Pulling in the flavors of the Levant this week, Morocco, Southern France, Persia. Images here –
Produce and grains purchased locally at New Pioneer Food Co-op, Iowa City Farmer’s Market, Echollective Farm and Muddy Miss Farm.
Menu for pick up Tuesday June 3
If you like the look of some items but not others we can custom build a selection from this menu. (Minimum 3 meals)
Produce and grains purchased locally at New Pioneer Food Co-op, Iowa City Farmer’s Market, Echollective Farm and Muddy Miss Farm.
Spanish and Indian flavors from last week as we move into spring
Produce and grains purchased locally at New Pioneer Food Co-op, Iowa City Farmer’s Market, Echollective Farm and Muddy Miss Farm.
Menu for pick up Tuesday April 8
If you like the look of some items but not others we can custom build a selection from this menu.
Veggieburgers are always available too – Classic and Spicy Black Bean
Note: There will be no meals April 15 or 22. Back to normal April 29.
Farm to School Benefit and Silent Art Auction
IOWA CITY, IA – On Friday, March 21, guests will relax and enjoy an evening of fine dining against the beauty and excitement of a silent art auction and raffle at the Wedge in downtown Iowa City, from 6:00 to 8:00 in the evening. The event is free, open to the public, and sponsored in part by Four Square Meals, which will be providing complimentary samples. The event committee is passionate about the mission of Farm to School and is working diligently to make sure this event is fun and fabulous.
Guests will have the ability to enjoy the first day of Spring with a warming bowl of the Red Avocado’s Coconut Corn Soup, which will henceforth be a featured menu item at the Wedge, and available at discounted prices during this event. The works of many local artists will be on temporary display and auctioned off during the silent, with fifty percent of the proceeds going to Farm to School.
The highlight of the silent auction, an original Salvador Dali woodblock print illustration (“the Second Cornice”) from the Divine Comedy, will be the only item with a minimum starting bid ($2,000). Additionally, there will also be a raffle featuring prizes from New Pioneer Food Co-op, Four Square Meals, The Wedge Downtown and many more local businesses. The proceeds of this raffle will be donated to Farm to School; There will be something for everyone. For additional information on donating to, sponsoring, or attending the event call 443.857.0518 or email valentinpotra@gmail.com.
Event at a Glance: Farm to School Benefit and Silent Art Auction
To Benefit: Farm to School
Where: 136 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA
When: Friday, March 21, 2014
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 in the evening
Admission: Free to the public
Sponsorships and Corporate Tables are available.
For Additional Information on Donating to, Sponsoring or Attending the Event: Call 443.857.0518 or email valentinpotra@gmail.com.
About the Wedge: The Wedge Pizzeria is a locally owned and operated restaurant that offers a variety of dining options. Its menu includes pizzas, calzones, salads, breadsticks and beverages. The restaurant also serves soft drinks and desserts. It additionally provides in catering services for special events and private parties.
About Four Square Meals: Four Square Meals is a weekly prepared meal service in Iowa City, Iowa. It provides a way to maintain a busy lifestyle without sacrificing
slow-cooked, whole foods lunches and dinners. With a convenient once-a-week,
centrally located pick up, and local delivery available, Four Square Meals is dedicated to helping individuals maintain a healthy diet without spending hours in the kitchen.
About Farm to School: The Farm to School Chapter for the Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) connects schools with local farmers; teaches students about food, agriculture, and nutrition; and supports the local food economy. Farm to School is a project of Field to Family, whose mission it is to grow healthy communities by connecting local food and families – envisioning a region where people eat with the seasons, where farmers make a living, and our rural landscapes are diverse, abundant, and healthy.
Contact:
Valentin Potra
valentinpotra@gmail.com
818 ½ South Summit Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
(443) 857-0518
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Happy Spring to come!
We finally made some salads this week since we hit 40 degrees. Still have Iowa red cabbage, savoy cabbage and sweet potato.
Next week’s menu below.
and yellow peppers; Bubble and Squeak (mashed potato, roasted garlic and Iowa savoy cabbage)Photos of some of last week’s offerings below:
This week an Eastern take on adzukis with ginger, tamari and brown rice vinegar. This comes with a steamed buckwheat with roasted celery root and seasoned with toasted sesame oil. Toasted sesame seeds provide the crunch. The dal is seasoned with browm mustard seed, cumin seed and fennel seed and sweetend up with Jersey white sweet potatoes and the more familiar orange fleshed sweet potato. A French take on the lentils with Dijon mustard, balsamic and white wine vinegars and caramelized onions. Good hot or cold. The with a simple dish of sushi rice and farro (a type of wheat) seasoned with onion, garlic and salt. Lastly, marinated and baked tofu with grated carrots and sauteed broccoli. This is gently seasoned with lemon and tamari. This comes with a hearty dish of roasted potatoes, rutabaga and steamed turnips in a rich sauce of coconut milk, jalapeno and smoked paprika.
This week we focus on the warming herbs, the hearty grains. The cold calls for these.Root vegetables of course at this time of year, and seeds, which can provide extra nutrition when the local vegetables are thin.
Tofu salad with kohlrabi and red cabbage, seasoned with miso, tahini and lemon; mixed root vegetables (carrot, daikon radish, turnip) in oregano glaze
