April 2013 | Simple, Good and Tasty

Culinary School Chronicles: Seafood On the Prairie

Posted in News & Views, Out & About on Mon, 04/29/2013 - 6:00am by Jeni Hill -

This is the sixth article in a series about attending Culinary School. Also check out posts on Menu Planning, Cooking in Quantity, Poultry Class, Wine Tasting Class, and the Introduction to the series.

Behind the CSA Box: Greenhouse Days

Posted in Farms & Gardens on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 6:00am by Elizabeth Millard -

This is the seventh post in a SGT series that looks at CSA -- community supported agriculture -- from the farmer's perspective.

SGT May Book Club Preview: Join Us to Discuss Michael Pollan's 'The Omnivore's Dilemma' on May 29th

Posted in Book Club on Mon, 04/22/2013 - 2:28pm by Claire Stanford -

For our May book club, we are reading a book so well-known it almost needs no introduction. Still, even a contemporary classic like The Omnivore's Dilemma deserves to be revisited, especially in light of how much impact it has had in the few years since it was published. It's on the book club agenda, in fact, because Linden Hills received so many requests to read and discuss Pollan's seminal work. We will be meeting at the Linden Hills Co-op on Wednesday, May 29th from 6:30 p.m.

Best of The Latin Tongue: Where to Find the Best Tamales, Tacos, and Other Latin favorites.

Posted in Mexican Restaurant Reviews, Out & About on Fri, 04/19/2013 - 6:00am by Lawrence -

In our last post about the 10 most memorable Latin eateries in the Twin Cities, we promised to deliver a tour of tacos and tamales. With a spicy integrity, we are going to deliver just that. Here and now. A guide that hopefully will continue to grow if you, dear reader/eater, will share your favorites and then share this list of Mexican manna, El Salvadorian sanctity, of Peruvian piety with anyone and everyone you know who loves Latin food.

Wellness: Spring Cleansing/Detox: A Little Liver Love

Posted in Health on Wed, 04/17/2013 - 12:50pm by Jesse Haas -

This post is part of an ongoing series on Wellness, which looks at the importance of health and healing in living a Simple, Good, and Tasty lifestyle. Also check out the previous Wellness posts on massage as preventative care and the controversies around calcium.

The Culinary School Chronicles: Menu Planning

Posted in Out & About on Mon, 04/15/2013 - 11:27am by Jeni Hill -

This is the fifth post in a series about attending culinary school. Also check out earlier posts on wine tasting class, poultry class, cooking in quantity, and the introduction to the series.

Co-op on a Budget: Your DIY Headquarters

Posted in Family & Home, News & Views on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 6:09am by Amy Sippl -

This is the sixth post in our Co-op on a Budget series, which explores the different ways that we can shop co-op effectively and affordably. Also check out posts on shopping bulk, the Wedge Co-op vs.

SGT Book Club Recap: Joel Salatin's 'Folks, This Ain't Normal'

Posted in Book Club on Wed, 04/10/2013 - 11:27am by Peter Cusic -

As an increasing number of people are questioning the health of our current US food system, as well as those that consume from within it, more and more eaters are paying attention to the foods they eat. Hungry not only for the, “who, where, and how” of their food, consumers are questioning the integrity and effectiveness of the systems weʼve put in place to regulate, control, and protect our food supply as a whole.

Behind the CSA Box: Preventing Waste

Posted in Farms & Gardens, News & Views on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 6:00am by Elizabeth Millard -

This is the sixth post in a SGT series that looks at CSA -- community supported agriculture -- from the farmer's perspective.

What's For Breakfast: Waking Up to Healthy Food

Posted in Family & Home on Wed, 04/03/2013 - 6:00am by Kitty Baker -

As I chop this ingredient and sprinkle that ingredient into my cereal bowl each morning, I wonder: Am I finally in tune with my body's nutritional needs or have I just become a totally anal eater?