Category Archives: Foods & Beverages

Iowa Distilling Company

When it comes to uses for corn…Iowans sure have come up with lots of ideas!  But when Todd Dunkel and Phil Bubb came back to Iowa they had a plan for that corn, one that has been around for a … Continue reading

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Delectable Edibles

  Who doesn’t love cupcakes?  If you say you don’t…you just haven’t found Delectable Edibles yet, have you! Melissa makes gourmet cupcakes fresh and from scratch.  Using only the highest quality, the freshest, seasonal and local ingredients in every order. … Continue reading

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Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy

Meet the Hansen Family ~ Hansen Farm Fresh Dairy is truly a family business!  When all four of their sons decided they wanted to be part of the farm ~ Hansen Farm Fresh Dairy was born!  February 2004 saw the first gallon … Continue reading

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Clear Creek Orchard

  They make my very favorite jam!  Black Raspberry! Yummmmmmmmy!   Clear Creek Orchard is located in central Iowa about a mile from the Harvester ~ for all you golfers out there ~ and is now in the 2nd generation … Continue reading

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Peace Tree Brewing Co.

I continue to be surprised and amazed at the stories and traditions of the people and things that are ‘Iowa Made’!  Another of those continues with Peace Tree Brewing Co.   Brewing great full bodied beers are their passion, but … Continue reading

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Winneshiek Wildberry Winery

Set in the rolling hills of northeast Iowa is Winneshiek Wildberry Winery. Located on what has been a family farm for over 140 years now sits a winery, gift shop and 4 acres of beautiful vineyard.   Ken and Yvonne … Continue reading

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Herbal Bliss

Like many other small businesses, Herbal Bliss was born as a natural progression of one persons quest for more knowledge.  Back in 2003 Lynn Parkey, had been dealing with some health issues and had not been able to find answers. … Continue reading

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Summerset Winery

There is something special about the picturesque outdoors and a lovely glass of wine shared with friends ~ you will find just that setting at Summerset Winery, located just 7 miles south of Des Moines in Indianola.  One of the … Continue reading

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Betty Kruse

Meet Betty ~ Besides being a sweet lady she is the owner, operator, chief cook and hostess at Betty’s Bread Basket.  It wasn’t what this “spunky” farm wife envisioned.  Back in 1985 she was living life as part of a … Continue reading

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Millstream Brewing Company

1985 was a BIG year for Amana ~ Millstream Brewing Company opened it’s door and it became the first brewery to operate in Amana since 1884.  Three Amana men, Carroll F. Zuber and brothers James and Dennis Roemig, had dreamt of … Continue reading

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