http://www.examiner.com/twin_cities?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:29:22 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-25270-Minneapolis-Italian-Food-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Cranberry-sauce-with-Marsala-wine-pomegranate-syrup-and-pomegranates?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink I love cranberries for the jewel-like red it brings to the table as well as its lip-pursing tartness. Once dissolved in a mixture of sugar and wine, it combines into a sweet/sour sauce that welcomes spices, syrups, nuts and other fruits. It's a... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:32:42 GMT Claudia Haas - Minneapolis Italian Food Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25270-Minneapolis-Italian-Food-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Cranberry-sauce-with-Marsala-wine-pomegranate-syrup-and-pomegranates?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-4199-Minneapolis-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Cranberry-Chutney-that-is-so-good-I-am-not-allowed-to-go-to-holiday-dinners-without-it-anymore?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink This is the motherlode of all cranberry sauces.  I do not believe I have met someone who did not like it.  There are never leftovers.  You can make this up to two weeks ahead of time. This makes enough for about eight people... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:28:54 GMT Rebecca Adams - Minneapolis Cooking Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4199-Minneapolis-Cooking-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Cranberry-Chutney-that-is-so-good-I-am-not-allowed-to-go-to-holiday-dinners-without-it-anymore?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-5848-Minneapolis-Wine-Examiners~y2009m11d21-Beaujolais-Nuevo-so-much-fun?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink It’s that time of year again. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and with it so is Beaujolais Nouveau. So what is Beaujolais Nouveau you ask? The wine region of Beaujolais is located within the southern-most part of Burgundy in France.... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:48:10 GMT Jonathan & Amie Babinchak - Minneapolis Wine Examiners http://www.examiner.com/x-5848-Minneapolis-Wine-Examiners~y2009m11d21-Beaujolais-Nuevo-so-much-fun?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-27846-Eden-Prairie-Food-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Homemade-strawberry-jam-great-host-gifts-for-Thanksgiving-or-any-dinner-party?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink Thanksgiving is just around the corner. If you have been invited to enjoy a feast at someone else’s house, you may want to bring a host gift. Why not put together a gift basket with wine, cheese, crackers and homemade strawberry jam? It’s... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:05:19 GMT Wendy Monro - Eden Prairie Food Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27846-Eden-Prairie-Food-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Homemade-strawberry-jam-great-host-gifts-for-Thanksgiving-or-any-dinner-party?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-10371-Minneapolis-Vegetarian-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Best-salad-in-the-Twin-Cities-for-vegetariansvegans?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink The Heirloom Grain Salad has earned my vote for the best salad in a Twin Cities restaurant. Whether you’re vegetarian, vegan or just like unique salads, it’s definitely worth trying and, like me, you’ll probably be back many times.... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:42:39 GMT Joy Harris - Minneapolis Vegetarian Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10371-Minneapolis-Vegetarian-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Best-salad-in-the-Twin-Cities-for-vegetariansvegans?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-28687-St-Paul-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Goldschlager-one-way-to-make-any-day-a-special-day?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink Its perk, taste and shiny flakes have an unusual ability to will the feeling of productivity or success in the person drinking it. It has even been known to take the tedium of a Tuesday and replace it with the excitement and recklessness of the long-past... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:06:13 GMT Nate Knox - St. Paul Cocktails Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28687-St-Paul-Cocktails-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Goldschlager-one-way-to-make-any-day-a-special-day?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-24873-Minneapolis-Farmers-Market-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Why-bother-with-organics?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink The term "organic" has become something of a catch phrase.  People use it to describe everything from fresh foods (vs. frozen or packaged) to fruits and veggies purchased from a farmers' market.  But the truth is, not all the... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:41:46 GMT Lacey Brooker - Minneapolis Farmers Market Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-24873-Minneapolis-Farmers-Market-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Why-bother-with-organics?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Figlio-is-on-its-second-of-nine-lives-as-Il-Gatto?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink The new name for the beloved mainstay café at the corner of Hennepin and Lake has been revealed, or shall we say – the cat is out of the bag. Figlio will now be known as Il Gatto, Italian for “the cat”. Figlio ended its 25... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:36:13 GMT Christopher Lower - Minneapolis Food Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1851-Minneapolis-Food-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Figlio-is-on-its-second-of-nine-lives-as-Il-Gatto?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-22243-Minneapolis-Vegan-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Amazing-low-fat-vegan-black-bean-dip?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink I just threw together this dip for the first time last week, inspired by some leftover already caramelized onions in the fridge.  It was so yummy I ate nearly half the batch right out of the blender, and it got a high approval rating from my... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:43 GMT Kelly Johnson - Minneapolis Vegan Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22243-Minneapolis-Vegan-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Amazing-low-fat-vegan-black-bean-dip?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-4351-Minneapolis-Dessert-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Fall-recipes-mini-gingerbread-cookies-drizzled-with-white-chocolate?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink This recipe for mini gingerbread cookies drizzled with white chocolate calls for only two ingredients and can be prepared in 10 minutes.  The value of a simple but enticing semi-homemade dessert like this cannot be underestimated. ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:15:33 GMT Lisa Patrin - Minneapolis Dessert Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4351-Minneapolis-Dessert-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Fall-recipes-mini-gingerbread-cookies-drizzled-with-white-chocolate?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-10355-Minneapolis-Herbal-Kitchen-Examiner~y2009m10d26-National-Chocolate-Day-Recipe-French-Silk-Pie?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink Wednesday of this week brings the best reason to indulge in chocolate: October 28 is National Chocolate Day! Many other days throughout the year celebrate chocolate. In fact, the 28th isn’t the only National Chocolate Day. You’ll find... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:51:59 GMT Nancy Leasman - Minneapolis Herbal Kitchen Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10355-Minneapolis-Herbal-Kitchen-Examiner~y2009m10d26-National-Chocolate-Day-Recipe-French-Silk-Pie?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-22236-Minneapolis-Budget-Meals-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Recipe-A-Dal-for-All-Seasons?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink Dal, an Indian type of lentil stew, is a very simple and inexpensive dish. It takes a bit of watching, but is otherwise easy and fast to make. Basmati rice can be pricey, so you can use long grain instead, but if you can find bulk basmati the price... Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:17:15 GMT Rebecca Evans - Minneapolis Budget Meals Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22236-Minneapolis-Budget-Meals-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Recipe-A-Dal-for-All-Seasons?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-14151-Minneapolis-Sustainable-Food-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Growing-Power?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink Will Allen, Growing Power, Milwaukee has done what Minneapolis should do, but doesn't seem to have the "will" or political muscle to pull off.  Growing great stuff in the heart of the city doesn't require a fancy urban planning degree;... Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:10:58 GMT Beth Dooley - Minneapolis Sustainable Food Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14151-Minneapolis-Sustainable-Food-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Growing-Power?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-11221-Minneapolis-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Reminder-Beer-festival?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink Don't forget that this Sunday is the inaugural St. Paul Summer Beer Fest.  Everyone should go out and support this event in its first year.  I know that we already have the City Pages Beer Festival in Minneapolis, but the only thing better... Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:53:48 GMT Seth Goodlaxson - Minneapolis Craft Beer Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11221-Minneapolis-Craft-Beer-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Reminder-Beer-festival?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-5073-Minneapolis-Baking-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Potato-chip-cookies-recipe?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink These potato chip cookies are the perfect addition to any summer barbecue.  They're sweet and nutty, and they'll have your guests begging you for the secret ingredient.  Bet you can't eat just one!   Potato Chip Cookies Ingredients: ... Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:56:17 GMT Carrie McColloch - Minneapolis Baking Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5073-Minneapolis-Baking-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Potato-chip-cookies-recipe?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-10011-Minneapolis-Organic-Food-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Food-Inc-opens-this-weekend-in-Minneapolis?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink   This important and eye-opening documentary opens Friday, June 19th at the Uptown Lagoon Cinema and will run through July.  Check the Lagoon website for show times and the official movie website for more information about the film.Plot... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:33:33 GMT Katherine Kenney - Minneapolis Organic Food Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10011-Minneapolis-Organic-Food-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Food-Inc-opens-this-weekend-in-Minneapolis?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-9499-Minneapolis-Coffee-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Adventures-in-home-roasting?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink Coffee becomes less and less of a mystery to consumers as more options are made available to the public to have control over their coffee consumption.  Minnesotans aren't exactly ever going to have the option of growing their own coffee tree in... Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:59:05 GMT Stephanie Ratanas - Minneapolis Coffee Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9499-Minneapolis-Coffee-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Adventures-in-home-roasting?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink http://www.examiner.com/x-7398-Minneapolis-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Food-Swapping-Groups--The-next-healthy-cooking-trend?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink Eating healthy often means eating at home – and having plans in place for those nights that you can't or don't want to cook (ideally plans that don't include McDonalds or frozen burritos). And whether you cook everyday or once a week, it can be... Wed, 27 May 2009 06:57:28 GMT Summer Sellers - Minneapolis Healthy Food Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7398-Minneapolis-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Food-Swapping-Groups--The-next-healthy-cooking-trend?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Minneapolis-Food_and_Drink