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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tip of the Day

December may have peppermint bark, but have you thought to incorporate the taste of autumn into white chocolate with a rich pumpkin swirl?

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