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    September 13, 2017
    Dave Hoops lives in Duluth and is a veteran brewer and beer judge. (Clint Austin / caustin@duluthnews.com)
    Hoops on hops: Brewing way up north
    As the leaves start to turn, folks will head north to check out the fall colors. Those who want to grab a beer can pick from the many great...
    opinionSeptember 13, 2017 - 8:38am
    August 23, 2017
    Fresh made ricotta crostini with honey thyme, cherry tomato, strawberry jam, and Calbrese salami toppings created by Nyanyika Banda. Clint Austin / Forum News Service
    BANDA: From Parmesan to Gruyere to ricotta, here are ways to eat and appreciate this palate pleaser
    DULUTH — My love affair with cheese began when I moved to Wisconsin as a teenager with my family. Before that, the only time I enjoyed...
    opinionAugust 23, 2017 - 6:30am
    August 16, 2017
    Black beans offer a variety of health benefits
    ​The history of black beans in the human diet goes back at least 7,000 years, and there are good reasons for modern humans to keep eating them....
    newsAugust 16, 2017 - 6:07am
    July 26, 2017
    Dave Hoops lives in Duluth and is a veteran brewer and beer judge.
    Hoops on Hops: All about wheat beer, styles, stories and summer
    I love wheat beers. I have as long as I can remember. I'm pretty sure my first taste of a deliciously banana, clovey hefeweizen was Franziskaner...
    opinionJuly 26, 2017 - 11:16am
    July 12, 2017
    Yellow watermelon gazpacho. Mike Krebs / Forum News Service
    Watermelon has a diverse history, can be used many ways in the kitchen
    In the U.S., watermelon seems to be the quintessential fruit of the season. It wasn't until I spent a summer in San Francisco about six years...
    opinionJuly 12, 2017 - 11:57am
    June 28, 2017
    Dave Hoops lives in Duluth and is a veteran brewer and beer judge.
    Hoops on Hops: How and why glassware adds to your enjoyment of beer
    Beer has a bit of a journey to make to end up in your stomach. In fact, it has to pass some pretty rigorous and protective barricades —...
    opinionJune 28, 2017 - 2:58pm
    May 31, 2017
    Dave Hoops is the head brewer at Fitger's Brewhouse in Duluth. Clint Austin / Forum News Service
    Mushroom beer? Craft beer makers are using a whole new world of ingredients.
    With the continued and explosive growth of craft beer in the market, the old rules have been expanded on a bit. Brewers are always looking to...
    newsMay 31, 2017 - 7:06am
    Cheese tortellini with spinach and pesto created by Nyanyika Banda. Bob King / Forum News Service
    Nyanyika Banda: Eat well in the woods
    My ability to comprehend beauty came once I experienced nature in its purest state. I moved to Ely in May 2008 to work as a seasonal chef at...
    newsMay 31, 2017 - 6:04am
    May 10, 2017
    Dave Hoops
    Hoops on Hops: Beer tourism a growing trend on all levels
    DULUTH — As we head into summer, now is a perfect time to talk about the growing popularity of beer tourism. Duluth is a destination for...
    newsMay 10, 2017 - 8:30am
    April 26, 2017
    Dave Hoops. Clint Austin / Forum News Service
    Hoops on Hops: Techniques bring out the best in barrel-aged beer
    One of my favorite things to do in the brewery is to age beer on wood. Fermentation of beer in wood vessels was done for centuries, but the inside...
    newsApril 26, 2017 - 6:44pm
    A selection of spring foraged vegetables used by Nyanyika Banda in her recipes. From left clockwise: rhubarb, oyster mushrooms, spring onions and dandelion greens. Bob King / Forum News Service
    Cooking with items straight from Mother Nature can be a holistic dining experience
    DULUTH, Minn. — While growing vegetables and raising animals for food is a rewarding process, I find foraging to be more holistic. Consuming...
    newsApril 26, 2017 - 12:56pm
    April 12, 2017
    HOOPS ON HOPS: Spring beers to try
    I like change-of-season beers to innovate and create approachable beers. Many breweries embrace the transitions of the season to showcase their...
    opinionApril 12, 2017 - 9:54am
    March 22, 2017
    Books and beer bottles on the table.
    Hoops on Hops: Delve into the wide range of beer books
    Here are some of my favorite books about my favorite subject: beer. While there is almost unlimited information online, I still like holding...
    opinionMarch 22, 2017 - 8:08am
    February 21, 2017
    Cornbread muffins, buttermilk fried chicken, hoppin John (Black eyed peas), BBQ tofu and braised collard greens by Nyanyika Banda. Clint Austin / Forum News Service
    BANDA: Reshaping soul food's identity
    DULUTH — "Soul food" is a term derived from the 1960s and the Black Power movement. It reflects the traditional foods — like collard...
    newsFebruary 21, 2017 - 4:23pm
    February 6, 2017
    Spinach and parmesan cheese dip with tortilla chips
    Slow cooker appetizers for munchie moods
    Sometimes finger food is the best type of food. Whether indulging in appetizers for happy hour celebrations, sports games or as a creative side...
    life/tasteFebruary 6, 2017 - 8:03am
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