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Food and Drink

The secret to the perfect baguette? Flour, water and a 130-year-old starter dough

The secret to the perfect baguette? Flour, water and a 130-year-old starter dough

David Fhima of Fhima’s Minneapolis shares the story of his family’s starter dough, the recipe for ‘Hanukkah-style French toast’, and why food is all about the basics.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Where to grab a bowl of soup in the Twin Cities

Where to grab a bowl of soup in the Twin Cities

Here in the cold dark expanse of Minnesota winter, soup szn is upon us. There’s something about soup — maybe the endless recipe possibilities, or the compatibility with a thermos — that makes delicious, liquidized food the cornerstone of chilly-weather cuisine. If you don’t feel up for standing over a simmering pot for hours, we’ve made a list of standout spots to get soup in the Twin Cities. 

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Get cozy at these 10 Minneapolis coffee shops

Get cozy at these 10 Minneapolis coffee shops

There’s nothing like a warm beverage and welcoming surroundings to make the chill of winter melt into the background. A cozy coffee shop has appeal in all seasons, but the pull can feel especially strong this time of year. Here are 10 enticing options spread throughout Minneapolis.

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What hot drinks get you through cold Minnesota winters?

What hot drinks get you through cold Minnesota winters?

‘Tis the season for hand-warming, local-economy-building cups of cold-weather joy. We know there's more to the season than pumpkin spice lattes and peppermint mochas, so we tapped small businesses and friends to tell us about their favorite hot drinks.
by MPR News Staff

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Stephanie Hansen dishes on the recipes in her new cookbook 'True North Cabin Cookbook'

Stephanie Hansen dishes on the recipes in her new cookbook 'True North Cabin Cookbook'

Stephanie Hansen, from FM 107 and The Jason Show talks with host Cathy Wurzer about her new cookbook “True North Cabin Cookbook” and winter cooking with a summer cabin feel.
by Britt Aamodt and Cathy Wurzer

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Appetites: Minnesota chefs share their favorite Thanksgiving sides

Appetites: Minnesota chefs share their favorite Thanksgiving sides

Throw your guests some curveballs this Thanksgiving, with pickled berries instead of bacon on your brussels sprouts, a turkey stuffed with egg roll filling instead of bread stuffing, or by finally nailing the mashed potatoes.
by Tom Crann, Megan Burks and Heidi Raschke

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'They just start crying': Student food insecurity and debt rising across Minnesota

'They just start crying': Student food insecurity and debt rising across Minnesota

With the rise of inflation and the end of universal school lunches, Minnesota families are finding it difficult to get the groceries they need and pay for school lunches.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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