Turkey Burgers

I am a huge turkey burger fan. When I am out to eat and I am in the mood for a burger, I turn to the turkey burger option most of the time (okay, I admit, I am a sucker for a juicy beef burger now and again, but I tend to err on the healthy side). Andrew and I were FINALLY introduced to the Edina Grill last night. It is sad that it took so long... we have been missing out. For "first-timers" like us, our friends recommended the turkey burger hands-down, which I found unusual (turkey burgers are not usually the star of the menu). Once I read the description ("Fresh ground turkey, peanuts, jalapenos, onion, garlic and curry seasonings blended together and topped with pepper jack cheese, poblano peanut pesto aioli and iceberg lettuce. 'Voted Best Turkey Burger in the Twin Cities'"), I understood. Andrew and I both ordered it and were blown away by the combination of flavors.

I love making turkey burgers at home, so I promise to post my version of the Edina Grill Turkey Burger the next time we are grilling out at home.


P.S. Pair this burger with the Hennepin Ale. It is a Belgian-style unfiltered wheat ale with a citrusy flavor profile. (Brewed in New York). Similar to an ale that we love and can only get at the Great Dane in Madison, WI, so we were excited to discover this one!

Golden Fig Fine Foods

For those of you who have browsed your way down Grand Avenue in Saint Paul lately, you probably ran into the most wonderful treasure that I discovered two weekends ago. It is called Golden Fig Fine Foods. I was lucky enough to hear Golden Fig owner Laurie Crowell speak at a networking event. Laurie grew up in Wisconsin but worked under Ina Garten (aka The Barefoot Contessa) in The Hamptons in college (and I believe for a year or two after that). Ina continues to be a great mentor to her. You can see Ina's influence reflected in Laurie's shop. This quaint shop offers everything from kitchenware to gourmet chocolates, MN- and WI-made cheeses and other handcrafted goodies (read: homemade vinegars that looked out of this world!). It appears that all of her products come from the Midwest (another plus!). There were lots of opportunities to sample, as well. I picked up a small jar of horseradish mustard that has a huge kick to it - fresh from a small sandwich-shop owner in Chicago. I've used it on sandwiches and in a vinaigrette dressing - I'm obsessed! Now that the weather is warming up, take advantage and stroll down Grand, making sure to stop and purchase some goodies from Golden Fig!