Who do you live with: Britt, my charming husband, Ben and Connor, our rascally little boys, and Rooney our sweet little pup that funny enough I got while exhibiting at a Home and Garden show
Where would you like to live:I do love being here in Minnesota but if I could choose anywhere to have a second home it would absolutely be Paris.
Your favorite occupation:The one I have right now! I am grateful every day that I get to do something I love for my job.
Person you’d like to meet:I have two. I would love love love to spend a little time with Steve Martin. I have liked him since I was a kid in the 70’s. His books are always a good read, his banjo playing is fantastic and his movies are always funny. Tom Hanks is another. If a movie comes on with Tom Hanks in it, even if I have seen it a hundred times, I will watch it…Every. Single. Time.
What do you order in a coffee shop:A double shot of espresso with 3 oz steamed cream and 1 packet sugar in the raw (I used to work at a coffee roastery so I am very specific/picky in my coffee choices!).
3 TCL regulars who you’d like to have dinner with:Oooh, it is hard to get it down to 3…I would say Marjorie Johnson because I absolutely love hearing her stories, I just met Sara Bartlett for the first time recently and would love to know more about her, and of course Ted Farrell who never fails to educate me about fine wine or good spirits and he always has a funny story to tell 🙂
Favorite State Fair food:That is a tough one to narrow down too! Sweet Marthas are mighty fine but I think the “Puff Daddy on a Stick” from The Sausage Sisters is my all time fave.
Favorite TCL moment:I remember how fun it was to be on the very first episode of Twin Cities Live. The studio was buzzing with excitement…it was so cool to see all their months of hard work happening live for the first time!
One thing you can’t live without:Good music 🙂
Dream TCL interview/segment:I would love to interview Ina Garten on the show. I worked for her many years ago and would love for the TCLive viewers to see first hand what a wonderful, talented and interesting woman she is.
What is your motto:“If you don’t ask, the answer is always no”. I say it to my boys every single day.
Owner of Golden Fig, Laurie Crowell stopped by to make slow cooker sweet potatoes and honey butter pork tenderloin, perfect for a busy week night meal. For more information about Nordic Ware, click here. Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes Ingredients: Sweet potatoes Instructions: Wash and dry sweet potatoes Place in ...
Owner of Golden Fig Fine Foods, Laurie Crowell, stopped by with tangy recipes made with citrus to try out in the new year. Citrus Shrimp 3 TB olive oil 3 TB fresh cilantro zest and juice of 1 limequat and 2 mandarins 1 tsp honey 2 TB shallot -minced 1 ...
Owner of Golden Fig Fine Foods, Laurie Crowell stopped by with a recipe that has a unique twist on this Thanksgiving staple. It's a recipe that's been in her family for over 60 years, created by her Grandma Rita. Ingredients 3 strips thick cut bacon, chopped 1 lg yellow onion, ...
Owner of Golden Fig Fine Foods in St. Paul, Laurie Crowell, stopped by with a Halloween-themed dinner idea, feetloaf. Make it at home! Feetloaf Recipe 1/2 C panko bread crumbs 1/2 C milk 2 lbs ground meat (beef, bison, pork etc. Whatever you prefer works!) 1 egg lightly beaten 1/2 ...
Golden Fig Fine Foods, Laurie Crowell, stopped by to share some tasty squash recipes perfect for any fall day. Visit Laurie! Golden Fig Fine Foods 794 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105 Try these recipes at home! Kuri Adobo Soup 4-5 lbs red Kuri squash roasted 2 TB olive oil ...
Owner of Golden Fig Fine Foods, Laurie Crowell, stopped by the TCL kitchen with some fall inspired recipes like apple salsa, wild rice salad and more. Crunchy Apple Salsa 2 honey crisp apples 1 small onion-chopped 1 red bell pepper-finely chopped 1 C loosely packed cilantro-chopped 1 TB chili in ...
Laurie Crowell of Golden Fig Fine Foods in St. Paul stopped by with an easy back to school dinner recipe and sweet treat. Chicken Pot Pie 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken 2 1/4 C chicken stock 4 TB butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 4 carrots, peeled and cut into ...
It's back-to-school week on Twin Cities Live and chances are that it’s every parent's dream is to create a smooth transition from summer mornings once the school year starts. Owner of Golden Fig Fine Foods, Laurie Crowell stopped by with three different breakfast ideas that are perfect for busy mornings. ...
Owner of Golden Fig, Laurie Crowell stopped by to make a quick summer salad which is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner with your family. Quick Summer Pasta Ingredients 1 lb pasta 1.5 lb cherry tomatoes, halved 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 tsp fresh garlic 1 TB olive oil 1 ...
Owner of Golden Fig Fine Foods, Laurie Crowell, stopped by with recipes for homemade dog treats and information on the Paws on Grand event. Peanut Butter Banana Freeze 4 ripe bananas 1/2 C creamy peanut butter 1/2 C plain yogurt Coconut water to thin Place bananas, peanut butter and yogurt ...
