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Lee Svitak Dean: Giving Thanks
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.)
Rick Nelson: Giving Thanks
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.
Hot lines to the rescue this morning
Turkey got you nervous? Don't panic. There are kitchen counselors waiting for your questions:
Restaurants
Splurging at the chef's table
The lighting is harsh, the other diners are seated elsewhere and the tab is a jaw-dropper. But dinner at a kitchen table can be a magical indulgence.
A quick course in wine basics
A woman of mystery is determined to demystify the world of wine.
Photo right: "Drink This" by Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
Desperation Dinner
Salad a potluck perk-up
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!
Talking turkey on TV
Set your pop-up timers and test your small-screen knowledge.
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Fixit: Organic, free-range turkeys go outdoors
Let’s talk food, from restaurants and recipes to farmers markets and food issues. Rick Nelson and Lee Svitak Dean will start the conversation.
Count our (food) blessings #2
Rick Nelson offers his thoughts on the food community.
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