Slow Cooker Bummer

A few weeks ago I signed up for an e-newsletter from Twin Cities.com that would be sent to me each week with a Slow Cooker recipe. I’ve received three recipes so far and not once has sounded appealing. The options have been Peanut Chicken Thighs, Brisket and Pork with Plums. I’m not sure why, but [...]

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Winter Vegetable Pie from Cafe Brenda

Met a friend today for lunch at an old Favorite, Cafe Brenda. I have never been disappointed in their food, which is maybe why I often look for excuses to go back there. Today I ordered one of their specials, a Winter Vegetable PIe, Served with a salad with roasted beets, apples and a balsamic [...]

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Pad Thai on Grand, again.

Jen and I tried to go to the new Thai place, Sen Yei Sen Lek, in NE Mpls on Saturday night after swinging by birdxbird, but there was a serious wait. And I had serious hunger. The tables were full, but the lobby wasn’t, and with the large number of tables in the place I [...]

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Cheeky Monkey

We made it over to the new Cheeky Monkey Deli in St. Paul this weekend for lunch and we were not disappointed. It’s located in the Zander Cafe’s old space, but has been totally redone with red walls, retro art and a great fireplace in the back. It’s a comfortable setting, where you order at [...]

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Wuollet’s Bakery… Monkeys!!

Yes, another post about something sweet. It is the week after Valentine’s Day afterall, so what’s a girl to do. I promise next week I won’t tempt you with anything too sweet. Okay, maybe I will.
Anyway… the photo above is of just part of the most beautiful cake a few of the girls ordered [...]

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My Mother-In-Law’s Sugar Cookies (Betty’s, too)

Husband is not a big fan of sweets. Which is nice because it keeps them out of the house, and the few that do make it in are mine, all mine. Except for his Mother’s Sugar Cookies. She makes a batch every year for the holidays and I have to admit, they’re damn good. But [...]

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Chocolate Souffle

Sister sent me a photo of the Chocolate Souffle she and her Husband made on Valentine’s Day and I thought I’d post it, because it looks so good I can almost taste the warm, gooey, chocolate goodness that it’s made from. Isn’t it beautiful? This is one of those recipes I’ll make when the desire [...]

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Date Night on Valentine’s Day

Happy Belated Valentine’s Day, everyone. For the past few years we’ve been staying home to make Lobster or Crab Legs, but this year we decided to go out. We chose the French restaurant, Meritage, in downtown St. Paul. We’ve been there before and I loved it, so we thought we’d try it again. Unfortunately, it [...]

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Local Chocolate for Valentine’s Day!

TwinCities.com posted this fabulous Interactive Guide to Local Chocolate. How delicious is that?

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Tracy’s Cheesy Potatoes

Anyone who knows my friend Tracy, knows about her famous cheesy potatoes. It seems like at every shower or gathering someone requests she make them. And once you try them, you’ll know why. They’re so, so, so, good. This is not one of those recipes we could consider light, but then again, did you think [...]

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