A chef in the doghouse

The authors who worked with longtime and legendary editor Judith Jones include Julia Child, Lidia Bastianich, James Beard, Marcella Hazan, Edna Lewis, Jacques Pepin and many more. The woman has eaten well. Turns out her dogs have, too. For years, Jones has cooked for her dogs, using the same instincts that she looks for in meals for humans. Now her canine recipes are collected in "Love Me, Feed Me: Sharing With Your Dog the Everyday Good Food You Cook and Enjoy" (Knopf, $24.95). There are recipes for salmon cakes, mushroom risotto, lamb meatballs with yogurt sauce, pork and ham croquettes — even Good Boy (or Girl) Biscotti. Jones explains the nutritional benefits of home-cooked dog food and the latest research on problematic ingredients such as garlic (newly vindicated), ginger (use sparingly) and eggplant (nix the seeds.)

People who don't "get" dogs may roll their eyes, but dog-lovers at ease in the kitchen likely will love this.

Kosher wine-tasting event

Yeshiva of Minneapolis is hosting what's being billed as the "first-ever mega kosher wine-tasting in Minnesota," featuring dozens and dozens of award-winning kosher wines from around the world. Leaders in the kosher wine industry will be on hand to talk about their work. There's also a hot and cold buffet, along with the chance to win a trip to the California wine country. The Dec. 4 event is at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, 1300 Nicollet Mall. Tickets start at $150 with a variety of levels available. To register, visit www.YofM.org or call 612-381-4414. Funds go to support education at the yeshiva, in St. Louis Park.

Central Avenue shows its stuff

Central Avenue is having a housewarming — or avenue-warming — party on Saturday to celebrate the completion of the NorthEast Investment Cooperative's Central Corridor project, from 2504-2506 Central Av. There'll be live music from 1-3 p.m. at Recovery Bike Shop, and participating businesses will hand out a complimentary door prize ticket with every $20 spent at Aki's Breadhaus, Fair State Brewing Cooperative, Recovery Bike Shop, Eastside Food Co-Op, Sen Yai Sen Lek, the Northeast Investment Cooperative, and the Minnesota Cycling Museum. At 5:30 p.m., the action moves to Fair State Brewing Cooperative with prizewinners announced at 6 p.m.

Dine to fight climate change

From 5-9 p.m. Thursday, the Birchwood Cafe will donate 30 percent of its proceeds to the Will Steger Foundation's Dine for Climate event series. The series aims to make the connection between climate change and the food system by highlighting how agriculture contributes to climate change, and the impact of food choices.

Diners will have the opportunity to learn about sustainable, locally based food by talking with foundation representatives at the cafe. Reservations are not required for this event. The Will Steger Foundation educates people to engage in solutions to climate change.

Judith Jones

Correction

The date for the holiday market for the Mill City Farmers Market was incorrect, as mentioned last week on these pages. The market will be on Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., www.millcityfarmers market.org.

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