Food and Drink

April 2, 2010 6:30 AM

Mpls. council could expand outdoor food vending

Some Minneapolis city council members are pushing for the passage of an ordinance that will increase the number of food vendors on downtown streets this summer.

by Brandt Williams

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March 26, 2010 12:00 AM

School lunches get a makeover

School lunch programs are just one front in the battle against obesity. In an effort to address the quality and nutritional value of those programs, many Minnesota school districts are shifting to fewer processed foods and more fresh food from local farmers.

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March 24, 2010 4:42 PM

Lynne Rossetto Kasper on our shifting cuisine culture

Lynne Rossetto Kasper, host of The Splendid Table from American Public Media, joined All Things Considered to share some tips for parents of picky eaters.

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January 29, 2010 12:00 AM

New study advocates cutting down on the salt

A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that reducing salt in your diet could have as big an impact on health as quitting smoking or losing weight. Renowned nutritionist Marion Nestle joins Midmorning to discuss the link between salt and health and delve into the economic, social, and scientific reasons that we choose the foods we eat.

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December 18, 2009 12:00 AM

Holiday cooking help from America's Test Kitchen

If you're making last-minute butter runs to the grocery store, you are in the midst of a holiday baking frenzy. America's Test Kitchen's Christopher Kimball solves listener cooking conundrums. And he weighs in on a new food trend: the crowd-sourcing of recipes.

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December 7, 2009 12:00 AM

Restaurants, food and wine

Looking for a great restaurant for a holiday celebration? Or wine recommendations for a holiday party? Two local food writers provide tips for celebrating the season with food and drink.

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October 26, 2009 12:00 AM

'Culinary anthropology' with Andrew Zimmern

On his hit Travel Channel series, Andrew Zimmern roams the world practicing what he calls "culinary anthropology," eating everything from giant flying ants to raw camel kidney. He says it's one of the best ways to discover what is most authentic about a culture.

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August 11, 2009 12:00 AM

A restaurant critic on what's best to eat at home

Former Chowhound "alpha dog" Jim Leff spent years searching for the most delicious food across the country. He still has opinions about restaurant fare, but his latest quest is for the meals that perfectly capture a sense of well-being.

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July 24, 2009 12:00 AM

Summer fare for summer wines

Splendid Table host Lynne Rosetto Kasper talks about her favorite food and wine pairings.

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July 24, 2009 12:00 AM

Wines for the recession

Although alcohol is generally recession-proof, many wine drinkers are now focusing on less expensive wines. Wine writer Ray Isle says there are more great wines than ever to be found under $20.

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