Category: Food and Drink

  • I Scream

    One of my kids looked over the ice cream machine, as it was loudly cranking away, and hesitantly asked what flavor I was making. The answer didn’t please him and his reply was, “You never make normal ice cream anymore.” I have become a mad alchemist in search of the perfect formula. Chefs all over…

  • F is for Fhima

    Louis XIII in Southdale is dead. Closed. The sign reads: Unfortunately, Louis XIII as a concept has failed and we’re forced to close our doors. We hope to open soon under a new concept. Huh. The “concept” has failed. We’re “forced” to close our doors. It’s really not our fault, we’re actually brilliant, it’s you…

  • It Takes a Rat

    What if I take my kids to see Cars and they turn into NASCAR fans? I don’t want them to set up lawn chairs and coolers in front of the TV and start shouting “Don’t bogart the Cheese Whiz!” I was afraid after Babe that we’d have to forego the piggies’ gift of bacon, but…

  • Food Fests

    Gather, ye friends! And look upon the pronto pups of our youth. Oh yea, it is the time of the fest. June 15 Viola Gopher Count Viola, MN. Besides the “famous grilled cheese hamburger” I’m betting there’s a lot of beer at this one. June 17 SPAM Museum Jam 2006 Austin, MN. How can you…

  • Fruit Haiku

    Rolling in my mouth, the cherry stones remind me of the girl I was.

  • Magic Stix

    I usually mistrust gimmicky food things. I don’t own an avocado slicer and I’ll never buy an adjustable hambuger press. But that doesn’t mean that, every once in a while, something super cool can’t be found. I know that this week everyone is eating out at spectacular restaurants to help fight hunger, but think ahead…