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Cafe 318
We were in Excelsior doing some photo work for one of Mel’s clients and we were hungry. We took a cruise down water street and found that there were many fine establishments on the strip. We decided upon Cafe 318. … Continue reading
Eggs Benedict
For the longest time I thought that eggs benedict was something that was pretty gross. Well I’d never actually had it. How could something that I’ve never had be gross? Well for some reason I thought that hollandaise sauce was … Continue reading
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Make your Own
There are few smells as recognizable as the scent of bread baking. When I started my adventures in home made bread, I was having trouble finding a recipe that didn’t include one of these: The bread machine. The bread machine … Continue reading
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Joy of Homebrewing
This past summer I had the opportunity to go to something that I may never go to again. The National Homebrewers Conference just happened to be in my own backyard and I couldn’t miss it. Brewing enthusiasts from around the … Continue reading
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Grow your Own
Here in Minnesota the season to grow food is short. Yet many still take on the adventure every year. Why is that? Is it something to be proud of? Something to spend some time on? Does it just taste better … Continue reading
Posted in Brewing, General, Ingredients, Uncategorized
Tagged basil, herbs, hops, plants, rosemary
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Acme Deli
Behold the local contender to the Five Dollar Footlong. Acme deli is located in the Macalester College neighborhood on Saint Clair. Inside you will find exactly what the sign said above. A deli and a couple of tables. The place … Continue reading
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Tagged acme, coleslaw, deli, macalester, roast beef, swiss, turkey
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Mushrooms
My parents knew when I was growing up that mushrooms were not one of my favorite foods. I don’t really know why. What kid really wants to eat something as weird as a mushroom? As far as I can tell … Continue reading
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Tagged bayport, child, cookery, morel, mushroom, shiitake, texture
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Monkey in the Middle
This past weekend was the Bachelor party of my friend Patrick. We went to a 10 year old’s dream birthday party. It was the Metropolis Resort in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The place had a water park, go carts, laser tag, … Continue reading
Santa Claus, Melon That is
I am addicted to melons. They are always best in summer. My goal of this summer is to try whatever type of melon the stores bring in. So far I’ve tried Athena, Sweet Juicy, Canary, something called Chair Orang (maybe), … Continue reading
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Tagged food, fruit, good, green, melon, santa claus, treat
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It’s about the reception
My cousin and her fiance successfully became husband and wife on Saturday. Getting married is the ceremonious part of the day. They are often filled with lots of meaning that many of the wedding goers may not understand but they … Continue reading