Category: DIY & Recipes
Souping (the New Juicing)
Photo Credit: Mette Nielsen Thankfully, juicing is yesterday’s news. Faced with sub-zero temps I’m in no mood to guzzle green juice. Desperate to shake off layers of Holiday Happy Hours, I’m embracing the hottest trend –“Souping.” Simply put, souping, or replacing meals with vegetable soups, is a great way to up your intake of vegetables, … Continued
Exceptionally Delicious Soba Noodles with Dipping Sauce
Once upon a time, if you wanted to make a recipe that called for soba, udon, or any other kind of Asian noodle, you had to find your nearest Asian grocery store. And locally made? Don’t even think about it. But all that has changed now that “Exceptionally Curious Noodles” from Dumpling & Strand Noodlers at Large have … Continued
Mix it Up
Don’t settle for a handful of capsules: make our healthy supplements part of your smoothies, snacks and meals. Here are two places to start. Fire Cider Honey Mustard (from saltfatwhiskey.com) Ingredients: 5 tbsp organic yellow mustard seeds 3 tbsp organic brown mustard seeds 3 tbsp whiskey 2/3 cup Shire City Herbals Fire Cider . 2 tbsp local … Continued
Smoky Shrimp & Cauliflower Skewers
Deep down, Minnesotans have a special bond with snacks on sticks. Our summer love for the convenience of utensil-less eating doesn’t have to end when the snow falls. There exists a secret weapon for the host/ess with the most/ess; skewers. The skewer is the cousin to the stick we know and love, but skewers can be served … Continued
Holiday Dishes From A Winter’s Kitchen
Photo Credit: Mette Neilsen Every year, I’m surprised by the bounty and the vibrancy of our local food. Even in a place with such a short growing season, I’m finding the most amazing assortment of sweet potatoes, chestnuts, cranberries, and micro-greens; we can feast on the array of gorgeous cheeses and artisan crackers breads. So … Continued
Bold Holiday Flavors in a Vegetable Driven Dish!
Vegan, vegetarian, omnivore (and anywhere in between), we are all looking for memorable, flavorful dishes especially at holiday time. Plant-based dishes can be especially welcome, their fresh ingredients, vibrant flavors, and interesting textures are a welcome break from dinners laden with butter, meat and cream. This sunny combo of golden polenta with toasty-roasty cauliflower, snappy … Continued
Holiday Happy Hour
Having a local holiday doesn’t just apply to food and gifts. A splash of local ingredients added into seasonal craft cocktails is the perfect way to bring out the spirit of the season, while celebrating local. With winter flavors like ginger, coffee, nutmeg and maple, there’s no better way to bring festive cheer to your holiday celebrations. Apple Ginger Thyme In … Continued
Holiday Hacks!
Go from hassled to happy this season with a few of these Holiday Hacks. Most important tip: Don’t do in two steps what can be done in one, and don’t do EVERYTHING yourself! General Tips Stock up on great crackers, cheeses, meats, and condiments. They keep beautifully, ready to serve for last minute … Continued
A Vegan, a Vegetarian and a Butcher: The Vegan Holiday App Taste Test
Hovering over a holiday buffet is a common tradition that brings friends families and dietary needs together. Vegans and vegetarians often are confined to side dishes and hors d’oeuvres to sustain themselves throughout the holiday gatherings. Putting together interesting, delicious, and hearty vegan-friendly appetizers can be simple and enjoyable for vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores alike. Here are … Continued