Tag: Minnesota
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FOOD AND WINE ON THE FARM: A SUSTAINABLE MINNESOTA DINING EXPERIENCE
“The greatest lesson came with the realization that food cannot be reduced to single ingredients. It requires a web of relationships to support it” ~ Chef Dan Barber Sultry summer winds carried the enticing aroma of local ingredients cooking over an open fire, while guests who share a mutual appreciation for sustainable food sourced close-by, […]
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Tattersall Distilling: Leading The Way In Sustainable Spirits
“If you are working on something that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you” – Steve Jobs When we think about sustainability in the food and beverage realm, spirits haven’t typically been at the forefront of what comes to mind. Until now. Back in January, I attended the […]
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Bushel Boy Farms: A Minnesota Story Of Sustainable Agricultural Innovation
“Investments in agriculture are the best weapons against hunger and poverty, and they have made life better for billions of people” ~ Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Bushel Boy Farms is at the forefront of innovative indoor agriculture and has been “extending Minnesota’s growing season” for the past 30 years. Jay Johnson launched this business […]
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Welcome To The Ultimate Minnesota Fish Fry
“Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the simplicity of our forefathers” ~ Herbert Hoover Hello from the land of 10,000 Lakes! Growing up, I spent a lot of quality time fishing with my father and grandfather on our annual summer outings to lakes and cabins […]
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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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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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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 […]
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Living Greens Farm: Sustainability In Action
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of a difference you want to make” ~ Jane Goodall At Living Greens Farm in Faribault they are taking sustainability to new heights. Their impact on how produce […]
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Spring Recipes: Blueberry Bread Pudding
Comfort: The definition of comfort as noted per dictionary.com is to soothe, console or reassure; bring cheer to. The kitchen is a place of absolute comfort for me and I like to imagine that the dishes I create bring that feeling to others, which is why bread pudding is frequently on the menu at our house. It is my ultimate “comfort food”. There is something about the chunky cubes of […]
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Hidden Gems: Nong’s Thai Cuisine
John and I traveled to Thailand last summer and fell in love with the fascinating culture and the stunning food climate. Since that experience I have been craving Thai food regularly. While I do plan to do a lengthy blog post on that trip, today I am writing about a hidden gem of a restaurant that I found tucked away in an unassuming […]