Category Archives: General

The Quest for Bread

Posted on August 1, 2011 by FinnKidd

I have been lazy about writing in this blog. Partially because it’s concept is so loose. At the beginning I commented on how I just wanted to write about what I felt like writing about. Well I never really get … Continue reading →

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Eggs Benedict

Posted on October 1, 2010 by FinnKidd

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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Grow your Own

Posted on August 19, 2010 by FinnKidd

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 →

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Acme Deli

Posted on August 18, 2010 by FinnKidd

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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Mushrooms

Posted on August 10, 2010 by FinnKidd

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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Monkey in the Middle

Posted on August 2, 2010 by FinnKidd

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 →

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Santa Claus, Melon That is

Posted on July 27, 2010 by FinnKidd

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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It’s about the reception

Posted on July 25, 2010 by FinnKidd

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 →

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Inspiration

Posted on July 23, 2010 by FinnKidd

This evening I went to the groom’s dinner for my Cousin and her fiance. It was quite hot out this evening. So I say hi to my grandma and aunt and then head out over to talk with my Cousin … Continue reading →

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Our First Table

Posted on July 22, 2010 by FinnKidd

When my wife and I moved into our first place together. It was pretty small. We had an entertainment center, two computer desks, a love seat, coffee table, and cutting board all within our little living room. It was a … Continue reading →

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