FOOD
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER State launches program to help poor buy food
Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner Solon today announced a coalition to provide poor Minnesotans a chance to buy healthy foods. The Minnesota Nutritious Food Coalition joins state, university, tribal, nonprofi...
Posted on 1/10/12 at 3:07 PM
ON MY MIND Toxic food dyes
Do you know what Blue #1, Red #3 or yellow #6on the food labels mean? Food dyes are in all kinds of processed food, beverages, and consumer products, such as candies, cereal, baked goods, ice creams...
Posted on 3/6/11 at 10:39 PM
STAFF BLOG BEYOND THE BEAT BBQ is hard for a reporter to turn down
Personal Journal Burgers. Brats. Steak. Corn on the cob. Asparagus. Potatoes. Nectarines. Put it on the grill and I will eat it. I’ve always been fascinated with and satiated by barbecue food. ...
Posted on 8/5/10 at 9:53 AM
Distrrict 833 holds cake decorating class at East Ridge
District 833 Community Education is celebrating the art of cake decorating with its class “Cake Decorating 101” at East Ridge High School.
The class kicked off on April 18 and met on Wednesday evenings, ending Wednesday.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , May 11, 2012
Woodbury school hosts "Peeps" diorama contest
Royal Oaks Elementary celebrated the colors, and the tastes, of springtime last week for its second-annual Peeps diorama contest.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , April 09, 2012
Cultivating one colossal cabbage
A Woodbury Elementary fourth grader was chosen by the National Bonnie Plants Cabbage Program to receive a $1,000 scholarship thanks to the colossal cabbage he grew as part of Alana Hansen’s third grade class last year.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , January 20, 2012
Slappin’ together some sandwiches
It was a morning of sandwich-making on Saturday at East Ridge High School.
East Ridge’s National Honor Society came together Jan. 14 to make 300 sandwiches to be distributed to homeless shelters across the metro area by the Twin Cities-based organization 363 Days.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , January 19, 2012
Returning the food-shelf favor
Woodbury resident John Ethridge made his living working in construction as a large home builder. But four years ago he found himself unable to go to work because his multiple sclerosis had become too severe.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , November 23, 2011
Another scoop for Selma's
Becky and Paul Nickerson, of Houlton, Wis., have bought Selma’s Ice Cream Parlour in Afton. The closing date is expected to be Dec. 1 – if not sooner.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , November 04, 2011
Swirling more wine in Afton
A popular Afton wine bar will be able to house even more wines now that it has expanded.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , October 28, 2011
Offer accepted on Selma’s Ice Cream Parlour
An offer has been accepted on Selma’s Ice Cream Parlour, said Ronn Thomas, vice president of brokerage for NorthMarq Real Estate Services.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , October 26, 2011
A rum-runner in the making?
Woodbury native Phil Thompson is best known for being a pianist and composer, but he is hoping to add another title to his repertoire — “rumologist.”
By Amber Kispert-Smith , September 13, 2011
Woodbury makes a ‘fair’ showing
Several Woodbury residents are involved with the “Great Minnesota get together” in one capacity or another.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , August 31, 2011
Traveling the world one morsel at a time
District 833 Community Education’s five-day “Cuisine From Around the World” cooking class was held at East Ridge High School. The class included eight students in grades seven through 12.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , August 05, 2011
Asia Bistro serves up 'Woodbury Roll'
The home of the new “Woodbury Roll” opened its doors this week.
Asia Bistro, located at CityWalk, will offer much more than just Chinese and Japanese cuisine; it’ll take its customers around the entire continent, owner Brian Tam said.
By Riham Feshir , July 07, 2011
Getting fresh
Summer is in full bloom, and so is the Woodbury Farmers Market.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , June 30, 2011
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