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Shocking News! Real Food is Good for My Health!

Posted in Health, News & Views on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 12:45pm by lee -

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I'm sure I've never looked forward to a doctor visit. Maybe it's because I've never hit my ideal weight (or my doctors' ideal weight for me), so I expect a talking to each time I go. Maybe it's because I passed out one time when I gave blood in high school, and the idea of my doctor's office taking blood is too close to the idea of giving blood for comfort. More likely, I've never looked forward to going to the doctor because nobody looks forward to going to the doctor. What's to look forward to?

Cooking Up a Special Valentine's Day: What to Skip, Do Instead, and "While You're There"

Posted in Twin Cities, Out & About on Wed, 02/10/2010 - 4:24am by Tracy Morgan -

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“Cooking is like love, it should be entered into with abandon or not at all.”
- Harriet Van Horne

I’ve always said that Valentine’s Day isn’t for the faint of heart. Between the overpriced roses, over-pinked shopping, and overly dramatic search for restaurant reservations, it’s enough to give any girl – or guy – indigestion. And more than ever, I’m really thinking about the true value of gift giving, because, frankly, I just don’t need any more stuff.

What I truly want to give – and receive – for Valentine’s Day is a great experience to share with the one I adore. So, how about cooking at home this year?

With this in mind, I set out to find some great gift ideas for you, your honey and your home that just might lead to a romantic evening in. Let’s get started!

Minnesota Honey: The Essential Ingredient in Greek Baklava

Posted in Local Food, Midwest, Organic Food, Recipes, Specialty Food, Sustainable, Twin Cities on Thu, 01/07/2010 - 6:29am by Shari Danielson -

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There’s nothing like the taste of raw honey. That musky, grainy, slightly tart explosion of sweetness is the most important part of my morning routine. Thickly spread between a slice of toast and a thin schmear of almond butter... and, ahhhh, who needs coffee?

It’s because I’m half-Greek, you know. We Greeks grow up with the taste of honey in our mouths. We get honey in warm milk to help us sleep; honey and lemon juice in hot water to soothe our sore throats; honey straight up to calm our coughs. All that honey almost makes us look forward to the next cold or flu season.

Smart Ways to Pick Your Fish

Posted in Sustainable on Mon, 01/04/2010 - 1:05pm by Amy Boland -

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Fish is good for you! It’s low in saturated fat, good for your heart, and tastes great. It’s true that large ocean predators are high in mercury and chemicals from plastics. But the benefits of fish are bigger than the risks, according to studies. So we should eat it, right?

What are You Thankful for this Thanksgiving?

Posted in Local Food, Midwest, Movies, Organic Food, Restaurants, Specialty Food, Sustainable, Twin Cities on Wed, 11/25/2009 - 4:06am by Shari Danielson -

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Want to eat healthier? Add more animal fat, butter, eggs and raw milk to your diet. (No, this is not a joke.)

Posted in Activities, Legislation, Local Food, Midwest, Organic Food, Sustainable, Twin Cities, Uncategorized on Sun, 10/11/2009 - 12:33pm by Shari Danielson -

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Forget the politically correct notions about what constitutes healthy eating. Foods devoid of fat, salt, and/or healthy microorganisms are not fit for human consumption, according to the Weston A. Price Foundation.

Grilled Potato and Bean Salad with Shaved Fennel and Fresh Herbs

Posted in Local Food, Recipes, Sustainable on Tue, 07/28/2009 - 12:24pm by lee -

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Adam Anderson, former chef at Lucia's (currently at Whole Foods), creates Simple, Good, and Tasty recipes using the ingredients from our Harmony Valley Farm CSA boxes each week.

Sautéed Greens with Roasted Garlic Cloves and Caramelized Cipollinis

Posted in Recipes, Local Food on Sat, 07/18/2009 - 12:53pm by lee -

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I'm a lucky guy, and I know it.

Unpeeled: A Living Beverage

Posted in Twin Cities, Specialty Food, Local Food on Fri, 06/12/2009 - 9:35am by lee -

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Unpeeled is a probiotic beverage, which means (from their website): Unpeeled is a 100% naturally cultured (kombucha) green tea with cold-pressed fresh crushed, raw ingredients, then barrel-aged to maximize nutritional value (probiotics) and to promote a fresh, crisp, smooth flavor. The brainchild of a former NASA wastewater engineer, Unpeeled claims the following benefits:

Just BARE Chicken, Part 3: The Wrap-up

Posted in Books, Local Food, Midwest, Specialty Food, Twin Cities, United Kingdom on Mon, 05/18/2009 - 10:04am by lee -

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This is my third post about Gold'n Plump's Just BARE Chicken, and boy am I hungry! Just in time to try some, I might add.

Whole Foods Up Close: Breaking Into the Chain (Part 3 of 3)

Posted in United Kingdom, Twin Cities, Specialty Food, Organic Food, Midwest, Local Food, Books on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 8:16am by lee -

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My recent tour of Whole Foods has got me thinking about how true the company has stayed to its core values despite its size. Sure, there are problems.

Whole Foods Up Close: Where's the (Local) Beef? (Part 2 of 3)

Posted in Twin Cities, Organic Food, Local Food on Wed, 04/08/2009 - 9:52am by lee -

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In yesterday's post, about Whole Foods' Local, Organic Values, I wrote about the core values of Whole Foods and how they influence the food sold at the stores. Today's post is about how purchasing happens, specifically related to the meat we get in the Minneapolis store.

Whole Foods Up Close: Local, Organic Values (Part 1 of 3)

Posted in Sustainable, Organic Food, Local Food on Tue, 04/07/2009 - 9:59am by lee -

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About a month ago, I went to the Minneapolis Whole Foods Market looking for local meat. I’ve been a Minnesotan long enough to know that our produce choices are severely limited in the winter months, but I figured there’d be plenty of local pork and beef to bring home. Turns out I was wrong - there was almost none. I left Whole Foods confused and surprised, and I left them a note. The next day, Renee Howard sent me an email.

Michael Pollan's "Farmer in Chief" is Well Worth Revisiting

Posted in Books, Local Food, Organic Food, Restaurants, Specialty Food, Sustainable on Mon, 04/06/2009 - 12:13pm by lee -

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On my friend and neighbor Kathy's advice, I just re-read Michael Pollan's outstanding letter to our nation's "Farmer in Chief," first published in the NY Times on the eve of Barack Obama's

Thousand Hills Cattle Company: Grass Feed, Midwestern Beef

Posted in Local Food, Specialty Food, Sustainable, Twin Cities on Sat, 04/04/2009 - 10:15am by lee -

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One of my favorite things about writing the Simple, Good, and Tasty blog so far is that I get to share information about people and companies that are working hard to do something good for themselves, their families, and their communities.