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  1. merrillkara 17 October 2010 at 5:05 pm #

    Chef Woodman,
    I just made your marinated and steamed fish (used cod instead of tillapia) and it was fabulous! I would like to post it on my blog, referencing your new cookbook and website. Are you ok with that or do you want me to directly refer to your website to link to the cookbook?
    P.S.: Former frequent patron of Heidi’s and am very excited to dine at your new establishment.

    Sincerely,

    Kara Merrill

  2. Shefzilla 17 October 2010 at 5:16 pm #

    Kara, of course, but please post the link so we can follow along-and get your take.

  3. merrillkara 17 October 2010 at 6:41 pm #

    Will do!
    Thanks,
    Kara

  4. merrillkara 18 October 2010 at 8:24 pm #

    http://karascuisine.blogspot.com/2010/10/apple-cider-braised-kobacha-squash-and.html
    Again, thanks for the delicious recipe!
    Kara

  5. kmcelroy 18 October 2010 at 9:27 pm #

    Where is the new Heidi’s location?

  6. Heidi 28 October 2010 at 9:24 am #

    2903 Lyndale Ave S.!!! Coming soon.

  7. Diane Banik 12 November 2010 at 10:53 am #

    Hi Chef, Don’t be worried by my timelesscafe-basically a coffee shop. Loved you on Fox today and your recipe for Seared Salmon. I would like to take this to my next party. It says to serve immediately. Do I have a few hours within that immediately? Also just on google all about fish sauce–sorry but can I use a substitute? Some writers mentioned soy sauce. Also are the spring roll wrappers available in grocery store? Okay, I may have missed some of this talk but loved the dancin moves!!!

  8. Shefzilla 12 November 2010 at 11:06 am #

    Diane, I can’t talk too much now, I am waiting for my phone to start ringing off the hook with dance show offers.
    You can get the wrappers at Cub Foods Asian aisle, Shuang Her on Nicollet and 27th. Left side of store.
    If you want to store the rolls, you can make them ahead, but give them a little spray of pam, or better still rub a little sesame oil, after you roll them so that they won’t stick.

  9. Susie 14 November 2010 at 9:25 pm #

    I’ve informed my loved ones that I would like a “cheese is the new black” t-shirt for Christmas. Can they still get one through you?

  10. Shefzilla 15 November 2010 at 9:51 am #

    Thank you Susie, we should have new T-shirts in stock any day now. All new and improved for the holidays. I’ll update this info as they arrive.

  11. Laurie Crowell 18 November 2010 at 12:22 pm #

    Wondering where to order your cookbooks….for resale in my St Paul shop. Please let me know. Thanks!

  12. Grand Chef 27 November 2010 at 9:25 am #

    Good morning Shef. I would like to get a signed copy of the book for my father for the holidays.
    Would it be possible to meet up somewhere?

    Thanks,
    Ben Pichler
    Grand Cafe

  13. shefzilla 27 November 2010 at 11:59 am #

    Hey Ben, love to meet up, how’s about Monday afternoon at my new resto location 2903 Lyndale in the back, I’ll give you the tour as well. Let me know what time. Thanks.

  14. shefzilla 27 November 2010 at 12:01 pm #

    Susie, we have t-shirts available at the trailer as well, let us know when you’d like to stop by. 612-354-3512. Thanks!

  15. Grand Chef 28 November 2010 at 9:24 am #

    Will you be there around 4-4:30?

  16. shefzilla 29 November 2010 at 9:48 am #

    Regrettably no, on Kare 11 with Diana Pierce at around 4pm tonight doing a demo of parsnip soup. I’ll email you some times, looking forward to it.

  17. ChrisD 7 December 2010 at 9:11 am #

    Chef,

    What do you like for a wine pairing with the Spinach and Pistachio Salad w/Crispy Shallots (pp. 24-25)?

    Thanks

  18. DENISE 17 December 2010 at 1:18 pm #

    Chef Woodman,
    Where can I purchase a signed copy of your book in time for christmas? I live in Minneapolis.

    Thanks, Denise

  19. shefzilla 18 December 2010 at 8:22 am #

    Denise, we have signed copies of the book on hand at the new resto 2903 Lyndale in the back trailer. If you would like it personalized, I would love to do that for you, please call us at 612-354-3512. Thank You!

  20. Marcy 22 December 2010 at 1:13 pm #

    When is Heidi’s opening back up? The website says to check progress here …but I can’t find it anywhere.

    Thanks.
    Waiting Anxiously,
    Marcy

  21. Inspired Chef 6 February 2011 at 3:24 pm #

    The new Heidi’s is fantastic! Beautiful new space and the food was out of this world. Would you ever share your recipe for the radicchio puree?

  22. 9-Fingered Cook 29 March 2011 at 7:57 am #

    ‘Zilla,

    Long time reader, first time writer. Any advice on picking up foie gras in the metro? Also – love the new space, the food, and the staff. There’s not a resto in the city that makes me feel more welcome than Heidi’s. Keep up the good work!

  23. Jimbo 12 September 2011 at 8:41 pm #

    Does Zilla know anything about a brunch feast honoring our Governor? (Just sayin….)

  24. DJM 30 September 2011 at 6:46 am #

    A cartoon, examining anonymous online reviews:

    http://xkcd.com/958/

  25. jbird 19 December 2011 at 2:20 pm #

    have you ever been back to Dorval

  26. Shefzilla 20 December 2011 at 2:31 pm #

    I grew up in Lachine, next to Dorval. Haven’t really been back in years, but I would love to. Is the Dorval Tavern still there? Spent many hours of my youth there.

  27. jbird 13 January 2012 at 3:40 pm #

    Yes they call it the Pub Le Vieux Dorval now.
    I remember a few hours being spent there as well.

  28. Kara @ karascuisine.com 28 June 2012 at 6:57 pm #

    Hi Chef,
    Wanted to share a post I did on your recipe for Marinated Kohlrabi Salad. Thanks for teaching me how to love a new vegetable!
    http://karascuisine.com/2012/06/28/marinated-kohlrabi-salad/
    Kara