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shopdinelive.net Did you and your dad like to hit up the comic
I suppose it’s possible that your dad isn’t a nerd.
dollars if your dad is 62 and you are under twelve.
shop back when you were a kid? Did you spend
If he’s more of the cultured type, a trip to The
Hooray!)
hours together flipping through back issues
Museum of Russian Art may be in order. It’s
“Squirrel Scrambler,” “Hot Tub Time Machine,”
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“Show him some love by making Father’s Day just as unique as the weirdo who raised you!” not take those fond memories into the present
inspired by the Texas Mission in San Antonio, the
two bars and a clever cocktail menu, making me
day and make it a little more adult by taking a
museum features stunning galleries and (more
wonder why I ever played mini golf anywhere
trip to DreamHaven Books & Comics in South
importantly) a gift shop offering free tea and
else. The only downside is that your dad is going
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cookies. The exhibitions rotate, often drawing
to make one too many Caddy Shack references,
specializing in graphic novels, sci-fi books,
from their permanent collection of 20th Century
and there’s absolutely nothing that can be done
and horror merch, DreamHaven is the grown-
paintings, historic Russian icons, textiles, and
to prevent that. Such is life.
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and includes permission to pat yourself on the
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Community Supported Agriculture by Anita Dualeh
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) offers city dwellers a way to enjoy fresh, local produce throughout the growing season. It’s an idea that has been gaining traction among individuals who want to support local food production and sustainable farming practices. Typically, CSA subscribers pay a farmer in early spring and then receive a weekly share of organic produce throughout the growing season. The CSA concept is believed to have originated in the 1960s in Japan, where a group of women initiated a
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CSA members enjoy just-picked produce
By subscribing or becoming a member, you
delivered to them each week, ensuring
are buying a “share” of the produce from a
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Fresh
farm. You pay upfront for an entire season of
vegetables tend to lose nutrients quickly,
produce, thereby allowing the farmer to plan
so the farther they have to travel to get to
for the season and make necessary spring
your home, the more time there is for their
purchases for the farm. Then, from about
plant cells to shrink and their sugars to
mid-June to October, the farmer will deliver
turn into starches. In contrast, food grown
your share of produce to a convenient drop-
nearby can be picked one day and eaten the
off spot in your neighborhood. Although it
next. Furthermore, the easy access to fresh
varies by CSA, a share is often enough for a
vegetables that comes with being a part of
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a CSA means that members often increase
seven to ten different vegetables. Many
the amount of vegetables in their meals.
CSAs don’t limit themselves to vegetables;
They may even receive vegetables they have
some also offer add-ons such as meat, eggs,
never tried before. Many CSA members
mushrooms, honey, or even flowers or other
appreciate learning more about how their
locally produced goodies. Most CSAs sell half
food is produced and hearing about how
shares and sometimes even micro shares. In
their crops are progressing. Some CSA farms
some cases you can select the length of your
publish newsletters, host special on-farm
subscription. For example, Garden Fresh
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Farms in Maplewood offers four to 12 week
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In slow motion, a bruised and battered hero flicks a lit cigarette into a pool of gasoline, exploding the bad guys into oblivion while he flies away to safety holding onto a helicopter with one hand and saluting with the other. This
clichéd
Michael
Bay
inspired
homage is exactly how Steve Ackerman envisioned his new production Action Sequence, running weekends June 14th through 24th at In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre. “I’ve been thinking about doing this type of show for two years,”
said
Ackerman,
director and co-writer of
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next with little to no reason or backstory.” Therein lies the direct connection to Bay, a director who has seemingly made a career out of avoiding subtlety and story continuity at all costs. “Yeah, pretty much,” Ackerman laughed. “I feel like Bay took the ethos of the 80’s action movie and exaggerated it so much that it kind of lost what
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What distinguishes Action Sequence is that it’s a puppet show. How can an action movie, the defining characteristic of which is long, complex set pieces, be achieved in such a rudimentary medium?
“It plays off
of how difficult achieving the action is,” said Ackerman. “I don’t think the actions on stage are quite as seamless as what you’d expect from an action movie, but there will be lots of things standing in for expected elements like quick cuts to the next scene.” In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre is known for incorporating messages about social issues in its productions. “I know it’s a little bit of a departure from the shows we usually do at Heart of the Beast in terms of content,” said Ackerman.
“I
try to stay away from thinking
too
much
about what the overall message
might
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speak
to
oversaturation violence
in
contemporary media.” Overall, it’s not a stretch to suggest that Action Sequence is something of a guilty pleasure for Ackerman. “Yes, ultimately, I want it to be fun. I want it to be like a summer blockbuster,” Ackerman said. “Action Sequence lets you sit back, forget about everything that’s happening in the world, and just enjoy the ride for an hour.” In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre will present Action Sequence at 8 PM on June 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, and 24, midnight on June 24, and 2 PM on June 18. Tickets are $15, $12 for students.
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love Como Zoo. It’s right between the cities, admission is whatever you opt to donate, and in its relatively compact space, it has an astounding variety of creatures to watch over as they do creature things. I go there every year with my dad. It’s the perfect Father’s Day destination no matter what age you and your dad are. Looking
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at creatures is good for everyone. The orangutans come first. The gentle brutes have a towering jungle gym to climb around. It’s always mind boggling, watching the orange apes with their big bellies swing effortlessly from rope to pole to crow’s nest. They’re given a new stimulus every day, which when I last
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The gorillas come next. The mothers are accustomed to taking refuge from the sun with their little ones in the shade by a window where you can get up close to look. The glass is a very welcome feature, as father gorilla comes by every now and then to make sure that everyone’s behaving. This is a guy who reminds you that no matter how many hours you put in at the gym, you’ll never be able to twist a tire into a figure eight shape with your bare hands. On to the monkey house. Little emperor tamarins bounce around like they’re on springs, and with their grandiose mustaches, they look like
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An amphitheater for sea lion tricks attracts crowds, and the giant pinnipeds may be seen playing in their pool when they’re not performing. The nearby penguins hobble around their rocks and fly beneath the water. Just outside, lumbering Galapagos tortoises sun bathe and know things only turtles can know. The pink flamingoes provide an amazing contrast to the penguins. That these could both be birds is a great feat of nature.
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Gardening without a Garden
Don’t let your small space hinder your growing dreams.
by Kristin Johnson
Would you love to grow your own fruit, vegetables, herbs, and flowers, but think you lack the space necessary for a successful garden? If your tiny balcony or lack of a yard is hindering your green thumb, don’t worry! There are many alternative options to grow things without a traditional garden. Whether you have a patio, balcony, or simply a window sill, the garden of your dreams is still possible.
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variety of edibles. Start with a number of pots of
Two-foot-wide homemade wooden or
different sizes. Fill them with a lightweight soil
store-bought plastic containers with
mixture to ensure proper draining. Soil crops like
ample drainage are perfect for housing
these need consistent watering (especially in hot
peppers, salad greens, green onions,
weather), so be sure to invest in a good watering
garlic, aloe, and more. To beautify your
can or make sure a hose or faucet is close by. Large
home, hang the window boxes outside
pots are great for tomatoes, beans, carrots, onions,
and fill them with your favorite flowers.
radishes, and cucumbers, while peppers, greens,
Impatiens,
and
and kale do best in smaller pots. Since space is at a
marigolds do well and are perfect for
minimum, plan thoughtfully and do some research,
beginners who don’t have a lot of time
planting only things your family loves. Miniature
and energy to invest.
vegetables are also great choices, allowing you to
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Traditional
parsley,
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herbs
like
for displaying flowers, hanging
all grow well together and will fit
planters are also a perfect way
nicely in a small box by a well-lit
to grow a number of things.
window. Rosemary and thyme can
Strawberries will hang over the
also share a small pot together,
edge of the planter, producing
but if you like dill or mint, it’s
beautiful fruit that is easy to
best to give them each their own
pick. Tomatoes are also popular
container. All of these herbs can be
to grow this way, and some are
grown indoors or outdoors, but be
even bred for this purpose. It’s
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keep them healthy and abundant.
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“You’d recognize a birch tree, right?” Yes. “Do you know what a plantain is?” Like the banana thing? (No.) “Have you heard about Ötzi the Iceman?” Yeah! Whatever you already know going into their classes, the men of Future Necessities work hard to create a comfortable learning environment and are consistently gracious, funny, and informative. Future Necessities presents technical skills as part of a greater understanding of human history. In the middle of a technical demonstration about using twining nettle to make string, for example, Blake described the huge nets made by the Calusa tribe of Florida for countless generations. Jeff looked out from underneath his hood and waxed poetic about foraging, trapping, and fire-making as human birthrights.
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June 8 -- The Art of Primitive Trapping
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June 10 -- Foraging Edibles and Primitive Cooking Spend six hours with the Future Necessities team foraging and then cooking whatever you find. You’ll learn how to eat nettles without getting stung, which plants taste like cucumbers and asparagus, and how to turn a cattail into a feast. You might even get to try some acorn bread if you’re lucky. Right on the borders of the entertainment district and the theater district, Seven offers a fantastic diverse menu driven by our James Beard Award winning Culinary Director, an upscale, sexy, sophisticated ambiance, an edge for nightlife, and a one-of-a-kind rooftop experience with seasonal cigar lounge.
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July 9 -- Moccasins Make your new favorite footwear in this six hour workshop. Everyone will leave with a pair of moose-skin moccasins made just for them!
July 15 -- Wilderness Survival Basics This basic skills class will teach you how to survive in the wild. Beginning with learning how to prioritize your needs in a survival situation (shelter, fire, water, and food -- in that order), this catch-all class will make sure that you’re equipped to survive in a worst case scenario. The men who lead Future Necessities have an infectious passion for nature that makes spending time with them a delight.
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ITALIAN
FOODS in Minnesota by Whitney Grindberg
My husband Kyle and I recently returned from a three week trip to Italy to visit his aunt and uncle. Their home is in the heart of Tuscany in a small town called Marcialla. After beautiful sunrises greeted us each new day through shuttered windows, we would have breakfast in the Mediterranean morning air and walk the ancient streets to visit the sights and
sounds that the beautiful country has to offer. As breathtaking as the countryside, cathedrals, and castles are, Italy’s cuisine best captured our hearts. Whether we were cooking at home or dining out, we were stunned every time by Italian food’s flavors and authenticity. Kyle’s aunt, who was born and raised in Minnesota, moved to Italy 30 years ago with her Italian husband. In her new home in the Tuscan countryside, she was mentored by the elderly neighbor ladies in the art of authentic Italian cooking. Their secret? Quality ingredients, prepared simply and carefully. Spinach and ricotta ravioletti in garlic butter sauce, Tuscan olives, and creamy mushroom risotto were all at the top of my list of favorites by the time we boarded the plane home. With the flavors still dancing on my tongue as I slept off my jet lag, I got to wondering how I could replicate these incredible foods in our beloved home state. After a little research, my answer was clear: Morelli’s Italian market. Tucked away on the bottom edge of the Payne-Phalen neighborhood of St. Paul, 24
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LOCAL BEETS: Farmer’s Market Jewels If you think you don’t like beets, then let this be the year to give them another chance. Remember, our taste buds change over time, so maybe now you’ll find this vegetable you once sent into exile more appealing. That’s how it went for me. I had little interest in beets as a child, but a few years ago I tried fresh-from-the-garden boiled beets again -- with a bit of butter on them -- and found they had a remarkably similar taste to fresh sweet corn. (Just try it.) Although beets are typically a deep red color, you can also find golden beets. Research suggests the pigments that give beets their bold colors may also be the source of their health benefits, from helping to fight cancer
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and arthritis to preventing neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases. Beets and beet juice have also been shown to lower blood pressure and improve exercise performance.
Buying Beets
Using Beet Tops
The best local beets are harvested in early spring,
Wash beet greens thoroughly, one leaf at a time to
Growing up on a dairy farm,
so don’t hesitate to snatch up the first beets of the
make sure you get all the sand and dirt off. Shake
Anita Dualeh consumed plenty
season when you spot them at the farmer’s market.
them gently to remove most of the water.
Choose small to medium sized beets, which are
coarsely and sauté the beet tops with garlic in a
usually sweeter and more tender than the larger
little bit of olive oil, or add them to just about any
ones. Beets should be firm and heavy for their size. If
soup, stew, or even your spaghetti sauce. They are
trendy. She interprets the term
the tops are still attached, make sure they are bright
a welcome addition to a frittata or egg bake as well.
locavore liberally, using it to refer
and fresh. Buying the whole beet plant is essentially
of local milk, beef and garden vegetables before local food was
to an individual who commits to eating food produced in our state
Chop
a two-for-one deal since the tops are a flavorful dish
Cooking Beet Root
in their own right.
To steam beets, peel and cut them into ½-inch pieces. Place them in a steamer basket set into a saucepan
or region as much as possible.
Storing Beets
of simmering water. Cover and steam for 15 to 20
In this column she encourages
Store beet roots in a plastic bag in the fridge for a
minutes or until beets are tender and easily pierced
readers to become more aware of
week or more, but keep in mind that smaller beets
with the tip of a knife.
their food’s origins and to choose seasonal foods in order to enjoy optimal flavor and freshness.
tend to shrivel more easily. The smaller the beets, the sooner you should use them. If you’ve bought beets
Boiling beets is equally easy. Peel and cut beets into
with their tops still on, cut the tops off once you get
1-inch pieces. Put about an inch and a half of water
home, leaving about an inch of stem attached to the
into a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Add beets,
root. Removing the tops prevents the greens from
return to a boil, and then reduce heat. Simmer beets
sucking moisture away from their roots. Use the beet
until tender, stirring occasionally, for about 15 to 20
tops right away if you can since they don’t keep for
minutes. Drain.
more than a few days.
Beet & Apple Salad I learned how to make this simple salad in
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Northeast Minneapolis Brew Pubs by Sam Stinogel
with the smoking ban in full effect and growler sales on Sunday, the times are quickly changing. Beer culture is on the front line of this major shift in how Americans, and especially Minnesotans, enjoy a drink. As brew pubs began to emerge in 2010 they brought with them the idea that drinking didn’t have to be for Friday night blowouts and Saturday morning regrets. Specialty crafted beers were now being made to be enjoyed, not pounded down like so many mass-produced alternatives. They call them craft beers for a reason, and they’re made for people who really care about what they want to drink. This is bringing a new type of clientele into the taproom scene, where the light, gourmet atmosphere is more suitable for families.
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shopdinelive.net In Northeast Minneapolis beer culture and family have been brought together hand in hand. There are more than ten brew pubs in this small part of the metro alone, with many more new ones springing up across the Twin Cities every month. As a resident of Northeast, I am pleased to live in an area that is home to so many independent breweries. I should also mention that I am a father, and that I also enjoy a frosted barley pop from time to time. To be able to stop in for a pint and not be frowned upon for bringing my girls in with me is amazing! Indeed Brewing is one of my favorite places to grab a beer or a growler. They have two taprooms that have ample seating, along with a dog-friendly patio. Not only can you bring the family, but you can also feel ethically sound in your spending, because Indeed doesn’t just serve great beer -- they donate all of their Wednesday night profits to a charity of their employees’
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Caves. They are all around us. This statement is particularly true if you happen to be reading this article inside of a cave. While Minnesota is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, it is also home to several rockier natural wonders. Caves are the perfect summertime destination for goth teenagers and older folks who want to justify their recent flashlight purchases. Luckily, our locality offers a variety of wholesome activities involving caves, perfect fun for the entire family on days when you simply can not stand to play another game of Scrabble. Cave exploration doesn’t necessarily have to involve rappelling and nifty yellow hard hats. Take the Wabasha Street Cave Tour offered in St. Paul, for example. At the bargain basement price of only eight dollars, this 40 minute walking tour explores sandstone caves once used by mobsters for smuggling, nightclubs, and general illegal, mobstery mayhem. Tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 AM, do not require a reservation, and are handicap accessible. At long last, you’ll be able to say to friends, “You know that History Channel show Secret Passages? No? Well, I went to some caves that were on there one time!” Plus, on Thursday nights, eight dollars and the speakeasy password “Gus sent me” will get you access to Wabasha Street Caves for swing dancing! Doors open at 6 PM, followed by a dance lesson at 6:15 PM and live music from 7 to 10 PM. Then you can finally cross “swing dancing in a sandstone gangster cave” off of your bucket list.
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this Summer Maybe you’re looking to get out of town for a little bit. Don’t worry, there are caves there, too! Consider a little road trip out to Mystery Cave, located in Forestville State Park just south of Wykoff. It’s the perfect destination if you are looking to cool off -- the cave stays a constant 48 degrees year-round. The impressive (and allegedly mysterious) cave boasts stalagmites, stalactites, underground pools, and a variety of tour options. There is the Flashlight Tour, for example, a slightly rugged experience where flashlights provide the only illumination during an hour of guided exploration. If that isn’t your style, there is also the Wild Caving and Photography tour to consider. Prices and times vary by tour: Call (866) 857-2757 for more information. “But I hate the outdoors!” you cry. “Aren’t caves just giant hotels for spiders and creepy crawlies?” Well, I’m honestly not entirely sure why you are reading this, but I do in fact have a suggestion for you: The Salt Cave Minneapolis. Rather than a natural cavern, The Salt Cave is a salt-lined room designed for the spice’s natural curative properties -- you know, like a salt lamp, only bigger. In addition to salt therapy (known as halotherapy) by the hour, they also offer massages and meditation classes. They sell gourmet cooking salt as well. (Few wellness centers can advise that you eat the same material their buildings are made from.) If you are looking to relax and enjoy nature’s benefits without actual nature getting in your way, The Salt Cave is the perfect choice. Sadly, there can only be one Batman, but that doesn’t prevent the rest of us from enjoying the splendor and offbeat amenities which caves have to offer. You too can do something new this summer and explore your own (natural or unnatural) dark depths.
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