Category: Food and Drink

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…

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…

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…

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…

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?

ssssssssssssssassy First of all, does it seem that Rocco has had some work done? Or was that just a really creepy makeup job? This last week, the Top Chef kids had to compete in a food test for the quick-fire challenge. What was with the gimme ingredients? Oatmeal? Bow-tie pasta? Come on, Casey should have…