July 2010

July 30, 2010 State Fair Countdown & Beef Feasts I haven’t been this excited about a new State Fair food in a good long while. Read more » Posted on Friday, July 30, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (2)

July 29, 2010 DeRusha Eats: Join Team Hunger We're raising money for a great cause—and don't even have to donate the money. Read more » Posted on Thursday, July 29, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

July 28, 2010 Farm Tour Program for Minnesota Schools Children can learn how their meals get to the table—and to make healthy choices. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

July 27, 2010 Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chipotle Butter Can’t wait for the State Fair? Grill up some sweet corn! Read more » Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (2)

July 27, 2010 Azia Closing? Not so Fast… Don’t count Azia out just yet. A new landlord may mean survival. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (2)

July 26, 2010 Elizabeth’s Pick: Herb Facial Steam Herbs are good for so many things, including this facial steam! Read more » Posted on Monday, July 26, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

July 26, 2010 How Much Would You Pay to Fund Local Donuts? Local donut dreamers are trying to raise funds for artisanal shop. Read more » Posted on Monday, July 26, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

July 23, 2010 Late-Night Dining & Wine on Airplanes Late-night dining choices come and go, but there are options now! Read more » Posted on Friday, July 23, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (3)

July 22, 2010 DeRushaEats: Five-Course Meal in A Homeless Shelter I hosted a "Chefs For Change" fundraiser at People Serving People. Read more » Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

July 21, 2010 'Tis the Season for Camembert Cheese This summer has been all about the Camembert. Specifically, Bent River. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

July 20, 2010 Cherry Tomato & Bread Gratin Garden-ripe tomatoes and crusty bread star in this simple, pretty gratin. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

July 19, 2010 Elizabeth’s Pick: Sauce Sauce at the Shops at West End took me by surprise—in a good way. Read more » Posted on Monday, July 19, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

July 16, 2010 Free, Awesome, Saturday! Walleye Hot Dogs! Plus John Occhiato, Naviya’s, and Stuart Woodman News. I’m back from vacation! And full of news. Read more » Posted on Friday, July 16, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (10)

July 15, 2010 DeRushaEats: The Dakota — The Food Is The Show The jazz at The Dakota is top notch, but the real show is in the kitchen. Read more » Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

July 14, 2010 PastureLand Butter Is Back Setbacks be gone! PasterLand is back in production. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

July 13, 2010 Blueberry Kuchen - Kingsfield Market Berry Bake-Off Critics' Choice Winner! I entered this dessert last-minute in a bake-off–and won! Read more » Posted on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

July 12, 2010 Elizabeth’s Pick: Turnips (Yes, Turnips.) I'm trying new things—and making peace with turnips. Read more » Posted on Monday, July 12, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (2)

July 8, 2010 DeRushaEats: Parma 8200 You now have D'Amico's newest restaurant: Parma 8200 in Bloomington. Read more » Posted on Thursday, July 8, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (2)

July 7, 2010 Canning: Making the Most of Summer's Bounty I needed a canning cheat sheet. So I found one. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (3)

July 6, 2010 Fried Chickpeas with Chorizo & Spinach Crispy, creamy chickpeas tossed with spicy chorizo make a quick-yet-unforgettable meal. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

July 2, 2010 TV Stardom, Cafeteria & My Minneapolis Rooftop Roundup Me on Bravo, Doug Flicker on No Reservations, and where I drowned my sorrows Read more » Posted on Friday, July 2, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

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July 30, 2010 State Fair Countdown & Beef Feasts I haven’t been this excited about a new State Fair food in a good long while. Read more » Posted on Friday, July 30, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (2)

July 29, 2010 DeRusha Eats: Join Team Hunger We're raising money for a great cause—and don't even have to donate the money. Read more » Posted on Thursday, July 29, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

July 28, 2010 Farm Tour Program for Minnesota Schools Children can learn how their meals get to the table—and to make healthy choices. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

July 27, 2010 Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chipotle Butter Can’t wait for the State Fair? Grill up some sweet corn! Read more » Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (2)

July 27, 2010 Azia Closing? Not so Fast… Don’t count Azia out just yet. A new landlord may mean survival. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (2)

July 26, 2010 Elizabeth’s Pick: Herb Facial Steam Herbs are good for so many things, including this facial steam! Read more » Posted on Monday, July 26, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

July 26, 2010 How Much Would You Pay to Fund Local Donuts? Local donut dreamers are trying to raise funds for artisanal shop. Read more » Posted on Monday, July 26, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

July 23, 2010 Late-Night Dining & Wine on Airplanes Late-night dining choices come and go, but there are options now! Read more » Posted on Friday, July 23, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (3)

July 22, 2010 DeRushaEats: Five-Course Meal in A Homeless Shelter I hosted a "Chefs For Change" fundraiser at People Serving People. Read more » Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

July 21, 2010 'Tis the Season for Camembert Cheese This summer has been all about the Camembert. Specifically, Bent River. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

July 20, 2010 Cherry Tomato & Bread Gratin Garden-ripe tomatoes and crusty bread star in this simple, pretty gratin. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

July 19, 2010 Elizabeth’s Pick: Sauce Sauce at the Shops at West End took me by surprise—in a good way. Read more » Posted on Monday, July 19, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

July 16, 2010 Free, Awesome, Saturday! Walleye Hot Dogs! Plus John Occhiato, Naviya’s, and Stuart Woodman News. I’m back from vacation! And full of news. Read more » Posted on Friday, July 16, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (10)

July 15, 2010 DeRushaEats: The Dakota — The Food Is The Show The jazz at The Dakota is top notch, but the real show is in the kitchen. Read more » Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

July 14, 2010 PastureLand Butter Is Back Setbacks be gone! PasterLand is back in production. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

July 13, 2010 Blueberry Kuchen - Kingsfield Market Berry Bake-Off Critics' Choice Winner! I entered this dessert last-minute in a bake-off–and won! Read more » Posted on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

July 12, 2010 Elizabeth’s Pick: Turnips (Yes, Turnips.) I'm trying new things—and making peace with turnips. Read more » Posted on Monday, July 12, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (2)

July 8, 2010 DeRushaEats: Parma 8200 You now have D'Amico's newest restaurant: Parma 8200 in Bloomington. Read more » Posted on Thursday, July 8, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (2)

July 7, 2010 Canning: Making the Most of Summer's Bounty I needed a canning cheat sheet. So I found one. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (3)

July 6, 2010 Fried Chickpeas with Chorizo & Spinach Crispy, creamy chickpeas tossed with spicy chorizo make a quick-yet-unforgettable meal. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

July 2, 2010 TV Stardom, Cafeteria & My Minneapolis Rooftop Roundup Me on Bravo, Doug Flicker on No Reservations, and where I drowned my sorrows Read more » Posted on Friday, July 2, 2010 in What's New Blogs Dara & Co \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

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