Some simple preventative maintenance can keep your bike working well and help you avoid costly future repairs. Join iconic Skunk River Cycles owner, [...]
Instructor Elaine Axmear, Zero Waste Living Advocate, E Ria Home + Gift Date and Time Thursday, April 25, 6-7:30pm A Zero Waste Lifestyle (ZWL) is rewarding and economical when done right. Reducing our trash and use of packaging can help us save money, conserve our natural resources, [...]
Instructor Ronn Ritz, Skunk River Cycles Date and Time Tuesday, April 23, 6:45-8:15pm Additional class on Saturday, March 27, if this date does not work with your schedule. Want to learn how to fix a flat or to oil your chain? Some simple preventative maintenance can keep your bike [...]
