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Minneapolis sees rise in foodborne illness from norovirus, Vibrio bacteria found in oysters
Health inspectors are looking into the causes of the increases, including of illnesses involving the Vibrio bacteria found in oysters.
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Scottish-themed cookbook mocked for American recipes like fish tacos, apple pie
"Outlanders Kitchen," written by a Canadian chef and food writer Theresa Carle-Sanders has become a subject of mockery among Scottish locals because it is packed full of American recipes.
Eat & Drink
A mouthful: Rick Nelson tries all the new fair foods — and tells all
Star Tribune restaurant critic Rick Nelson put in a marathon day at the Minnesota State Fair, attempting to sample every new food offered for 2016. Let out your belt and follow along.
Eat & Drink
Open wide: Rick Nelson tries new fair foods — and tells all
Star Tribune restaurant critic Rick Nelson is done after a marathon day at the Minnesota State Fair of sampling every new food. Need ideas?
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A day full of eating: Rick Nelson tries new fair foods — and tells all
Star Tribune restaurant critic Rick Nelson is in for a marathon day at the Minnesota State Fair, attempting to sample every new food offered for 2017. Let out your belt and follow along.
Eat & Drink
Is everybody happy? At Eastside, the answer is "yes."
Chef Nick Dugan is leaving for Spoon and Stable, and 112 Eatery vet Dennis Leaf-Smith is replacing him.
Taste
Cows make the difference in Kalona SuperNatural yogurt
Kalona SuperNatural looks to traditional techniques for its rich, organic product.
Taste
Kale and blueberries suit late summer salads
These last few weeks of summer may not be the best time to cook, but they are the best time to eat, starting with kale and blueberries.
Taste
Sweet and savory work together in peach pizza
When the peaches are ripe, you have to seize the moment and bake. But if you are confining your peaches, apricots and plums to the dessert arena, you are missing out.
Eat & Drink
Keep those wines at the right summer temperature
The optimal temperature for summer wines may not be obvious (sometimes it's frozen).
Eat & Drink
Looking for the best waffles in the Twin Cities? Today's the day
It's easy to celebrate. Have someone else do the cooking, or plug in your waffle iron, whisk together a few ingredients, and eat.
Eat & Drink
High-end, hand-cut ice is a must for Minnesota's cocktail culture
The growing fascination with craft cocktails — which feature high-end ingredients and cost $10 to $20 — has created an equally high-end business for properly chilling them.
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Eat & Drink
What do Twin Cities chefs eat at the Minnesota State Fair?
We asked nine Twin Cities area chefs for their food favorites at the Minnesota State Fair.
Eat & Drink
Burger Friday: Hamburger bun savant is puzzled by the whole burger rage
The CEO at St. Paul's Saint Agnes Baking Co. has opinions about hamburger buns. He should. The bakery sells upwards of 180,000 of them a week.
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Sweet Martha's cookies to be State Fair's only kosher-certified food stand
"I've lived here for eight years, and I've been dreaming that my family would have something to eat at the fair," a Twin Cities rabbi said about popular Sweet Martha's, whose sales hit $3.3 million at the 2015 fair.
Eat & Drink
Say goodbye to these four U-area restaurants
Big changes are coming to Stadium Village. Four neighboring restaurants, with a combined track record of 135 years in business, are closing.
Taste
What to do with your haul from the farmers market (hint: cook)
This is the time of year vegetable lovers embrace. Now, the challenge is to enjoy everything while the produce remains in top-notch condition
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