Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “local food”
Tell us a bit about yourself and your new venture: How did you select the items on your menu? Lots of taste testing? I came up with my menu sort of by chance, and it’s going to change often based on what flavors are in season and what my customers are responding well to! I usually start with a recipe …
We are very excited to partner with Kate Brown from BRAISED Bone Broth Company and Kitchen Collage of Des Moines on an upcoming event all about bone broth. Bone broth is a great addition to your diet, celebrated for its rich nutritional profile. Learning how to make your own is a great addition to your culinary skills. We wanted to highlight …
At last week’s Wellness Wednesday screening of That Sugar Film, nearly 100 people turned out to the Varsity Theater to share in this Des Moines debut. A Community Event The event was made even better thanks to our community partners. Fresh Cafe and Market, with Kerri Rush at the helm, provided incredible sugar-free snacks in the lobby, including kale chips, fruit-infused lemonade, …
The Wallace Centers of Iowa, located in the Wallace House at 756 16th Street in Sherman Hill, is a culinary gem for anyone who enjoys a mindful approach to delicious food. Whether it’s a Farm to Table dinner, a Chef’s Tasting Table, or a Historic Tea, the Wallace House promises memorable experiences right in the heart of Des Moines. Learn more about upcoming …
Tell us about your history and how you got your start into organic farming. Grade A Gardens was born in 2009. After spending some time in California I first started growing Wheatgrass – ‘Grade A Grass’. Mentors Larry Cleverley and John Whitson had gave me some garlic to plant in the fall of ’09. I tilled up my first half …
On Tuesday, January 26, we were honored to host Des Moines’ inaugural screening of “Fed Up” at the Fleur Cinema and Cafe. We wanted to bring this food documentary to the big screen in Des Moines because it offered an outside-of-the-box perspective on the food industry and food marketing, backed by expert interviews, research, and science. In this film, we …
We are thrilled to partner with FoodCorps Des Moines in our screening of FedUp at the Fleur Cinema on January 26th. Proceeds from tickets sales will go to support this organization. Learn more here or find details below. What is FoodCorps? It’s a nationwide team of AmeriCorps leaders who connect kids to real food and help them grow up healthy. Meet …
Thoughtful food choices are so important in a healthy lifestyle. At Capital Chiropractic, we address habits surrounding food, the impact of processed foods, and strategies for implementing healthier choices. Central to this discussion is where patients can go for good quality meats, produce and other food products – right here in Central Iowa. With Des Moines Restaurant Week around the corner, we thought we would …
