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
Take a Penny, Leave a Penny: Eating Local on a Budget
So…What is this going to cost me? This is one of the concerns I had when we first started talking about our Eat Dubuque County! challenge. While I try to support our local farmers as much as I can, taking the plunge and doing a whole week of only local buying is somewhat intimidating budget-wise. … Continue reading Take a Penny, Leave a Penny: Eating Local on a Budget
