Before 1928 everyone baked their bread or purchased entire loaves.  It was up to each person to create the perfect slice when needed.   ...

In 1937, Iowa State University dairy microbiologists, Clarence Lane and Bernard Hammer, developed the process for making blue cheese using h...

Christian Kent Nelson, a school teacher and candy store owner,  invented the Eskimo Pie in 1920 in Onawa, Iowa.  His inspiration?  A young b...

Mildred Day, a 1928 graduate of Iowa State University in Home Economics, invented the Rice Krispies Treat as a fundraiser for the Camp Fir...

I'd like to celebrate Iowa foods in the next few images.  To start let's showcase a world-wide favorite...red delicious apples.  Dis...

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

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

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

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 ...

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