The third annual Culinary Ride will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22. This
year the route takes cyclists south of Iowa City to Hills, Kalona and
Frytown, with a variety of options for total distance ranging from 10
miles to 60 miles.
Abike ride next month willbring riders through eastern Iowa's
countryside to stop at farms andfeasts on local foods prepared
bychefs.
The third annualCulinary Ride
will be held onSunday, Sept.22. This year the route takes cyclists
south of Iowa City to Hills, Kalona and Frytown, with a variety of
options for total distance ranging from10 miles to60 miles.
"Help
us support the health of our amazing community as we merry the local
food and bicycle movements," an announcement from Culinary Ride says
"Savor food prepared fresh by local chefs, and enjoy handcrafted
beverages while roaming the farms and enjoying the company of friends."
Proceeds of the event will benefit the ICCSD Farm to School chapter, a project of JCLFA.
You can register, here. The cost is $45.
Here's coverage from past Culinary Rides:
A Day at Play onIowa City Culinary Ride2
Iowa City Culinary RideRiders Say, 'Rain. What Rain?'Here's information aboutstops for the 2013 Culinary Ride:
- Terry Trueblood Recreation Area
The
lake itself has about 95.5 acres of surface area and the total site is
approximately 207 acres. It offers fishing, bird watching, and hiking
8-8:30AM
Our
first stop on the ride. We will stop here for breakfast. Part of the
Iowa River Water Trail this campground offers river access and camping.
8:30-10AM
- Muddy Miss and Dirty Face Creek Farms
These
farmers are passionate about maintaining biodiversity in agriculture,
preserving heirloom crop varieties, and protecting Iowa’s prairies,
woods and wetlands. In the 2013 season Muddy Miss Farms has partnered
with USDA certified organic Dirty Face Creek Farm (coincidental name
associations but they work!) to expand production and distribution of
both farms’ products.
9:30-11AM
Belgum
Grove - 40 acres of former pasture crossed by Dirty Face Creek, with an
apple orchard and a small wetland. It was donated by David and Kathy
Belgum in 1998, to be used for education, research, and recreation.
10:30-11:30AM
Cherry Tomato Returns via Sand Road or on Old Highway 218 which as been re paved and has newly expanded shoulder.
New Brewery and Restaurant in Kalona's historic downtown.
4-Square
Meals is a weekly prepared meal service in the Iowa City Area. Chef and
owner, David Burt, formerly at The Red Avocado, prepares whole foods
meals fIngredients are organic, vegetarian and nutritionally complete.
Menu changes weekly for 13 weeks then rotates back through. Sign up long
term, short term, or whenever there's a menu you like. More
information, menus and sign up atburtfamilyfoodservices.com
11:30-2PM
I
am your "beyond organic" farm-food connection. I am an education and
information outreach to consumers and producers who seek to bring
redemption to their food, environment, land, animals, water quality, and
community.
2-2:30PM
Yoderville Biodiesel CollectiveThe
Yoderville Biodiesel Collective was formed to stimulate knowledge and
usage of locally produced renewable biofuel. Its mission is to engage in
the dissemination of biodiesel information and to promote its ease of
use and production.
3-3:30PM
- Geyers and Anna's Cutting Garden
We've been making pizza since 2005 and bread since 2006. Anna's Cutting Garden
4-5PM
Farm with gardens and a band!
4:30-6PM
Trumpet Blossom
Trumpet
Blossom Cafe is a new vegan restaurant located in Iowa City, IA… Come
in and enjoy this unique dining experience with a comfortable
atmosphere, delightful staff and a full bar. Look forward to seeing you
there!
6-9PM