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All content by Lucy Nieboer
A blueberry cheesecake cupcake topped with smooth cream cheese frosting and blueberries from Cupcake on University Avenue.

Restaurant round-up: where to take Mommy dearest

by Lucy Nieboer
Published May 9, 2013
A sweet and salty mix, perfect for a study break snack during finals week.

College Kitchen: brain food

by Lucy Nieboer
Published May 9, 2013

Dropping Zion

by Lucy Nieboer
Published May 2, 2013
A sweet rhubarb cake with fresh rhubarbs, cake batter, and a crumb topping bottom.

College Kitchen: Rhubarbarians

by Lucy Nieboer
Published May 2, 2013

Culture Compass: Eat your veggies this weekend

by Lucy Nieboer
Published May 1, 2013

College Kitchen: how to make miniatures

by Lucy Nieboer
Published April 25, 2013
Garry Geiken rehearses the one-man play, I Love To Eat, on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at the Illusion Theater in Minneapolis. Geiken stars as television's first chef James Beard in a show that runs April 25- May 18 at the Illusion Theater.

“I Love to Eat” spotlights celebrity chef James Beard

by Lucy Nieboer
Published April 25, 2013
A simple smoothie with peach, yogurt, and honey topped with a dash of cardamom.

College Kitchen: Minnesota bites

by Lucy Nieboer
Published April 18, 2013

Q&A: Fountains of Wayne

by Lucy Nieboer
Published April 18, 2013

College Kitchen: spring salads

by Lucy Nieboer
Published April 11, 2013
Alex Stene, front, Laura Hickey, and Brant Miller rehearse a scene from "Something About a Bear" on Monday, April 8, 2013, at The Thrust Stage in Rarig Center.

Bear in mind

by Lucy Nieboer
Published April 11, 2013

College Kitchen: My favorite things.

by Lucy Nieboer
Published April 7, 2013
The "Hello Rita" pizza at Hello Pizza in Edina, Minn. This restaurant is the second pizza store owned by Ann Kim, the owner of Pizzeria Lola in Minneapolis.

Review: Hello Pizza

by Lucy Nieboer
Published April 4, 2013

College Kitchen: Say cheese!

by Lucy Nieboer
Published April 3, 2013

10 Classic April Fool’s pranks

by Lucy Nieboer
Published March 31, 2013

5 awesome, non-Easter uses of pastels.

by Lucy Nieboer
Published March 29, 2013

Q&A: Lianne La Havas

by Lucy Nieboer
Published March 28, 2013
A poached egg served with tomato on top of buttered toast.

College Kitchen: Eggcellent adventure

by Lucy Nieboer
Published March 28, 2013

Culture Compass: Pi day

by Lucy Nieboer
Published March 14, 2013

Staycations: Spring Break edition

by Lucy Nieboer
Published March 14, 2013
A traditional Irish boiled dinner of corned beef, potatoes, carrots, and cabbage.

College Kitchen: Luck of the Irish

by Lucy Nieboer
Published March 14, 2013

The 7 stages of grief — a playlist.

by Lucy Nieboer
Published March 10, 2013
Spaghetti with turkey meatballs, a meal easily frozen and reheated for a future meal.

College Kitchen: lean cuisine machine

by Lucy Nieboer
Published March 7, 2013
The "Chart Topper" doughnut covered with peanut butter and spicy Sriracha sauce at Glam Doll Donuts on Eat Street in Minneapolis.

Of dolls and donuts

by Lucy Nieboer
Published March 7, 2013
A simple tiramisu with chocolate shavings on top and strawberries on the side.

College Kitchen: coffee break

by Lucy Nieboer
Published February 28, 2013
Instructor Ed Stern teaches dance steps to the Beginning International Folk Dance class on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at the Tapestry Folkdance Center in Minneapolis. Stern teaches ethnic dances from all around the world.

Folkin’ Around

by Lucy Nieboer
Published February 28, 2013
Terje Isungset blowing Ice Horn

Wouldn’t it be ice?

by Lucy Nieboer
Published February 21, 2013
Lemon Garlic Pasta, topped with a lemon garnish.

College Kitchen: Orange you glad?

by Lucy Nieboer
Published February 21, 2013

College Kitchen: FRYdays

by Lucy Nieboer
Published February 15, 2013
Diners enjoy their meals on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Broder's Pasta Bar in south Minneapolis. The bar seating provides the best view of the pasta chefs at work.

No Reservations

by Lucy Nieboer
Published February 14, 2013
For a fun Valentine's Day treat, you can twist challah dough into hearts and treat your loved ones with delicious bread.

College Kitchen: sweets for your sweetie

by Lucy Nieboer
Published February 14, 2013

Foods for the Chinese New Year

by Lucy Nieboer
Published February 9, 2013

Checking in with Mötel California

by Lucy Nieboer
Published February 7, 2013
The combination of dried rose hips, ginger, brandy, lemon juice, honey and water makes this warm drink the perfect cure for sickness.

College Kitchen: Down with the sickness

by Lucy Nieboer
Published February 7, 2013

The best super bowl drinking game: XLVII

by Lucy Nieboer
Published February 3, 2013

Super bowl QUIZ: What’s your chip personality?

by Lucy Nieboer
Published February 3, 2013
This sugary blueberry lemon soup is an ideal hot soup for skiers and is filled with spices.

College kitchen: strange soups

by Lucy Nieboer
Published January 31, 2013

Mighty ducks

by Lucy Nieboer
Published January 31, 2013
Williams croons edgy, poetic songs with a blend of folk, rock, blues and country.

Q&A: Lucinda Williams

by Lucy Nieboer
Published January 31, 2013

The day the music died — reading Beyonce’s lips.

by Lucy Nieboer
Published January 24, 2013
Potato Varenyky with a side of horseradish sour cream from Kramarczuk's in Northeast Minneapolis.

The Twin Cities’ best dumplings

by Lucy Nieboer
Published January 24, 2013
A body scrub made of ingredients that you can find in your kitchen, leaves your skin smooth.

College Kitchen: Beauty and the eats

by Lucy Nieboer
Published January 24, 2013

Eat this — five easy steps for New Year’s resolution eating

by Lucy Nieboer
Published January 22, 2013
If an apocalypse occurs, all you need is a can of peaches and some Bisquick powder to make a tasty peach cobbler over a fire.

College Kitchen: Hunger games

by Lucy Nieboer
Published December 12, 2012
The chicken gyro at the Foxy Falafel on Raymond Avenue in St. Paul.

2012’s best cheap eats

by Lucy Nieboer
Published December 12, 2012
Artistic director Ben Riggs leads the members of the Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus in vocal exercises. Riggs started as the artistic director in August.

His first noel

by Lucy Nieboer
Published December 7, 2012
Making sugar cookies is simple, and cookies can be cut out in various ways to celebrate the holidays.

College Kitchen: Classic Christmas cookies

by Lucy Nieboer
Published December 6, 2012
Bourbon pecan pie at the Turtle Bread Company on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.

Pie oh my!

by Lucy Nieboer
Published November 29, 2012
Thanksgiving's cranberry sauce leftovers make up one ingredient of these Orange Cranberry-Surprise Muffins.

College Kitchen: Leftover love

by Lucy Nieboer
Published November 29, 2012

Five alternatives to Black Friday shopping

by Lucy Nieboer
Published November 21, 2012

Movie Review: “Silver Linings Playbook”

by Lucy Nieboer
Published November 21, 2012
Apple juice, spiced rum, oranges, lemon, apple, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and honey all make up this warm spiced cider sangria.

College Kitchen: (Holi)day-drinking

by Lucy Nieboer
Published November 21, 2012

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree — bizarre holiday tunes.

by Lucy Nieboer
Published November 20, 2012

College Kitchen: I <3 Technology

by Lucy Nieboer
Published November 16, 2012
Aimee Mann Publicity

Q & A: Aimee Mann

by Lucy Nieboer
Published November 15, 2012

College Kitchen: A taste of home

by Lucy Nieboer
Published November 15, 2012

5 reasons why Bruce Springsteen still rocks

by Lucy Nieboer
Published November 13, 2012

Little Bitch on the Prairie

by Lucy Nieboer
Published November 8, 2012
Venison meat arranged on dumpling dough is ready to be put together.

College Kitchen: Oh deer!

by Lucy Nieboer
Published November 8, 2012
Upon entry of New Bohemia in Minneapolis, there

Restaurant review: New Bohemia

by Lucy Nieboer
Published November 1, 2012
These gooey post-Halloween candies are more grown-up versions of your favorite Halloween regulars.

College Kitchen: I want candy

by Lucy Nieboer
Published November 1, 2012

Culture Compass: Sleigh Bells, “Thrift Shop” and Dr. Ruth

by Lucy Nieboer
Published November 1, 2012
Shrimp and Green Peas poured over rice pairs with the movie “Eat Drink Man Woman” being shown at Twin Cities Film Society’s Feast the Eyes: Food and Wine Film Festival.

College Kitchen: At the movies

by Lucy Nieboer
Published October 25, 2012

Review: “Fun Size”

by Lucy Nieboer
Published October 25, 2012

Frightful food trucks — Shakopee’s Trail of Terror adds eats.

by Lucy Nieboer
Published October 24, 2012
Grimes plays a sold out show at the Varsity Theater Monday night.

Review: Grimes at the Varsity Theater

by Lucy Nieboer
Published October 23, 2012
This crepe and caramelized banana recipe is one of Martha Stewart’s “Everyday Living” Pinterest recipes.

College Kitchen: Martha knows best

by Lucy Nieboer
Published October 18, 2012
Banh mi, a French-Vietnamese sandwich, from Trung Nam French Bakery. The bakery is also well-known in the metro area for its croissants.

St. Paul’s best sandwiches

by Lucy Nieboer
Published October 18, 2012
Pumpkin seeds fresh out of a pumpkin and pumpkin puree make up these festive fall recipes for Spicy Pumpkin Seeds and Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies.

College Kitchen: The great pumpkin

by Lucy Nieboer
Published October 11, 2012

Laughing in church

by Lucy Nieboer
Published October 9, 2012

Evolution of the Biebs —Which ‘dos were don’ts

by Lucy Nieboer
Published October 8, 2012
College Kitchen: Team Tofu

College Kitchen: Team Tofu

by Lucy Nieboer
Published October 4, 2012
Dan Gaarder, guitarist and vocalist, preforms with Trailer Trash at a wedding in Edina, Minn. Trailer Trash has been performing together since the ’90s.

Q&A: Trailer Trash

by Lucy Nieboer
Published October 4, 2012

“It’s October 3rd” — T.V.’s best new mean girls

by Lucy Nieboer
Published October 4, 2012

College Kitchen: The Great Debate

by Lucy Nieboer
Published October 1, 2012
Crockoli Cheese Soup is a smooth, savory soup that’ll remind you of warm hugs from your grandma during the chilly fall days.

College Kitchen: Crock on!

by Lucy Nieboer
Published September 27, 2012

Culture Compass: Wallflowers, fire and preschool

by Lucy Nieboer
Published September 27, 2012
Designer Oskar Ly displays one of her vibrant pieces at her studio in St. Paul. The skirt she has the traditional vibrant colors of Hmong culture. Ly will be displaying her looks with other designers at the upcoming Hmong Fresh Traditions fashion show.

A breath of fresh air

by Lucy Nieboer
Published September 27, 2012

The College Kitchenista’s favorite food blogs

by Lucy Nieboer
Published September 27, 2012

Emmy red carpet winners and losers.

by Lucy Nieboer
Published September 24, 2012

Fall Festivals for Foodies

by Lucy Nieboer
Published September 20, 2012
Pancakes are stacked up and ready to eat. These were made using expired sour milk.

College Kitchen: Bad Foods Club

by Lucy Nieboer
Published September 20, 2012

New Aimee Mann album — a charmer

by Lucy Nieboer
Published September 20, 2012

Monday Sundaes

by Lucy Nieboer
Published September 17, 2012

At Home at Chabad

by Lucy Nieboer
Published September 13, 2012
Maroon and Gold Skewers, Goldy Dogs and Touchdown Toasties are three tailgating treats that will leave a good taste in your mouth even when the Gophers lose.

College Kitchen: Tailgate Treats

by Lucy Nieboer
Published September 13, 2012

Searching for treasure — Shakopee Junk Bonanza

by Lucy Nieboer
Published September 12, 2012

Steaking your claim — meat terminology for dummies

by Lucy Nieboer
Published September 10, 2012

College Kitchen: At your convenience

by Lucy Nieboer
Published September 6, 2012

Burrito Battle

by Lucy Nieboer
Published September 6, 2012

Sausage Fest at Kramarczuk’s

by Lucy Nieboer
Published September 5, 2012

Pimp My School Supplies. DIY

by Lucy Nieboer
Published September 3, 2012
Grace and Jacob Rolek eat JonnyPops merry mountain berry popsicles with their mother, Emily, on Tuesday at the Midtown Farmers Market. JonnyPops was founded in 2011 by five college students and specializes in gourmet popsicles.

Mission im-popsicle

by Lucy Nieboer
Published August 8, 2012
Chicken covered in a light beer sauce enhances the flavors of garlic, lemon and a spice rub that coats the dish.

College Kitchen: Beer-lympics Special

by Lucy Nieboer
Published August 6, 2012
A portion of the yakisoba noodles sits on display at the newly-opened Japanese restaurant Masu Sushi and Robata on Saturday at the Mall of America.

Restaurant review: Masu at the Mall

by Lucy Nieboer
Published August 1, 2012
The “Seven Days a Beef” dip is a great snack that complements a summer picnic or party. The familiar dish is composed of all the ingredients that would make a cheeseburger but is packaged as a nacho-style dip instead.

College Kitchen: ‘Bout to Dip

by Lucy Nieboer
Published August 1, 2012

College Kitchen: Cyber Assistance.

by Lucy Nieboer
Published July 31, 2012

Hip Midwestern Designs

by Lucy Nieboer
Published July 31, 2012

St. George’s Middle Eastern Festival: Sharing food and faith

by Lucy Nieboer
Published July 25, 2012
A vibrant ruby-red breakfast juice is made from blueberries, pineapple, apples, plums, yellow zucchini and cherries. The ingredients are put through a juicer to separate the juice from the pulp.

College Kitchen: Juice on the Loose

by Lucy Nieboer
Published July 25, 2012
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