East Mill Bakeshop and Catering is everything you picture a hometown bakeshop to be, offering freshly baked, homemade breads, muffins, & scones, delicious cookies, and homemade granola, with hand selected ingredients from local farms. Seasonality and freshness is incorporated into everything you see at East Mill Bakeshop, from their selection of breads and baked goods, … Continue reading “Eat Like a Local: Restaurant Edition” – East Mill Bakeshop & Catering
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Upcoming Master Gardener Spring Seminar
Spring is coming and what better way to celebrate the season than to get outside and get growing in the garden! This St. Patrick’s Day, join the Dubuque County Master Gardeners as they present their spring seminar themed “Luck of the Garden.” Session topics will include things like organic gardening, tips for growing potatoes and … Continue reading Upcoming Master Gardener Spring Seminar
“Eat Like a Local- Restaurant Edition” L.May Eatery
When you walk into L.May Eatery, it is like you are walking into the home of a good friend. Family photos, wholesome home décor, and the smell of homemade food make you feel right at home from the moment you walk in the door. L.May prides itself on presenting “gourmet comfort food,” a more upscale … Continue reading “Eat Like a Local- Restaurant Edition” L.May Eatery
Local Food Highlights: Lincoln Elementary School Food Pantry
Through a grant from Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative, and a collaboration between Lincoln Elementary School and the St. Stephen’s Food Bank, Lincoln Elementary is now able to provide additional food to families at their school. In early January, the Dubuque Community was awarded a 5-2-1-0 Grant through the Iowa Department of Public Health. 5-2-1-0 is … Continue reading Local Food Highlights: Lincoln Elementary School Food Pantry
Support Local this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is only a few days away! Do you have something in mind for your sweetheart? According to a survey of shoppers in 2016, most Americans will spend about $50 on Valentine’s Day gifts. And the #1 gift? FOOD! The top Valentine’s Day gift is a meal out, followed by a tie between chocolate … Continue reading Support Local this Valentine’s Day
Healthy Hints: Yogurt
This week we take a break from our “Eat Like A Local” series to discuss healthy hints for a healthy diet! Today, we will be looking at digestive health, and the benefits of yogurt for your digestive system. One way to improve digestive health and help with weight management is including yogurt in your diet. … Continue reading Healthy Hints: Yogurt
“Eat Like a Local: Restaurant Edition” Breitbach’s Country Dining
Garden fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers…doesn’t that sound delightful?! You can expect this and so much more from Breitbach’s Country Dining in Balltown, IA. While summer may seem far away, you aren’t far from homemade goodness and fresh, local food at Breitbach’s Country Dining. Started in 1852, Breitbach’s is Iowa’s oldest food and drink establishment … Continue reading “Eat Like a Local: Restaurant Edition” Breitbach’s Country Dining
“Eat Like a Local:” Restaurant Edition – Brazen
If you haven’t been to Brazen Open Kitchen + Bar, this gem needs to go on your list of places check out. Coming up on its three year anniversary, Brazen is an excellent addition to the Dubuque food scene with fresh, made from scratch meals that support local farms. When I sat down with chef … Continue reading “Eat Like a Local:” Restaurant Edition – Brazen
“Eat Like a Local: Restaurant Edition” – Country Junction
If you live in Dubuque County, you’ve probably heard of Country Junction. This hometown restaurant in Dyersville has a reputation for classic, Midwestern comfort foods like roast beef, mashed potatoes, and homemade pie. Right off of Highway 20, Country Junction serves people from far and wide, especially over the summer travel season. But what you … Continue reading “Eat Like a Local: Restaurant Edition” – Country Junction
“Eat Like a Local: Restaurant Edition” – Inspire Café
It all began with coffee. Inspire Café opened a little over 3 years ago as a large coffee shop in Dubuque’s Millwork District. As its name suggests, the place hopes to be a source of inspiration for its patrons, from coffee they serve to the food they offer. The art on the walls features local … Continue reading “Eat Like a Local: Restaurant Edition” – Inspire Café
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