Food and Drink

Celeb chefs unite to feed hungry, help bleeding restaurants
Jose Andres has amassed an A-list network around the world, relying on celebrity chef pals including Rachael Ray, Andrew Zimmern, Guy Fieri and Marcus Samuelsson to feed the hungry and buoy the humble restaurant kitchens across America where many started their careers.
What to cook during a pandemic
New York Times food writer Melissa Clark is back to tell us what to do with all the pasta, rice and canned beans we are hoarding. Plus, what you can and cannot freeze (Milk? Yes!)
Food comes full circle in Sleepy Eye, where even the bison eat local
A new brewery in downtown Sleepy Eye has partnered with a local bison farmer in an unusual arrangement: The bison eat the spent grains that the would otherwise get thrown away, a byproduct of the brewing process — and eventually, the meat from those bison shows up on the brewery cafe’s menu.
Is intermittent fasting safe for everyone?
Intermittent fasting, or restricting your eating at certain times of the day, has become a huge weight-loss trend. But experts say there are certain people who should not follow this diet. Dietitians Jillian Lampert and Rasa Troup talk about the impacts of intermittent fasting you haven’t heard about.
Joe Coulombe, founder of popular Trader Joe’s markets, dies at 89
From the time he opened his first store in Pasadena, Calif., in 1967 until his death Friday at age 89, Joe Coulombe watched his namesake business rise from a cult favorite of educated but underpaid young people — and a few hippies — to a retail giant with more than 500 outlets in over 40 states.
Twin Cities chefs, eateries in the running for prestigious James Beard awards
The tasty list of 2020 semifinalists unveiled Wednesday boasts 11 entries from Minneapolis and St. Paul, including one for outstanding chef and another for rising star chef. The Beard Foundation will announce final nominees for its awards on March 25.
Making Super Bowl guacamole? Be careful to avoid the pits of an avocado hand injury
The Super Bowl is a big day for guacamole, which could also mean more ER visits. A recent study links increased avocado consumption to an increase in hand injuries.
How to say no to sugar
The average American eats about 17 teaspoons of added sugar a day — that’s twice the recommended amount for men and triple the amount for women. But why does our body crave it so much? A doctor and dietitian join the program to talk about health risks that come with consuming too much sugar, how to cut cravings, and some alternative foods we should be eating instead.