For the food lovers in your life, here are some gifts that are as fun to shop for as to give. That's because you get to taste them before you buy. I’m talking about high quality olive oils and vinegars. Across the Twin Cities, small shops are cropping up that specialize in selling high quality olive oils and balsamic vinegars. I bought 10 Christmas gifts this year at the Vinaigrette shop below. Do you have similar shops near where you live?,Vinaigrette is at 5006 Xerxes Avenue in Minneapolis (...
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It’s always cold in the Twin Cities during the month of January. One way to beat the cold is to serve hot foods like soups, chilies and stews. But, have you ever thought about serving a hot salad? Here is a way to serve a salad that is at least partially hot because the pears in it are caramelized, just before placing them on the greens. Caramelized Pears and Gorgonzola Salad Prep Time: 25 Minutes Start to Finish: 25 Minutes Vinaigrette 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/2 te...
Tags: Caramelized Pears and Gorgonzola Salad, pears, vinaigrette, caramelized pears, warm salads