One of the zany things about visiting TV stations across the country is coming across so much local talent/news folks/producers/and various other denizens of morning television. Here in Minneapolis, our escort/food team of Isabel and Tim are so well liked and friendly that we’ve had a really fun morning. Pictured above is Lois, one of their food stylists who, at 80 years old is still doing her thing. Yesterday she was working with the great Lidia Bastianich who is also in town promoting her new book and TV show. If I’m food styling at 80 years it would be a miracle! Made Mexican Eggs and Frosty Citrus Drink at Fox Morning News and then over to the NBC affiliate, Showcase Minneapolis where we showed 5 easy breakfast ideas. And this is where it got interesting. A segment on winter coats (only in Minneapolis where its freezing) showed classic military styles: pea and trench coats in new colors and styles. Apparently if you live here you need a collection of coats, not just one do-it-all-keep-you-warm version. And, just when I was feeling a little sleepy, out came The Bunny Clogs aka The Honey Dogs to perform their 2 great hits Butter and Confessions of a Teenage Lima Bean. It’s a good thing I went first cause this would’ve been a tough act to follow. The host of my segment, Rob–a former hockey playing, sportscasting guy was cool, improvisational, funny and really interested in cooking. Apparently he’s known around these parts as the male Martha lol. This afternoon after Twin Cities Live, we’re heading to The Cooks of Crocus Hill in St. Paul for a talk and signing (and, free food too).
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Lucinda’s favorite way to eat Thanksgiving dinner is the next day, layered into a pie. Her rule for the feast, and how to build the one the kids called Danksgiving Pie. -
Rustic home cook, practical cook, chef. Lucinda on her three sons, the cooks she hired over the years, and why you only need one superpower in the kitchen. -
The salad dressing Lucinda’s mother Rose made every night got two million views on TikTok. A lettuce recall, a pair of measuring spoons, and a damn good dressing. Recipe included. -
Our prior dog had passed. We weren’t sure we wanted another. Then a cinnamon-colored puppy named Lychee was the last one left at the Cape Ann Animal Shelter. -
Every tool we make has to do more than one job. Lucinda on where that rule came from, the Super Spoon, and a 100-year-old potato masher called a Beetle.
October 30, 2009 at 1:36 pm
LSQ I recently gave your book to a good friend – with 3 boys, 1 daughter and a tall husband at home to feed … she loved it! her kids love it … thank you for writing such a wonderful book!… are you coming to Toronto for a book signing ..?? we would love to see you up here in Canada
October 30, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Hey Lucinda, I made the italian fries tonight for my husband and son. We loved them and will definitely put them in the rotation at our house. We love Nashville too. My daughter is a sophomore at Vandy. I always enjoy seeing your segments on Martha. Mad Hungry is great. I must buy an iron skillet! Good luck with the book tour.