December 28th, 2015
The French are our friends and we are playing nice with them right now. But oh those French and their upper-crust attitude about how superior their pastries are to others, and in the close quarters of the EU, that is pretty arrogant. Just look around you, France. You have the Swiss and their fine chocolate work, the Germans -- ok, well, forget the Germans -- the Italians who do some nice work, and then there is Belgium, that little jewel of a country that makes exquisite pastries and…
December 28th, 2015
Enjoyable food does not have to be about spending a lot of money or going to five-star restaurants, just saying. I know there are a number of us that have had a comfort meal that we don't let people know we eat. Here is the story of one of my faves: noodles.
When I was in college I ate as well as I could with the little amount of money I could spend on food. I ate a lot of, honest to God, eggs, and I found I was in that world of being vegetarian, so I actually ate vegetables a lot more…
December 24th, 2015
Something new is coming to the downtown restaurant scene in 2016. A familiar name in Fargo dining, Andrea Baumgardner, is back with a new venture to be located in Mid Mod Madhaus Furniture, located on 115 Roberts St. N in downtown Fargo. Andrea, a pioneer in the Fargo culinary scene from her time at the fledgling Hotel Donaldson and then on to her Green Market ventures, has been a force in supporting local farmers. Now she’s back, partnering with husband Brent Bernath at his eclectic…
December 17th, 2015
When I was a kid one of our big things to do around this time of year was to go downtown to the grandiose department store and take in the window decorations and themed displays. They were amazing and probably still are to this day.
The first time I saw the movie the Christmas Story it was like watching a documentary of my life, spooky department store Elves and Santa included. We don’t have a grand old department store downtown, but I am pleased to say we have some great Christmas…
December 10th, 2015
We all talk insensately about the farm to table movement, GMOs and the obesity epidemic. Well, anyone who is of age has probably heard everything there is to say on the matter, and if they are going to do anything about it now is the time. Who we really need to be talking to about these issues are the children; forget the diabetic overweight Twinkie eating parents, they are doomed; save the children, save the planet.
So Chipotle, the stock market darling of healthy fast food upstarts…
November 28th, 2015
Austin Texas is weird, always has been and they like it like that. The weirdest thing I found about Austin last week is how damn big it has gotten in the four years we have been in Fargo. It is staggering - the high rises, the hotels and traffic that are choking out the hill country skyline almost make it unrecognizable, until you get downtown. Sitting in an outside café with the brunette and some local friends, weird strolled by in the form of a sixty plus year old man sporting a tiny…
November 24th, 2015
By Nikki Berglund
“May suitable doses of guaranteed sensual pleasure and slow, long-lasting enjoyment preserve us from the contagion of the multitude who mistake frenzy for efficiency.” -- Slow Foods Manifesto
When my friend and heirloom tomato provider, Stephanie approached me about helping her start up the first Slow Foods North Dakota chapter, I was intrigued but also hesitant. As interesting as it sounded, when would I find the time to dive into something like this? I have a busy…
November 24th, 2015
By Eric Mckenzie
The holidays, a time to gather loved ones to ingest a gloriously gluttonous and gluten-ous feast.
According to the 2015 American Society for Nutrition Conference, simple sugar used to constitute about 2% of the average diet. Now it's upwards of 25%. Nearly everything in the Standard American Holiday Meal is an inflammatory stressor.
Bring sour and savory to the plate. Sugar is slow poison, give erythritol, xylitol or stevia a sweet chance. It is no longer difficult to make…
November 19th, 2015
Tucked just off 42nd Street and 32nd Avenue in south Fargo, Barbacoa is poised to become Fargo’s newest destination for diners seeking sophisticated flavors in an unpretentious atmosphere. Whether you’re an adventurous foodie like myself, or a picky 5-year-old, Barbacoa has something for everyone.
The first thing I noticed upon entering Barbacoa was the exotic feel of the décor. Keeping with its Southwestern theme, vibrant colors and artful lighting create an elegantly festive…
November 19th, 2015
Who said muesli couldn’t be healthy and delicious at the same time?
Certainly not Elisha and Tim Griffin, who recently started Superior Wholesome Oats Co., a breakfast food company specializing in healthy, flavorful oatmeal and trail mix.
“We create mueslis, trail mix and (eventually) granolas that keep you going,” said Elisha Griffin, “simple foods that can be comforting, nourishing and satisfying.”
Earlier this…
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By Michael M. Millermichael.miller@ndsu.edu I would like to recognize some of the scholarly Germans from Russia from Canada and USA shared on the GRHC website. There are additional names not included here. If you have suggestions…
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By Mandy Dolneymandy@ksbsyndicate.com This cake will be on the menu at Nova Eatery through Thanksgiving served with maple crème anglaise Ice cream. It uses pumpkin pie pumpkins grown locally at Ladybug Acres and local apples grown…
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By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.com Japanese director Hikari, born in Osaka and originally named Mitsuyo Miyazaki, is poised for a significant stateside breakthrough with “Rental Family,” the new film she co-wrote with…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com Gallery 4 downtown recently celebrated its 50 year anniversary, making it one of the longest consecutively running galleries in the country. With different membership tiers, there are 17 primary…
Press release“Shakespeare with a sharpened edge.” To launch its 2025 – 2026 season, Theatre NDSU is thrilled to team up with Moorhead-based organization Theatre B to perform a co-production of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and…
By Annie Prafckeannieprafcke@gmail.com AUSTIN, Texas – As a Chinese-American, connecting to my culture through food is essential, and no dish brings me back to my mother’s kitchen quite like hotdish. Yes, you heard me right –…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comNew Jamestown Brewery Serves up Local FlavorThere’s something delicious brewing out here on the prairie and it just so happens to be the newest brewery west of the Red River and east of the…
sBy Ellie Liveranieli.liverani.ra@gmail.com The holidays are supposed to be magical: party, presents, fancy food, lights and sparks. You are looking forward to it. You work very hard, you put in long hours at work as well as at…
By Alicia Underlee NelsonProtests against President Trump’s policies and the cuts made by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are planned across North Dakota and western Minnesota Friday, April 4 and…
By Vern Thompsonvern.thompson.nd7@gmail.comPersonal background and historical perspective My deep concern about tariffs stems from my background as a fourth generation North Dakota farmer. Having lived through the 1980s farm crisis…
