If your guest has special dietary needs

Oh my goodness! I have guests coming to town! One has a tree-nut allergy, the rest have various diet restrictions ... Where can we eat that will work for everyone?

Never fear! Duluth has a robust and motley bunch of options for the diner with dietary needs that offers much more than a head of lettuce on a plate....

Sometimes what looks nitpicky is just your guest being particular for health's sake. Clarificat...[Read more]

Theories behind food sensitivity fads

Ever find yourself wanting to yell, while waiting in line as someone ahead of you figures out what the gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free options are, "Oh, just order the salad! You diet-demanding people are everywhere!"? I know that you, being a good Minnesota nice person, would never even think such a thing, right? Wink, wink, nudge, nudge. Trust me, living the dream of diet dissection is not fun for us, either.

The Pasta in the Water

I had the pleasure of writing a blog post for TouchPoint Resource Pool
You can find the original blog post here

Even if you’re not a fan of the TV show Bones I invite you to follow me through this case study based on real events and see how quickly you can spot the oversight.

Let’s pretend for a moment that you have discovered, after a long battle with health issues, you are sensitive to wheat and gluten. Upon this discovery and a shift in food lifestyle you feel like you have your life back. You’re getting along well.

One of your biggest adjustments is missing the pasta from your favorite Italian place. The food, the ambiance, the staff… PERFECTO!

A coworker lets you know that they have just a...[Read more]