By Nicole Hvidsten From Star Tribune Minneapolis–Brianna Edwards has plenty of spice in her life without Lov3 It S3asonings: project manager, podcaster, athlete, entrepreneur, caregiver and varsity basketball coach at her alma mater, North Community High School in Minneapolis. So, why spices? “It was a total accident,” Edwards says. Fueled by her mom’s love of…
From the Basketball Court to the Kitchen: Minneapolis Coach Develops Spice Blend
Juniper Berries Add a Taste of the Holidays to Your Favorite Foods
By Nicole Hvidsten From Star Tribune And they look the part, too. If a whiff of gin brings pine trees to mind, juniper berries are to thank; their astringent, peppery notes have fueled the alcohol since it was invented in the 1500s. Found on conifer trees, the petite frosty blue berries aren’t even berries —…
Pomegranate Magic
As winter heads into full gear, fresh produce is starting to feel like a faded memory. The tomatoes are mealy and the lettuce has jet lag, but the pomegranate harvest has just begun. Don’t take the lovely pomegranate for granted. The bright red orbs dangle brightly from the bushy plants like Christmas tree ornaments. The…
Cioppino (Fisherman’s Stew)
View the print-ready version of this recipe. Brimming with fresh seafood in a tomato and wine broth that tastes like the sea, cioppino (pronounced cho-pee-no) is a rustic Italian-American fish stew. Though the dish originated with Italian immigrant fishermen in San Francisco, my favorite version is served on the opposite coast at Portofino, a charming bayside restaurant in Longboat Key,…
Vegetarian Holiday Dinner Recipes Everyone Will Love
The holidays are hard for vegetarians. When turkey, ham, corned beef, and pork roast are highlights of the holiday dinner, what do vegetarians eat? It can be especially difficult for new vegetarians, or for parents cooking for their veg-head children. In fact, I wished someone who is newly vegetarian a “Happy Thanksgiving” recently, and his…
Use up Foods From Your Cupboard for This Easy Pasta Recipe
By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service When I saw the name of this pasta recipe, Cheapskate Pasta, I wondered what it was. It’s in Francine Segan’s new book, “Pasta Modern: New & Inspired Recipes from Italy.” In a recent interview she told me that it’s a recipe to use up foods from your cupboard….
Vanilla Fudge with Almond
The holiday season is in full swing, and if you’ve fallen behind on your shopping, there’s no reason to panic. You can always skip the stores and make holiday gifts instead. You don’t even need to be crafty to do that, you can always consider a homemade dessert, such as an elegant vanilla fudge with…
Honey Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
When you think about your holiday feast, your mind likely wanders to a tender brisket, prime rib or a juicy turkey. But there is one protein that deserves more than just being thrown in the oven and then on a platter, and that’s ham. The popular weeknight staple is something you typically add to your holiday table, but it’s rarely the…
More Than Half of Canadians Facing Food Budget Constraints: Salvation Army Poll
A new survey suggests the rising cost of living has forced more than half of Canadians to cut costs in myriad ways including by choosing cheaper, less healthy foods and skipping medications. The Salvation Army released the data today as part of its Christmas fundraising campaign. Research by Edelman Data & Intelligence suggests a growing number…
Hungarian Nut Roll
Some of the best holiday desserts aren’t very aesthetically pleasing. There’s always a few astray apples in apple pie, and who could forget how challenging it is to decorate sugar cookies? Luckily, there is one treat your holiday spread has been missing: Hungarian nut roll. Not only is the confection delicious, but it’s also beautiful. Because of…
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