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Dialogues on Food and Sustainability, Part 2: Debating Farm Subsidies

Should the United States eliminate nearly all of its farm subsidies? For the second installment of our series, we are pleased to collaborate with the A. Craig Baird Debate Forum at the University of Iowa to host a public debate on this question. Started as relief during the Great Depression, farm subsidies aim to encourage...

Slovak Bean Soup with Noodles & Liver Dumplings

In this class you will be introduced to two delicious and certainly original soups! Slovak bean soup includes beans, noodles, and potatoes, and is a light and filling soup that is suitable even for vegans. Liver dumpling soup contains a broth with vegetables, noodles, and the main hero of this soup: liver dumplings. Liver dumplings...

Coffee and Kolach

Brew a pot of coffee, powder your kolaches, and join NCSML each first Friday of the month for Coffee & Kolach! Each month we'll be discussing a different topic via Facebook Live. Join us for our October Coffee & Kolach where curator Stefanie Kohn will give an overview of all of our newest exhibits.Cost: Free...

Chicken Cordon Bleu served with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

The Czech version of chicken cordon blue is simply irresistible. It consists of delicious, breaded chicken breasts, cheese, ham, and pimento peppers. In this class, we'll cover all the tricks for how to master this delicious meal, not just in deep fryer, but also in the popular air fryer. As a side, you will prepare...

History on Tap: “Daisies” at Film Scene

FilmScene 118 E College Street, Iowa City, IA, United States

Join us for our final History on Tap of 2021 at Film Scene in Iowa City on Wednesday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m.! In partnership with Film Scene, Big Grove, and Reunion breweries we’ll be showing the Czechoslovakian era surrealist comedy-drama Daisies (runtime 74 minutes) with a special pre-show beer tasting included with the ticket...

Roasted Duck Legs with Red & White Sauerkraut and Potato Side Dumplings

Roasted duck with sauerkraut and dumplings is definitely one of the must-try staples of Czech cuisine. Irresistible and crispy skin on duck legs with caraway seeds, two-color sauerkraut, and earthy and delicious potato side dumplings is a delicious and well-balanced meal. Not into eating duck? Substitute for chicken. Note: Suitable for vegetarians – skip preparation...

Szegedin Goulash with Sauerkraut served with Bread Dumplings

Description: The Czech and Slovak Republics are famous for their goulash. In this class you are going to prepare very delicious goulash that is a little less common compared to traditional beef goulash, but it is equally delicious while bringing a new flavor experience to your table. For this goulash it is typical to use...