The changing leaves and cooler temperatures mean that winter will soon be here. To an Iowa locavore, that means the availability of fresh produce will begin to dwindle. This is the time to celebrate the bounty of the season at the Buy Fresh Buy Local (BFBL) Harvest Party.
The Greater Des Moines BFBL chapter held it’s 2nd annual Harvest Party as a fundraiser on October 9th at the Olmstead Center at Drake University. The celebration featured foods grown in the nine county Greater Des Moines BFBL region. Menu items included locally raised lamb, warm potato salad with bacon, roasted squash, steamed beets with citrus zest apple salad, caprese skewers, prosciutto, apple crisp with caramel ice cream, and a sampling of local cheese and produce. Everything was local and most of the food was donated by BFBL farms.
The Harvest Party is a great opportunity to meet farmers and network with others in the community that support local food. Join the celebration next year! Visit the Greater Des Moines BFBL website for more information.
