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Following twenty years of farmer's markets selling locally grown vegetables, native fruits, and local honey Linda created Marianne's Kitchen in Shoreview, MN, an oasis of good food, conversation and laughter in a suburban food desert. Operating from 2011-2017 the cafe offered home made soups, fresh bread baked daily, great sandwiches and treats and a complete line of gluten-free soups, pickled products, jams, jellies, salsas and locally sourced soups, honey and grains.

The Marianne's Kitchen of sharing, conversation, and learning continues with ongoing commentary, food reviews and food finds as we grow, cook and eat our food and sample local restaurants.

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Merlitons


We've had a few posts about Mirlitons and more than a few "what's that?" questions. Once the principle food of the Aztecs and the Mayans it's a pear-shaped vegetable that is very popular in Louisiana cooking...and in Shoreview this week. It's also known as a Chayote, mango squash or vegetable pear.

There are so many great food traditions (other than just 'fast')--we try to bring in some flavors other than the standard burger, fries, pizza, and chicken nuggets. ...and, they taste better. This one has been really fun because you can use mirlitons in soups, main courses, and pie : )
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