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How to Make Your Own Tonic Water
July 23, 2012
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Minneapolis/St. Paul
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Tonic water may be something you don’t often wonder about, but you likely enjoy it all the same. If you would like to recreate it on your own, like many Minnesota culinary schools do, then here is a closer look at this versatile liquid.
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How to Chop Onions without Crying
July 9, 2012
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Minneapolis/St. Paul
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Ask anyone what their least favorite kitchen chore is and the answer you will most often hear is chopping onions. Even the most experienced Minnesota culinary school graduate will get teary eyed preparing this poignant ingredient. It is as if the onion knowing its fate throws up its best defense to avoid ending up in your salad or sauce. You may not be able to avoid its sting entirely but there are measures you can take and tricks you can try to avoid the worst of this vegetable’s watery eyed attack.
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Lightening up Your Appetizer Menu
June 25, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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Minneapolis/St. Paul
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Appetizers appeal to many people and for this reason, you can find them most anywhere. Parties, business meetings, family get-togethers, conventions, most anywhere you go, there will more than likely be an opportunity to enjoy these wonderful little delicacies. Even some of the hottest Minneapolis culinary arts restaurants are as highly revered for their appetizers as they are for their entrees. They are also the focus of many a cooking class.
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5 Tips for Perfect Pasta
June 12, 2012
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Minneapolis/St. Paul
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There is nothing more comforting than coming home to a well prepared pasta dinner. As any chef in the Minnesota culinary world can tell you, the key to a great pasta dish is a perfectly prepared noodle. Here are 5 culinary art tips for making perfect pasta in your own home every time.
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What’s a Juicy Lucy and Other Minneapolis Food Traditions
May 10, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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Minneapolis/St. Paul
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Many people do not put Minnesota and culinary arts in the same sentence. For most Americans, Minnesota is famous for two things: cold … and more cold. Despite its seemingly never-ending winters, Minnesota has a rich food heritage that comes from two centuries of immigrants from a variety of nations. Ethnicities in Minnesota’s rich cultural heritage include Germans, Scandinavians, British, Italians, and Slavs. More recent immigrants include Hmong Laotians and Somalis.
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Making A Mother’s Day Country Breakfast
May 4, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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Minneapolis/St. Paul
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Mother’s Day is just around the corner and you want to do something special. You COULD just get her that same old day spa you have used for the last 8 years, OR you could make her a breakfast that she will never forget. Whether you have been to classes at schools for cooking or you are typically the frozen waffle type of cook, with a little effort and a lot of love you can prepare a great breakfast for mom this holiday.
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5 Ways to Mix Up Trail Mix
April 25, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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Minneapolis/St. Paul
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Many people love trail mix because it is a handy snack full of variety and sometimes surprise. Indeed, Trail mix appears to have been around for quite some time, but it was only in the 1950s that the blend used most often by hikers for quick energy got the name by which we know it today.
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Top 5 Cities to Celebrate Easter
April 3, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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Minneapolis/St. Paul
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Cabin fever has kept most of us cooped up this winter and now at long last spring is finally here! This in itself is cause for celebration, combine the overall giddiness of warmer weather, budding gardens and sunshine with the excitement of Easter and you are ready to cut loose. If you feel a bit of wanderlust hitting you, why not grab the family and hit the road for some great Easter celebrations across the country? While the Minnesota culinary arts scene does have lots to offer, shake it up this season and visit one of these top 5 cities to celebrate Easter.
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How to Cook Winter Squash
March 27, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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Minneapolis/St. Paul
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Winter squash is a festive and colorful addition to many cool weather dishes. It’s easy to scoop one into your cart simply because it looks appealing and would perhaps make a great centerpiece, but you may unknowingly be missing the best part. Winter squash is not only creamy and great tasting but also very nutritious. Don’t let its thick skin fool you. You too can prepare winter squash!
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How to Prepare a Menu for Your St. Patrick’s Day Party
March 5, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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Minneapolis/St. Paul
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This St. Patrick’s Day you may wish to stay home and plan an intimate party with friends and family, rather than hit the bars for green beer and Irish whiskey. Preparing a home cooked Irish meal is a great way to celebrate the holiday and show off your love for the Minneapolis culinary arts. Here are just a few of the great recipes you can incorporate in your party menu.
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