All Things Corn: The Moon,The Maze and The More! – Twin Cities – Otter Tail County, MN

All Things Corn: The Moon,The Maze and The More! – Twin Cities – Otter Tail County, MN

by | Sep 4, 2020 | events/locations

THE MOON: Emergence — The “Corn” moon appears from behind the city skyline – Greg Lundgren Photography

Most years, the September Full Moon is the Harvest Moon, but this particular name depends on the autumnal equinox. It is also called Full Corn Moon or Barley Moon. Visit: Greg Lundgren Photography for Fine Art images of the Twin Cities and beyond.
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THE MAZE: Mother Goose, & Bean’s opens for the season on September 19th!  A local family offering a corn maze, kettle corn, pumpkins, Fall decor!

Mother, Goose & Bean’s is owned and operated by Pat and Becca Dillon, along with their three daughters. We are located in beautiful Otter Tail County in north-central Minnesota. Our business is run from our homestead yard, and we strive to create a QUALITY, CLEAN, ENJOYABLE, and MEMORABLE experience for our customers. We (The Dillon Family) are 3rd generation farmers and look forward to continuing that tradition as we raise our family while providing our area with the largest variety of “fall” produce and experiences.We made the decision to embark on this journey after I (aka the mother of Mother, Goose & Bean’s) had returned home from a weekend trip to Wisconsin in 2010. It became clear to us that our area had no pumpkin stands or businesses that offered FUN and UNIQUE pumpkins… I had just driven home with a trunk FULL of creative pumpkins because I had never seen such ones before!

LOCATION

16607 340th St
Erhard, MN
(218) 205-1543
Located half between Erhard & Elizabeth on Highway 59… follow the seasonal bales!

 

THE MORE: Food Network’s Off-the-Chart Corn on the Cob Recipes

Matt Armendariz, 2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved

 

Picture summer without nibbling on at least one ear of corn. How could you? This time of year, this staple crop is sweeter and juicier than ever. And, though it doesn’t need much else than a humble slathering of butter, the possibilities for the in-season ear don’t end there.

Think of it as a kernelled canvas — one that can come drizzled, dusted or simply grilled to charred perfection with little effort at all. This week, take your pick of Food Network’s most-brazen corn-on-the-cob recipes and reinvent how your family devours corn on the cob.

Stephen Johnson, 2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved

 

Bobby Flay’s Perfectly Grilled Corn as seen on Food Network

In this summer heat, the most-fitting way to take your corn is by way of the grill. Bobby Flay’s Perfectly Grilled Corn on the Cob shows you how to do it once and for all. After giving the corn a good pre-soak, grill each ear with the husks on till the kernels are tender.

Matt Armendariz, 2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved

 

Corn can be sweet and juicy on its own, but it definitely doesn’t stop there. Next time you’re grilling up some corn, hit it with a little smoked paprika for Food Network Magazine’s Smoky Corn on the Cob. If you have a hankering for a different kind of smoke, brush cooked corn with rendered bacon fat before coating with diced bacon, panko and chopped basil.

Matt Armendariz, 2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved

 

Hey, it can even take a surprising Asian spin, with a brush of miso butter and a sprinkling of nori.

Matt Armendariz, 2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.

 

Instead of reinventing the corn itself, think about the butter. Slather Tyler Florence’s Grilled Corn on the Cob with Lime Butter, and the citrus-spiked butter will work as a glue for queso fresco and his Ancho Chile Rub. Or simply puree fresh herbs with softened butter for Food Network Magazine’s Corn on the Cob with Basil Butter, which injects each ear with aromatic flavor. A sprinkling of Parmesan cheese couldn’t hurt either.It’s not necessarily sacrilegious to cook your corn off the grill this summer. Tyler makes Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob so perfectly cooked there’s no need to even dress it up. Simply peel down the husks and use as a makeshift handle as you’re chowing down. Or if you’re feeling desperate, Microwave Corn on the Cob is a thing — and, if you ask us, it turns out to be pretty good.
                                                                                                 
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THE MORE, MORE: Goska_Czekolada 

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🌽We love corn, don't we!? It would be almost tactless, if I wouldn't mention that Minnesota is the leading producer of corn. Vast majority of corn here is the field/dent corn- big business (mostly to feed the livestock, in ethanol production, in manufactured goods…)-4th in United States. There is sweet corn, the one we eat 🌽-1st largest crop in US and finally popcorn.🌽 There are some fun facts about corn. For example there are one ear of corn has about 16 rows and 800 kernels. Some corn🌽plants can grow to be more than 20 feet tall🌽 🌽Grilled sweet corn with butter+ lime juice+garlic+ parmesan+sweet paprika+parsley🌽 #corn #cornonthecob #summertaste #inspiracjekulinarne #iamsomartha #forthemaking #domowesmaki #fotografiakulinarna #firstweeat #eatcaptureshare #feelgoodfood #mspmag #jedzsmacznie #foodphotoshot #foodstyling #mywilliamsonoma #mnoutdors #marksofmaking #mycommontable #minnesotaphotography #youbetchamn #uffda #captivatemn #moodyinminnesota #captureminnesota #bestofminnesota1 #bestofminnesota #Minnesota #minnesota365

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Walker Art Center: Local Filmmakers and The Walker’s Ruben/Bentson Moving Image Collection

Walker Art Center: Local Filmmakers and The Walker’s Ruben/Bentson Moving Image Collection

by | Sep 4, 2020 | art/design

E.G. Bailey, “I Love”, 2020. Photo courtesy the artist.
“Welcome to North Minneapolis” mural by artist Charles Caldwell.

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View a series of films from local filmmakers and the Walker’s Ruben/Bentson Moving Image Collection that examine the everyday realities of Black lives, free of the distortions of the early film and media industries that still echo today. The films will be available to screen September 8 through 22.  Learn more → wlkr.art/blacklivin

Then join several Minnesota-based filmmakers and guest curator Dr. Steffan A. Spencer on September 9 at 7 pm as they discuss the Black lived experience in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. → wlkr.art/talkblacklivin
E.G. Bailey, “I Love”, 2020. Photo courtesy the artist.
“Welcome to North Minneapolis” mural by artist Charles Caldwell.

 

Walker Art Center

EatDrinkDishMpls: Smack Shack – North Loop, Minneapolis, MN

EatDrinkDishMpls: Smack Shack – North Loop, Minneapolis, MN

by | Sep 4, 2020 | eat/drink

OUR STORY

Although named for the boats used to catch lobster, Smack Shack was launched as a food truck in 2010 serving lobster rolls from a land-locked downtown Minneapolis parking lot. Owner Josh Thoma had a great recipe and a belief that appetite for fresh lobster in the Twin Cities was as strong as any coastal city.

FOOD TRUCK

As the truck menu evolved, so did the relationship between the City of Minneapolis and food trucks. In 2011, new legislation was passed allowing trucks to park at city meters on designated streets, allowing the truck to get out and gain new fans. It could be often found on Marquette Avenue and 7th. With a commercial kitchen within the City of Minneapolis, and the desire to continue serving Lobster rolls through the winter months, Smack Shack developed a fortuitous and legendary partnership with The 1029 Bar in Northeast Minneapolis, where they still serve today.

DINERS, DRIVE-INS AND DIVES

In December 2010, Smack Shack began cooking out of the kitchen at the 1029 Bar, kicking everything off with a traditional lobster boil in January 2011. As the relationship grew, lobster fans, as well as local and national media, flocked to the 1029 Bar. In November 2011, Guy Fieri and the crew from The Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” showed up to tape a segment about the truck and the 1029.

603 WASHINGTON AVE.

As the “Diners, Drive Ins and Dives” episode aired in April 2012, plans for the brick and mortar restaurant in a historic building in Minneapolis’ North Loop were announced and construction began shortly thereafter. Smack Shack opened on a snowy night in February 2013 and continues to be heralded by fans and food critics as one of Minneapolis’ best.

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SUSTAINABILITY

Smack Shack is committed to serving sustainable seafood and is a current partner in the Minnesota Zoo’s Fish Smart program. Sustainable seafood is wild caught or farm raised seafood that has established practices to ensure the long term growth and thriving populations of seafood with limited harm to the environment.

 

Smack Shack

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The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: The AppleHouse Is Open – Victoria, MN

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: The AppleHouse Is Open – Victoria, MN

by | Sep 4, 2020 | shop/share

Buy your apples from the birthplace of the Honeycrisp! Each year we offer a wide selection of apples for sale at the AppleHouse. Look for the University of Minnesota’s newest introduction, First Kiss, as well as other delicious apples, including SweeTango, Zestar!, Honeycrisp, Haralson, Honeygold, Snowsweet and many others. The selection changes throughout the harvest, so call the apple hotline (612-301-3487) to see what varieties are available. Shoppers will also find a wide variety of pumpkins, squash and gourds grown at the Arboretum that come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes.

New this year, North Star Donuts will serve hot, mini apple cider donuts and apple cider slushies from their Donut Truck every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, starting right after Labor Day.

Shoppers can also expect new safety measures in place this year, including:

  • Facemasks are required inside the AppleHouse and all other buildings at the Arb.
  • No cash will be accepted. Purchases may be made with credit or debit cards, gift cards or check only.
  • Limiting the number of people in the building at one time. Please remain at least six feet away from other shoppers.

Hours

The AppleHouse is open daily, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.starting August 28, 2020. Location

Apple Hotline

Find out which apples are currently available by calling 612-301-3487.

Member Discount

Members receive a 10% discount on purchases. Present your current membership card at checkout to receive the discount.

 

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🍎 Fall is here! 🍂🍁 The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s AppleHouse has opened for the season, selling University of Minnesota-bred apples (Zestar!, SweeTango and First Kiss, among others) along with apple pie, apple crisp and caramel apples. On Wednesday-Sunday now through October (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), you can enjoy apple cider doughnuts from North Star Donuts. And on Saturdays in September, the Peace Coffee truck will be parked outside, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tag a friend you want to go with! Tap the link in our bio to see AppleHouse's daily hours and other visiting information in the article by our Rick Nelson. 📸: Photo by Dave Hansen. @mn_arb #appleseason #mnarboretum #homeofthehoneycrisp.

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5 Fun Ways to Spend Labor Day Weekend in Minneapolis

5 Fun Ways to Spend Labor Day Weekend in Minneapolis

by | Sep 4, 2020 | people/passions

Don’t know what to do with your Labor Day Weekend? That’s okay, that’s why we’re here!

It’s the last hoorah of summer, the one weekend where you try to fit in as much as possible before the fall feels start to set in. This year, it’s extremely important to be safe and follow social distancing rules while celebrating. Luckily, Labor Day Weekend in Minneapolis is still full of events and activities to help you in your end of summer celebration. Your only worry will be how you’ll fit it all in. Check out the best ways to spend your Labor Day Weekend in Minneapolis.

 

1. Act like a true Minnesotan at the State Fair

UPDATE: The Minnesota State Fair has been canceled this year due to COVID-19. However, the organization will still be hosting fun events, such as the Fine Arts Exhibition of Minnesota, the Minnesota State Fair Food Parade, and the Minnesota State Fair Online Marketplace. Learn more here.

 

 

2. Have a family fun day at a museum

Check out the Science Museum of Minnesota, which will reopen to the public the weekend of September 4-6th. Don’t miss the Omni film, Ancient Caves, where you’ll take a deep dive into all things geology and how studying caves has helped us learn about our history. Be sure to read their safety guidelines before visiting.

The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is the perfect way to spend time outside while perusing some iconic art pieces. Don’t forget to get your Instagram photo next to the Spoonbridge and Cherry!

Travel the globe through art at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Admission is free but timed tickets are required. They’ve also added extra safety precautions so you can peruse the galleries without worry.

 

 

3. Grab some takeout and have a picnic

Forget the big cooler and all the preparation. Make your picnic easy by grabbing some local takeout! Then head to one of our many parks to enjoy your food while you watch the sunset, overlook the Mississippi River, or take in views of the downtown skyline.

 

 

4. Shop local at one of our farmers markets

UPDATE: Minneapolis Farmers Markets are currently open to the public under specific conditions that help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Grab a bite to eat, sip on a perfectly brewed coffee and peruse local goods and produce. Think the farmers market is just for getting groceries? Not in Minneapolis! Our farmers markets have local and hand-made goods from art pieces to jewelry to ceramics, plus plenty of baked goods if all of the fresh food is making you hungry. Check out our farmers market guide to see which one suits you!

 

 

5. Dine and unwind on one of our many patios

When we say “dine on a patio” what we really mean is eat a burrito on a Ferris wheel, go lawn bowling on a rooftop, nosh on brunch with a view of the downtown skyline, sip a cocktail on the river, watch the sunset with some sushi, or enjoy tacos by a waterfall. Yes, you can do all of these and more in Minneapolis. You could say we’re a little over the top when it comes to our outdoor dining. We wouldn’t have it any other way.

*Some restaurants have new protocols, like requiring reservations. Check their website before visiting.

MEET MINNEAPOLIS

Labor Day Weekend

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