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Food and Drink

TV show takes Minnesota chef to Guatemala, where women are preserving tortilla tradition

TV show takes Minnesota chef to Guatemala, where women are preserving tortilla tradition

We’ve been hearing more and more about corn in the food world. Amalia Moreno-Damgaard, chef and Appetites regular, says there’s more to the story.
by Tom Crann, Ngoc Bui and Josh Cobb

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More than 60 ice cream products recalled over possible listeria contamination

More than 60 ice cream products recalled over possible listeria contamination

The Food and Drug Administration says more than 60 products made by Totally Cool Inc. of Owings Mills, Md., are part of the recall, including brands such as Hershey’s, Friendly’s, Chipwich and Jeni’s.
by Joe Hernandez

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FDA warns top U.S. bakery not to claim foods contain allergens when they don't

FDA warns top U.S. bakery not to claim foods contain allergens when they don't

The FDA found Bimbo Bakeries USA — which includes brands such as Sara Lee and Ball Park buns and rolls — listed ingredients such as sesame or tree nuts on labels even when they weren't in the foods.
by The Associated Press

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‘Untapped market’: Rapidly growing Yemeni coffee chains set sights on Twin Cities

‘Untapped market’: Rapidly growing Yemeni coffee chains set sights on Twin Cities

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co., and a second chain opening this fall, fill a need for after-hours social spaces for young Muslims — and also draw coffee connoisseurs.
by Hibah Ansari and CJ Younger

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‘The best weekend of my life‘: Minneapolis Chef Christina Nguyen lifts up family after big award night

‘The best weekend of my life‘: Minneapolis Chef Christina Nguyen lifts up family after big award night

Minneapolis-based chef Christina Nguyen reflects on her experiences after winning being named the Best Chef in the Midwest by the James Beard Foundation.
by Josh Cobb and Tom Crann

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Appetites: Amateur baker brings a slice of Minnesota to the Great American Baking Show

Appetites: Amateur baker brings a slice of Minnesota to the Great American Baking Show

An amateur baker from greater Minnesota made it to the finals on the Great American Baking Show, but not without bringing a piece of Minnesota with her.
by Tom Crann and Lukas Levin

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Doing dim sum right: A brunch connoisseur shows a newbie around

Doing dim sum right: A brunch connoisseur shows a newbie around

You may think of eggs Benedict and mimosas when it comes to brunch — but what about shrimp dumplings and tea? That’s what dim sum is all about. And MPR News reporters Nicole Ki and Kyra Miles went out to find the best dim sum in town.
by Nicole Ki, Kyra Miles, Lukas Levin and Ngoc Bui

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The Minnesota DNR wants your tasty fish recipes

The Minnesota DNR wants your tasty fish recipes

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants anglers to add their favorite fish recipe to the Wild Minnesota Recipe Exchange. The agency hopes the exchange will inspire people to try new ways to enjoy their piscatorial success.
by Dan Gunderson

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Feel like the restaurant industry is failing? It may just be moving

Feel like the restaurant industry is failing? It may just be moving

The gut punch of losing a favorite dinner spot and the constant drum beat of restaurant closure news can make it feel like the industry isn’t doing well. But a new report suggests that might not be entirely true.
by Emily Reese and Lukas Levin

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