Bloom Archives
Category: Food & Drink
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d’Vines – A Wine Experience You Can Taste Before You Buy
Many people don’t know what they are looking for when buying wine. They may choose a wine based on a clever name or an…
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Bloomington & Vine: Find Comfort & Joy With Holiday Wines
The Danes, Norwegians, and Swedes—reportedly the happiest people on earth—have a word for coziness and contentment. They call it hygge. Hygge permeates their societies…
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Tapped Into Bloomington: Choose White Ales for Winter
With the arrival of winter, many people turn to dark, heavy beers—almost chewy in their rich, caramelly sweetness. I prefer to head in the…
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Bloom’s Greatest Hits: Holiday Cakes and Breads
With nuts and dried fruits galore, these holiday cake and bread recipes will become instant classics.
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Bloom’s Greatest Hits: Holiday Pies
No holiday spread is complete without pie. Read on for three excellent holiday pie recipes.
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The New Lennie’s: Better Than Ever
When Lennie’s opened in Crosstown Plaza in 1989, the goal of its owners, Jeff Mease and Lennie Busch, was to create a near-campus spot…
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Bloom’s Greatest Hits: Fruit-Filled Holiday Desserts
Often the best part of a holiday meal isn’t the meal itself—it’s what comes after. These holiday desserts will warm your soul and satisfy…
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Bloom’s Greatest Hits: Holiday Sides (Soups, Salads, and Sprouts)
They may not be the stars of the spread, but these holiday-friendly soups and salads will steal the show of any potluck or cozy…
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Bloom’s Greatest Hits: Holiday Sides (Comfort Foods)
From twice-baked potatoes to a macaroni and cheese cake, these recipes will keep you warm, cozy, and satisfied as the winter cold sets in.