Lifestyle

Appetites: Flaky and puffed with air, popovers are a Passover staple
Thousands of popovers push through the doors at Yum! Kitchen and Bakery every year during Passover. MPR News Host Tom Crann talks with Yum co-owner, Patti Soskin on how they’re made and why they’re such a versatile Passover pastry.
This Earth Day, a scientist shares tips for building climate action into everyday life
University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership Director Heidi Roop published a book called “The Climate Action Handbook” to help people figure out where to start.
From crisis to care: How animal hoarding is straining Minnesota shelters and spotlighting mental health
As animal hoarding cases surge in Minnesota, rescue shelters and volunteers rally to provide care, sparking conversations on mental health challenges.
A modern spin on a Korean tradition: Kimjang in south Minneapolis
The Korean tradition of kimjang, a community gathering to make large batches of the spicy fermented cabbage delicacy known as kimchi, recently took on an added Minnesota flavor. A group of strangers, bound by an interest in food, to chop, salt and spice — and maybe launch a new tradition of their own.
Move over IPAs: Craft brewers win over new fans with lighter beers
When the weather warms up and the days get brighter, so do the beers people drink. And increasingly, craft brewers are focusing their efforts on those light, refreshing lagers.