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: Expert’s advice for the season’s perfect apple pie
Chef and food writer Beth Dooley knows one thing that can unite us all: the perfect apple pie. She said there are fiercely held beliefs when it comes to what makes a good pie and even how to make it. 
Appetites: On a quest for the best frozen pizza
At most grocery stores, you’ll find a huge variety of products in the frozen pizza aisle. Brianna Bierschbach made it her mission to try out as many frozen pizzas as she could. Here’s how she ranks them. What do you think?
Corn, an ancient grass, provides summer delight
Cookbook author Beth Dooley joins All Things Considered host Tom Crann to talk about all the inventive ways corn can be enjoyed this summer and shares tips on how to select and enjoy sweet corn in a variety of ways.
Beth Dooley shares her recipes for yogurt, granola and ricotta cheese
If you’re looking to branch out beyond sourdough, try your hand at yogurt, ricotta cheese and granola. Author, Beth Dooley shares her favorite easy recipes and shares some tips on how to successfully make your own.
Safeguarding diners from COVID-19: Here's one St. Paul restaurant's plan
Hope Breakfast Bar in St. Paul has reopened its dining room after spending $36,000 on health and safety upgrades. So far it's paying off with a rush of cooped-up diners, but the added costs aren't sustainable.