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Thursday, March 19, 2009

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'Little guys' land big bargains

There's something about the small family-run winery, or the two-person distribution operation, that speaks to what's best about wine.

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Developing a healthy appetite

At Whittier Elementary, students are learning that food starts with a seed, which says a mouthful about their future.

Photo right: Sweet peas are kid friendly

Wisconsin parmesan named big cheese

It was gorgonzola vs. gouda Thursday at Lambeau Field, but a Wisconsin parmesan came out on top in the cheese makers' Super Bowl — the 2009 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest.

Inside Out: Entertaining tips from a true foodie

Star Tribune Taste editor and cookbook author Lee Svitak Dean shares entertaining tips with Home & Garden Editor Connie Nelson. Here's the Recipe: Gingered Squash Soup that she makes.

Twin Cities' Mama D fed the famous and the needy

Giovanna D'Agostina

The noted cookbook author and restaurateur took time to feed the indigent and visit those in jail.

You can never have too much bread

No crumb left behind: How to make the most of every loaf.

Photo right: Use leftover bread to make crumbs or croutons

Small and satisfying

Kristen Prokic carries food to a customers table

Will "small" be the next big thing? Quality shines in this "not-so-big" restaurant.

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All dressed up

The devil's in the details -- in this case, the variety of stuffed eggs.

Photo right: Red Pepper Deviled Eggs

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