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Warm Focaccia served fireside with some quality olives is a substantial and satisfying appetizer on a cold winter day. Photo by Sue Doeden

Focaccia fever: Chewy bread is versatile and easy

Frigid temperatures, deep snow and icy roads lead to soup and bread season in my kitchen. When I have a choice, I tend to stay tucked inside rather than bundle...

taste Mon, Jan 10, 2011 - 12:00am

Fewer apples harvested, prices up in Minnesota

WINONA, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota harvested fewer apples in 2010. But, growers say prices recovered from a downturn the previous year. Minnesota Apple Growers Association vice president Ralph Yates says...

news / state Thu, Jan 06, 2011 - 9:13am

Sautéing vegetables before adding them to Bean Soup intensifies their natural sweetness and adds depth of flavor to the finished soup. Photo by Sue Doeden

Bean soup: Have another bowl

It's funny that I always seem to think of my dad when I make bean soup. It's not because he was an expert with the soup pot. Far from it...

taste Mon, Jan 03, 2011 - 12:00am

Toxin found in Minnesota apple cider

ST. PAUL - People should avoid drinking Pepin Heights Orchard brand apple cider because of the presence of a mold toxin. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the advisory this...

news Thu, Dec 30, 2010 - 4:55pm

This recipe turns bacon and brown sugar into something that resembles candy, and cayenne pepper gives it a little zing. Photo by Sue Doeden

How about one last indulgence before the new year?

With anticipation of a new year, we prepare for a fresh start, with new goals and good intentions. But hold your horses. Before you begin 2011 with a strategy to...

taste Mon, Dec 27, 2010 - 12:00am

Lucy Retka places a pan of her macaroons on a cooling rack during a recent holiday baking day with friends. (Tribune photos by Ron Adams)

Making Christmas memories

Four young women sharing one kitchen to bake eight types of Christmas cookies in one afternoon reads like a recipe for disaster. Yet in the same amount of time it...

extra Sat, Dec 25, 2010 - 8:00am

Baking exchange recipes

Thick And Chewy Gingerbread Cookies Made By Jenna Hanson 3 cups unbleached all purpose flour ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar ¾ teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1...

extra Sat, Dec 25, 2010 - 8:00am

This Caramel Corn is just right for taking to holiday parties, munching in front of the television or giving away as gifts. Photo by Sue Doeden

Caramel Corn just right for snacking and snuggling

Popcorn. It's the official winter snuggling snack in our family. Whether it's a snowy Saturday afternoon or a way-below-zero evening in front of the fire, there is often a big...

taste Mon, Dec 20, 2010 - 12:00am

Italian Tomato Sauce is simmered in a large pot filled with caramelized onions, garlic, seasonings, roasted bones and lots of crushed tomatoes. Photo by Sue Doeden

A saucy gift from the kitchen

This time of year many of us are up to our ears in butter, flour and sugar as we mix and pat and roll and bake. Many holiday bakers will...

taste Mon, Dec 13, 2010 - 12:00am

Minn. Food Support eligibility expanded

WILLMAR -- The Minnesota Board on Aging is reminding the public that income and asset levels for the Minnesota Food Support program have changed, meaning more individuals may now be...

news / local / region Mon, Dec 13, 2010 - 12:00am

Superior rejects ban on fast food toys

SUPERIOR -- Kids can still get their Hello Kitty watches and Transformer action figures with their Happy Meal. Councilors decided Tuesday night that they weren't going to toy with an...

news / state Wed, Dec 08, 2010 - 11:00am

Spicy Cranberry Cream Cheese Pastry Bites will brighten up a holiday party table. Photo by Sue Doeden

Got cranberries? Versatile fruit adds color, flavor to holiday meals

The fun and festive holiday season is upon us. In my quest for keeping my stress levels low and my spirits high, I'm keeping everything as simple as possible this...

taste Mon, Dec 06, 2010 - 12:00am

Crullers have a thin, crispy golden crust with a slightly sweet dough inside. Photo by Sue Doeden

Crazy about crullers

Bill, I just mixed up some crullers. It seemed a much less intimidating task when you were in charge. Wish me luck! Sue As I mixed up the dough to...

taste Mon, Nov 29, 2010 - 12:00am

Roasted Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Frittata is a meatless dish that can by served any time of day. Photo by Sue Doeden

Fluffy, fabulous frittata can be served any time of day

One morning I was sitting in a small café having breakfast, taking notes on the unique combination of ingredients in the scrambled eggs I was eating. The next afternoon I...

taste Mon, Nov 22, 2010 - 12:00am

Craig Claiborne's autographed recipe for pecan pie from 1960 has stood the test of time. It is a sweet option for your Thanksgiving dinner. Photo by Sue Doeden

Claiborne's pecan pie recipe stands the test of time

One day in 1960, a woman in Connecticut asked her daughter, Irene, to drive her to Stamford, about an hour away from their home. Craig Claiborne was going to be...

taste Mon, Nov 15, 2010 - 12:00am

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