Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving
The Taste writers count their blessings and remember the local food community. Lee is thankful for the ethnic food options in the Twin Cities and the knowledge that picky eaters eventually grow out of that stage. (Really, they do.)
Local butter and cookbooks are on Rick Nelson's list of what he's thankful for -- as well as a certain hole-in-the-wall restaurant where a little bit of pancake love makes everything right with the world.
Turkey got you nervous? Don't panic. There are kitchen counselors waiting for your questions:
A woman of mystery is determined to demystify the world of wine.
Photo right: "Drink This" by Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Desperation Dinner
Holiday season has long meant "potluck party season" for us, but we expect this to be even truer in this year's tough economy. And we're completely in favor of it!
Set your pop-up timers and test your small-screen knowledge.
Q Where can I find a turkey that has been raised without hormones? Would this be an organic turkey?
A simple pleasure from new Zealand.
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Best restaurants in the Twin Cities: Rick Nelson reviews three- and four-star restaurants in the metro area.
Who needs a bowling ball when there are frozen turkeys at hand?
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