• Dining Out

    Heidi’s: Minneapolis

    Dedicated Chef, Stewart Woodman, has established a foodies paradise hidden on the outskirts of Lynn-Lake in Heidi’s. By offering an exciting and surprising Chef’s Tasting, Woodman provides a touch of “The Molecular Movement” while keeping his food easily approachable. Nine Course Tasting Caviar Sundae Scrambled Egg Ice Cream with A local Caviar Ceviche Bay Scallops in Muddled Rosemary Mignonette Tongue Pickled Beef Tongue, Roasted Shiitakes, Spicy Mustard, Soy Noodles Foie Stew Vanilla Poached Lentils, Pine cone Honey, Cherry Vinaigrette Lobster Pappardelle Black Truffle, Grano Padano…

  • Dining Out

    112 Eatery: Minneapolis

    Award Winning Chef, Issac Becker’s cozy little restaurant has been continuously setting the standard for eateries in the Twin Cities over the past several years. After hearing much celebration about the joint, I had to go see and discover the food for myself. As I approached the humble eatery, I immediately feel a sense of comfort. The petite location provides an intimate and welcoming ambiance which fits the staff and menu perfectly. With many pre-notions (built almost entirely on stories of other people’s experiences) and…

  • Dining Out

    “The East” defined by Lotus Leaf Café

    Yearning for something special around lunch time today, I stopped into a Thai and Vietnamese Bistro, The Lotus Leaf Café (in Cary, North Carolina). Nestled in the corner of a shopping center, on the crossroad of Harrison and Maynard I found a lunch that provided something exciting and exceeded all of my expectations. Sitting on the patio with a co-worker, drinking Japanese beer in the midst of a sunny day, I began to snap photos of the dishes as they were presented to us. Appetizers…

  • Miscellaneous

    Honing Your Craft: Starting With Your Knives

    There is something oddly soothing that consumes a person when they take charge and sharpen their own knives. In my mind, there is no other way to create a better connection between a chef and his cutlery, than taking the time to care for and maintain his own piece of steel. Your knives become an expression of who you are in the kitchen and how serious you are about mastering your craft; in extension your knife is a part of you and showcases the quality…

  • Techniques

    No Fuss Gnocchi

    One of my favorite items to make and consume in my home kitchen, hands down, is a simple Potato Gnocchi. The simplicity in the production and the versatility with the final product make Gnocchi a mandatory staple in my life. Whether I am looking f viagra 100mg or a small snack, side dish, or a hearty entrée; the little dumplings are a dependable go to quick fix. I have been cooking variations of Gnocchi since the day I left culinary school (and even in school,…