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Klobuchar Showcases Bakery from Starbuck, Minnesota, at Minnesota Morning

February 14, 2008

Washington, D.C. – Hand-made Scandinavian rosettes from the Pastry Shoppe in Starbuck, Minnesota, were the featured treat today at Senator Amy Klobuchar’s “Minnesota Morning.’’  Klobuchar decided to serve regional Minnesota specialties at her weekly constituent gatherings in Washington after visiting dozens of Minnesota communities during the January portion of her 2008 Main Street Tour.

“I tasted the Pastry Shoppe’s rosettes during a visit to Starbuck in January,’’ Klobuchar said. “I thought they were great, and I wanted to bring them back to share in Washington.’’

The Pastry Shoppe is a family owned and operated business that prides itself on offering customers “a taste of Scandinavia.”  Rosettes are a delicate fried cookie made using a heated iron that is dipped in batter and then immersed in hot oil to create a crisp shell.  The Pastry Shoppe’s owner, Larry Kittelson, is a fourth-generation Scandinavian resident and was the baker in 1983 of the world’s largest lefse, as documented by the Schibstad Norwegian Book of Records.

In coming months, Klobuchar plans to serve Spam from Hormel Foods in Austin, Flavored Butter from Create-It-Yourself in Mahnomen, and Honey Crisp Apples from Emma’s Orchard in Belle Plaine. The Senator’s office will continue to serve potica, a traditional pastry from the Iron Range that Klobuchar’s grandmother used to make, at the “Minnesota Morning” gatherings.

Klobuchar hosts “Minnesota Morning” every Thursday when the Senate is in session and invites all Minnesotans who are visiting the capital. Visitors can hear first-hand accounts of Klobuchar’s work in the Senate, mingle with fellow Minnesotans visiting Washington, meet the Senator’s staff, and take photographs with the Senator. To get more information on attending “Minnesota Morning’’ visit Senator Klobuchar’s Website at klobuchar.senate.gov or call her office at 202-224-3244.