Month: September 2012

AZ’s Field Guide to Exceptionally Weird, Wild & Wonderful Foods

An Intrepid Eater’s Digest When I was young I loved old encyclopedias, world record books, fine art and painting books, travelogues, world histories, tales of military campaigns, anything about ancient Egypt and even memoirs of great men. Frankly, the stranger the better. I liked the stuff no one else was talking about. When my son came…  Read More

AZ’s Field Guide to Exceptionally Weird, Wild & Wonderful Foods

An Intrepid Eater’s Digest When I was young I loved old encyclopedias, world record books, fine art and painting books, travelogues, world histories, tales of military campaigns, anything about ancient Egypt and even memoirs of great men. Frankly, the stranger the better. I liked the stuff no one else was talking about. When my son came…  Read More

Go Fork Yourself: Back to School!

Back to School! School’s Back in Session It’s back-to-school week, which means new teachers, new books and school lunches. Andrew and Molly discuss the state of school lunches in America and what needs to change. Plus, Molly talks with the director of Nutrition and Custodial Services at St. Paul Public schools and “Lunch-lady-in-chief” Jean Ronnei.…  Read More

Go Fork Yourself: Back to School!

Back to School! School’s Back in Session It’s back-to-school week, which means new teachers, new books and school lunches. Andrew and Molly discuss the state of school lunches in America and what needs to change. Plus, Molly talks with the director of Nutrition and Custodial Services at St. Paul Public schools and “Lunch-lady-in-chief” Jean Ronnei.…  Read More

Schwa

Collaborative Staff, Creative Combinations By Bob & Sue Chef Michael Carlson and his team double as the waiters in this super casual, music centric tribute to creative combinations of tastes and textures.  We enjoyed a baked potato soup with cheddar cheese stretched across the bowl and crispy potato skins and scallion puree, diver scallop with…  Read More

Schwa

Collaborative Staff, Creative Combinations By Bob & Sue Chef Michael Carlson and his team double as the waiters in this super casual, music centric tribute to creative combinations of tastes and textures.  We enjoyed a baked potato soup with cheddar cheese stretched across the bowl and crispy potato skins and scallion puree, diver scallop with…  Read More

Andrew Zimmern Loves Deez Nuts

I’ve eaten a lot of nuts. Hey, get your head out of the gutter. I’m not talking about those kinds of nuts (for once). I’m obsessed with Bobby Sue’s Nuts. Salty, not too sweet, and the spicy variety disappeared at Food Works HQs faster than you can say “Bobby Sue’s Got Nuts” three times fast.…  Read More

Andrew Zimmern Loves Deez Nuts

I’ve eaten a lot of nuts. Hey, get your head out of the gutter. I’m not talking about those kinds of nuts (for once). I’m obsessed with Bobby Sue’s Nuts. Salty, not too sweet, and the spicy variety disappeared at Food Works HQs faster than you can say “Bobby Sue’s Got Nuts” three times fast.…  Read More

Park’s Barbecue

Authentic Korean BBQ This simply marked (but stylish) Korean barbecue joint is authentic enough to appease those who grew up eating their mom’s version of these dishes. Chef-owner Jenee Kim keeps it simple, focusing mostly on traditional Korean grilled meats and sides. The best part? You get to help. Items such as bulgogi (Kobe beef that’s…  Read More

Park’s Barbecue

Authentic Korean BBQ This simply marked (but stylish) Korean barbecue joint is authentic enough to appease those who grew up eating their mom’s version of these dishes. Chef-owner Jenee Kim keeps it simple, focusing mostly on traditional Korean grilled meats and sides. The best part? You get to help. Items such as bulgogi (Kobe beef that’s…  Read More