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  • Same here, thanks for the
    14 years 25 weeks ago by: Lee in reply to: King Corn: A Good Natured Look at a Scary Industry
    Same here, thanks for the note!

  • This movie got my two thumbs
    14 years 25 weeks ago by: Alicia Ghio in reply to: King Corn: A Good Natured Look at a Scary Industry
    This movie got my two thumbs up as well. I liked that it wasn't ambush style with a "we're out to get you" attitude. To me, how can you not feel bad for farmers that know they are growing crap, but it's the only way they can make a living - if they are lucky. At the same time, it really made me think about our food and farm systems.

  • Thanks so much for your great
    14 years 25 weeks ago by: Lee in reply to: What Local Foods Do You Love?
    Thanks so much for your great list, Kurt! I'm anxious to come try those foods - I've only had Maytag so far. Can I find Graziano's sausage in the Twin Cities?

  • And down here in Des Moines
    14 years 25 weeks ago by: Kurt in reply to: What Local Foods Do You Love?
    And down here in Des Moines somewhat of an Italian theme... Graziano's Italian Sausage - Still hand-made in the back of the Graziano Bros. Italian Grocery (in the same store since 1912) on the south side of Dsm. Just the smells in this store when you walk in will fill you up. South Union Bakery - Incredible focaccia & ciabatta breads. La Quercia Prosciutto - Artisan meats from a local farm being used by top chefs all over the States. And I have to add Maytag Blue Cheese - Creamy texture, my favorite on burgers

  • Chuck, thank you so much for
    14 years 25 weeks ago by: Lee in reply to: What Local Foods Do You Love?
    Chuck, thank you so much for sharing this great list. I'm happy to be able to personally attest to the exceptional tastiness of each of these items. I especially like your mix of small, local companies alongside bigger, national ones. Thanks again for sharing! -Lee

  • There are many local foods I
    14 years 25 weeks ago by: Chuck in reply to: What Local Foods Do You Love?
    There are many local foods I love...here are a few: Neuske's Bacon - not strictly local - made in Wisconsin - but at least regional and FANTASTIC. Honeycrisp Apples - many are now grown out of state, but they were developed here in MN, and many are grown here. Patrick's Bakery - 66th & Xerxes, fabulous French baguettes, pastries, and savory foods as well. Turtle Bread Bakery - I mostly love their breads and rolls. Walleye - this magnificent fresh-water fish is not available in many parts of the country. Most of what's available in stores here in the Twin Cities comes from our state. Summit Brewery beers - real beer is a food, and a good local microbrews are always great to support. Summit was a real trailblazer in that industry, and continues to be one of the best local breweries. Land-o-Lakes unsalted butter - all of LoL's products are good quality, but their sweet creamery unsalted butter is award-winning and preferred by many chefs. Their heavy cream is excellent as well. B.T.McElrath Chocolates - this chocolatier is located in NE Mpls and they make some of the most delicious high-end chocolates I've ever had. Their passionfruit truffles are in the top 5 chocolates I've eaten anywhere on earth, including in Belgium. I'm sure there are more, but these are certainly some of my favorites! -Chuck

  • This is a great list, Rob,
    14 years 25 weeks ago by: Lee in reply to: What Local Foods Do You Love?
    This is a great list, Rob, thanks a lot. -Lee

  • Here in central Vermont, my
    14 years 25 weeks ago by: Rob Smart in reply to: What Local Foods Do You Love?
    Here in central Vermont, my family loves: 1. Craig Line's maple syrup (all grades) - friend and neighbor w/ sugar bush (trees) and shack (where he boils down sap into gold) 2. Patchwork Farm breads (any kind) 3. Jasper Hill Farm Bayley Hazen Blue cheese 4. Strafford Organic Creamery milk - sold in returnable glass bottles; a special treat 5. Rock Art Brewery 6. Boyden Valley Winery 7. Kismet Restaurant - in Montpelier across the street/tracks from Hunger Mt. Coop I could go on and on given Vermont's many food artisans, but I will leave it here for now.

  • Thank you so much for sharing
    14 years 25 weeks ago by: Lee in reply to: What Local Foods Do You Love?
    Thank you so much for sharing your favorites. I suddenly have an incredible urge to take a road trip to Connecticut!

  • Wow, what a great poll! Here
    14 years 25 weeks ago by: Alicia Ghio in reply to: What Local Foods Do You Love?
    Wow, what a great poll! Here in Connecticut my local favorites list includes: Wave Hill Bread (Wilton, CT): It's artisan bread and it's hard not to eat the entire loaf before I get it home. Goat cheese by Beltane Farm (Lebanon, CT): the fresh chevre rolled in fresh herbs is great, but they make some ripened cheeses too. Bridgewater Chocolate (Brookfield, CT): I wasn't much of a chocolate fan until I tried their chocolates. The dark chocolate turtles are just so good! Double Twister Ice Cream (Danbury, CT): There hasn't been a flavor I haven't liked. I'm sure there are more places, but these are definitely a of my few favorites.
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