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The Gathering Table: a pop-up restaurant in Southern MN

Panzanella is a beautiful, rustic salad full of fresh tomatoes and warm, crusty bread generously seasoned with fresh herbs and olive oil.  The freshness and simplicity of this dish make…

Peach + Basil Lemonade

The star of this sweet, summery refreshment is undoubtedly the perfectly ripened peaches from the Iowa Orchard stand at the Des Moines Farmer’s Market – not to mention the fresh basil that was picked…

Buttery pistachio shortbread + creamy cheesecake hinted with lemon + roasted strawberries + even more fresh sugared berries = the quintessence of summer wrapped in a spring form pan. Scraping…

Watermelon Limeade

It’s August (yes, already), and August calls for icy cold, refreshing, fruity, citrus-garnished drinks.  And this Watermelon Limeade is all of the above.    I wasn’t sure if I would…

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