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Enter your recipe for the Taste Holiday Cookie Contest
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5 best things our food critic ate in the Twin Cities this week
Restaurant critic Rick Nelson highlights the favorites of his recent dining-out schedule.
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Rosedale revives shuttered food hall with Smack Shack, Nordic Waffles
The collection of Minnesota-based food vendors fills the space left by Revolution Food Hall, which closed earlier this year.
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Stunning images show the beauty of the local cranberry harvest
The tart cranberry, native to Wisconsin, looks beautiful as it floats to harvest in the fall.
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Merlot makes a well-deserved comeback -- again
It's time to revisit the once popular, now better than ever wine, with these choices.
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Surly Darkness Day approaches: A sneak peek — and taste — of Darkness 2019
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Food Ag Ideas Week focuses on sustainable agriculture, innovation and tech, and social impact.
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The ancient grain of farro has a modern focus
Make a satisfying meal from the combination of farro, chicken and roasted vegetables.
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Delicata Pizza in St. Paul closed to become a burger bar
Owner Matty O'Reilly is changing tack with the Como Park pizzeria.
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Northfield, Minn., throws a dinner party for 1,200 people
The dinner of homemade, farm-fresh local fare was free to all and accomplished three goals: celebrating, honoring and inspiring community.
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Pumpkin Spice Spam makes its debut this fall
Move over, lattes. It's time for canned meat to have its share of the pumpkin spice frenzy.
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5 best things our food critic ate in the Twin Cities this week
Restaurant critic Rick Nelson highlights the favorites of his recent dining-out schedule.
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Hungry at the Mall of America? Check out these 3 new spots
What's new at the Mall of America? Plenty.
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After 17 years, Pizza Nea on Hennepin Av. is closing
The Neapolitan pizza restaurant will serve its last pie on Saturday evening.
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Some tips to make weeknight dinners a breeze
Meal planning and prep can take the stress out of weeknight cooking.
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