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
Summer Food
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 …
Gimme Your Digits
Gorgeous late summer potato harvests have been gracing our farmer’s market these days, and with another heat wave coming on, cool salads with dinner are …
Sauce of the Summer
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, so it’s the perfect time to make an amazing caramelized onion BBQ sauce you can use all …
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 …
Hello, Half-Sours
Cucumber season is FINALLY here and it’s time to start pickling! These easy fermented pickles are always our first pickling project of the season. They …
To the Freezer!
We are in the heart of green bean season in the FIO gardens and it’s AMAZING. After all, who doesn’t love that sweet, succulent goodness …
We Be Jammin’
It’s that time of year again, Orbiters. The summer fruit is ripening in mass quantities and, if you’re like us, you feel some jam sessions …
Flower Power
Squash blossoms are among us, Orbiters! Get ready for one of our absolute favorite summer treats. With the garden flourishing, it’s the perfect time to …