Dubuque Winter Farmers' Market
Category: Tips & Info
Soapmaking
Did you know that the soapmaking process is called “saponification”? The process separates the fatty acid bonds in oils (vegetable or animal fats) and combines them with molecules in lye to form a salt. This salt is what we refer…
Read MoreFrankincense and Myrrh
Did you know frankincense and myrrh are resins harvested from trees in the Middle East? These aromatic products were extremely valuable in Biblical times and used for religious and medicinal purposes, including essential oils. Currently about 1000 tons of frankincense…
Read MoreHistory of squash
Did you know that squash is native to the Western Hemisphere? It was originally grown in Central America and migrated northward, becoming a staple food for most native Americans. Winter squash like butternut, acorn, and pumpkins were especially important because…
Read MoreCranberries
Did you know that more than half the nation’s cranberries are grown in Wisconsin? Only three major commercially-grown fruits are actually native to North America: cranberries, concord grapes, and blueberries. Cranberries are not actually grown in water, but the fields…
Read MoreHoneycrisp apples
Did you know that the popular “Honeycrisp” apple variety was developed and patented by the University of Minnesota? The “next big thing” from their exceptional apple breeding program is the “SweeTango” apple, but it only available from a small group…
Read MoreShop local – eat local
Knowing what fruits and vegetables are in season will help you plan your menus in a way that will take advantage of cheaper prices (when the produce is plentiful) and ensure you’re getting the tastiest, freshest produce. You should consider…
Read MoreGrilling the perfect steak
Has the warmer weather got you in the mood to break out your grill? These simple tips will help you properly prepare your steaks: 1) Start with a Clean and Oiled Grill: Clean grates keep the steaks from sticking when…
Read MoreNatural Easter egg dyes
Try something different this year and skip the store-bought dye kits for these unique and all-natural recipes. The longer you leave the eggs in the dye the darker your colors will be: BLUE eggs: Quarter a head of red cabbage…
Read MoreAll about eggs.
Protein is an essential part of a nutritious diet; but, for many people, foods that supply protein are some of the most expensive items on the grocery list. Protein supplied by eggs is both high in quality and low in…
Read MoreKitchen composting
Converting kitchen waste and yard debris to compost has many benefits. It is an environmentally friendly way to reduce the amount of solid waste that must be disposed of, and it provides useful and beneficial products for yards and gardens….
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