Sunday, April 11, 2010

Minneapolis and Museum

It’s amazing what a little shopping, girl time, and some different scenery can do to refresh a person! Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, my grandma and I trekked 4 hours south to Minneapolis for a middle-of-the-week getaway. We usually spring clean our closets and then go shop for more! We hit all the big Saver’s thrift stores and this time we got to do a lot outside due to the unusually warm spring weather. And the highlight of my trip—The General Mills Museum in downtown Minneapolis! If you’re ever in the area it’s a must-see. And for only $10, you get access to the whole thing! Here’s a little sneak peak….

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Mill City Ruins—where the Mill weathered an explosion in 1991.

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Looking down from the 8th floor observation deck.

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Beautiful view of Minneapolis.

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One of the exhibits is the Flour Tower which is an 8 story interactive elevator ride that shows you what a day was like working in a flour mill.

Then we went to the General Mills exhibit which included history on all their brands and the Baking Lab—right up my alley!

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General Mill’s top 4 produced flours.

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Maybe I will work here one day?

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Gotta love “The First Lady of Food”

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And the best for last….BISQUICK!

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So overall, the museum is a definite must see if your a General Mill’s fan like me!

I also needed to make a much needed Trader Joe’s stop, since the closest one is 4 hours from me!

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We ate at Old Country Buffett..

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I love their steamed fish and roasted potatoes with onions.

Dessert was ColdStone Creamery of course!

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I got a new creation which is now my favorite—half sweet cream and half berry tart n tangy with blueberries and cinnamon added in—sounds crazy I know, but I promise it’s delish!

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Have a super spring Sunday!

7 comments:

Krista said...

Sounds like a GREAT trip! The Mill looks like a real treat for sure.

Pretty Zesty said...

Such cool activities!! Sounds and looks like so much fun!

Kat said...

Your pants are really cute! Looks like you had a lot of fun!

Kim said...

Wow- You've been so busy! The mill looks so full of history. And, I totally get why you stopped at Trader Joe's. I love that place and wish there was one close to me too. Love your cold stone creation:D

Jessica said...

Looks like a great trip! Love the museam you were at!

Erica said...

I actually interviewed and got offered a job with General Mills after school! They are a fabulous company and their corporate HQ is beautiful. It was just wayyy too far away (and a little cold) for me :) Glad you had fun. TJs trips always rock

Nicole, RD said...

I didn't even know General Mills was in MN! What a fun tour! As the queen of baking, I'm sure you were in your happy place!!