VOGUE recommends my LUX Soaps to their readers

What an honor it was to receive the news Sarah Brown, Beauty Editor of VOGUE Magazine was endorsing my LUX Soaps to her readers.  I still have not been able to find the words to express how amazing this is for me any my brand.  Thank you Sarah and the entire VOGUE Beauty team for as they say 'LOVING my soaps!'

Elevating the Everyday Podcast (Me - Cutout Cookies, Biscuits & Scones - Scurvy)

Listen to my podcast pilot where I talk about all my passions - HERE or subscribe to it on iTunes!

Lavender is starting a new weekly podcast with me, Ross Sveback, called “Elevating the Everyday,” something Ross has been helping people do across the nation for years.  Finding the imperfection charming, Ross will take the listeners through various talking points, food topics, and product discussions each week, rounding out each podcast with a Q&A session with questions submitted by listeners and followers over this website, Facebook, and Twitter.  Some episodes might feature guests or include giveaways for fantastic new products–you just never know what might transpire every Wednesday on “Elevating the Everyday.”

To subscribe to “Elevating the Everyday” via Feedburner with your usual, chosen feed platform, click here.

To subscribe via iTunes, click here and it will kick your iTunes into downloading/subscribing action.

Lodge Cast Iron Cookbook

I just received my copy of the Lodge Cast Iron cookbook, of which I was a contributor.  The recipe they featured of the several I submitted is my Lemon Lavender Pound Cakes using the Lodge Drop Biscuit Pan.  I am so honored to have been a part of this project.  The photography is amazing as well - thank you Lodge!

My 4th of July Inspiration Cooking Segment on FOX - Flag Tarts & SodaStream

My NBC appearance making Pizza Waffles

I was on NBC this last Tuesday doing a cooking segment. I made my pizza waffles, and also showed examples of my cinnamon bun waffles and huevos rancheros waffles. This recipe calls for a yeast batter as opposed to the traditional quick-rise batter. The yeast batter mimics pizza dough and provides a depth of flavor to the waffle. You can use whatever toppings you care to in this - it is delicious with pineapple and Candian Bacon or filled with vegetables!

Here is a link to the video online: http://www.showcaseminnesota.com/show/client_article.aspx?storyid=842720

Olive Oil Quickbread & Walnut Pesto

Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie Video

I made this video to submit for a local contest on Twin Cities Live. I was not chosen as one of the finalists, but I still think it is a great snapshot of my work! Cooking on the Dacor appliances is always enjoyable...

Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie

Star Tribune article about kon-tent

Thanks to the Star Tribune for posting such a great compliment!

WEB WATCH
kon-tent.blogspot.com

Afton blogger Ross Sveback muses on subjects from rosemaling, to balsamic truffles, to the virtues of Dacor's new 30-inch dishwasher. Sveback, who teaches cooking and entertaining classes, had a primo post earlier this summer with a recipe that substituted julienned zucchini for spaghetti in a veg-friendly main dish. Here is a link to the article

My television debut

Saturday was my television debut. I was asked by Fox 9 to teach their listeners some food tips on their 'In the Kitchen' segment. I opted to make some olive oil recipes where people can use the essential oil outside the box, or in a remixed way. I knew I had five minutes, but since this was my first segment had no concept of how much time I would actually have. I decided to make two recipes, the olive oil cake and a toasted walnut pesto.

Tom Halden was my co-cook, and he was a really great guy- funny too! He ended up interacting with me which is what I had not anticipated - this cut into the time, which was fine. It was great having that interaction. I was happy how it went even though I was unable to finish the pesto recipe.

I am excited to go back again and polish the segments!

http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/morning_news/recipe_August_22_2009

City Pages Blurb about kon-tent

City Pages did a nice feature regarding the Fundamentals Cooking Class series. Here is the link:

http://www.citypages.com/adIndex/ad/674729

Confidence with a K! - Star Tribune, by Kim Ode

Special Thanks to Kim Ode at the Minneapolis Star & Tribune for writing such a nice article about kon-tent as well as the 12-Step Confidence Series. I appreciate it! Here is the article:

Confidence with a K

The most crucial ingredient in any recipe is confidence. Ross Sveback of Afton aims to teach this through his new culinary venture, kon-tent, with his "12-Step Confidence Series." Sveback says his Grandmother Ellen taught him the basics of cooking, home and gardening, and he's now sharing his "simple and attainable ideas for enhancing one's life." His cooking classes are held at All Inc., 185 W. Plato Blvd. in St. Paul, and include basics for chicken, pasta, baked goods, soups, eggs and more. Classes are $40 (discounts are available for multiple class purchases), and limited to 12 students. To check the classes and register, go to http://www.kon-tent.com/.

kon-tent press - Where the Locals Eat

Thank you very much for the article published by Where the Locals Eat regarding the fudamentals cooking class to be held at All, Inc. I appreciate them getting the word out. http://blogs.wherethelocalseat.com/Foodies/Minneapolis-St-Paul-Food-and-Dining-Blogs.aspx

kon-tent press - Twin Cities Restaurant Blog

Thank you to Twin Cities Restaurant Blog for featuring me in an article about the upcoming Fundamentals Cooking Class Series. http://www.twincitiesrestaurantblog.com/tcrb/2009/06/all-inc-introduces-fundamentals-of-cooking-culinary-classes.html

Star Tribune News Coverage on kon-tent

Thank you to the Minneapolis Star/Tribune for their coverage in the Taste section regarding the Fundamentals Cooking Class series at All, Inc. (online at http://cal.startribune.com/dynamic/entertainment_finder/event_detail.php?event_id=77702)You can view the class schedule in the Fundamentals link on my website.

kon-tent news - Woodbury Bulletin

Thank you to Amber Kispert at the Woodbury Bulletin for such a wonderful article about kon-tent. Amber came out here to Afton and met me at The Afton Bean to interview me as I am in the process of redoing The Little Red House. She was very friendly and personable to talk to. You can log onto their website or utilize this link for the article! http://www.woodburybulletin.com/event/article/id/31973/

Minneapolis/St.Paul Magazine Blog Press

So it was thrilling to get a sign that someone in media has taken notice of what I am doing. There is a blurb that Stephanie March, the Food Editor at Minneapolis/St.Paul Magazine did regarding the cooking classes and it a sign that I am on my way. To read the article click here, it is at the bottom of the page. Thank you Stephanie for the kind words and I hope to see you at one of my classes soon!