Along with autumn’s first frost, comes a big pile tomatoes finishing their ripening process inside (we can’t leave them out there to freeze, right?!). Although …
Do the Tomato Jam Jam
Appetizers
Time for Tomato Pie
It’s that magical time of year when we still have loads of fresh tomatoes, but it’s finally cool enough to turn on the oven. To …
We Heart Kimchi
We have a majorly deep passion for fermenting. Just think about it: tiny microorganisms—lactobacilli, in the case of kimchi—are busy, busy, busy eating up all …
Bacon of the Land
We know—it’s nearly impossible to replicate the sensational flavor of a good, porky slice of bacon … but we also like a good challenge! With …
It’s Spinach Season!
The spinach is busting in the FIO garden, and we’re here to celebrate the pure awesomeness of this quintessential green. Today we are bundling up …
Potato Bliss
Main dishes be warned—this enticing side dish (or appetizer!) is destined to steal the show. We riffed on classic melting potatoes, aka fondant potatoes, by …
We Heart Football (Food)
Ok you got us—so we may not be the biggest football enthusiasts here at FIO, but if there’s one thing we can get behind about …
’Tis the Season for Snacking
It’s the time of year when get-togethers are abundant and we’re all feeling a little more generous with homemade gifts: aka SNACK MIX SEASON! Whatever …
Oh My, It’s Okra!
We’re in the heat of summer and the okra wave is rolling big-time in the FIO garden. An everyday harvest of 4 or 5 pods …
Salsa Season is Here Again
It’s the time of year when we like to get a little spicy with our canner, folks. The summer tomatoes are ripening and peppers are …
Corn off the Cob
Sweet corn season is here and we couldn’t be happier! In Iowa, we take our sweet corn very seriously (we do grow the best in …