Laurie McCann Crowell has apprenticed under some of the countries top prepared and fancy food creators. She attributes much of her gourmet appreciation to and continues to be inspired by Barefoot Contessa’s Ina Garten with whom she worked in East Hampton, New York.
Voted one of the “Top 100 Minnesotans to Watch” by Mpls./St.Paul Magazine, McCann Crowell develops her Golden Fig line of specialty foods items locally in Minneapolis. All Golden Fig items are blended and bottled in small batches on a weekly basis. Which ensures your spices, vinegars or sugars will arrive to you with the freshest flavor around.
Laurie’s charitable involvements include Kid’s Café, a local organization bringing hot meals to underprivileged children and entities supported by Les Dames E’scoffier, an international organization of which she was a board member
As a 17 year member of the St. Paul Farmers Market, from June-October you can find Laurie set up at the Lowertown St. Paul market on Saturdays as well as the Woodbury Farmers market on Sunday.
Laurie Crowell, the owner of Golden Fig Fine Foods, prepares a light and easy meal perfect for a Monday Night Meal. 1 lb shrimp 1 TB olive oil Juice of 1 lime (save lime for zesting on fruit) Salt and pepper to taste Skewers Do a quick 5 minute marinade ...
The owner of the Golden Fig on Grand Avenue in Saint Paul, Laurie Crowell, shares two dinner recipes you can easily make over a campfire, in the slow cooker or in the oven.
Laurie Crowell, the owner of Golden Fig Fine Foods, shows how a simple syrup can make all the difference in your summer lemonades. Simple Syrup Recipe 1.5 C cane sugar 1 C water Bring to a boil, let simmer 3 minutes. Cool, jar and store in fridge. Will keep at ...
A fun way to reinvent taco night! It is fun for everyone to assemble their own. Put the refried beans down first, they help keep the other toppings on the tostada. One bag Tostada Shells Refried Beans Ground beef (cooked up like you would for tacos!), cooked chicken shredded ( ...
Laurie Crowell from Golden Fig shares some easy ideas for the kids to put together the night before or the morning of for simple but tasty breakfast eats on Mothers Day. Overnight crock pot French Toast 1 loaf bread cut or pulled into large cubes 2 Cups milk (or non ...
Whether you’re hosting or attending a bridal show, wedding shower, or baby shower, Laurie Crowell the owner of Golden Fig has some recipes that would be just perfect. Chevre with flowers This one is as easy as it sounds. You need 1 4 oz piece of chevre and some edible ...
There is no better time than the winter to cozy up and eat a warm sandwich like the classic grilled cheese. Owner of The Golden Fig, Laurie Crowell stopped by with three hot sandwiches to try at home. Grilled Cheese with Apple 4 sliced bread (I like the Bakersfield Brioche ...
