Monthly Archives: March 2009

Refried Black Beans

Posted on March 31, 2009 by chefjeff

Do you ever had trouble with leftovers? Do you find containers in your refrigerator that have been pushed into a corner, only to be found months later, covered with green mold? It’s my experience that when there is only two … Continue reading →

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Pizza Time

Posted on March 30, 2009 by chefjeff

Pizza is one of my weaknesses. There aren’t too many that have crossed my palate that I haven’t liked. Just the other day, I had a few slices at the Italian Moon in Grand Forks after a rigorous ice skating … Continue reading →

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Hurray for Sandwiches

Posted on March 29, 2009 by chefjeff

I can relate with the people of Fargo-Moorhead. After all, it was just 12 years ago, during the Flood of 1997, that we were in the same boat so to speak. The time leading up to the evacuations of Grand … Continue reading →

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Seeds of Change

Posted on March 28, 2009 by chefjeff

This time of the year, like a lot of other people who garden, we’re still enjoying the fruits of our labor. Besides a few frozen veggies, we have jars and jars of canned goodies, including pickled beets, dill and sweet … Continue reading →

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Take Comfort in Food

Posted on March 27, 2009 by chefjeff

Like most people, I turn to food for comfort in times of stress. While that may not always be the most healthy thing to do (depending on what you eat), it sure can make you feel better. And with the flood … Continue reading →

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Men Gone Wild

Posted on March 26, 2009 by chefjeff

If you’ve visited my blog since it started last week, you probably have noticed a feature on the right called "Men Gone Wild." Today, I’m going to tell you a little bit about this fixture. Being a hunter and a cook, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Beets, Bakery, Borscht and Other Goodies

Posted on March 25, 2009 by chefjeff

I’m heading over the the Dakota Harvest Bakery in downtown Grand Forks on Thursday. Besides their tasty pastries and breads, the artisans over there also serve several kinds of homemade soup. On Thursday, one of the soups they’ll be featuring … Continue reading →

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Quick Food for New Moms

Posted on March 24, 2009 by chefjeff

If you’re looking for a gift for a new mom, I have just the thing for you. Thief River Falls native Lisa (Ault) Jost recently  published her first cookbook, "The Doula’s Cookbook for New Moms: Ideas and Recipes for a New … Continue reading →

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Home-grown Goodies

Posted on March 23, 2009 by chefjeff

For lunch Wednesday in the Grand Forks Public Schools, it’s North Dakota Products Day. Among the items students and staff can choose from are potatoes, chili and organic Cloverdale wieners, which goes to show you don’t have to go far … Continue reading →

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Feeding the Village First

Posted on March 21, 2009 by chefjeff

Spring is finally here! And that means gardening season isn’t far behind. Even though we’re still enjoying the fruits of last year’s garden, be it frozen (beans, brussels sprouts, etc.), canned (tomatoes, tomato juice, carrots, pickles, etc.) and fresh (carrots … Continue reading →

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