Happy, Healthy New Year Dubuque! Will 2018 finally be YOUR year to get healthy? Tired of seeing all the transformation photos on Facebook or Instagram and wishing it was YOU? Living healthy is a lifestyle choice. It is a constant choice that involves balance and moderation. Eating well is part of that lifestyle and the … Continue reading 3 Tips to Start Your Healthy 2018
Top 5 Holiday Foods
The holiday season is here! What better way to celebrate than with food! This week’s blog will explore the history of some classic holiday favorites and how they have become some of our most beloved seasonal dishes. Enjoy! Turkey Turkey is a classic! Nearly 90% of U.S. households serve turkey for Thanksgiving this year. In … Continue reading Top 5 Holiday Foods
Dubuque’s Best Local Food Gift Ideas
Tis the season for holiday gift giving! Everyone has at least one person on their list who is really hard to buy for. Why not give them the gift of local food? Be the thoughtful person this holiday season that gives a unique local gift people will want to get. Need some ideas? Check out … Continue reading Dubuque’s Best Local Food Gift Ideas
“Eat Like a Local”- Midwestern Favorites
Have you heard of chili and cinnamon rolls? The response to this question is either one of disgust or one of enthusiasm. I, for one, grew up with chili and cinnamon rolls being served together. It was part of our school lunch program and church fundraisers in our area, so I didn’t think anything of … Continue reading “Eat Like a Local”- Midwestern Favorites
“Eat Like a Local”- Dubuque Mealtime Favorites
Sometimes our family’s favorite meals are as diverse as our family members themselves, but there are some mealtime favorites that you can be sure are winners among residents of Dubuque County. Like turkey and dressing sandwiches for instance, if you’ve heard of them, then you probably grew up here. This week I have researched and … Continue reading “Eat Like a Local”- Dubuque Mealtime Favorites
“Eat Like a Local”: Buying Local at the Grocery Store
As the cold moves in and farmers market season draws to a close, there is no doubt that fresh, local produce items will be harder to find. Just because you are hunkering down for winter, doesn’t mean that you have to stop eating local. In fact, you may already be eating more locally than you … Continue reading “Eat Like a Local”: Buying Local at the Grocery Store
“Eat Dubuque County!” Week Wrap Up
What a great week! The Dubuque County area has some amazing foods and the quality of our family’s meals this week has been incredible. Take a look at some of our local eats: Wednesday Ray’s Breakfast- eggs, cinnamon roll, apples, and honey Local Items: eggs from Beckers Farm Fresh eggs, Dyersville, IA cinnamon roll- Anna … Continue reading “Eat Dubuque County!” Week Wrap Up
“Eat Dubuque County!” Day 6: Thursday
Today, Ray & I attended the Regional Food Systems Working group meeting in Nevada, IA. It was a great opportunity for local food supporters from across the state to get together, share ideas, and learn more about our passion of working with local foods. Our lunch today was catered by Robyn Anderson from “The Bistro … Continue reading “Eat Dubuque County!” Day 6: Thursday
Eat Dubuque County! Early Week Update
What a week! …and it’s already half way over! Ray and I have enjoyed many different Dubuque County area food and drink the past four days, with three more days to go! Check out our meals below: Saturday Brittany’s Breakfast- blueberry muffin, Barb’s Garden & Pantry, Eldridge, IA Brittany’s Dinner-pizza Local Items: tomatoes from Alan … Continue reading Eat Dubuque County! Early Week Update
Eat Dubuque County! Master Grocery List
Before the week begins, I needed to make a grocery list for our family to ensure we have balanced meals with our local challenge. I separated the list into five different categories, the same categories I had used for the budget. I also factored in our current grocery staple items and the seasonality of certain … Continue reading Eat Dubuque County! Master Grocery List
Dubuque Eats Well 