FOOD
Get ready to stuff a truck
Calling all students: Food needed for ninth annual Stuff-A-Truck food drive.
November 06, 2009
Mac and cheese: An old favorite gets a new twist
Every year at this time, I get such a craving for homemade macaroni and cheese. I pull out my old “Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book” that my mom and dad gave me when I was in high school. I turn to page 140, well worn with sticky spots and a little tear. That’s where my favorite macaroni and cheese recipe lurks.
By Sue Doeden , November 04, 2009
Whiskey Creek transforms into Tennessee Roadhouse
They say change is the spice of life, and Kevin and Connie Lee Cunningham are keeping things spicy.
October 30, 2009
Food to be distributed in Evansville Friday
Evansville Horizons, along with West Central Community Action, North Country Food Bank and the Grant County Food Shelf, will distribute food in four western Minnesota communities this Friday, October 30.October 28, 2009
Divine doughnuts make this grandma a hero
I carefully measured out all of the ingredients. I pulled out my big dough board. My deep, heavy cast-iron pan was filled with oil and I clipped a thermometer to the side. A baking sheet was lined with layers of paper toweling. I took a deep breath.
By Sue Doeden , October 28, 2009
New Mexican restaurant opens 
Alexandria’s newest family restaurant, Mi Mexico, recently opened at 401 Nokomis Street.
A grand opening will take place on Wednesday, October 28.
October 23, 2009
Hungary for goulash: Traditional dish warms the soul
There seems to be one Hungarian dish that most people know of: goulash. So, it’s not surprising that when people discover I am Hungarian, they assume I am an expert on Hungarian Gulyás.
By Sue Doeden , October 21, 2009
Chicken thighs: Eat some now, freeze some for later
These days, it seems we’re all looking for meals that are quick to prepare, economical and healthful. It’s not much different from the kinds of meals my mom used to search for so many years ago.
By Sue Doeden , October 14, 2009
Maid-Rite Diner looks to Alexandria for expansion
Maid-Rite Diner, famous for its fresh ground beef, loose-meat sandwiches, has targeted Alexandria as a priority city for its 2009 Franchise Growth Plan.
It wants to open one of its franchisee-owned restaurants here.
October 09, 2009
Elden's honored at fall food show
Elden’s Food Fair in Alexandria was recently honored with an award in Omaha, Nebraska at the Qwest Center in conjunction with the 78th annual Affiliated Foods Midwest (AFM) Fall Food Show.
October 09, 2009
Options galore with cauliflower, fresh tomato sauces
I felt like a frantic little squirrel as I scurried about the yard, snipping as many fresh herbs as I could. The nights had been getting cooler, and on this night, there was a frost advisory. The first frost was on its way.
By Sue Doeden , October 07, 2009
Caramel apple cake could become a seasonal favorite
When golden leaves begin collecting along the roads I drive each day, and brown pine needles fill the gutters on my house and blanket the grass in my yard, my apple senses switch into high gear.
By Sue Doeden , September 30, 2009
Free and reduced price meals available
The Minnesota Department of Education has announced the household income guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for free and reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and Child and Adult Care Food Program.
September 25, 2009
It's time to bake the leaves ... beet leaves, that is
It was the sign outside the Ukrainian Cultural Institute in Dickinson, N.D., that caught my eye: “Cheese Buttons and Borshch Soup Sold Here.” My foot went directly to the brake pedal.
By Sue Doeden , September 23, 2009
Taste of Home success
The Taste of Home Cooking School was held at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria on September 15.
September 18, 2009
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Why do we do it?
Last night, my husband, son and I decided to go out to dinner. It's my husband's birthday on Sunday and he received a certificate in the mail for a free birthday meal from a local restaurant that could be used anytime this month. So, we thought what the heck, we could celebrate early for his birthda
Posted by: Confessions of a Fat Girl on Nov 4, 2009 at 6:15 AM | Confessions of a Fat GirlOUR VOICES Measure makes perfect (soft pretzels)
Halloween candy shocker!
Okay, it's Halloween and of course, I had to indulge in some candy. Was it worth it? Yes, I have to say it was...kind of. If nothing else, I had one heck of a sugar high for a couple of hours! I had one of each of the following: a fun size Snickers bar (2 WW pts.), a Reese's snack size peanut butte
Posted by: Confessions of a Fat Girl on Oct 31, 2009 at 8:30 PM | Confessions of a Fat GirlPersonal trainer assessment
So last night, I met with my new personal trainer, Kristy Loomis. She is a second-year student at ATC in the health and fitness program. I am her "practice client." It was awesome. I was excited about some things and a little disappointed in others. One of the first things we did was do a
Posted by: Confessions of a (former) Fat Girl on Oct 28, 2009 at 1:15 PM | Confessions of a Fat GirlI'm back!
Well, it seems that life is maybe starting to get back to normal...maybe. My father-in-law's funeral was last Friday and my mother-in-law is now all settled in her new digs at the nursing home, where she will continue to receive rehab for her stroke. She is doing quite well and we, her family, are q
Posted by: Confessions of a Fat Girl on Oct 26, 2009 at 8:00 PM | Confessions of a Fat GirlOUR VOICES An apple dessert for two
The applesauce doughnuts I made the other day didn’t s
OUR VOICES A new baby on the block! Meet Apple Baby Cake on a Shortbread Crust
Posted by: sdoeden on Oct 23, 2009 at 10:22 AM | All About Food
OUR VOICES Filled Pastry Crescents hit the (Hungarian) Spot
Little crescents, rich with butter, sweetened with a generous filling of jam and dusted liberally with powdered sugar. These are the cookies my Hungarian grandma made. She called
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