more minneapolis goodies

Aside from the treats at the fair, here are a few more of the delicious things I ate on a recent trip to visit my dear friend Kim in Minneapolis...

Great start to the day: an apricot vanilla scone at Lucia's—one of the best scones I've ever eaten. Moist, filled with giant chunks of apricot, with a light sugary crust on top.

Sometimes the best meal is a bunch of sides, like this one at Brasa:

slow-roasted pulled pork:

cheesy grits:

jalapeño creamed spinach:

sweet plantains:

yucca fries:

A starter to another delicious meal—this nice plate of meats, pâtés and dried fruit: