Blue Cheese

In 1937, Iowa State University dairy microbiologists, Clarence Lane and Bernard Hammer, developed the process for making blue cheese using homogenized milk. The Lane and Hammer process evntually became the standard for the blue cheese industry. Find out more about this intriguing blue cheese story at the Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences website.

Eskimo Pie

Christian Kent Nelson, a school teacher and candy store owner, invented the Eskimo Pie in 1920 in Onawa, Iowa.  His inspiration?  A young boy who was unable to decide between ice cream and a chocolate bar while visiting his store.  

Rice Krispies Treats

Mildred Day, a 1928 graduate of Iowa State University in Home Economics, invented the Rice Krispies Treat as a fundraiser for the Camp Fire Girls.  She was an employee of Kellogg at the time.   

Red Delicious Apples

I'd like to celebrate Iowa foods in the next few images.  To start let's showcase a world-wide favorite...red delicious apples.  Discovered as a seedling in Madison County, Iowa in the late 1800's, it's still just as popular today.

The Cranberry Owl

It's Christmas Eve and family has finally arrived!  We are so excited!

Happy holidays everyone!

The Pear Owl

I had to stick my favorite fruit on top of this owl.

The Banana Owl

What?  You've never seen an owl balancing a banana on his head?

The Apple Owl

Owls are in style once again.  My mother-in-law collected them way back and just took down her collection a few years ago.

Everything really does come back in vogue.  I wonder if she kept those owls in a box somewhere.

Say Cheese!

Thanks to everyone that suggested cheese ideas over the last month.  Here is the final print!  You can find it here.

I Love Cake

...and lots of other goodies too.

Speaking of goodies, here is a sneak peak at all the things my illustrations land on:

notecards
postcards
recipe cards
stickers
small prints
large prints