July ED - Chris' Pick - Groundswell

GROUNDSWELL

1340 Thomas Ave

St Paul

651 645.6466
http://www.groundswellmn.com/

We shared chips and guac!  Yummy!
 

Chris had:
Asparagus & Blue Cheese

roasted asparagus, blue cheese, radish shavings, and house made cornbread croutons over mixed greens, with choice of dressing

Lisa had:

Espresso Barbecue Chicken & Cornbread

cage free organic chicken breast, shredded and tossed in Dogwood espresso barbecue sauce, with griddled jalapeno cornbread and sautéed kale.

Jennifer had:

Veggie Burger

house made patty of black beans, quinoa, roasted veggies, and lots of fresh herbs on a toasted kaiser bun with sriracha horseradish aioli. With choice of side. (I don't remember what her choice of side was)

Sharon had:

American Meatloaf

organic and grass-fed all-beef meatloaf, served with sautéed kale, roasted asparagus, and gravy.

Dessert:

Cupcake Flight

four cupcakes tucked neatly on a plate to share.
We tried this one and 3 others that aren't on the online menu for my cut&paste convenience ;)

Salted Honey Caramel Cheesecake Cupcake

vanilla graham cake, vanilla cheesecake filling, whipped cream, and housemade honey caramel, finished with coarse salt.

They were all out of the Minnesota Nice Cookies :(

From Chris:

We meet at Groundswell on Thomas Ave in St Paul between Snelling and Lexington Ave.  My selection was based on sitting outside and the weather was perfect for us. 

Groundswell is a coffeeshop that also serves food.  The flatbread must be popular, as they were out when we first tried to order.  Food we OK, Lisa’s BBQ chicken was the best and Sharon thought her meatloaf was too spicy.  Enjoyed the evening.  Here are a few updates from those that were there:

Jennifer:  Dad & Sharon are moving to Tucson, AZ.  They visited recently and bought a townhouse.  Their home here in MN is already on the market.  They hope to both be living in AZ by September.  Jennifer also share about her guests from Masadonia in May for McCallaster’s graduation.  They didn’t like our American food (except TATOR TOT CASSEROLE!), but were extremely gracious and as always Jennifer & Eric where great hosts in showing them our sights and hosting Elim’s graduation party.   Jennifer has packed her cowboy boots and is headed to Nashville for the weekend to meet friends. 

Lisa:  Ending job at King of King’s at the end of the month.  Abbey spent the month of June singing around the state.  Their family went to Ohio last week and Lisa returned with a bum toe.  Soon they are headed east to celebrate Dave’s parents anniversary and do some more college visits.  

Sharon:  Sylvia is a counselor at Luther Crest this summer, and as such is helping with a mission trip on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in SD this week.  She was home last week and they attended fireworks at the Capitol on the 4^th of July.  Stephanie got her driver’s license Monday and is busy with guard.  Both girls will be at EP’s band camp in August and they will do a family vacation to Colorado in August as well.

Chris:  Nice night so rode the scooter to ED.  Have been riding several times this week.   We are enjoying April’s summer schedule with us.  Went camping for the weekend with lots of bugs. 

Jenny:  Calif for work and/or business

Stacy: parents are in town; thinking she went with them to see Dana volunteering at horse camp  

Wendy: gymnastics, swim & softball