date night. spring is in the air.
Monday, March 15, 2010 at 5:17PM 
This month’s installment of the Saturday Night Cook-In is an ode to spring. While Mother Nature likes to tease those of us in Minnesota with the impending arrival of warmer weather, it does seem like spring is finally just around the corner. The sun is shining a little brighter, the birds are singing a little louder and everyone has a renewed sense of promise and purpose in their step. This coming Saturday marks the official start of spring. Why not celebrate by choosing to stay in and cook together as a couple? Love is in the air and nothing rekindles romance like spending quality time together. Enjoy!
EAT
Fennel, endive, radicchio salad with smoked trout and toasted fennel vinaigrette
DRINK
This German rose made from pinot noir goes great with the fennel freshness of the salad and cuts through the richness of the risotto. The light and sweet nature of this wine was a nice treat and had us thinking of warmer times.
Rheingau Spatburgunder rose 2008
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Amarcord - Criterion Collection
We promise to pick an American film next time, but this Italian gem so perfectly captures the essence of spring, we couldn’t resist featuring it. Written and directed by Federico Fellini, this lesser well-known masterpiece chronicles the life of a small Italian coastal town in the 1930’s. Starting in the spring and ending there one year later with the return of the yearly "puffballs", we are touched by the beauty of living a meaningful existence despite one’s circumstances. It’s hopeful, enchanting and nostalgic…just like spring.
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