Minneapolis-St. Paul and Upper Midwest Food Magazine // Feasting on the Bounty of the Upper Midwest
Month: September 2009
Harvest Party at Harmony Valley
Harmony Valley Farm in Viroqua, WI is throwing its last event of the year — a harvest party Sunday, Sep. 27 from 12 to 6pm. Meet Farmer Richard, tour the fields, feed the animals, pick pumpkins, and enjoy a pig roast / potluck. To participate in the meal, bring your own tableware plus a side […]
MoreSeptember 17 Tweet Rodeo
In addition to 10,000 lakes, many a food-on-a-stick, and niceness (and / or passive aggression?), MN is home to many a quaint, fabled ideal… like Lake Wobegon or Archer Farms — the prime example of “farmoflage” (via @The_Wedge and @FairFoodFight). In the meantime, @Bradstreet601 considers cupcakes (Cupcakes + cocktails? Yes, please!), @NgonBistro adds a couple […]
MoreBelgian Beer Festival at Muddy Pig
It’s time for the second annual Belgian Beer Festival at the Muddy Pig. The event, which runs through Sunday, includes more than 95 Belgian beers on draft plus beer-themed seminars. Seminars include “Why Belgium?” with Lanny Hoff of Artisanal Imports, “Belgian Brown Ales” with Brad the Beerguy of Chisago Lakes Distributing, and “Fermentable Love Fest” […]
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September 17 Morning Roundup
Chef Shack’s Sweet Shack launches Sunday at the Uptown Market, Thai restaurant Ginger Hop opens Monday in Northeast Minneapolis, the Strib previews D’Amico Kitchen, Loring Kitchen & Bar, and OM, Teddy praises the Sea Salt po’ boy, Cafe Cyan makes a quiche with a clever couscous crust, A Crafty Lass bakes up some blueberry-wild rice […]
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September 16 Flickr Pool Update
Garlic and peppers for pickling from Bill.Roehl, tomato, corn, and bacon salad from katbaro — plus a SweeTango apple. Those things are hard to find in stores, but impossible to escape online…
MoreSeptember 16 Morning Roundup Part II
A timely reflection on apples, Iggers takes an early look at OM, The Captain’s Raspberry Wheat Stout wins big at the Fair (as well it should, it’s an amazing beer), and Well Fed Guide to Life hits Annie’s Parlor.
MoreRonin on the Ropes
Ronin Sushi and Thai Cafe in Lakeville is making a last-ditch bid for life — the restaurant needs to raise $19,000 in 10 days. Via Ronin’s Facebook appeal: “Please go to our website and read about the save Ronin campaign tomorrow! Come to eat, buy a coke, call in to purchase gift cards now and […]
MoreSeptember 16 Tweet Rodeo
Want an easy version of blackberry jam? @Cookbook offers a simplified recipe, @LocavoreBlog announces the USDA’s “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food” week, @FoodRenegade offers a recipe for another milk substitute (of sorts), @PubCoffeeHouse (originally @21StreetCoffee) discusses the role of a barista, @CheeseCupid requests pairing recommendations for Wisconsin Brick cheese, and @MSPMag discovers an intriguingly […]
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