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Galactic Pizza Serves Pies With a Conscience

Posted in Out & About on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 7:17am by Ben Solberg -

We've entered the period of summer when local produce gets so plentiful and bold that it almost becomes overwhelming. Farmers market tables bulge with color and are rivaled only by the swell of the crowds that flow between them. It's the pinnacle of the season for anyone that enjoys gastronomic adventures at home. I often find myself returning from a farmers market with bags full of vegetables and no idea how I’m going to use them all.

MN Garlic Festival 8/15: No Vampires, Guaranteed!

Posted in Out & About on Wed, 08/12/2009 - 7:23am by lee -

Image Credit: Mette Nielsen

How Brenda Langton Keeps Local Food Fresh

Posted in Out & About on Tue, 08/11/2009 - 5:16pm by lee -

When it comes to local, sustainable food in the Twin Cities, it's hard to overstate the importance of award winning chef and restaurateur Brenda Langton. Since she opened her first restaurant, Cafe Kardamena, in St. Paul in 1978, Langton has been committed to serving fine vegetarian food, fresh seafood, and the best local food she can find.

Donnay Dairy Goat Cheese: My Ideal Afternoon Snack

Posted in Out & About on Tue, 08/11/2009 - 7:08am by Laura Brown -

There are a few things that jump into my head when I think about my favorite things about living in Minneapolis: the lakes, the growing art community, the (mostly) bike-friendliness, and ready access to goat cheese from the Donnay Dairy.

It might sound a wee bit mundane, but it is seriously what I like to call an “everyday treat”. After the samples, there are few things I make a beeline for at Surdyk’s: chocolate, coffee, and goat cheese.

Talking Company Sponsored Gardens with Fred Haberman

Posted in Farms & Gardens, Out & About on Mon, 08/10/2009 - 6:22am by lee -

It's pretty hard not to be inspired by Fred Haberman. Although he apologizes profusely - and repeatedly - during our lunch for being exhausted ("I was at the farm before 5 this morning," he says, "I'm starting to feel dizzy"), Fred is articulate and passionate as he describes Haberman's company sponsored organic farm.

Homemade Mustard Recipe

Posted in Recipes on Sun, 08/09/2009 - 7:59am by Alex Christensen -

Now that we’re deep in the heart of summer, the grill is looking pretty appealing. For one thing, it doesn’t heat up the house like the oven. For another, a sausage or burger isn’t quite the same any other way. There are some fine producers of artisan sausages and some truly spectacular beef to be had around the Twin Cities.

This Week's Farmshare, August 8

Posted in Farms & Gardens on Sat, 08/08/2009 - 8:06am by lee -

For the second straight week, I've gone right for the small yellow tomatoes. They're super sweet and super delicious, and my family won't go near them. How lucky can a fella be? Cucumbers are a big hit in my house all around, so we're glad to see those coming too. And we've got almost enough tomatoes (and peppers) for salsa, but not quite.

Here's what's in the Harmony Valley CSA box this week, with words and pictures directly from Harmony Valley's e-newsletter:

Heading to the Kingfield Farmers Market

Posted in Out & About on Fri, 08/07/2009 - 6:53am by lee -

Last Sunday, my family and I (and a few friends) took the opportunity to visit the Kingfield Farmers Market in South Minneapolis. It's been ages since I've been there, but pretty much everyone I know raves about it. It's easy to see why.