Tag Archives: food

• News

  October 23 is National Canning Day

  It’s in the can – October 23 is National Canning Day!
• News

  Happy National Chocolate Cupcake Day!

  October 18, aka National Chocolate Cupcake Day, is the day to celebrate the cocoa-kissed variety.
• Entertainment

  It’s National taco day

  October 4 is National Taco Day!
• Agriculture

  Ag in the AM: Farmers Donate to Food Bank

  Farm groups offer 4600 pound donation to RiverBend Food Bank
• Health / News

  McDonald’s to list calorie counts on menus

  McDonald’s will start listing calorie information on indoor and drive-thru menus by September 17, 2012.
• Agriculture / Health / News / Weather

  Toxic Mold Threatens Corn Crop

    It’s been a rough year for area farmers, but now many are wondering if their corn crops that have…
• Health

  Understanding what ‘organic’ means

  If you’re still uncertain which to choose, here’s the difference between organic and regular food.
• News

  Happy Macadamia Nut Day!

  September 4 is National Macadamia Nut Day.
• Health / News

  Recalled cantaloupes distributed in Iowa and Illinois

  UPDATE: Wholesale grocery buyers in Peru, Illinois and Durant, Iowa are among those that received cantaloupes that are now being recalled.
• News

  McDonald’s testing mobile payment app

  McDonald’s customers in Paris can now pay using their smartphones or tablets — a concept that could spread to the company’s 33,500 locations worldwide.
• Health

  Coffee good for you, but it’s OK to hold back

  If you can’t get through your day without a coffee break or two, here’s good news for you: What scientists know so far suggests coffee may help you stay healthy.
• Entertainment

  Campers compete for spots at Iowa State Fair

  The Iowa State Fair kicks off this week in Des Moines, and competition is fierce for camping at the fair.