Category Archives: Recipes

Home cooking, straight from the kitchen of Latham customers and friends.

Savoring the Last of Summer

Our two children headed back to school on Monday, which always signals that summer is coming to an end.  This weekend our family will savor as much summer-time fun as possible.  With Saturday’s forecast calling for sunshine and 85 degrees, … Continue reading

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Corn Day at the Iowa State Fair

Today is Corn Day at the Iowa State Fair! Visit the Iowa Corn Grower’s tent on the Grand Concourse between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., and enter to win some fabulous giveaways. Visitors will have the chance to win free … Continue reading

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Bridal Luncheon Favorites

Latham Hi-Tech Seeds, which has been family-owned and operated for more than 60 years, is deeply rooted in tradition.  Tradition, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is a customary pattern, thought, action or behavior that is handed down from generation to generation. … Continue reading

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Chocolate Zucchini Bread

One of my favorite things about summer is the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables.  I enjoy adjusting our menus to incorporate whatever is in season, and right now, that means zucchini! Try out this delicious recipe for Chocolate Zucchini … Continue reading

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Take the Cookie Challenge

You won’t want to miss out on the fun – and the cookies – today at the Latham Country Fair in Alexander! Val Plagge with the Iowa Soybean Association is issuing a Chocolate Chip Cookie Challenge where guests are invited … Continue reading

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Cathy’s Orange Muffins: Try them at the Latham Country Fair!

By far, one of my favorite things about any fair is all of the delectable food that tempts one’s taste buds. One of the many delicious treats that you can try at the Latham Country Fair in Alexander, Iowa, July … Continue reading

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Fair Highlights: Award-Winning Tractors and Blue-Ribbon Muffins

Latham Hi-Tech Seeds was well represented in Grandpa’s Tractor Cruise on Wednesday, July 14, during the 151st Franklin County Fair in Hampton, Iowa.  Latham® soybean grower Vernon Van Horn of Latimer earned “Best Original Tractor.” Of the more than 25 … Continue reading

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Celebrating independence with good food and good company

This weekend families nationwide will celebrate our country’s independence with good food and good company. At Latham, we certainly think independence is something worth celebrating. In fact – as an independent company – we have a hard time thinking of … Continue reading

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From Cheese Curds to Cheesecake, Hats off to Hansen Dairy in Hudson

In support of June Dairy Month, today’s blog post will feature an Iowa family whose entrepreneurial spirit allows seven families to be supported by a 150 milk cows.  Earlier this month I had the pleasure of touring Hansen’s Dairy Farm … Continue reading

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One great video, another great recipe

To keep with this month’s dairy-themed recipes (and because I love chocolate), I wanted to share this recipe for homemade Chocolate Mousse.  One of the things I enjoy most about this recipe – in addition to the fact that it’s … Continue reading

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