Raw milk in Iowa: how to buy raw milk - Tosche Supply Co.
We've had people asking about how to buy our raw milk. On July 1, 2023, SF 315 will take effect and raw milk sales will be legal in Iowa. But there are limitations on who can sell, and hoops they must jump through.
Savory Cabbage Bread - How to make nutritious bread from cabbage
I'll be honest here, I don't like cabbage. So when it came up in my CSA rotation and I had to come up with a way to use it, I had to get creative to find a "not cabbagey tasting" way to use up our Chinese cabbage.
Cheesy Broccoli Leaf Soup - Use up the whole plant
Broccoli leaves are a very underrated part of the broccoli plant. They're just as edible as the heads, and can even be used as a kale substitute.
Veggie Spotlight: Celtuce - an Asian veggie you must try
A not widely-known leafy vegetable in the lettuce family, celtuce, also known as Chinese lettuce (and pronounced kelt-us), is used for both the stems AND the leaves.
Six Ways To Use Cantaloupe Microgreens
Cantaloupe microgreens are a robust little sprout - juicy and full of summer flavor.
Beef & Broccoli - From Frozen!
We don't have fresh broccoli in March, but since broccoli is easy to preserve (just blanch and freeze), beef & broccoli is a year-round favorite at our house.
A Guide To Eco-Friendly Packaging - The Good & The Greenwashing
At Tosche Supply Co., we strive to use the most eco-friendly packaging possible, whenever packaging is a necessity. But what options are out there for eco-friendly packaging? Are they all created equal, or are some better than others? And how do we choose?
How We Raise Our Chickens (and Why)
There are SO many choices nowadays if you're looking to buy eggs from happy, humanely-raised chickens. I'm sure no one is surprised anymore to hear of the conditions in large conventional egg farms -
Healthy Soil, Healthy Food: A Study
What is soil health, anyway, and what does it have to do with the food you eat? Soil is made up of five different things - minerals, organic matter, living organisms, gas, and water. And for a soil to be healthy, all of these things must exist in the right balance.
