Iowa Ingredient
Rhubarb (#101)
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Rhubarb is a popular Iowa spring treat. Host Charity Nebbe introduces us to a rhubarb grower in Morse, Iowa. Then Chef Matt Steigerwald from the Lincoln Cafe in Mount Vernon demonstrates rhubarb's sweet and savory sides in the IPTV kitchen. [25 minutes]
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Rhubarb from Hue Hill Farms (#101)
Splitting and replanting current rhubarb plants is how Jean Donahue, of Hue Hill Farms, has built her rhubarb...
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Chef Matt Steigerwald and Lincoln Café (#101)
Lincoln Café is a small independent restaurant serving local and organic food whenever possible. Matt Steigerwald...
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Cooking with Rhubarb (#101)
Chef Matt Steigerwald from the Lincoln Cafe in Mount Vernon shares some delectable recipes using rhubarb: frozen...
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Starting Your Own Garden (#101)
What does it take to start your own garden? Find out what it takes earn your green thumb!
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Rhubarb (#101)
Full Program: One of the first tastes of spring in Iowa is rhubarb. Join Iowa Ingredient host Charity Nebbe on a road of rhubarb... 25:46
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Series Description: Explore the farms, restaurants, and ingredients that make Iowa food uniquely Iowan. Host Charity Nebbe takes viewers on a journey to discover flavorful Iowa ingredients. From apples to spinach to rhubarb and herbs, each episode features a single Iowa ingredient and treats viewers to a spectacular trip from the farm to the table. Explore where these delectable ingredients are grown in Iowa, learn more about some talented chefs who use local ingredients, and join Charity in the kitchen to savor some delicious recipes.
All Upcoming Episodes
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Pork (#106)
It’s the Iowa staple, but what about pork makes it one of the most savory ingredients in cuisine? On this Iowa Ingredient, Charity Nebbe visits one northwest Iowa pork producing farm that focuses on... [28 minutes]
- Sat, May 18, 11:29 AM on IPTV
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- Thu, May 23, 4:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, May 23, 6:30 PM on IPTV
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Apples (#201)
Explore the history and hard work involved in growing apples, watch chef Katie Routh from The Gathering Table in Orient prepare some sweet recipes using Iowa apples, and meet Beth Howard, author... [28 minutes]
- Sat, May 25, 11:30 AM on IPTV
- Thu, May 30, 6:30 PM on IPTV
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Garlic (#202)
The aroma! The flavor! All over the world, garlic has been prized for its culinary uses. Many Iowa farms specialize in producing numerous kinds of garlic from mild and muted to tangy and spicy .... [28 minutes]
- Sat, June 1, 11:30 AM on IPTV
- Thu, June 6, 6:30 PM on IPTV
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Rhubarb (#101)
Rhubarb is a popular Iowa spring treat. Host Charity Nebbe introduces us to a rhubarb grower in Morse, Iowa. Then Chef Matt Steigerwald from the Lincoln Cafe in Mount Vernon demonstrates rhubarb's... [25 minutes]
- Mon, June 3, 10:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 3, 4:00 PM on IPTV Learns
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Elk (#102)
Low in fat and cholesterol with great flavor, elk meat is a little-known delicacy in Iowa. In her search for ingredients that make Iowa uniquely Iowa, host Charity Nebbe visits the Wildlife Lakes... [29 minutes]
- Fri, June 7, 10:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, June 7, 4:00 PM on IPTV Learns
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Herbs (#203)
Herbs play a major role in culinary cuisine. From chives to mint, every herb helps add complexity to the aroma and taste of almost every dish. Join host Charity Nebbe as she learns more about some... [28 minutes]
- Sat, June 8, 11:30 AM on IPTV
- Thu, June 13, 6:30 PM on IPTV
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Spinach (#103)
An ingredient that’s not just for Popeye anymore, spinach is loaded with green goodness. In fact, it’s difficult to overestimate the nutritional powerhouse that is spinach. Join host Charity Nebbe... [26 minutes]
- Mon, June 10, 10:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 10, 4:00 PM on IPTV Learns
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Gouda Cheese (#104)
Visit cheese maker and dairy farmer Mike Bandstra, from Frisian Farms in Oskaloosa; watch Chef Nick Illingworth of The Cheese Shop in Des Moines cook yummy favorites; and tag alon on The Eastern... [28 minutes]
- Fri, June 14, 10:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, June 14, 4:00 PM on IPTV Learns
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Heavy Cream (#204)
Rich, buttery, and essential for any number of dishes, heavy cream adds so much to so many delectable dishes. On her tour of Iowa farms, host Charity Nebbe takes in the sights of Picket Fence... [28 minutes]
- Sat, June 15, 11:30 AM on IPTV
- Thu, June 20, 6:30 PM on IPTV
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Blueberries (#105)
Antioxident-rich, low in fat, and downright scrumptious, blueberries are the ideal treat. On her search for distinctive Iowa foods, host Charity Nebbe explores how blueberries are grown and used in... [27 minutes]
- Mon, June 17, 10:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 17, 4:00 PM on IPTV Learns
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Eggplant (#205)
Don’t be fooled by this unassuming fruit. With its mild flavor and range of uses, eggplant is a food for culinary inspiration. Accompany host Charity Nebbe on her journey through Iowa farms,... [27 minutes]
- Sat, June 22, 11:30 AM on IPTV
- Thu, June 27, 6:30 PM on IPTV
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Chestnuts (#206)
Rich in flavor and, unlike other nuts, low in calories, chestnuts are a popular cool season treat. Take a tour of Red Fern Farm outside of Wapello with host Charity Nebbe. The farm specializes in a... [27 minutes]
- Sat, June 29, 11:30 AM on IPTV
Past Episodes
These episodes of Iowa Ingredient aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.