To say the aronia berry struggles with popularity is an understatement. Even with a name change from the "chokeberry," its high antioxidant level, and even its versatility in cooking and baking, the aronia berry has never broken into the mainstream consciousness as a go-to food. But some are trying to change that. On this Iowa Ingredient, join host Charity Nebbe to learn more about this native Iowa berry. Then Chef Kevin Scharpf from Dubuque, Iowa stops by the studio kitchen to show what's possible when cooking with aronia berries.
Episode Duration: 27 minutes and 59 seconds
Episode Number: 113
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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.
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