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.
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 ...
Laurie Crowell from Golden Fig Fine Foods tries out one of the newest trends in food – Tortilla Fold Ups. Laurie’s Recipes: The method is the same for all, you just have to choose your favorite ingredients! With a burrito size flour tortilla, Imagine a clock face on the burrito, ...
It's the start of a busy work week and that means it's time for another Monday Night Meal. Laurie Crowell stopped but to make a delicious and simple recipe called, Smoky Shrimp with Couscous.
You can brighten up your meals and make them more refreshing on a cold winter day by adding lemon, orange or grapefruit. sounds tasty. Laurie Crowell of Golden Fig stopped by with tasty citrus recipes.
Beans of all kinds are nutricous, high in fiber, protein and other vitamins. Laurie Crowell, the owner of Golden Fig Fine Foods shows us how to turn them into tasty dip recipes. Reds Hummus 1/2 C roasted bell pepper 15 oz garbanzo beans (drained with liquid reserved) 1/3 C tahini paste ...
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, ...
Things heat up in the Twin Cities Live kitchen every Monday with a tasty dinner recipe that’s easy to make. It’s part of our Monday Night Meal series. Laurie Crowell, owner of Golden Fig Fine Foods stopped by to make an Easy Korean Bowl. For more information on Nordic Ware, ...
