FOOD
Feds seize pet food, other food items from Wisconsin warehouse infested with rodents
More than 1,500 cases of food were seized by U.S. Marshals Tuesday from Mid-States Closeouts, a warehouse distribution center in Ellsworth, Wisconsin.By Staff Report , February 04, 2010
A dessert that's filled with love power
I’ve been eating thin, lacy pancakes the size of a dinner plate since I was a toddler. Although some would call them French crepes, in our house, they were Hungarian palacsinta.
February 03, 2010
Score big at the party: Make Artichoke and Green Chile Slather with Garlic Crostini
Who doesn’t love a good dip to slather on crackers or down with some chips? And if it’s a dip that can be ready in about 10 minutes from start to finish – touchdown!
January 27, 2010
Pasties: Fill your pockets with flavor 
The sign read “Pasties For Sale.” It was 1988 and I was in Ely, Minn. My husband was a sports writer at that time and we were there for the state American Legion baseball tournament. I wasn’t very interested in the games, but I kept eyeing that sign at the concession stand advertising pasties for sale.
January 20, 2010
Seal the deal with hearty red lentil soup
You may think you have distaste for lentils. That can happen. But maybe you haven’t had lentils when they are cooked to perfect tenderness and mixed with other flavorful ingredients.
January 13, 2010
Health advisory issued about Parkers Farm products
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is alerting consumers to avoid eating certain products produced by a Coon Rapids manufacturing facility.
January 11, 2010
Nutritious citrus: Winter salad satisfies
The sweet aroma of grapefruit greeted me early this morning as I wandered into my dark kitchen to make coffee. Their fragrance triggers memories of holidays past.
By Sue Doeden , January 06, 2010
A poach approach to healthful eating
I’ve developed a new habit in the last several weeks. It’s called the high-fat habit. And I’m ready to kick that habit. (I’ll start working on it next Monday.)
By Sue Doeden , December 29, 2009
Stop over for a bite ... of dazzling holiday appetizers
Right around this time every year, I realize I’ve spent enough time baking holiday cookies. I’m ready to put my feet up and just nibble on all the sweet treats I’ve concocted as I read the Christmas letters piling up on the counter.
By Sue Doeden , December 22, 2009
Bug-A-Boo Bay to close soon
After nine years of business, Bug-A-Boo Bay in Alexandria is closing.
Owners Dave and Debbie Bistodeau said that the restaurant on North Nokomis will shut its doors for good on January 1, 2010.
By Al Edenloff , December 16, 2009
Oh, my darlin' clementine
I caught a glimpse of myself in my rearview mirror the other morning and saw that I was laughing. It wasn’t brought on by something I heard on the radio. I was chuckling at my crazy self as I drove 10 miles to the grocery store in town.
By Sue Doeden , December 16, 2009
Ham Strudel made with phyllo dough
A few weeks ago, on one of those sunshiny Saturdays in November, my husband and I decided to take a day trip. Early that morning we got in the car and headed south from Bemidji.
By Sue Doeden , December 09, 2009
Bistro to Go joins downtown group
Bistro to Go in Alexandria recently joined the Downtown Merchants Association (DMA).
December 04, 2009
Small liquor store with big heart
When the patrons of Miltona Liquor Store were asked to participate in a challenge, they didn’t only step up to the plate, they hit a grand slam home run.
By Celeste Beam , December 02, 2009
Holiday Spinach Salad showcases colors of the season
Every year at this time, I would sit with my dad at the kitchen table. He’d pull out his pocket knife and score the thick ruby skin of the fruit. Then he’d use his fingers to pull the pomegranate apart, red juice squirting everywhere.
By Sue Doeden , December 02, 2009
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My own spaghetti sauce
I can't remember if I have posted anything about the spaghetti sauce I make, so I thought I would do it now. I have to admit, it's kind of good. In fact, my husband actually asked me to make it tonight for supper because he was craving it. He was actually craving something I make. Now that's a littl
Posted by: Confessions of a Fat Girl on Feb 8, 2010 at 7:30 PM | Confessions of a Fat GirlOUR VOICES Swedish Pancakes paired with unlikely partners
Posted by: sdoeden on Feb 7, 2010 at 12:01 AM | All About Food
OUR VOICES Quick -- You've Still Got Time to Make Super Bowl Sausage
Sorry -- no picture. But really, there's not much to this sausage snack. It is so easy to make, takes little time, but delivers satisfying flavor that goes great with beer. And a good Super Bowl game. I'll confess, I tune into the game mostly for the commercials. This year we'll be gathering at the
Posted by: sdoeden on Feb 6, 2010 at 4:28 PM | All About FoodOUR VOICES Heavenly Brandied Apricot and Almond Pound Cake
Usually, pound cake is a Spring thing for me. I
A weekend of bad food choices
Good intentions don't always last, especially when you are influenced by people who don't always make the best food choices. I am not saying they are bad people; they are actually fun people, but they just don't always eat the healthiest. On Saturday, my husband and I went to Fargo to visit some fr
Posted by: Confessions of a Fat Girl on Feb 1, 2010 at 8:30 AM | Confessions of a Fat GirlOUR VOICES Chocolate for the pasta bowl
More than 20 years ago, I used to take cooking classes from Andrea H
Emotional eating...we all do it
I think I have touched on this subject before, but I thought it would be worth talking about again - emotional eating. The kind of eating that most often leads us to trouble. Wednesday morning, I was on my computer and decided to post something to my Confesssions of a Fat Girl Facebook page; this i
Posted by: Confessions of a Fat Girl on Jan 29, 2010 at 8:30 AM | Confessions of a Fat GirlA little disappointed
Today was weigh-in day at my Weight Watchers meeting. I really, really, really, really...okay, I think you get the picture...DID NOT want to weigh in. But I did. I wish I hadn't. But I know it's the only way I can stay accountable. I had my biggest gain today in about 12 weeks. My goal weight when
Posted by: Confessions of a Fat Girl on Jan 27, 2010 at 9:25 PM | Confessions of a Fat Girl
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