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  • 13 years 25 weeks ago by: Kris in reply to: You Don't Have to be a Chicken to Make Great Eggs

    I've tried duck eggs once, because my regular egg supplier was out of chicken eggs. As I recall, I used them mostly as scrambled or fried eggs and the two biggest differences I noticed were the size (as noted) and the strength of the shells.

    Quail eggs have intrigued me for some time but I'm still working on how I'd actually use them. But, dang, if they aren't cute! Anyone know if it would be worth the trouble to hard boil them?

  • 13 years 25 weeks ago by: Cider Joe in reply to: A Cider Alternative: Crispin For Summer

    Rhena. Here's the deal. The quality of any cider depends on the quality of apple-wine used to make it. It's really that simple. If you make apple-wine from apple-juice concentrate you will not get the same quality apple wine as if you make it from fresh pressed 100% juice.

    So now we are in the apple-juice game - unfortunately after trying to ferment different blends of Minnesota apple juice we never got an acceptable apple wine, and the wine we got was "sour candy" in profile.

    We make exceptional apple wine that goes in to all Crispin and Fox Barrel products. We are really proud of it.

    So how local is Crispin? Well, we live here. We employ people here. We have our giant global headquarters on the corner of Central & 4'th in Nordeast.

    Ok, so how local is the product? Well not the apple wine. But the bottle is made in Shakopee. The labels are printed in Hopkins. The cardboard shippers are Ramsey produced. Not bad.

    We are pretty proud of our Minnesota roots.

    We are more proud to be an American cider company, using US apples and being made in America. And contributing to employing over 30 people in the US. And we started in our attic and we only started selling on St Crispin's Day 10/25/2008. You can only do this in America.

    But we got our start and support in Minnesota. So thank you everyone that's ever bought a bottle or glass of Crispin. W truly are grateful.

  • 13 years 25 weeks ago by: SippitySup in reply to: You Don't Have to be a Chicken to Make Great Eggs

    Look who I "stumbled upon" my good friend Tracey (TN to me)! I always knew you were a smart "egg", but now I have a photo to prove you are beautiful too! GREG

  • 13 years 25 weeks ago by: lisaiscooking in reply to: You Don't Have to be a Chicken to Make Great Eggs

    I tried duck eggs recently for the first time. They richer and denser to me, and the flavor was fantastic in scrambled eggs. As a hard-boiled egg though, the whites were a little rubbery compared to chicken eggs. I love the idea of replacing hollandaise with a vinaigrette. Sounds delicious!

  • 13 years 25 weeks ago by: Gabriela in reply to: Spring Panzanella: Here's a Way to Get Your Asparagus Fix

    Oh, Lady T - you crack me up. You'd love this, girl.

  • 13 years 25 weeks ago by: Lady Tabouli in reply to: Spring Panzanella: Here's a Way to Get Your Asparagus Fix

    Yum....I am going to blade over for any leftovers!

  • 13 years 25 weeks ago by: Anonymous in reply to: School Lunch Contest: Help Us Pick the Winner

    Hats off to Moms who take the time to join their children in the cafeteria!
    And cheers for the women who cook and serve our children everyday!

  • 13 years 25 weeks ago by: Tracy Morgan in reply to: A Cider Alternative: Crispin For Summer

    Rhena, thanks so much for your comment.  I absolutely agree that this is one of those multi-faceted considerations.  We all need to make decisions based on our own priorities,  beliefs, tolerances and philosophies.  Is it where the money is spent?  Where a company's taxes are paid?  Where the ingredients come from?  Where the production happens?  What matters most for YOU? 

    The beautiful thing is - just the sheer fact that we're here, interacting and talking about these issues means we're moving through awareness into action.  And every step matters!

    Tracey, cider happy hour with Rhena!?  ;)

  • 13 years 25 weeks ago by: Rhena in reply to: A Cider Alternative: Crispin For Summer

    I feel like I keep seeing those shiny Crispin bottles everywhere and I keep meaning to try some -- this post will definitely push me along.

    The post also made me think about the definition and philosophy behind eating (and drinking) local. Crispin is based in Minneapolis, but they neither source their materials (or at least not their apples) locally nor distribute exclusively in a local area. If the idea is to keep more money in a local economy, is Crispin helping do that? Is the idea behind eating local to support local farmers and to cultivate a local "flavor" or "terroir" unique to our area? Is the idea to employ members of the local community and support local charities? Is the idea to cut down on the environmental impact by transporting goods shorter distances? How does a company like Crispin compare in its "localness" to, say, Surly (http://www.surlybrewing.com/index.html)or General Mills (which is, technically, located locally) or Sunrise Mill (http://www.sunriseflourmill.com/)?

    I think everyone probably has to come up with an idea of what local means that best suits them... this post just got me thinkin'.

  • 13 years 25 weeks ago by: Tangled Noodle in reply to: A Cider Alternative: Crispin For Summer

    Oooo, I want some! I haven't yet tried it but I recall last summer, they sponsored a great cooking contest for recipes using Crispin. Just their name makes me think of being refreshed on soon-to-arrive hot summer days!