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Pinot, Produce and Prima - The Minneapolis Star Tribune in 60 Seconds

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Corn and tomato salsas. Photo: sporkist, Flickr.
  • With just-picked farmers' market ingredients, the Salsa Lady makes sinfully spicy salsas.
  • After a class-action lawsuit was filed against Dannon for overstating Activia and DanActive health benefits, the company reached a settlement.
  • The Star Tribune thinks a warm September is perfect pinot grigio weather, and suggests Scaranto Delle Venezie Pinot Grigio 2007.
  • Warming up the cool fall kitchen with fresh corn fritters.
  • Is there such a thing as wine that works for everyone?
  • Minneapolis has the largest group of Hmong people in the U.S., but their ethnic food is still underground.
  • In metro dining news, Chambers gets a new look and tasty new menu, Loring Kitchen & Bar gives great views of Loring Park, and OM Restaurant dishes up fresh and complex Indian food.
  • Weekly restaurant pick: Lyndale Ave's Prima.

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Berries, Barbecues and Brats - The Minneapolis Star-Tribune in 60 Seconds

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Herbs. Photo: Shawn Allen, Flickr
  • A whole slew of herb-themed recipes to utilize any tasty greenery kicking around.
  • Minneapolis' Nokomis neighborhood now has two new shops to feed local wine addictions -- Ken & Norm's and the Cork Dork.
  • The Country Lane farm stand boasts delicious, freshly picked berries.
  • Wondering exactly how to harvest your home crops? The Star Tribune offers some tips.
  • On birds, boys, brews and backyard barbecues.
  • Advice on how to cook up the freshwater fish brought home after a long day on the water.
  • Taylors Falls' The Drive In boasts old-school nostalgia in both atmosphere and menu, while Kramarczuk's offers a cheap brat combo.
  • Wine pick of the week: France's crisp, cheap Picpoul de Pinet.
  • News Bites: New Zealand's olive oil, Calphalon pans, Iowa's Premier Wine & Food Expo and a benefit for St. Jude's.
  • Recipes: Grilled Tuna with Parsley-Parmesan Vinaigrette and a slew of sweet corn dishes.

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Beets, Blondies and Betsy Ross - The Minneapolis Star Tribune in 60 Seconds

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Pile of beets. Photo: kthread, Flickr
  • Beets aren't solely for borscht. Care for a little sweet beet ice cream?
  • No-fuss, buttery blondies are ideal for cabin cooking.
  • Chips can be healthy? If you select the right ones, they can offer some health benefits in moderation.
  • Twitter recipes might not offer details, but they're a decent quick fix.
  • Minnesota residents are benefiting from an "abundance of wine wholesalers" with fantastic selections.
  • A paean to homemade ice cream and the ease of ice cream making machines.
  • Perfect for Betsy Ross wannabes: American Flag Potato Salad.
  • The Taste 50 -- 50 reasons why Minnesota is a great place for foodies.

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Grilled Pizza to Cheap Three-Course Meals - The Minneapolis Star Tribune in 60 Seconds

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  • Why settle for the usual burgers and franks at the grill when you could spice things up with a grilled pizza instead?
  • Five prime eateries perfect for sunny outdoor dining in Minneapolis: Cafe Barbette, Meritage, Sanctuary, Walker Art Center and Tavern on France (which gets another look here).
  • The Minnesota State Fair will host a slew of foodie contests, from cookies for kids to a salad challenge for olive zealots.
  • Arrivederci! The 22-year-old fine dining restaurant D'Amico Cucina will serve its last customers on June 27.
  • Laurie Pyle's baked goods are a hot commodity at local farmers' markets, where customers go wild for treats like cherry-almond scones and buttercream cupcakes.
  • Author Joyce White gushes over the myriad of possibilities awaiting adventurous salad makers, from fancy vinegars to slivers of anchovies.
  • A Consumer Reports survey shows that readers are none too happy with Minnesota-based restaurant chains, although Famous Dave's BBQ got lots of reader love in the barbecue category.
  • In the wake of three restaurant closings six months ago, the Lyn-Lake intersection is showing signs of life.
  • Washington State is an emerging wine region that boasts high quality under the radar.
  • This week's wine pick goes green -- literally -- with Vinho Verde, while the restaurant deal of the week is Oceanaire Seafood Room, where you can get a three-course meal for $20.10.

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Asparagus, Predictions and Bites for Fido - The Minneapolis Star Tribune in 60 Seconds

  • asparagusAsparagus spears through the cold and provides the first triumphant taste of spring.
  • A look at former FDA commissioner David Kessler's new book, "The End of Overeating."
  • The Food Network picked the best burger from each state, and Minnesota's champion is The Vincent Burger, a delish combo of Angus beef, Gouda and braised short ribs.
  • Forget "vague-eries" when talking about wine with merchants: the clearer you are about your likes and dislikes, the happier you'll be with the wine you buy.
  • Predictions about this year's James Beard Foundation Awards winners.
  • Mort's Delicatessen in Golden Valley features eats including a mountainous pile of corned beef on rye.
  • Forget spending loads on gourmet doggie treats. Instead, sniff out the "K-9 Nation Biscuit Book," a new canine-centric cookbook.
  • Come August, Bar La Grassa, a new hotspot featuring moderately priced pasta, will open in Minneapolis.

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