February 2011

	February 28, 2011 Elizabeth’s Pick: Kitchen in the Market Why don’t I visit Midtown Global Market more often? Read more » Posted on Monday, February 28, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	February 25, 2011 The Inside Dirt on Wine Judging And Crazy Cakes How do you judge 50-odd wines? With great precision, and later, with increasing hilarity. Read more » Posted on Friday, February 25, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	February 24, 2011 Boozehound In the spirit of our upcoming food and wine show, here are two books about booze. Enter to win! Read more » Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (13)

	February 23, 2011 Get a Jumpstart on Spring with a Compost Bin or Rain Barrel Improve your carbon footprint while growing a more impressive garden. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	February 22, 2011 FreshTartSteph Recipe: Chimichurri Early spring, in the form of a simple sauce. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	February 21, 2011 Elizabeth’s Pick: Minnesota as Beer Mug I'm loving the U.S. plates collection by artist John Holcomb. Read more » Posted on Monday, February 21, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	February 18, 2011 Wolfgang Puck Sent Packing! Gather Coming, and More Walker Changes So long 20.21, D'Amico is taking over. Here's what's coming, and why. Read more » Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (12)

	February 16, 2011 Big Hotel News for St. Cloud Graves hotels (and restaurants) are popping up everywhere—in St. Cloud and beyond! Read more » Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	February 15, 2011 FreshTartSteph Recipe: Crispy Tofu with Cabbage Salad Dangerously addictive and a snap to make, fried tofu makes a fast dinner. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	February 15, 2011 Food & Wine Quasi-Nominates Four Local Chefs for Best New American Chef?! Food & Wine magazine's best new chef award has new rules that help (and hurt) us. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	February 14, 2011 Video Review: Urban Eatery Elizabeth and Jason hit the grand opening party to capture this mini-review. Read more » Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (2)

	February 11, 2011 Will the World End If Breweries Can Sell Pints to Consumers? Here's the big news to take sides on now. Read more » Posted on Friday, February 11, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (7)

	February 10, 2011 DeRushaEats: Korean Food In Eagan This great place has been open for 15 years, and I had no clue. Read more » Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (2)

	February 8, 2011 FreshTartSteph Recipe: Fire-Roasted Tomato Burgers wth Aioli Sauce Chef Scott Pampuch reveals an easy secret for juicy grass-fed burgers. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (9)

	February 7, 2011 Elizabeth’s Pick: Red Velvet Pancakes These are better than red velvet cupcakes if you ask me. Read more » Posted on Monday, February 7, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (3)

	February 4, 2011 Minnesota’s Oldest Bar and/or Restaurant? I may know this answer (The Monte Carlo?), but help me out if not! Read more » Posted on Friday, February 4, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (5)

	February 3, 2011 DeRushaEats: Loss for The Biggest Loser, Victory 44 For Me Did Bar La Grassa miss an opportunity? And chefs serving can be great. Read more » Posted on Thursday, February 3, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (4)

	February 2, 2011 Valentine’s Chocolates Done Right I go bonkers for Legacy Chocolates made in Menomonie. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

	February 1, 2011 Tim McKee Taking Over Cafeteria?! Take a deep breath and find a comfortable chair. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (3)

	February 1, 2011 FreshTartSteph Recipe: Spiced Pork Stew with Root Vegetables & Gremolata A hearty twist on a game-day stew—to ladle over polenta! Read more » Posted on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (2)

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	February 28, 2011 Elizabeth’s Pick: Kitchen in the Market Why don’t I visit Midtown Global Market more often? Read more » Posted on Monday, February 28, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	February 25, 2011 The Inside Dirt on Wine Judging And Crazy Cakes How do you judge 50-odd wines? With great precision, and later, with increasing hilarity. Read more » Posted on Friday, February 25, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	February 24, 2011 Boozehound In the spirit of our upcoming food and wine show, here are two books about booze. Enter to win! Read more » Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (13)

	February 23, 2011 Get a Jumpstart on Spring with a Compost Bin or Rain Barrel Improve your carbon footprint while growing a more impressive garden. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	February 22, 2011 FreshTartSteph Recipe: Chimichurri Early spring, in the form of a simple sauce. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	February 21, 2011 Elizabeth’s Pick: Minnesota as Beer Mug I'm loving the U.S. plates collection by artist John Holcomb. Read more » Posted on Monday, February 21, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	February 18, 2011 Wolfgang Puck Sent Packing! Gather Coming, and More Walker Changes So long 20.21, D'Amico is taking over. Here's what's coming, and why. Read more » Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (12)

	February 16, 2011 Big Hotel News for St. Cloud Graves hotels (and restaurants) are popping up everywhere—in St. Cloud and beyond! Read more » Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	February 15, 2011 FreshTartSteph Recipe: Crispy Tofu with Cabbage Salad Dangerously addictive and a snap to make, fried tofu makes a fast dinner. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	February 15, 2011 Food & Wine Quasi-Nominates Four Local Chefs for Best New American Chef?! Food & Wine magazine's best new chef award has new rules that help (and hurt) us. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	February 14, 2011 Video Review: Urban Eatery Elizabeth and Jason hit the grand opening party to capture this mini-review. Read more » Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (2)

	February 11, 2011 Will the World End If Breweries Can Sell Pints to Consumers? Here's the big news to take sides on now. Read more » Posted on Friday, February 11, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (7)

	February 10, 2011 DeRushaEats: Korean Food In Eagan This great place has been open for 15 years, and I had no clue. Read more » Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (2)

	February 8, 2011 FreshTartSteph Recipe: Fire-Roasted Tomato Burgers wth Aioli Sauce Chef Scott Pampuch reveals an easy secret for juicy grass-fed burgers. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (9)

	February 7, 2011 Elizabeth’s Pick: Red Velvet Pancakes These are better than red velvet cupcakes if you ask me. Read more » Posted on Monday, February 7, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (3)

	February 4, 2011 Minnesota’s Oldest Bar and/or Restaurant? I may know this answer (The Monte Carlo?), but help me out if not! Read more » Posted on Friday, February 4, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (5)

	February 3, 2011 DeRushaEats: Loss for The Biggest Loser, Victory 44 For Me Did Bar La Grassa miss an opportunity? And chefs serving can be great. Read more » Posted on Thursday, February 3, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (4)

	February 2, 2011 Valentine’s Chocolates Done Right I go bonkers for Legacy Chocolates made in Menomonie. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (1)

	February 1, 2011 Tim McKee Taking Over Cafeteria?! Take a deep breath and find a comfortable chair. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (3)

	February 1, 2011 FreshTartSteph Recipe: Spiced Pork Stew with Root Vegetables & Gremolata A hearty twist on a game-day stew—to ladle over polenta! Read more » Posted on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 \| Permalink \| Comments (2)

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