November 12 Morning Roundup Part II

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Skimming the cream of local food news

• R.I.P. Leeann Chin

  Restaurateur Leeann Chin, who founded the eponymous 40-plus restaurant chain of Chinese restaurants, died this week at the age of 77. [via Bring.mn]

• March 12 Flickr Photo Roundup

  Strawberries and turnip and rice soup by andy_pucko, a criss-crossed bun by massdistraction, a pear-ginger cupcake by surlygrrrl, and a buttercup squash in profile also by andy_pucko.

• March 12 Recipe Roundup

  Supper club potato pancakes and a Wisconsin fish story, grilled chicken fajitas, coffee cake with sweet almond topping, and stovetop mac and cheese.

• March 12 Tweet Rodeo

  @GuseGreenGrocer sets the date for their official grand opening, @DMBiteAndChew enjoys his meal at @BarLaGrassa, @MNBeer announces MN Craft Beer Week (two months in advance), @128Cafe hosts a @LiftBridge dinner, and @GastroNonGrata urges you to attend tomorrow night’s Eggs for Africa event.

• Behold the Glory of Mangalitsa Pork [3]

  As per an email from Chef Lenny Russo, Heartland will begin this weekend to serve pork from locally raised Mangalitsa [spelling corrected] pigs. He notes that the lard-type pigs “have a depth and intensity of flavor that is unlike other pig breeds that are currently available in this market.  Both the French Laundry and The Herbfarm are featuring Mangalitsa pork.” He adds: “I sampled the first of these pigs a couple of weeks ago.  Mega and I had some of the bacon for breakfast followed by some loin chops for dinner.  While it was quite delicious and unlike any other pork I have had outside of Europe, I have to admit that, like foie gras, it should be consumed in moderation.” [Click here for a PDF of the detailed and highly interesting email]

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