What to eat when you’re under the weather
Broth is the common cure for almost anything which ails you. At least that’s my go to. We all know grandmas have been taking care of business with their homemade soups and broths since...
How to make your drab meal look fab
In the land of hot dish, long winters, and food on a stick — what we eat can begin to look as monochromatic as a box of potato flakes and frozen cauliflower (more about...
The University of Minnesota’s newest apple, First Kiss, to debut this fall
The University of Minnesota has developed 27 different types of apples since 1878 - 18 of which are still grown and eaten across the world today. This means that every time you bite into...
The Joy of Gardening
My love for food started at a young age - though I didn't start gardening until middle school when my mother felt I needed to take up a new hobby. She said having a...
St. Paul Sweets
St. Paul knows a thing or two about sweets. You don't have to have a sweet tooth to appreciate the confections coming from these shops, factories, and showrooms, but it certainly helps if you...
Dining in St. Paul
St. Paul is a city that is “…put together in solid blocks of honest brick and stone, and has the air of intending to stay…” as Mark Twain wrote in 1882. You hear about the...
Springtime: Minnesota Bares It All
Spring is here. The weather warms after another long winter. There is a sense of liberation in the air, breaking free from the chains of cold weather to revel in the warm...
9th Annual Summer Beer Dabbler
9th Annual Summer Beer Dabbler
Take me out to the Dab-bler, take me out for the beer. Buy me a ticket and hand me a glass, this event is one you won’t want to pass!...
Recipe of the Week: Curried Squash Soup with Smashed Peas
I can't take all the credit for this one, but I've adapted the idea and created a recipe with strong flavors that I love together. A little spice with the sweetness of the squash combined...
Recipe of the Week: Broccoli-Parmesan Soup
This soup can be served chilled or hot. Pick your time of day, check the weather, and be sure to grab some/make some herb pistou to garnish.
Broccoli Soup with Ricotta and Parmesan, yield: 1quart
Ingredients:
1ea large...
