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Farm to Fork Sustainability: The Story Of Skuna Bay Salmon
“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water” ~ Loren Eiseley Recently I had the pleasure of speaking with Jeanine Siemens of Skuna Bay/Grieg Seafood. Skuna Bay is owned by Grieg Seafood and is the premium seafood product that Grieg Seafood produces. I had the good fortune to meet Jeanine at…
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Flavors Of The Season: Angel Food Cake, Strawberries & Rosé
Happy Wednesday everyone! Today I’m doing something a little different and I think you will really enjoy it. I have been invited to create a guest post for the Pairs Well With… Blog. I am thrilled to be able to share the recipe that I designed for this collaboration as well as to introduce you to…
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Where to Eat & Drink In And Around Minneapolis During The NCAA MEN’S Final Four Basketball Tournament
“Basketball isn’t just a sport. It’s an art, one that must be mastered to succeed” ~ Stephen Curry Happy Final Four week everyone! Welcome to the glorious city of Minneapolis! It’s an exciting time to be here as we are once again hosting a major sporting event. In February of 2018 the Super Bowl came…
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When Ramen And Michelin Stars Intersect In Tokyo, Japan
“The ultimate ramen is something that exists perfectly in the moment” ~ Quote from the Ramen Heads documentary On November 29, 2017, Nakiryu was awarded its first Michelin star. Nakiryu is only the second ramen restaurant in the world to receive this prestigious honor. Tsuta was the first and they are both located in Toshima, a…
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Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes
“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed” ~ Maya Angelou I was raised in a family where cooking for others is an act of giving that is equated with love. We were always reminded to be grateful for what we receive, and more importantly, who we are blessed to have in our…
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HAFA Farm Tour: Part 1 in a 2 part series
“If you ate today, thank a farmer” ~Author Unknown I believe that getting to know the farmers who supply our food is imperative. It heightens our respect for the dedication and hard work that they put into what we consume. These interactions make the ingredients on our plates even more meaningful. Two weeks ago I…
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Empty Nester Adventures in Italy: A Photo Gallery of Our 5 Day Visit to the Amalfi Coast
“Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life” ~Anna Akhmatova The hills of the Amalfi Coast are steeped in romance and tradition. As a travel enthusiast I’m extremely grateful to have the had the opportunity to visit many unique and beautiful destinations. This particular area of Italy holds a special…
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Travel Minnesota: 24 hours in Shakopee
“Every Hundred Feet The World Changes” ~ Roberto Bolaño There’s something to be said about taking the scenic route, in both life and travel and the lesson here is, you don’t have to trek very far to find an adventure. John and I had the opportunity to experience a brief but action packed 24 hours…
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Food Month In Review: March 2018
“One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating” Lucky for those of us living in the Twin Cities; we are provided with seemingly endless opportunities to not only eat, but to do so abundantly well. I field frequent…
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Artists in the Kitchen Exhibition
“Behind every successful woman is a tribe of other successful women who have her back” There is an ever-present and intense drive amongst artists, restaurateurs/chefs, food writers and influencers to be creators of beauty and nourishers of souls. The new Artists In The Kitchen Exhibition, happening now at the Textile Center, hits both marks in the most remarkable way. The exhibit highlights a magnificent display of…