Foodie Friday: Classic Split Pea Soup with Chef Randall Toenges
Chef Randall Toenges returns to the KFGO studio to talk about SOUP! A great conversation about making your own stock, getting the right garnish and a special tease about an upcoming project from Randall in one podcast! Chef Toenges brings in a classic split pea soup recipe that is perfect for a winter night!
Jan 17, 2022
No ordinary pizza
I'm taking a break from blogging about burgers. I love pizza too. Always have and always will. Problem with pizza is everyone has to say "yep" let's have pizza. That just happened and I'm thankful. While for the most part I'm a meat pizza guy. Going to BlackBird Woodfire the design of 9" personal pizza...
Jan 08, 2022
The Best Pistachio Cookies EVER!
I can't believe it took me this long to find the BEST pistachio cookies ever. These are delicious and small enough that you can make a whole plate to serve a big group. Especially good when they are almost frozen! For cookies: 1 cup butter softened 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. almond extract...
Dec 22, 2021
Pizza Corner for Christmas dinner?
Not exactly a Hallmark Movie Title : "A very pepperoni Christmas" My mom's tradition is Pizza Corner for Christmas dinner. Before you cast judgement there's some history and intention behind it. The choice of pizza began 30+ years ago when we were headed out to ski in Montana and friends from LaMoure were mee...
Dec 11, 2021
A burger "wow" when you least expect
When you stop a couple different times to grab a burger and one motel restaurant isn't open the other is too busy and you go for plan "c" you're not expecting a "wow" I got one. Do you ever imagine your expectations for a double burger exceeded at Denny's? I sure didn't. Once again on a late Saturd...
Nov 19, 2021
Didn't draw a deer tag? Still want to enjoy the taste of vension?
Didn't draw a deer tag? Maybe don't have time to hunt? We're here to help! The famous recipe on how to make beef taste like venison! No. 1: Start by purchasing a steer approximately one year before cutting date. No. 2: Feed the steer only wild berries, slough grass, weeds, sage and tree bark. No. 3: About two hours be...
Nov 13, 2021
You don't always get what you pay for.
I've documented my burger blog too often to count. Refresher. When I go out to eat the question isn't what or where I'm going to eat. The question is what kind of burger am I going to have. Out of sheer respect for the mantra, "if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all" I'll intentionally leav...
Oct 13, 2021
Why Not Make it a Double Bacon Cheeseburger?
I think we can all agree a #bacon cheese burger is good. A double-cheeseburger is twice as nice. A bacon double cheeseburger? Yeah. That's like heavenly. But when was the last time you had a double bacon cheeseburger? Last Saturday we were down in the "home country" of Napoleon and met up with some family at...
Sep 25, 2021
No need to drive past. Stop. Eat. It's good.
There's a YouTube Midwest Star Charlie Berens that my kids got me hooked on. He makes us take a funny look in the mirror at our own quirks. One of those sayings is, "don't drive past 3 Culvers" It's good advice. Honestly for the price and the quality it's a nice mid-range burger option. It's a little more ...
Aug 31, 2021
When the fries make the burger even better
I don't make a bucket list of food and restaurants. Never have. Never will. We were headed downtown to check out the low water of the Red River and I asked my son "where's a great place to get a bacon cheeseburger?" He suggested Pounds Why not? I had seen the episode on Diners Drive Ins and Dives Long story ...
Aug 28, 2021
A Pork Shoulder Roast Recipe from Chef Eric Watson
Grilled Pork Loin 2 qt. Water 6 oz. Kosher Salt 4 oz. Brown Sugar 2 lb. Pork Loin 3 oz. Dijon Mustard ¼ oz Cardamom Seeds ¼ oz. Fennel Seeds ¼ oz. Black Peppercorns 1 oz. Chili Powder ½ oz. Kosher Salt Combine water, salt and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and co...
Jun 21, 2021
A Minnesota Made Beer Song!
Rodolfo Nieto is a Minnesotan who has written a love song to Minnesota made brews, beers and ales. His catchy, and easy to remember song title, "The Minnesota Beer Song" is racking up the views on YouTube. The lyrics include homages to some of the biggest names in MN brewing - plus a dig at Wisconsin's Spotte...
Apr 20, 2021
Remembering Tom Wynn - His Secret Mushroom Recipe
Tom Wynn started at KFGO in 1979. He retired in 2017. That is one heckuva run. During that time he was more than just a personality on the radio. Many people have told me about the defining moments of their lives being events Tom emceed or tuning in to hear the antics of a fictional parade. He is a legend in this marke...
Apr 07, 2021
Foodie Friday - Bill's Bourbon Balls
A delightful treat that is made to be shared! From the backwoods of Kentucky, this traditional sweet snack is a favorite of Bill Lucas (you might know him as Ole from the Redhawks). From Bill: 1/2 cup butter (margarine) softened 3 Tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk. We use Eagle Brand 1/3 cup and 2 Tablespoons o...
Jan 04, 2021
Recipe - Thanksgiving Leftover Waffles!
Thanksgiving is the best meal of the year in my house and smells linger for days in our kitchen. A few years back, I wanted to spice up our leftovers. Don't get me wrong - turkey sandwiches piled high still roam the house while we put up Christmas decorations...but this leftover hack is for the thrill seekers who want ...
Nov 28, 2020
Foodie Friday - Bonnie's Pepperoni Bread
Bonnie Amistadi joined It Takes Two with Amy & JJ to drop off an AMAZING recipe for "Pepperoni Bread." Check out this recipe. Its an appetizer, an entree and so good...you won't have any leftovers! Pepperoni Bread Foodie Friday, brought to you Prime Cut Meats! PRIME CUT MEATS Address: 2434 S University D...
Aug 28, 2020
KFC Crocs are almost here
<p> There are some things I just don't understand. </p> <p> KFC-scented Crocs go on sale tomorrow (7/28/2020). The soles are red and white like KFC chicken boxes while the top of the clogs have a picture of fried chicken. </p> <p> The Crocs also feature a chicken drumstick pin that <a h...
Jul 27, 2020
KFC Crocs are almost here
<p> There are some things I just don't understand. </p> <p> KFC-scented Crocs go on sale tomorrow (7/28/2020). The soles are red and white like KFC chicken boxes while the top of the clogs have a picture of fried chicken. </p> <p> The Crocs also feature a chicken drumstick pin that <a h...
Jul 27, 2020
KFC Crocs are almost here
<p> There are some things I just don't understand. </p> <p> KFC-scented Crocs go on sale tomorrow (7/28/2020). The soles are red and white like KFC chicken boxes while the top of the clogs have a picture of fried chicken. </p> <p> The Crocs also feature a chicken drumstick pin that <a h...
Jul 27, 2020
KFC Crocs are almost here
<p> There are some things I just don't understand. </p> <p> KFC-scented Crocs go on sale tomorrow (7/28/2020). The soles are red and white like KFC chicken boxes while the top of the clogs have a picture of fried chicken. </p> <p> The Crocs also feature a chicken drumstick pin that <a h...
Jul 27, 2020