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January 22 Morning Roundup
Some praise for Ngon Bistro, Matacabras (“the wind that kills goats”) is a hell of a good name for a beer, all about Colby cheese (it’s quite a story), Simple, Good, and Tasty interviews the Chief Marketing Executive for Organic Valley, three breakfast ideas from the Good Day Cafe, the Strib’s take on Subo, and […]
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January 4 Morning Roundup
… And we’re back. Cheese Underground’s five favorite new Wisconsin cheeses of 2009 (Hook’s 15-year cheddar deserves at least an honorable mention), Rick Nelson reviews the 2009 Twin Cities food scene, a head-to-head comparison of IKEA and Ingebretsen’s meatballs, insight into buying ethical dairy and eggs, adventures in worcestershire sauce, thoughts about Crescent Moon and […]
MoreThe Interstitial Xmas/New Year Roundup
Anna of True Thai’s crocodile Christmas story, a review of pizza at Pairings, the Star Tribune reports booming sales at the Four Firkins, a look at the newly opened Five Guys in Duluth, Mecca’s year in review (part 4) and best restaurants of the decade, a comically anthropomorphized smoked mackerel, raw milk lovers are joining […]
MoreDecember 22 Morning Roundup
A mixed review of the wings at Wild Bill’s Sports Saloon in Apple Valley, MPR reports on the 150th birthday of Schell’s Brewery, how to create the perfect local cheese plate, an interview with the Brau Bros. on KSTP, MNBeer welcomes a new beer-oriented social networking site called Hopchart, and a look at Uncle Pete’s […]
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October 30 Tweet Rodeo
@FrankBruni links to a controversial NYTimes article on server “dos” and “don’ts,” @Rick_Bayless lays down the law on the true preparation of carnitas, @JamButter promotes the concept of “terroir” and the many accompanying advantages of artisanal cheeses, @BlueDoorPub wants your vote to determine the newest blucy, and @TangledNoodle provides recipes for pandan cookies, among others.
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September 24 Tweet Rodeo
Savory and sweet — the best sandwich combination! @LucyWaverman recommends a challah-chutney-cheese-apple sandwich, @CocoaAndFig is considering a retail location in South Minneapolis, @IsthmusTDP reviews WI-made cumin-and-clove cheeses, and @SweetsBakeShop features “Choctoberfest” cupcakes every Wednesday and Saturday through Oktoberfest (October 4th).
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