Eat & Drink
July 23, 2015
James Beard fundraiser lands in Minneapolis

James Beard fundraiser lands in Minneapolis

Star-studded celebrity chefs cook up a dinner for the James Beard Foundation.
Eat & Drink
July 22, 2015
Anthony Bourdain films CNN's "Parts Unknown" in Miami.

Anthony Bourdain's 'Close to the Bone' tour heads to Minneapolis

The star of CNN's "Parts Unknown," never without an opinion, often expressed in salty terms, brings his tales from the road and kitchen to the State Theatre on Friday.
Taste
July 22, 2015
Sauteed Chard with Garlic, Dried Cranberries and Sunflower Seeds

Chard offers a rainbow of options

Straight from the garden, Swiss chard offers a simple green dish.
Eat & Drink
July 22, 2015
credit: Hywit Dimyadi, iStock hamburger burger wheat bun

Annual Burger Fest draws fans to Seymour, Wis.

Looking for a summer road trip destination that's all about food? Consider the annual Burger Fest in Seymour, Wis., which has been declared the Original Home of the Hamburger.
Eat & Drink
July 22, 2015
Chef Todd Macdonald was pictured amid the construction at Parella in April.

Italian wines are the focus of several new Minneapolis restaurants

Call it kismet or karma. Whatever the terminology, Minneapolis this summer is the right place at the right time for those of us who love Italian food and wine.
Taste
July 22, 2015
Watermelon, Feta and Blueberry Salad.

A salad a day keeps mealtime healthful

Summer salads have everything going for them. They are fresh, packed with flavor and quick to toss together. They're a great team player at any summer cookout, party or reunion.
Taste
July 22, 2015

How to make the best salad

Taste
July 22, 2015
Variety
July 21, 2015

Tevlin: Good stuff happens when chef chooses your groceries

Eat & Drink
July 21, 2015
Patrick McGovern's in St. Paul has covered its patio with a retractable roof made from steel and high-end polycarbonate.

Dining out: More patio spots

Taste
July 15, 2015

Food snobs throw good produce into the garbage

Some food waste is nothing more than cooks being overly picky.
Taste
July 15, 2015
Material handlers work in the warehouse at Second Harvest Heartland, which receives donations from grocery stores such as Lunds & Byerlys, Cub Foods a

Where does imperfect food go? Food rescue, Minnesota-style

News that the French have said, "Fini!" to supermarkets throwing away edible food is worthy of applause — and maybe a little eye-rolling from those of us living in L 'Etoile du Nord.
Variety
July 15, 2015
Baking Central with Kim Ode. After much experimentation, makes pound cake. Then serves it grilled with fruit.

Baking Central: Pound cake, grilled or plain, makes a great summer dessert

Is this a true pound cake? Views may differ. But it's delicious, served out of hand, or embellished with ice cream or whipped cream and fruit. You can even summer-ize this dessert by briefly grilling individual slices.
Taste
July 15, 2015
Pineapple Teriyaki Beef

Healthy Family: A culinary vacation with mealtime inspiration from elsewhere

Travel anywhere when you have a culinary destination in mind from your kitchen.
Taste
July 15, 2015

Wrap up dinner in a lettuce leaf

Leaves of lettuce provide a healthful holder for just about anything.

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