Eat & Drink
December 6, 2017
Kristy Dirk's newly opened Lucky Oven Bakery in south Minneapolis has a wall of retro Easy-Bake Ovens.

The classic Easy-Bake Oven is inspiration behind new south Minneapolis bakery

It's an ode to the humble beginnings of proprietor Kristy Dirk, who, like many pastry chefs, started her baking "career" with the culinary toy.
Taste
December 6, 2017

Recipe: Crispy Pork Chops With Radicchio, Endive and Apple Salad

Eat & Drink
December 6, 2017

Recipe: Cocktail-like punch

Taste
December 6, 2017

An onion is an onion, until it's caramelized

The result of the lengthy cooking is a sweet and versatile ingredient that enlivens many dishes.
Taste
December 6, 2017
Crispy Pork Chops With Radicchio, Endive and Apple Salad.

Opposites attract with hot pork chops and cool apple salad

Hot, crispy pork chops meet their match in a cool radicchio and apple salad.
Taste
December 6, 2017

For Hanukkah and beyond, perfect latkes

Make crispy, slightly sweet potato-apple pancakes the star of your party with this no-fail method.
Taste
December 6, 2017

How 6 Americans in Paris promoted French cuisine in the U.S.

Why we cook, and think about food, like the French — even in the heartland.
Eat & Drink
December 6, 2017
Spyhouse Coffee's first location in St. Paul recently opened.

These 3 new Twin Cities coffeehouses will keep you caffeinated

Newcomers offer specialty drinks and tasty treats.
Eat & Drink
December 6, 2017

5 great wines to bring your host or hostess this holiday season (including one from Minnesota)

Find the perfect pairing
Eat & Drink
December 4, 2017
Step up your Vikings tailgating game with these insane 'meat necklaces'

Step up your Vikings tailgating game with these insane 'meat necklaces'

Throw out those lame pretzels, and add meat to your gameday snack necklace.
Eat & Drink
December 2, 2017

Wine of the Week: Udaca Adro da Sé Encruzado Dao 2015

Eat & Drink
December 2, 2017

Recipe: Cranberry Ecstacy Bars

Eat & Drink
December 2, 2017
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Love the Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar? Here's how to re-create your own Bliss

This re-creation from the Oregonian is "insanely great."
Variety
December 1, 2017
A man dressed in medieval garb delivered an unusual cease-and-desist letter to Modist Brewing in Minneapolis on Friday.

Minneapolis' Modist Brewery receives medieval-style cease-and-desist order

The brewery's "Dilly Dilly" Mosaic Double IPA crowlers prompted the Bud Light messenger's visit.
Eat & Drink
December 1, 2017

Look to Sonoma County for notable wines

The California county has a lot of offbeat, distinctive wines.
Eat & Drink
December 1, 2017
Burger Friday: Reimagined dive bar fries up stunner of no-frills cheeseburger

Burger Friday: Reimagined dive bar fries up stunner of no-frills cheeseburger

Chef Doug Flicker's transformation of the former Sunrise Inn into Bull's Horn Food & Drink is led by a gotta-try ($8!) burger.
Eat & Drink
November 30, 2017
2017 Cookie Contest: We have the winner of the People's Choice award

2017 Cookie Contest: We have the winner of the People's Choice award

Hundreds of cookie lovers filled the atrium at the Star Tribune Building today, and they selected their favorites from among this year's winning recipes.
Eat & Drink
November 30, 2017
Cookies from Thirsty Whale, left, and Twin Cities Paella at Holidazzle in Loring Park.

11 food and drink vendors that put the dazzle in Holidazzle

Beyond the mini-doughnuts, deep-fried cheese curds and roasted nuts, Holidazzle offers plenty of out-of-the-box nosh and beverage talent.
Eat & Drink
November 30, 2017
Minnesota's Blackeye Roasting Company debuts new nitro flavors, expands to more states

Minnesota's Blackeye Roasting Company debuts new nitro flavors, expands to more states

At its new brewing facility, Blackeye can generate 90,000 cases of cold brew a month.
Variety
November 30, 2017
We have a winner in this year's Holiday Cookie Contest

We have a winner in this year's Holiday Cookie Contest

Let's bake: Here are the five best recipes from our Holiday Cookie Contest.

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