By Avis Allen. Two simple words:  Local Harvest.  What does it mean to you?  To me it means foods and grains harvested locally.  So what does locally mean?  In your city? County? State? Country?  There is no universally accepted definition of local food.  So, it is what you want itRead More

By Avis Allen. The time has come for sweatshirts, flannel pajamas, football, and glorious comfort food. Close your eyes and think of home, wherever that may be. I am the youngest of thirteen children. We all know how to cook, but there is absolutely nothing that compares to my Mother’sRead More

By Avis Allen. In Building 7, the Lakeview room, magic happens. Usually it happens on Thursday evenings, but due to increased student enrollment the magic is being offered on Saturday evenings.  Reservations are required and limited for each dinner, so hurry and call Denise Moore at 515-964-6655 or email ici@dmacc.edu.Read More

By Avis Allen I have recently learned that tailgating isn’t really about football. Oh, don’t get me wrong, football is the reason we tailgate, but tailgating is NOT about football.  Tailgating is about fellowship, food, partying, and more food. “It is kind of like a religion.  We all meet atRead More