Need good kitchen knives? Here’s what to buy for the home
People always ask: What's a good brand of knives for the house? What kind of knives should I get?
Sharpen your knife knowledge. Let's start with some of the basics.
Two types of metal:
Most quality kitchen...
Recipe of the week: Strawberry Hazelnut Shortbread with Lavender Chantilly
Here's a great recipe I've done a few times and then altered to be gluten-free. Turns out its probably better that way. Then I used it as a corner stone for this hazelnut cake;...
Cocktails you can make at home, vol. 4
We’re over halfway through August. Summer is moving too fast. But that doesn't mean we can’t enjoy what we have: There’s still plenty of summer sunshine left, which means more time to enjoy some...
Statements: Addressing the misogyny and “machismo” of the restaurant industry
As the number of powerful men under fire for sexual misconduct, harassment, rape, continues to grow, it was only a matter of time before the issue was addressed within the restaurant industry. And while...
Healthy breakfasts you won’t want to skip
We’ve heard it all before: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Sometimes, maybe more often than not, it becomes too time-consuming to make an actual well-balanced breakfast before leaving for work, school,...
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...
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...
Recipe: Curried Broccoli Soup
No waste necessary: There are a few great ways to utilize broccoli stems in your cooking instead of throwing them away. Utilizing the "throwaway" pieces of your vegetables means you'll have less compost to...
Watch: Non-Minnesotans discover the Jucy Lucy
The Jucy Lucy. The Juicy without the "i" that somehow, with the cheese melting, bubbling in the middle, is that much better than a burger with cheese melting, bubbling on top. It was a...
Recipe: Corn-Crusted Walleye with Pancetta
Cornmeal Crusted Walleye with Pancetta, cauliflower and sweet peas
yield: 2 servings
Minnesota walleye is flaky, meaty and has a creamy texture that pairs wonderfully with a light crunch from a cornmeal crust. The...
