Are you on the go this summer? We’re sharing everything from road trip treats, campfire classes to unrivaled summer snacks perfect for any occasion.

Food & Drink, Snacks and SurprisesCynthia SutterAugust 13, 2021Cindi Sutter, #NielsenMassey, #FineVanillas&Flavors, #roadtriptreats, #campfireclassics, #summersnacks, #recipestipsComment

Cilantro Shallot Oil

We had a similar sauce made with parsley this weekend that we poured on grilled eggplant rounds, grilled chicken, bread and salad. I can’t wait to try this with cilantro. Via Brenda Langton, Mill City Farmers Market.

Food & Drink, Snacks and SurprisesLaura FrerichsMarch 10, 2021Laura Frerichs, Loon Organics Farm, Recipe, Cilantro Shallot Oil, recipe tips, Mill City Farmers MarketComment

Maple Syrup Announces Spring

The first signs of spring are very sweet, literally. It’s maple syrup season and I’m just back from a friend’s sugar bush near Lake Superior where we tapped trees in the deep, quiet, snowy woods. At this time of year, you get a whiff of maple on the bright, damp spring air as the sap simmers into syrup.

Food & Drink, Snacks and SurprisesCynthia SutterMarch 9, 2021Cindi Sutter, Beth Dooley's Kitchen, Maple Syrup, Sign of Spring, Golden Syrup, Amber Syrup, Dark SyrupComment

Homemade-Gluten Free Granola

I try to simplify morning routines to make the start of the day stress-free, so the tone is set for the rest of my schedule. One of my favorite items to have on hand is this mapley sweet and crunchy granola, warm with cinnamon and cardamom flavors, and crunchy-nutritious with gluten-free nuts.

Food & Drink, Snacks and SurprisesCynthia SutterSeptember 15, 2020Zehorit Heilicher, Homemade-Gluten Free Granola, Spirited Table®, Granola, Recipe, Fall Recipe Tips, Vegan Chickpea, Holiday Gift TipsComment

Savory Strawberry Sauce

This light and flavorful sauce works well in Asian cuisine and poured over broiled or grilled fish, served with sticky rice, steamed snow peas, or soba noodles.

Food & Drink, Snacks and SurprisesChristina Meyer-JaxMay 18, 2020Christina Meyer-Jax MS, Christina Meyer-Jax, Spirited Table®, Savory Strawberry Sauce, Recipe, Gifts from the Garden, Pick Strawberries Day, Gifts from the GardenComment

Teriyaki Sauce

Here is a favorite teriyaki sauce recipe using garlic. Please note, I modified an original recipe found on cookingclassy.com. The original recipe called for soy sauce, brown sugar, and corn starch. I chose to substitute for “cleaner” ingredients such as coconut aminos, maple syrup, and tapioca starch.

Food & Drink, Snacks and SurprisesCynthia SutterApril 11, 2020Julie Johnson, Recipe, Teriyaki Sauce, cookingclassy.comComment

Snacks on the Go

Good nutrition is an essential component of planning road trips for our family or simply planning a day away from the house. Hydration is the key to a successful road trip and we start by packing a cooler with plenty of water.

Food & Drink, Snacks and SurprisesCynthia SutterMarch 9, 2020Julie Johnson, Snacks on the Go, Good Nutrition, Family Trips, No to "hangry", Good Hydration, Traveling with Teenagers, Nutrient Packed Snacks, RXBAR, Raw nuts, LÄRABARS, Theo Dark Chocolate with CoconutComment

Spice Life

With the launch of Spicewalla, Chef, Restaurateur, and Entrepreneur Meherwan Irani hopes to freshen up and maximize chefs’ spice racks. “There’s no other ingredient on the planet that has the ability to change the flavor of food like spices,” says Irani. “Spices transform the simplest of ingredients into something spectacular.”

Food & Drink, Snacks and SurprisesCynthia SutterAugust 15, 2019Lisa Elbert, STARCHEFS, starchefs.com, Chef, Restaurateur, and Entrepreneur Meherwan Irani, Spice FreshnessComment

Pesto Vinaigrette

Ready to show off your greens! Loon Organics owner Laura Frerichs shares a great dressing for your summer bounty.

Food & Drink, Snacks and SurprisesCynthia SutterAugust 7, 2019Laura Frerichs, Loon Organics Farm, Loon Organics CSA Box, Recipes from the farm, RecipeComment