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.

August 12, 2015 3:20 PM

Appetites: Cooking with local oils

The author of "Minnesota's Bounty: The Farmers Market Cookbook" says that local oils are a great complement for the fresh herbs that are available at farmers market and in backyards.

by MPR News Staff

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August 5, 2015 3:11 PM

Appetites: Eating your way down Central Avenue

Central Avenue, from Interstate 694 to northeast Minneapolis, has dozens of eateries that represent a huge array of cuisines. The Heavy Table has been working its way down the street, meal by meal.

by Krystyna Pease

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July 29, 2015 2:33 PM

Appetites: Sweet yet surprising honey

Honey can add depth to almost any dish, be it sweet or savory.

by Kara Tabor

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July 22, 2015 2:17 PM

Appetites: 'Kitchens of the Great Midwest' draws inspiration from local favorites

J. Ryan Stradal's novel follows a Minnesota-born chef who finds that she can't resist the tastes of home.

by Kara Tabor

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July 15, 2015 2:18 PM

Appetites: Getting a taste of the world of salt

Beth Dooley, author of books such as "Minnesota's Bounty: the Farmers Market Cookbook," explains how salts of different colors or origins can be anything but pale and mundane.

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July 8, 2015 2:30 PM

Appetites: Digging into new potatoes

These delightful and tender spuds help make the case for being impatient at harvest time.

by Tom Crann

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July 1, 2015 3:58 PM

Appetites: How grilling on the bone makes a difference

The meat is usually the star of the show, but the bones themselves can play a key role in preserving juiciness and tenderness after time on the grill.

by Kara Tabor

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June 24, 2015 3:00 PM

Appetites: A food truck love affair in the Twin Cities

City Pages' food writer Mecca Bos shares her take on the latest and greatest roving restaurants.

by Tom Crann

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June 17, 2015 3:38 PM

Appetites: Sweetening up to Minnesota Rum

Most commonly associated with tropical places like Cuba and Puerto Rico, production of the sweet liquor has started to spread north -- Minnesota north.

by Kara Tabor

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June 10, 2015 1:00 PM

Appetites: Best new burgers and brews

Many of us know the local classics by heart. But in recent years, the chef-driven restaurant and craft brewing booms have brought a lot of innovation to both areas.

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