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June’s Guide to What’s Happening at The Shed
June is here, and we have some fun events coming up here at the Shed. From sweet fun to hearty breakfasts, we’ve got it all going on. This month is all about flavor and fun! 🍪 Cookie Decorating Class – Monday, June 9 at 6 PM | $20 per person Join us for a fun night...
Easter Craft Project
As we hop closer towards Easter, we thought it would be fun to put together an adorable bunny decoration for your home this holiday! This craft is quick and easy, plus it is something the whole family can do! MATERIALS NEEDED: Wood Board Bunny Stencil Paint...
Holiday Crème Pie
We are still in full swing of the holiday season - which means tis' the season to bake all of your favorite desserts! This year for your upcoming gathering, try Master Baker Cindy's Holiday Crème Pie. This will become a holiday staple for all of the years to come!...
Tips For The Perfect Pie Crust
If you happened to read our last blog post, we re-introduced Master Baker Cindy from the Rockford Shed. In our Easy As Pie e-Book, she provided tips on how to make the best pie crust, which will come in handy for the upcoming holidays! If you don't have time to bake...
Meet Rockford’s Pie Lady
Let us re-introduce Cindy, our Master Baker at the Machine Shed since 1994. We interviewed her in our Easy As Pie e-Book back in 2016. One of our patrons then claimed, "There’s nothing ‘as American as apple pie.’ Fruity, tart, cream filled or savory – at The Shed, we...
Spicy Sweet Potato Pie
We have officially entered holiday season which is the time for good company, good times, and of course good food. For your upcoming gathering, try out a new dessert recipe that everyone will enjoy - the Spicy Sweet Potato Pie. This dessert will become apart of all...
Pumpkin Cork Craft
We are in the midst of fall and with that comes apple cider, autumn leaves and you can probably guess it...pumpkins! What better way to repurpose those wine corks that you may have lying around then by making a decorative pumpkin that is perfect for the season! Follow...
Machine Shed’s New Tangy Tenderloin
It is almost time to wrap up Pork Month here at Machine Shed and we are sad to see it go! We hope you all were able to come enjoy our Porktober features - but if not check out our blog for the Sweet & Smoky Pork Loin and the Pork Pioneer recipes! To step along...
The Big Idaho Potato Truck at the Urbandale Machine Shed!
Join us for a SPUDTACULAR event! The Big Idaho Potato Truck will be at the Urbandale Machine Shed Restaurant on Tuesday, October 26 from 1PM – 7PM with a 4 TON POTATO delivery! There will be tractor rides from 3PM-6PM, games, giveaways, and a live radio segment from...
Machine Shed’s Pork Pioneer
October has Machine Shed already excited for Thanksgiving, so we owe it to our pioneers for Pork Month! Explore new territory in your kitchen with our Pork Pioneer recipe. Simple to cook and easy on the wallet, this comforting dish is perfect for a cold fall day!...
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