Common Roots

January 7 Tweet Rodeo

Short on cash post-holiday season? @CoopEats links to @Wheatfield’s “5 meals for 4 under $10.” @SummitBeer invites you to a (less cheap) beer dinner at @MotoI2Go, @DMaestretti reports on @Imbibe’s recognition of the TC area as an emerging beer scene, @TeaGardenMN assures vegans that their pearls and jellies are gelatin-free, and @CommonRoots analyzes and celebrates […]

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January 7 Morning Roundup

Saffron’s Sameh Wadi talks to the Strib about his upcoming appearance on Iron Chef, Common Roots by the numbers, a pictorial depiction of what it’s like to drink 1,000 beers in a year, the history of Peter’s Grill, Wisconsin’s well on its way to having an official state snack, and Rick Nelson’s top ten restaurant […]

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December 10 Tweet Rodeo

Special deals and foods on offer in honor of the cold weather: @Victors1959Cafe features a Carne con Papa dinner special, @Gandhi_Mahal provides a free chai and 10% off your meal today, and @Chiang_Mai_Thai considers all day happy hour today (and every snow emergency “Day 1”). @CommonRoots just tapped @SurlyBrewing’s 10% ABV Smoke (sure to warm […]

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October 28 Tweet Rodeo

It’s zombie season — to celebrate, pick up a $3 “dead” pizza at @PunchPizza! @AsherBMiller promotes tonight’s 20.21 Wine Dinner, @LucyWaverman posts a recipe for her favorite sauce to “serve with everything,” @CommonRoots is hiring, @StephMarch follows the tournament of cookbooks on food52, and @SeriousEats shares a recipe for a ridiculously recession-proof (yet non-ramen) meal.

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October 26 Tweet Rodeo

Need some ideas for Halloween? @CookingUpAStory gives a seasoning recipe for roasted pumpkin seeds, while @Atlantic_Food links to a how-to on a drink called “The Warlock.” @TheWinePeople’s fall sale is now underway, @CommonRoots posts their new brunch menu, and @YoungChef2 posts a picture of one of the gigantic porcini mushrooms (really, you’ve got to see […]

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October 8 Tweet Rodeo

For those who are nostalgic about the fresh Scandinavian flavors of Aquavit (in MN, at least), check this out: Marcus Samuelsson will be signing his latest cookbook, “New American Table,” at @CooksCrocusHill next Wednesday. On a more local level, @SweetCheeksBaby’s ‘Roles are on sale today, @CafeCyan offers a slightly more refreshing (and less stinky) recipe […]

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September 22 Tweet Rodeo

Here’s a healthy (and unfermented) recipe for cabbage, courtesy of @CafeCyan, @Bradstreet601 unveils their new drinks for autumn today with the help of Toby Maloney and Jason Cott, @JavaTrain is both participating in Church of the Holy Childhood’s “Taste of Como” Oktoberfest and looking for a breakfast cook, @CommonRoots will cook and donate a local […]

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September 21 Tweet Rodeo

@FoodDeclaration links to a detailed summary of Michelle Obama’s food policy speech at the inaugural White House farmers market, @LucyWaverman recommends this warm peach compote over ice cream, @MarthaStewart makes a baked omelet, @CommonRoots offers a new brunch menu, and @BouchonFor2 finds a vegan recipe for a chocolate avocado cake with avocado buttercream that looks […]

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September 11 Tweet Rodeo

@CommonRoots’ garden is thriving — part of the haul? A 1.5-pound golden beet! @SurlyBrewing just picked 1400 pounds of fresh hops for another batch of beer, one of @Rick_Bayless’ many fans, @JRMithDobbs, recommends homemade vanilla serrano ice cream with mint (a hot new idea?), @BlueDoorPub hosts another contest for the best Blucy idea with $100 […]

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