Why the Lexington once mattered, still matters, will matter for years to come
We've seen the accolades and almost-constant press. There's a running joke in the Pioneer Press comments' section about how long it will be until St. Paul's oldest newspaper runs yet another story on the...
The fountain of youth growing in your own backyard
You probably most associate nettle as the annoying weed growing in your backyard that you shout expletives at when you accidentally brush up against it. Touching the sharp, stinging nettle leaves will leave you...
Sushi in the Twin Cities
Good fish, better rice. Sushi is still one of the best meals to share with a group of friends and family (or strangers, for that matter), and the landlocked Twin Cities are getting better...
Freshwater fish cakes: Honoring every piece of your catch
Got any of last summer’s catch in the freezer? Here is a great fish cake or burger recipe: A very simple base that you can incorporate into meatballs, burgers, fish cakes, and serve it...
Minnesota shows off its most delicious eats for Super Bowl LII
Halfway through writing this article I had to stop and make myself a snack, simply because writing about all the incredibly-delicious food that will be served during the 10-day festivities leading up to the...
Recipe: Roasted 5-cheese flatbread
This right here is a real crowd-pleaser: Make to accompany a fun family pasta night, or make it for game night with friends. It works for just about any occasion. Oh, and FYI: There...
What I ate when I was under the weather
Broth is the common cure for almost anything that ails you. We all know grandmas have been taking care of business with their homemade soups and broths since the dawn of the soup bowl,...
Snow cream should be a Minnesota thing, but it’s not. Yet.
Snow in the American South is a rare occurrence. Or, at least what we in Minnesota consider a healthy snowfall. But that is perhaps what makes it so special for those living south of...
Showdown: Soy Sauce vs. Tamari
Yes, there are differences between soy sauce and tamari: While both are derived from soy through fermentation, they surprisingly have different taste profiles largely due to the presence of wheat. Soy sauce always contains wheat (beware,...
Recipe of the Week: Coconut Green Curry with Shrimp
This soup is a great introduction to cooking Thai cuisine at home: A lot of ingredients, but very simple steps. Omit the fish sauce and shrimp for a completely vegan dish.
Coconut Green Curry Soup...
