Browse by Tags

Veggie Sliders

Every time anyone has asked me if there's any food I miss since I stopped eating animals 8 years ago, the answer is always the same: White Castle.The onions, the melty cheese, the pickles, the mushy white buns; these are...

Published Tue, Aug 08 2008 7:09 PM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Food Miscellany, Food and Drink

Food Items

- The Northeast Jimmy John's is now open, behind The Quarry in the spot that was vacant forever next to Rosacker's Floral. Now there will be even less parking in miniature lot, but at least we have another food option....

Published Fri, Aug 08 2008 11:35 AM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Music, Movies, and Dining Out, Enticing Links, Food Miscellany, Food and Drink

Garden Bounty Sandwiches

I don't have a garden aside from herbs (basil, thyme, cilantro, epazote) but, strategically, I'm friends with a lot of people that either grow vegetables or have easy access to homegrown vegetables. Yesterday, I was the happy recipient of the...

Published Tue, Aug 08 2008 2:16 PM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Food Miscellany, Food and Drink

The Funniest Video In The World

Guys, Pamela Z. is kicking my ass in the Mission Foods recipe contest. And all she's bringing to the table is some rice. Let's see those votes! Just enter whatever email address you want here, then paste this link into...

Published Mon, Aug 08 2008 10:25 PM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Enticing Links, Food Miscellany, Food and Drink

Help Me Win This Recipe Contest, Won't You?

At the suggestion of a few friends, I’ve finally decided to put my kitchen intuition to the test and enter a recipe contest. This is for Chefmom.com’s “What’s For Dinner Tonight” contest and it's sponsored by Mission Foods. The payoff...

Published Thu, Aug 08 2008 4:28 PM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Enticing Links, Food Miscellany

Coco and Steve

I bought four nectarines from Lund's last night and they turned already today. I'm always amazed when fruit does this. Is there some airborne chemical at the grocery stores that keeps stuff shiny and perky? Only to go soft and...

Published Thu, Jul 07 2008 7:13 PM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Shopping: Trends & Lucky Finds, Food Miscellany, Food and Drink

Pumpernickel Jalapeño Cheddar Pretzel Sandwiches

I guess giving up grocery store junk food for the most part was a pretty stupid idea if it means I've lived without these for two years: They rock my world. Snyder's of Hanover Product Info Entry on Junk Food...

Published Tue, Jun 06 2008 11:59 AM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Shopping: Trends & Lucky Finds, Food Miscellany

Friday... Four

- The Rosedale Sephora opens today. They're not offering any sweet grand opening discounts, so I'm refusing to go until I need something. Besides, I just got an Ulta coupon in the mail and their Roseville store will be a...

Published Fri, May 05 2008 2:20 PM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Shopping: Trends & Lucky Finds, Drinking, Minneapolis Miscellany, Food Miscellany

Friday Five: What People I Know Are Up To Edition

1. Amber is making a prediction about who dies in the Sex and the City movie. 2. Reetsyburger is letting go of polka dots and redesigning her blog. 3. Christian is realizing why it's sometimes a bad idea to buy...

Published Fri, Apr 04 2008 12:00 AM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Drinking, Music, Movies, and Dining Out, Minneapolis Miscellany, Food Miscellany

Shouldn't Every Day Be "Don't Eat Animals Day?"

Happy Earth Day. Remember that the single most important thing you can do to save the planet is to eliminate or significantly reduce your meat consumption (yes, birds and fish included). Food for thought: - A 2006 United Nations report...

Published Tue, Apr 04 2008 12:03 AM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Food Miscellany

Panna Cotta (As In, The Best In Minneapolis)

Kickin' it with JDR and the G-ride. This photo was taken at the vita.mn-sponsored Voltage pre-party Tuesday night at Nick & Eddie (wow, that was kind of a mouthful). I wanted to thank manager Doug Anderson on my way out...

Published Sat, Apr 04 2008 10:05 PM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Music, Movies, and Dining Out, Food Miscellany

Hotdish

- The 4th Annual Northeast Hotdish Revolution will be taking place next Sunday, April 13th, in the banquet hall above Crescent Moon Bakery. It's kind of a "battle of the boroughs," with residents of Holland, Sheridan, Bottineau, Windom Park, Audubon...

Published Tue, Apr 04 2008 4:22 PM by Girl Friday

Filed under: Music, Movies, and Dining Out, Minneapolis Miscellany, Food Miscellany

Recipe: Coconut Flan

I made flan this weekend. After browsing a handful of recipes, I decided to create my own flan recipe using a fresh coconut. To make it you will need: 1/2 cup sugar, 3 eggs, 1-14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk,...

Published Mon, Mar 03 2008 3:24 PM by Girl Friday