SkyView Market

09/01/2026

Yesterday was an exciting day! Our big barn got some TLC.

Four years ago, derecho-style straight line winds took out one of the cupolas and damaged a few points on the roof. After lots of searching, we weren't able to find a used matching cupola for the pair. Luckily a crew in Pennsylvania was able to hand make a pair similar to the style on the original barn and ship them here to Iowa.

I have special love for this old barn. It's so great to see her shined up a bit!

08/31/2026

We turn the calendar again tomorrow! Here are our open hours for the month of September.

08/29/2026

It’s been a minute since I’ve brought you along on pasture checks! Our summer calving season is wrapped up and fall calving season is well underway. We’ve welcomed two sets of twins and have been enjoying well-paced rain showers to keep the pasture grass growing. (Here’s a mashup of clips from the season so far!)

I’m in this pasture today to fill up mineral feeders and check on overall well-being. But my family would tell you I take waaaay longer to do this task than needed. Can’t help it. There’s no more peaceful place than the quiet of a lush pasture filled with black cattle. ❤

08/28/2026

Open hours today! 12PM to 6PM. We’re talking beef shares and bulk hamburger, new arrivals and some weekend meal ideas.

08/28/2026

08/26/2026

What’s on your menu tonight? We're going comfort food tonight with my favorite Beef Stroganoff Recipe from Katy Flint!

Ingredients
• 1 lb SkyView Ground Beef (always 90% lean from our farm!)
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup sour cream (you could sub or cut in Greek yogurt)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon beef soup base
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• diced onion
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• salt
• pepper

Instructions:
Brown ground beef and drain off fat
Dice your onion and sauté it in the butter in a deep sided skillet
Once onions are translucent, add the rest of the ingredients stirring together
Cover and let simmer
While the stroganoff is simmering, cook a pasta of your choice. Drain the pasta once cooked and serve stroganoff over the pasta.

08/25/2026

A question I receive often from customers as we approach fall months and more indoor cooking:

❓What is the difference between a Chuck Roast and Arm Roast and which is best for which recipe ❓

Short answer: Chuck Roast – for shredding. Arm Roast – for slicing.

Chuck Roast is the more tender of the two cuts. When slow cooked you’ll achieve lots of breakdown of the muscle fibers and it can be easily shredded. This roast is also boneless.

The Arm Roast is a leaner, much more exercised muscle and becomes tender when cooked slow with cooking liquid added. This bone-in cut is best suited for slicing or cubing.

08/24/2026

Happy 1st Day of School! (For many of us.) Today was little hard on this Momma as I dropped my oldest off for his first day of Kindergarten. When they say don’t blink, boy are they ever right!

I’ve no doubt he’s going to be hungry hungry after his first week of long days learning, playing and meeting new friends. Here are some snacks I put together from market ingredients to have ready for him after school this week:

💥Snackle Boxes (two proteins and two carbs = balance!)
1 beef stick cut into six pieces
5 cheese curds
4 Watermelon cubes
1 mini Bakery Lane Monster Cookie

💥Veggies and Dip (Another protein and carb combo)
Sliced Cucumbers
Sliced Peppers
¼ cup Greek Yogurt
Roots Ranch Seasoning to taste

💥CountryView Frozen Yogurt Smoothie – blend up some of the Raspberry Frozen Yogurt, add a banana and a splash of milk to get it to your preferred consistency

💥Pitz’s Popping Corn with Homestead Butter

💥CountryView Frozen Yogurt – my two sons love the Brownie Points and the Monster Cookie best. Saving this one for Friday to celebrate the end of week 1!

08/22/2026

Thank you thank YOU to all who shopped local with us today. In Iowa, every dollar spent at a locally owned business returns an average of THREE dollars to the local community. The ripple effect from shopping local is felt across North Iowa small towns today and in the future. It makes all the difference!

❓Curious minds want to know, what were your favorite finds along the route?

08/22/2026

We’re ready for Day 2 and it’s going to be a must-attend! Today from 9AM to 3PM:

1. We’re a stop on the North Iowa Local Food Trail. Pick up a map and road trip to farm stores and local food markets from Clear Lake to Charles City. Get your map stamped at each stop and receive a free “pour” of a locally made Mocktail. 🍹

2. Churasan. 美さん。 Japenese Food Truck will be with us from 11:00 to 1:30. Grab lunch to go or order for the family and let Megumi handle supper!

3. Healthy Harvest of North Iowa will be hosting a samples table. Try before you buy – SkyView French Dip, Roots Cookie Dough and Protein Fruit Dips!

Hope to see you TODAY 9AM to 3PM!