Pumpkin Pie from Scratch

There were two recipes we made for Thanksgiving that were really, truly, out-of-this-world. One was the Deep Dish Pumpkin Pie (today), the other and Sweet Potato Gratin (tomorrow). When I first saw the recipe for the Pumpkin Pie I knew it would be a lot of work. A crust from scratch put into a spring [...]

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Happy Turkey Day

A few of you know I’ve been under the weather. Its really hard to think about food when you can’t smell a thing. But we’re still moving forward with the full Thanksgiving Menu, because, really, is there a choice?
There will be four of us for the main meal and a few friends stopping by through [...]

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It’s Time for Clementines

Every fall the clementines pop up the grocery stores around here. And it feels like eternity since we had the fresh raspberries and blueberries of summer, followed by a short season of local apples. These little round oranges are a sight for sore eyes. And they’re fun. Just big enough for a snack on [...]

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Thanksgiving is Coming…

… and The Cooking has Started!
But just the cranberries so far. I found this recipe in Real Food, a publication by Lunds and Byerlys. I stole a taste and it’s good. I can’t wait to add it to my plate on Thursday!
(Recipe from Real Food)
Cranberry, Dried Cherry and Ginger Conserves
1 2/3 cups dark brown suga
24 [...]

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Sweet Potato Surprise

A co-worker of mine is quite the gardener. This past summer she planted sweet potato vines around her other perennials because she thought they were pretty and provided a nice contrast to the petunias and other flowers.

This fall, while she was digging up the remnants of her garden and prepping it for a long Minnesota [...]

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We Found Heaven at Hell’s Kitchen

I met an old friend for lunch last week and since we were meeting near her office in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, we decided to go to Hell’s Kitchen. This place has been around for a few years and I’ve never made it there. Everyone I know that’s gone there has raved about their [...]

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Denver Eats

As reported, we recently spent a few days in the fine city of Denver. Short of the fact that it is so dry there my eyes nearly shrivel up and fall out, I like Denver. The scenery is beautiful and the city isn’t too big to figure out. Even though we were there to [...]

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I Recommend Masa

We went to Wicked with the In-Laws last week and had to find a restaurant near the Orpheum for dinner. I had been to Masa once before, but for lunch with clients. It had been pretty good, so I thought it would be a great, somewhat casual, but still not a chain place for dinner. [...]

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Four Days in Denver

Sorry I disapeared for a few days. Sister had a baby and we had to visit. After we changed diapers, helped give a bath and spent hours holding the new little guy, we found a few great places to eat. I’ll fill you in as soon as I get to it. Meanwhile, shhhh.. he’s sleeping!

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Cedar Planked Brie Recipe

A few months ago my friend T made this at a party. It was fabulous. And everyone loves Brie, right? How about warm, gooey, baked brie? Smothered in a raspberry sauce and cooked on a grill? Okay, so grilling season is ended yesterday around 2pm in these parts, but you could skip the grill and [...]

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