Bye Bye BBLT

Summer is officially over, according to Corner Bakery. Why? Because Tuesday was the last day they served their summer 2008 feature item, the BBLT (six slices of thick cut bacon and fresh, locally grown tomatoes on sourdough bread…sooooo good). Fortunately I happened to find myself having lunch at Corner Bakery […]

Heavenly Plate o’ Mash

Last week I had a wonderful dinner with some friends at Manny’s Steakhouse in the brand new W Hotel Minneapolis. Of course the steaks were delicious, but the real highlight of the meal was the loaded mashed potato dish. This photo doesn’t do the masterpiece any justice, but what you […]

Big Fat Bacon

My friend Todd reported in from the Minnesota State Fair over the weekend. Strolling along the midway at this fair, you encounter a glorious display of food products on a stick, including “Big Fat Bacon.” This culinary adventure is described as a 1/3 lb slice of bacon that is fried, […]