Tastes of Minnesota: A Food Lover's Tour (Trails Books Guide) [Paperback]

Donna Tabbert Long (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2001 | Series: Trails Books Guide

Small-town fish shops and cozy hometown cafes, eccentric food festivals and spicy ethnic eateries -- this guide is sure to make your mouth water! Author Donna Tabbert Long does more than simply steer you to good eats. Tastes of Minnesota tells the story behind the food, people, and places that have become Minnesota institutions. Relish the ethnic traditions and charming locales while savoring the fantastic flavors found only in Minnesota.

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Review

"...Helps you discover the great tastes and flavors of Minnesota at every fork in the road, with recipes included..." -- Sue Zelickson, food reporter, WCCO Radio

About the Author

Donna Tabbert Long is a freelance writer who has been collecting, compiling and publishing (in addition to gaining weight), food and travel stories throughout Minnesota and the Midwest for years. Her work has appeared in many regional and national publications. Online, she writes restaurant reviews for citsearch.com. Offline, she's still searching for a Minnesota town that celebrates chocolate.

Product Details

• Paperback: 206 pages
• Publisher: Trails Books (April 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0915024950
• ISBN-13: 978-0915024957
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,545,512 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent--the perfect gift!, May 23, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Tastes of Minnesota: A Food Lover's Tour (Trails Books Guide) (Paperback)

This book is a must-read for Minnesota natives and tourists alike! Tabbert Long has written a book that honors Minnesota's unique culinary traditions. In so doing, she honors the state's inhabitants. Unlike a travel guide that offers no personal perspective, this book's author both loves and understands the place about which she writes. An added bonus: the book contains delicious recipes from Minnesota restaurants!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FOOD! FUN! FANTASTIC!, May 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Tastes of Minnesota: A Food Lover's Tour (Trails Books Guide) (Paperback)

Wonderful! Not only has Mrs. Long compiled an exceptional resource of the supremely underrated food-gifts that Minnesota generously offers its denizens and travellers, but she has done so with superb writing and wit. I hope there are many more books on the way from Mrs. Long!

5.0 out of 5 stars Every Food Lover Should Have This Book, April 21, 2006

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This review is from: Tastes of Minnesota: A Food Lover's Tour (Trails Books Guide) (Paperback)

Donna Long is amazing. The only thing I would reccomend is to write a book about Wisconsin. I know for a fact the Wisconsin has better places to eat, more hometown charm, and our cheese is better. But Donna Long did an amazing job. I bet she had a lot of fun going all over the state and getting a taste of everything. The stories of the people she met was the best part of the book. A must have for anyone who would like to learn more about food and local town charm.