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.

If you don't drink or offered to be the designated driver, holiday parties may not have many options. Erik Eastman returns to Appetites to share a few 'mocktails' to try.
Appetites: Swedish chef talks Nordic cooking, baking and experimenting
Swedish chef Magnus Nilsson, author of "The Nordic Cookbook" has completed another book of recipes featuring Nordic delights, this one focusing on baked goods -- for the most part.
Appetites: Dried bean bonanza
Chef and author Beth Dooley shares her insights into the delights of dried beans and cranberries. She has a few recipes and a guide to bean types to share, too.