FOOD
ASTRO BOB Space station crew prepares for Christmas feast in space
As you prepare for Christmas company and dinner, consider the six astronauts spending the holiday 250 miles overhead. Thanks to Internet connectivity the crew will be able to visit with their famili...
Posted on 12/24/12 at 1:17 PM
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
EAST METRO WATER WITH ANGIE HONG A Hill of Beans
A coworker introduced me to the idea of Community Supported Agriculture about a few years ago, when she mentioned a friend of hers who farmed a small plot of land in Lake Elmo. You buy a share from hi...
Posted on 4/27/11 at 8:39 AM
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
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
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
A winning recipe
This summer, Kowalski’s will be the site of a kids cooking class, taught by Way-Cool Cooking School.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , June 24, 2011
Garden variety: Hengs to kick off garden tour featuring Woodbury locations
Like many gardeners, Duane and Mary Jane Heng started small.
After buying their 20-acre Dale Road property 35 years ago, Duane started converting the undeveloped land to yard and garden.
By Scott Wente , June 22, 2011
East Ridge grills out
ast Ridge High School held its first senior picnic Tuesday at the Raptor's Nest, the school's football stadium.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , June 07, 2011
WHS seniors celebrate with a picnic
Woodbury High School held its annual senior picnic at Ojibway Park Tuesday.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , June 07, 2011
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