Laurie Crowell

Back to School Snacks

September 15, 2020Food, Laurie Crowell, Other Food

It’s Back to School Week and it wouldn’t be complete without the after school snack! Owner of Golden Fig Laurie Crowell has some fun options. Kid-Friendly Snack Packs Start with Meat & Cheese: Fresh Cheese Curds Salami or Beef Sticks A Good Cheese or two for slising Crackers or Flatbreads Add Fruits &...

Deep-Fried Cheese Curds

August 20, 2020Food, Laurie Crowell, Other Food, Recipe Replay

Want to bring a state fair classic food to your own kitchen? Owner of Golden Fig, Laurie Crowell taught us how to make deep-fried cheese curds.

Pickling & Sweet Corn Salad

August 14, 2020Food, Laurie Crowell, Other Food, Sides

A great way to preserve your vegetables is pickling them. Laurie Crowell, owner of Golden Fig, shows us how easy it is to do. Quick Refrigerator Pickles 1 lb veggies sliced to fit in jar (you can pick!) If you use cucumbers, slice off and discard ends. 1 small onion cut into wedges 1/4 C sugar 1 1/3 C white vinegar 1 tsp kosher...

Appetizers Using Brie

August 10, 2020Appetizers, Food, Laurie Crowell, Recipe Replay, Recipes

Before you break out the cheddar at your next wine and cheese party, don't forget about the bloomy rind cheeses that will no doubt be a huge hit! Owner of Golden Fig Fine Foods, Laurie Crowell shared three unique recipes using Brie cheese.

BBQ Chicken Crescent Rolls

August 7, 2020Food, Laurie Crowell, Main Dishes, Recipe Replay, Recipes

For the past nine years, Twin Cities Live has prepared a lot of yummy food on the show. Steve and Elizabeth certainly have their favorites, but they aren't the only ones who have sampled the food. Laurie Crowell from Golden Fig recreates our former co-host's, John Hanson's favorite recipe.

Refrigerator Pickles

July 13, 2020Food, Laurie Crowell, Recipe Replay, Recipes, Sides

Go to your garden, local farmer's market or grocery store and grab some vegetables! Golden Fig owner, Laurie Crowell, stopped by to show us how to make tasty refrigerator pickles.

Spring Rolls

July 9, 2020Food, Laurie Crowell, Main Dishes, Recipe Replay, Recipes

Owner of Golden Fig, Laurie Crowell, stopped by with a tasty spring roll recipe to try at home. 1 package spring roll wrappers 1 pkg vermicelli rice noodles Rice wine vinegar 1 ripe mango, peeled + thinly sliced 1 large carrot, peeled + thinly sliced 1 large or a few mini English cucumbers, peeled + thinly sliced 1 small head red...

Strawberry Salsa on Grilled Shrimp Tacos

June 24, 2020Food, Laurie Crowell, Main Dishes, Recipes, Sweets, TCL Regulars

With strawberry season just getting underway, this simple salsa goes great on fresh fish or shrimp tacos as well as on corn chips! Laurie Crowell, owner of Golden Fig, shows us. 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp-peeled and deveined 4 garlic cloves-minced 1 tsp Chili Powder 1/2 tsp Wild Mountain Cumin 1/4 tsp smoked paprika 1 TB BBQ herbs a few...

Healthy Snacks for On the Go

June 9, 2020Food, Laurie Crowell, Other Food, Recipe Replay, Recipes

Laurie Crowell of Golden Fig stopped by with some healthy homemade snacks recipes that are good for when you're on the go.

Small Business Ownership

June 1, 2020Fun, Laurie Crowell, People & Things

We truly believe that small businesses are what build the fabric of our communities. Laurie Crowell, owner of Golden Fig Fine Foods, talks to us about what it’s like to own a small business in today’s world.