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.

March 29, 2017 5:01 PM

Appetites: A guide to warm-weather wine

The senior editor of Growler Magazine offered a guide to rose wine, broken down by region, style, taste and food pairings.

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March 15, 2017 3:07 PM

Appetites: Stop wasting your food (or at least do it less often)

For food author Beth Dooley, a lot of food waste can be avoided with just a little imagination. She shared some tips on All Things Considered.

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March 8, 2017 12:06 PM

Appetites: Where is all the Lao cuisine in the Twin Cities?

Local Lao food expert and popular YouTube host Christina Tia talks about what it means to order your food "Lao style" and shares a few of her favorite recipes.

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March 1, 2017 5:34 PM

Appetites: Finding those elusive international ingredients and spices

If you're seeking out a hard-to-find taste of home or just broadening your food culture, ethnic grocery stores are essential.

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February 15, 2017 5:15 PM

Appetites: Lam looks ahead to Splendid Table hosting gig

Renowned food journalist Francis Lam is taking over as host of The Splendid Table.

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February 8, 2017 6:44 PM

Appetites: Destination dining across the St. Croix

To many Minnesotans, Eau Claire, Wis., is a low-key college town about 90 minutes drive east of the Twin Cities. But a recent downtown revitalization has turned it into a hip food and beverage destination.

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February 1, 2017 3:49 PM

Appetites: Surly winterizes Swedish summer party

Kraftskivan is normally a traditional Scandinavian party that takes place outdoors in the balmy summer weather. Not at Surly.

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January 25, 2017 3:42 PM

Appetites: Local greens in a Minnesota winter?

It's certainly not peak season for Minnesota-grown veggies, but new technologies make it possible to grow in any weather.

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January 18, 2017 6:14 PM

Appetites: The Chicagofication of the Twin Cities food scene

The flavor of Chicago is pressing into the Twin Cities food scene.

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January 11, 2017 5:40 PM

Appetites: A dream future for the downtown Macy's

Food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl of Minneapolis-Saint Paul Magazine has some ideas for what to do with the old store: Make it a showcase of Minnesota food.

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