Eat & Drink
January 20, 2016
Bill Ward, Special to the Star Tribune The phrase "grapes like to grow in beautiful places" is especially true than in Portugal's Douro River valley,

A glass of Port? Perfect to sip on a wintry (or any) night

Port might be subject to more misconceptions than any other type of wine.
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January 20, 2016
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January 20, 2016
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January 20, 2016
Salami hangs in the aging room in the Red Table Meat Co. production facility at Food Building in Minneapolis March 20, 2015. (Courtney Perry/Special t

Red Table Meat Co. wins big at Good Food Awards

Three cured meats receive notice at the national Good Food Awards competition.
Eat & Drink
January 17, 2016
Kale, left, and Aubry Walch are the siblings behind the Herbivorous Butcher in northeast Minneapolis.

Meet the siblings behind Minneapolis' new vegan butcher shop

A vegan butcher shop? Isn't that an oxymoron? But siblings Aubry and Kale (yep, that's his name) Walch are defying expectations.
Eat & Drink
January 16, 2016
Red Table Meat Co. wins big at Good Food awards

Red Table Meat Co. wins big at Good Food awards

The northeast Minneapolis-based salumi maker won three honors at the sixth-annual competition, which recognizes the talents of American craft food producers.
Eat & Drink
January 15, 2016
Burger Friday: Constantine offers affectionate (and fantastic) homage to McDonald's

Burger Friday: Constantine offers affectionate (and fantastic) homage to McDonald's

Chef Mike DeCamp improves (vastly) upon the single-patty cheeseburger of his youth, and it's a steal at $5.
Variety
January 15, 2016
Baking Central tackles croissants, which are just the result of a series of steps.

Making croissants is simply following steps – and using great butter

Home-baked croissants are possible – yes, they are – and may prove a perfect activity for a chilly winter weekend. Just follow the steps.
Variety
January 15, 2016
Baking Central comes up with granola bars for school breakfasts and lunches. Photographed on Thursday, September 10, 2015.

Homemade granola bars move past hippie origins, become mainstream snack

There still are good bars out there, but why not make your own? It's easy, thriftier and the bars can be customized for everyone in the house.
Variety
January 15, 2016
Process and finished product shots of apple tart for Baking. Minneapolis October 9, 2015.

Rosy Posy Apple Tarts combine trendy apple roses with creamy cheese filling

Apple roses, one of this year's hottest baking trends, find a delicious new home atop a flaky cream-cheese-filled pastry.
Eat & Drink
January 14, 2016
Get a sneak peek of the Bachelor Farmer's daytime cafe, opening Sunday

Get a sneak peek of the Bachelor Farmer's daytime cafe, opening Sunday

The casual, counter-service operation will serve breakfast and lunch daily to the North Loop neighborhood.
Eat & Drink
January 14, 2016

Wine of the week: 2012 Tessellae Vielles Vignes Carignan

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January 14, 2016

Gallery: Baking Central tackles croissants

Baking Central tackles croissants, The step by step process in the making of the homemade croissant.
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January 13, 2016
Cider and Mustard Glazed Chicken Breasts with Sautéed Sweet Potatoes and Apples.

Healthy Family: Time for some new New Year's resolutions

Start anytime by making attainable resolutions that work for you.
Taste
January 13, 2016
Parsnip Bisque

Parsnips offer good seasonal options

Eat with the season by using parsnips, which offer surprising flavor.

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