Appetites®

Every week, we bring you local and regional food and drink news, trends, reviews, flavors, recipes and advice. Appetites airs every Wednesday on MPR News' All Things Considered with host Tom Crann.

Appetites: Ideas to get out of your grilling comfort zone
Grilling season is in full swing, and maybe you've already had your fill of burgers and hotdogs. So All Things Considered turned to chef-entrepreneur and cookbook author Amalia Moreno-Damgaard for ideas to help us get out of our grilling comfort zones.
Hydroponics: The latest fad in food or the future of agriculture?
Hydroponics is seeing a rebirth -- and with fresh urgency as food shortages and the effects of climate change intensify. Micah Helle, hydroponic farm manager for Pillsbury United Communities, joined host Tom Crann to share more.
The East African twist on an American staple
Ethiopian chef Karima Omer serves what she calls chapati wraps at her St. Paul restaurant. She created the dish almost by accident, but a staple of East African cuisine is now a huge hit with customers.
Appetites: Leftovers from Thanksgiving? Time to feast on these recipes
You’ve done the grocery shopping and the fixings are ready to go for the big Thanksgiving meal. But what about after Thanksgiving? Beth Dooley has a few recipes you’ll want to check out.
ThaiPop offers a bright spot in pandemic-weary, construction-heavy Rochester
For years, owners Annie and Ryan Balow built a loyal following through popups. Now, it seems to be paying off at their new downtown restaurant.