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Food and Drink

Minnesota's newest agricultural specialty: Crickets?

Minnesota's newest agricultural specialty: Crickets?

Pat and Madeline Revier run Revier Family Farms in Moorhead, Minn., where they raise over a million crickets for human and animal consumption. They told host Cathy Wurzer about their story and the versatility and sustainability of crickets as a protein source, and they even shared a recipe for chocolate chip cookies — made with cricket flour.
by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend and Alex Cheng

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Midtown Global Market celebrates its 15th anniversary — with a cookbook

Midtown Global Market celebrates its 15th anniversary — with a cookbook

The Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis is celebrating its 15th anniversary, and for the first time ever, the chefs and business owners who fill the bustling market are putting together a cookbook. Trung Pham, one of the original vendors at the market, joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about his story and the story of the market.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lindsay Guentzel and Alex Cheng

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Here's an America's Test Kitchen recipe for keeping Thanksgiving (cranberry) saucy

Here's an America's Test Kitchen recipe for keeping Thanksgiving (cranberry) saucy

For Thanksgiving, consider an orange cranberry sauce. It's a tangy, bright dish that will cut the richness of some of the staples like mashed potatoes and gravy.
by Barry Gordemer and Heidi Glenn

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Appetites: Leftovers from Thanksgiving? Time to feast on these recipes

Appetites: Leftovers from Thanksgiving? Time to feast on these recipes

You’ve done the grocery shopping and the fixings are ready to go for the big Thanksgiving meal. But what about after Thanksgiving? Beth Dooley has a few recipes you’ll want to check out.
by Tom Crann

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This Thanksgiving, let science help you roast a tastier turkey

This Thanksgiving, let science help you roast a tastier turkey

The fundamental trouble with preparing turkey is rooted in its anatomy — you've got two different types of meat that need to hit two different internal temperatures. So how to solve this problem? Science to the rescue!
by Maria Godoy

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Eyes on the pies 

Eyes on the pies 

Who wants pie? Do you like pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie, apple or cranberry? Host Angela Davis spoke with pie bakers about how to get that flaky crust and why eating and making pies nourish family and cultural traditions.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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ThaiPop offers a bright spot in pandemic-weary, construction-heavy Rochester

ThaiPop offers a bright spot in pandemic-weary, construction-heavy Rochester

For years, owners Annie and Ryan Balow built a loyal following through popups. Now, it seems to be paying off at their new downtown restaurant.
by Catharine Richert, Megan Burks and Tom Crann

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Appetites: African delicacy biltong brings flavors of Zambia and Zimbabwe to Minnesota

Appetites: African delicacy biltong brings flavors of Zambia and Zimbabwe to Minnesota

Beef jerky is sold practically everywhere. But a new product is hitting the shelves across the Twin Cities that adds a traditional African twist to the popular snack.
by Tom Crann and Lindsay Guentzel

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Beer, wine and spirits in Minnesota

Beer, wine and spirits in Minnesota

The pandemic sent alcohol sales through the roof. So what are we drinking? As you gear up for Thanksgiving and beyond we help you navigate the crowded landscape that is libations in Minnesota. 
by Chris Farrell and Susan Davis

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