By Jeff on Sunday, November 16th, 2014
On the way to get tickets for this afternoon’s Wild game, Cork#7 enlisted the help of these fans. Because they were such good sports to take the time to pose in the freezing cold, we decided to let them keep the cork and claim their Urban Forage t-shirt. That’s not all we’re wild about over here at […]
By Jeff on Saturday, November 15th, 2014
Cork #8 wanted to be the first in line to taste Jeff and Gita’s vegetarian chili being offered at the Longfellow Community Council Chili Cook Off. Find it and we’ll give you an Urban Forage t-shirt.
By Jeff on Saturday, November 15th, 2014
We’re entering a chili cookoff tonight- the first ever for myself or Gita. When I went to sign up for it, someone from the group organizing the event casually said- “Oh, if you make vegetarian chili, you should know that it never wins.” Gauntlet thrown down. For the record, I am not a vegetarian, and […]
By Jeff on Friday, November 14th, 2014
Did you know that Jeff led a group of volunteers that would establish one of the largest community gardens in the Twin Cities? Today Merriam Station hosts 65 families and will expand by another 20 plots next year. Just like Urban Forage seeks to make the best use of our local resources by using fruit […]
By Jeff on Thursday, November 13th, 2014
Find Cork#10 on a Longfellow bulletin board and we’ll give you an Urban Forage t-shirt! Do you have a favorite community bulletin board that needs an Urban Forage flyer? You can download one here.
By Jeff on Wednesday, November 12th, 2014
The Minnesota Daily featured the young Jeff when he was making wine in his Sanford Hall dorm room closet at the University of Minnesota more than 20 years ago. Cork#11 decided to take a stroll down memory lane that included graduate classes on St. Paul campus where Jeff would meet and fall in love with […]
By Jeff on Tuesday, November 11th, 2014
If we haven’t pushed the boundaries of the winemaking world enough already- we’re now introducing the Urban Forage CSA! Members in our CSA will be able to pick up a free bottle each month of whatever has just been bottled at the winery. That means a bottle of natural hard cider when that is in […]
By Jeff on Tuesday, November 11th, 2014
Amongst the fall decorations, Cork#12 is cheating winter in the warmth of the Longfellow Market where there is pie to go with your coffee, blanket and a good book. Today is a good day to treat yourself! Find #12 right next to those pies and we’ll give you an Urban Forage t-shirt! This is a […]
By Jeff on Monday, November 10th, 2014
Cork #13 is taking cover from the weather at the people’s house. Find it and we’ll give you an Urban Forage t-shirt. Clues: We got the hint Cork #13! To Market, To Maret… You want us to thank a couple of supporters. Good idea! Thanks to the Teeny Bee Boutique. That is some beautiful photography […]
By Jeff on Sunday, November 9th, 2014
Cork #14 was last seen enjoying the view, courtesy of the Noonans. Enjoy it too! There’s an Urban Forage t-shirt in it just for you! We are enjoying the view to your right! Thanks to everyone who has helped us get to 50% of our fundraising goal! See Capture the Cork for more details.
By Jeff on Saturday, November 8th, 2014
Cork #15 is chilling out shopping the Minnehaha Mile after a great day that brought our equipment drive to the auspicious halfway point of our fundraising goal! Find #15 and get an Urban Forage t-shirt! Clues: To “warm up” enjoy a donut and coffee at this treasure-packed shop. Then before heading north on Minnehaha Avenue […]
By Jeff on Friday, November 7th, 2014
Cork #16 headed to a city park. If you venture out and find it we’ll give you an Urban Forage t-shirt! See Capture the Cork for more details.
By Jeff on Thursday, November 6th, 2014
Cork #17 is out there in the world! Find it and we’ll give you an Urban Forage t-shirt. #17 represented well, bringing us over the $8000 mark in our equipment drive. Let this day prove to be as momentous. Let’s make it so! Clues: If the line to see a movie at this landmark theater […]
By Jeff on Wednesday, November 5th, 2014
Cork #18 has been found! Cork #18 has retired after much appreciated service. Where to? We have a t-shirt with your… our name on it if you can find it. Clues The most people uncorking wine simultaneously is 474 achieved by WineFest No. 18: A Toast to Children’s Health (USA) at The Depot Minneapolis on 10 […]
By Jeff on Tuesday, November 4th, 2014
Today we say good-bye to cork #19. Where did it go? Find it and we’ll give you an Urban Forage t-shirt! Clues On the other side from cork #20 only down and under. In the sun in the morning. Since they’re not too far away, stroll over with your Dunn Bros coffee or celebrate your […]
By Jeff on Monday, November 3rd, 2014
To count down the last 20 days of our equipment drive, we’ll be hiding numbered corks somewhere in the Twin Cities. If you find a cork, we’ll give you an Urban Forage t-shirt. Today we say good-bye to cork #20… Clues To give you a clue about where to find it, we took pictures of […]
By Jeff on Wednesday, October 29th, 2014
Thanks to everyone who has made a pledge so far. In our first 10 days, we’ve been able to make it to 30% of our total. Lots of projects never even make it to this point, so we’re grateful for your support thus far. Please tell everyone you know about what we’re doing, and encourage […]
By Jeff on Sunday, October 19th, 2014
Here’s the link to our kickstarter page See above. Yes- we’re doing it. 11% raised already two days in. Help us make this thing happen! Please pledge early and often to make the Lake Street winery a reality.
By Jeff on Friday, October 17th, 2014
We are officially live on Kickstarter! Check the link below to see what’s up. Urban Forage Winery and Cider House- Minneapolis Minnesota
By Jeff on Wednesday, October 15th, 2014
First- don’t forget about our Kickstarter kickoff- at Zeke’s Unchained Animal, 3508 E. Lake Street in Minneapolis on Friday October 17th, from 6 to 9 PM. I hope to see you there. Second- I’d like to offer you a compilation of our recent media coverage- which has been fantastic! Last nights’ interview with Laura of […]
