Stephanie March Fluorescent cube life getting you down? Do you dream of being your own boss, making your own way, calling the shots? Do you like sausage? A different life beckons Cherie Peterson and Merry Barry. Having created some of the best boutique sausages to ever grace a bun, The Sausage Sisters are moving on and selling … Read more
hey, you got some grass? Saturday’s Fair Index (with apologies to Harpers) Number of Lark-bound old ladies that got stuck in the fergaliscious crowd in front of KDWB: 2 Chances that someone sucking down a shake by the dairy barn would step in dung: 1 in 4 Ratio of fanny-packs to tube tops at noon: … Read more
Seasonally, the time is right for hotdish. The weather is turning cooler, the oven has waited patiently while the grill has had its many days of glory. People are coming off their summer buzz and organizing, whether to boost a local sports team or join a church choir. And in this neck of the woods, … Read more
Casey’s too cute to chop onions… Here’s the Big Lesson for the kids on Top Chef: Don’t Believe Your Own Press. The Dream Team of CJ, Tre, Brian and Casey sputtered out last night on the second version of the Restaurant Wars episode. You can’t even say they went down in flames, there wasn’t even … Read more
It’s that time of year when finding cutting edge eats means turning your back on the hoi-polloi and shaking hands with the common man. Forget your foams and chuck your sous vide, it’s all about the stick. The pioneers of fry-technology and stuffing-science are in high demand as we ponder what’s in store for 2007. … Read more
Garlic is often referred to as the Stinking Rose. Maybe that’s why this Saturday’s Minnesota Garlic Festival is being held waaaaaay out at the Wright County Fairgrounds. I imagine the westerly winds will soften the pungent aromas as they waft toward the Cities, so that on Saturday evening you will be struck by the odd … Read more
I don’t love running like I love fried chicken, but I really can’t have one without the other. This summer, my daughter and I have been training for Jack’s Run, a race named for a little friend we know and love. But running is hard. And when it’s hot and humid and lazy and beach … Read more
Soooooo my sister is coming to town. With my natural hospitality tinged by a pinch of sibling rivalry, it means that I need to bring my A-game … without it seeming like I’m bringing my A-game. I have to pull off flavorful and different, while exuding simplicity and ease. Spain may be the key. I’ve … Read more
lucky boozers… Am I becoming disenchanted with my favorite show? I’m ok with cross-marketing when it highlights chefs and their restaurants, or maybe a high quality name brand ingredient or sweet blender or something. But I’m a little worried when Cold Stone asks the kids to come up with a Mix-In for ice cream as … Read more
your boss made this, so icksnay on the retching noises. While doing some research for next month’s recipe, I stumbled upon The Company Cookbook … a very James Lileks homage to the wonderful food people are willing to share with their co-workers. Potluck anyone?