Minneapolis-St. Paul and Upper Midwest Food Magazine // Feasting on the Bounty of the Upper Midwest
Month: September 2009
Lazy Lightning Strikes Common Roots
Bill Roehl wants to like Common Roots, but has a less-than-perfect brunch: “Unfortunately the entire experience along with Common Roots’ food reinforced to my unknowing parents that organic means tasteless and terrible.”
MoreLabor Day Photo Spread
Some Labor Day treats from the hard-working shooters who contribute to our Flickr group: bacon-wrapped jalapenos by Pfutz, a Stamos Fizz from Town Talk Diner by K-SAKI, little veggies by mamichan, a vegan pumpkin cream cheese cupcake by e is for ericka, a Brasa sides-only plate by massdistraction, and mock chicken parmigiana by surlygrrrl.
MoreSeptember 7 Tweet Rodeo
Sun-dried tomatoes can be expensive — make your own! @CookingUpAStory links to a how-to, @KatieBips recommends the stone-ground 70% dark chocolate on sale at @SurdyksLiquor, @PunchPizza posts another free pizza coupon (Wednesday night only), @BouchonFor2 tries a longan and prosciutto pairing, and @ZacharyCohen wishes a Happy Labor Day to the hard-working farmers of the world.
MoreLabor Day Morning Roundup
Local love (thanks to Colin, Brian, Taylor, etc.) for the pre-publication of The Master Cheesemakers of Wisconsin, signs of fall at the farmers’ market, bacon corn bread at Breadbasketcase from legendary baker Peter Reinhart, peach-ginger conserve at A Crafty Lass (plus an explanation of what conserve actually is), zucchini “noodles,” and the Strib on the […]
MoreFive Things You Should Be Doing On Labor Day Instead of Reading the Heavy Table
Celebrating Local Food Workers Oh, now you want specifics on how to do that? Well, although this violates the spirit of this article’s title, how about reading about hard-working Upper Midwestern cheesemakers, farmers, bakers, beekeepers, or brewers…? And then buying their wares. Baking Bread If the calendar gives you a free day, give your friends […]
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Tracy’s Saloon & Eatery Surly Fest
Tracy’s Saloon & Eatery is hosting a six-course tasting menu incorporating Surly beers, including the brewery’s interpretation of an Octoberfest. Sep. 21, 6:30pm, $28 for a ticket — call 651.361.0923 to order. At 7:30pm (open to the public) the eatery offers two-for-one Surly pints and $4 Furious-boiled brats.
MoreKnife Skills, A Serial Novel – Part 14
Each Friday, the Heavy Table presents a new installment of Knife Skills, a culinary novel presented piece by piece as it’s written. If you’re uncomfortable with salty language, please be aware that characters regularly use words and phrases unacceptable in polite conversation. In the author’s imagination, some members of the food service industry have a […]
MoreThe 2009 Carlos Creek Winery Grape Stomp
The Carlos Creek Winery Grape Stomp 2009 (Sep. 11-13) features live music, wine tasting and blending classes, vendors, and much more. More information at the winery’s website.
MoreAn Italian Plum + The Fair in Our Flickr Pool
An Italian plum by surlygrrrl, and deep fried banana split, Reese’s, onion, and Scotch egg by Ando Pando (plus a fry dog!).
MoreSeptember 4 Tweet Rodeo
Banana bread as currency? @SimmerTillDone dreams on… @MetroMixTC recommends this beer for the weekend, @RealFood2Health posts a much longer list of compostable waste than you’d think, @CrispinCider suggests using their new Honey Crisp Cider to season a leg of lamb, @LaBelleVie_MN announces their upcoming BYOB Dinner on October 7th, and @SummitBeer is now available at […]
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