The word ‘oatmeal’ technically just refers to dried oats – be they steel-cut, rolled or quick – or a porridge made thereof. Long habit and family tradition, though, conjure up a whole dish for me: oats cooked soft, mixed with raisins and milk and generously sprinkled with brown sugar – you know you’ve got enough when […]
5 comments | Cheese, Oatmeal, Paprika, Savory, Scallions, Tradition
A specter is haunting Minneapolis: the specter of per-half-pound cheese pricing. There you are, innocently perusing the fancy cheeses, thinking to yourself, “Alas! These cheeses entice me so, but I could never afford them!” But then you pick one up and glance furtively at the unit price, and lo! $10! The kids might have to […]
One of the greatest pleasures the table offers is a leisurely couple of hours spent snacking over wine: embracing the Spanish concept picar – just a nibble here and there. For something so delicious and satisfying, a dinner of tapas is also easy to prepare: we already had a chorizo in the fridge from Olympic Provisions in […]
1 comment | Aioli, Chabrin, Cheese, Chorizo, Garlic, Mediterranean, olives, Olympic Provisions, Patatas Bravas, Portland, Potatoes, Salsa, Spanish, Tapas
When it comes to Spanish bar food, I don’t need much more than a plate full of jamón serrano to accompany a few cañas of beer. But for Martha, there is no better tapa than the croqueta: a deep fried little log of gooey delight (beer doesn’t hurt here either). Always looking for ways to […]
2 comments | Bechamel, Cheese, Jamón, Piquillo, Spain, Tapas
Every Christmas my father prepares buñuelos for the family on the mornings of the 24, 25, and 26 so that all can have their share–no matter their arrival time. A round Colombian cheese bread, buñuelos are made from corn starch, shredded queso campesino, milk, and a little salt and sugar (we first mentioned them here). They are […]
8 comments | Bread, Buñuelos, Burgers, Cheese, Cheese Bread, Christmas, Colombia, Colombian Food, Holidays, Tradition, Traditional
As far as trendy foodie obsessions go, I am more of a pizza guy than a hamburger guy. I’m not as die-hard as some, but I have observed a number of the pizza-nerd pieties: I’ve eaten D.O.C. Pizza Margherita at Antica Pizzeria dell’Arte. I’ve waited two hours in line to try Roman pizza at Da Baffetto. […]
7 comments | Cheese, Food Culture, Foodie, Italian Sausage, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mozzarella, Neapolitan, Red Sauce, Uptown
Martha and I celebrated our anniversary at Restaurant Alma last month. Alma is well-liked in Minneapolis and I’m not going to add my voice to the chorus by writing a review; suffice it to say that its reputation is deserved. Instead, I’ll just document our meal for your vicarious pleasure. Course One: Parmesan Flan and Bison […]
No comments | Beets, Bison, Black Beans, Cheese, Flan, Fritters, Gouda, Horseradish, Local, Mushrooms, olives, Parmesan, Ravioli, Sauce, Seasonal, Tartare, Trout, Wisconsin
While watching my alma mater make it into the national championship I was enjoying a treat inspired by many a dinner in Case Hall: Spartan Sausage Bread. It is just regular sausage bread but prepared in a Michigan State cafeteria, or in this case, by a Michigan State fan and alumnus. I’d like to think my […]
1 comment | Basketball, Bread, Cheese, Final Four, Michigan State, Pizza, Sausage, Spartans, Yeast