I love fall; it is my favorite season. But for whatever reason, be it the cold summer we’ve had or how much I’ve been enjoying the summer, I am not ready for fall to be here. So it was pretty jarring to see crates full of large winter squashes at the Midtown Farmers’ Market this […]
No comments | Apples, Basil, Corn, Crabapples, Green Beans, Onions, parsley, Squash, Tomatillos
With all the positive attention the “local food movement” is getting these days, some reaction is inevitable. While I think there are fair criticisms to be leveled at locavores, a lot of what is written against eating local leaves me scratching my head. Such was my reaction when, reading a review of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, […]
11 comments | Apples, Bargains, Beans, Celeriac, Celery, Corn, Economic Crisis, Heirlooms, Parsnips, Peppers, Produce, Red Peppers, Savings, Thrift, Tomatoes, Vegetables
When Surly Hell was released last week, I prepared myself for what would be my one opportunity to try it (it sold out very quickly) by reading up on the style. ‘Hell’ is German for ‘light’ or ‘pale’, and according to my sage for all things beer, Garrett Oliver, the Helles style was developed as […]
4 comments | Eggplant, Heirloom, Helles, Lemon, Quinoa, salad, Smokebeer, Squash, Summer Squash, Surly, Tomatoes, Zucchini
I hate to toot my own horn, but I did an awesome job going through all my produce from the farmers’ market last week. Between pickling, trying new recipes, and actually eating all our leftovers, by the end of the week our fridge, even our vegetable drawer, was looking empty. We even had to go […]
5 comments | Basil, Canning, Cantaloupe, Chiles, Eggplant, Fennel, Garlic, Heirloom, Japan, Melon, Onions, Poblano, Potatoes, Salad Turnips, Squash, Tomatoes, Turnips, Zucchini
I am ready to eat Colombian food again. That was not the case when Martha and I got back from Colombia in mid July. On the flight home, somewhere over the Caribbean, I became violently ill and Martha was in the same state by the evening. Although our flu lasted less than 24 hours, eating […]
8 comments | aguacates, ajÃ, arroz, avocados, Beans, cargamanto, chicharrón, Clancey's, Colombia, Colombian Food, Fat, fried pork belly, frijoles, frisoles, pig, plantains, plátanos, Pork, pork belly, red beans, Rice, tacadas, tostadas, tostones
My parents are in town visiting this weekend, so I don’t have time to elaborately describe what’s going on in the Midtown Farmers’ Market this week–we’re just too busy enjoying the sights of Minneapolis! But that doesn’t mean I didn’t have time to go, and bring back a pretty impressive haul. With the hot weather […]
2 comments | Basil, Broccoli, Cucumber, Edamame, Green Onions, Midtown, Okra, Onion, Radishes, Soy, Tomatoes
Summer weather of the unbearable sort finally arrived last weekend to the Twin Cities and left me craving light, fresh flavors. Hence, fish tacos! Here’s the recipe if you are so inclined. Fish: Filet of a fish of your choice; our’s was cod Flour A few eggs 1 cup cornmeal A handful of parsley, minced […]
No comments | Cod, Corn, Fish, Frying, Jalapeño, Mexican, Pickles, Salsa, Sour Cream, Taco, Tomato, Tortilla
Upon arriving at the Midtown Farmers’ Market this morning, I was confused: there were cars where the market should be and a market where the cars usually park! This weekend, they were having a big resource fair for Latina families living in the area, and needed the extra space for extra tents. I eventually got […]
No comments | Carrots, Corn, Farmers Market, Garlic, Green Beans, Midtown, Minneapolis, Potatoes, Squash, Storm, Tomatoes
The abundance of the summer season can be quite exciting, but also daunting. I try my best to make a plan each week after my trip to the farmers’ market about what I am going to do with all my produce, but given the quantities sold at the farmers’ market and life rearing its ugly […]
4 comments | Cabbage, Canning, Coriander, Cucumber, Dill, Garlic, Green Beans, Homemade, Jars, Pepper, Pickles, Preservation, summer
On Friday night I headed down to The Four Firkins for a tasting of Crispin cider. There seems to be a lot of hype surrounding Crispin right now, at the very least on the Internet. With Joe Heron the CEO in the house pouring and talking about his cider, it seemed like a good time […]
7 comments | Beer, Cider, Four Firkins, Minneapolis, Raspberry, Tasting