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Monthly Archives: March 2011
It’s Maple Syrup Time! Pancake and Syrup Recipes
Woodsman and conservationist Dave Rogotzke produces sweet liquid gold in the maple forests of Duluth with a back-to-nature approach. On a cool, bright and sunny day in late March, Dave Rogotzke is busy tending his Maples. Getting ready for action, he’s checking … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Desserts, Gluten Free Adaptable, Local Food Producers, Seafood Entrees
Tagged cooking, food, local food, salmon, simplegiftssyrupandsalmon
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Chef’s Gourmet Brunch This Sunday in Duluth
It’s that time of the year again. I know Spring is just around the corner when It’s time for the annual Al Dumancas Memorial Brunch. It’s an annual rite of Spring in the Twin Ports area. Chefs come from as … Continue reading
Posted in Local Food Producers
Tagged Al Dumancas, brunch, Chefs, cooking, food, local food
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Edible Adventures: A culinary tour of Southern Italy Part 2- Pasta!
In honor of national noodle month, I am featuring a little history of Pasta in Italy. The research was done when I attended a food and wine trade mission a few years ago in Southern Italy. We visited pasta factories, … Continue reading
Posted in Food Travel Adventures, Seafood Entrees
Tagged cooking, food, Italy, pasta, recipes, seafood
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Edible Adventures: Culinary tour of Southern Italy Part One
A while back, IÂ embarked on a food and wine trade mission in the province of Benevento, Italy. I had no idea what to expect. My taste buds were ready for some new flavors, and my mind was definitely ready … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Uncategorized, Vegetarian Entrees
Tagged cooking, food, Italy, Pizza, recipe, recipes
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Edible Travel Adventures: Gastro-Pub crawling in Ireland
It was once said that the best four-course meal you would find in an Irish Pub was 3 pints of beer and a bag of potato chips. Old Irish cooking styles used to be cheap cuts of meat, boiled to … Continue reading
Famous Irish Soda Bread , from the fresh Island
When I travel on my stomach, I judge a country’s culinary aptitude on its ability to produce good bread and butter. Consistently Ireland provided me with gratifying examples of both. Irish Soda bread was served daily at every pub, guest … Continue reading
Posted in Bakery, Breakfast, Food Travel Adventures
Tagged bakery, baking, cooking, food, holiday food, holiday recipe, Irish Soda Bread, recipes
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Entertaining at Home: Corned Beef and Cabbage Menu Makeover
Local Registered Dietitian and Certified Culinary Professional Paula Tsufis gave me this recipe for Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner made a little lighter. It’s a perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with friends. Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner … Continue reading
Posted in Meat Entrees, Side Dishes, Vegetable Dishes
Tagged cooking, corned beef and cabbage, food, holiday food, holiday recipe, recipes, St. Patrick's Day
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Edible Adventures: Emerald Isle Beef Stew
Ireland has come a long way with their food in the past 10 years. The buzz word now from the culinary tourism board is “Ireland, the Fresh Island.” I was surprised when I visited how committed the local artisans were … Continue reading
Posted in Entrees, Food Travel Adventures, Meat Entrees
Tagged cooking, food, holiday food, Irish Food, lamb, one dish meals, recipes
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WDIO Films Food: Sweet Potato and Andouille Hash
Recently I filmed a recipe to celebrate Brunch in New Orleans during Carnival Season at the Blue Heron Trading Company in Duluth. It’s a tasty home style hash made with sweet potatoes and a celestial Cajun andouille sausage from Northern … Continue reading
Part Two: Letting the good times roll in honor of Mardi Gras
In honor of Mardi Gras tomorrow, I am posting a little bit about the history and folklore about Fat Tuesday. Mardi Gras history- How it all got started.. French explorer Iberville discovered the land that is now New Orleans and … Continue reading
Posted in Bakery, Breakfast, Cajun Recipes, Desserts, Food Travel Adventures
Tagged baking, cajun cooking, cooking, food, holiday food, holiday recipe, louisiana, recipes, southern food
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