La Quercia, LLC
Herb & Kathy set out to elevate humanely raised Iowa pork to a top-class Italian delicacy, and they’ve done just that.
Norwalk, IA
Type: Producer
Produces: Miso
Location: Cedar Falls, IA
Miles from Coop: 57

Tomie, owner and creator of Iowa Miso makes delicious miso with Iowa grown soy beans. You can find her product at farmers markets around Cedar Falls, Hansen's Dairy, and now New Pioneer Food Co-op. Tomie's Iowa Miso balls create an instant cup of miso soup - just add hot water, steep, stir and enjoy! Her Amber Miso has a mellow sweetness which slowly transitions to a more nutty and tangy flavor while her Gold Miso is more full-bodied and powerful.



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