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Lifestyle

The rebranding of high fructose syrup

The rebranding of high fructose syrup

After years of consumer campaigns against high fructose corn syrup, the Corn Refiners Association has decided to change the name of this controversial sweetener to Corn Sugar. Now the sugar industry is taking them to court. We get an update on the law suit and talk about the ethics of rebranding.

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Dining with Dara: Hops to make locavores happy

Dining with Dara: Hops to make locavores happy

Whether you're powerfully thirsty, or simply have a few acres of well-drained farmland and the desire to get in on the ground-level of the newest locavore trend, we have one word for you: hops.
by Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl

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Dining with Dara: Amazing Camembert made in Minnesota

Dining with Dara: Amazing Camembert made in Minnesota

It once was that if you wanted a rich, soft cheese, you had to get a Brie from France. Anything else paled in comparison. But that's no longer true. Cheesemakers in our region have been making some impressive efforts, according to food writer Dara Moskowtiz Grumdahl from Minnesota Monthly. She calls it "one of the most astonishing turns in Minnesota food culture."
by Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl

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The Jayhawks new music

The Jayhawks new music

Twin Cities alt-country/rock band The Jayhawks are about to release their first new CD since reuniting called "Mockingbird Time." Today, hear an encore performance from their MPR studio appearance as they discuss their journey and their music, including the song "She Walks in So Many Ways"

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Talking food at the fair

Talking food at the fair

Food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl joins Midmorning to talk about the Twin Cities food scene and share her thoughts on the new culinary offerings at the fair.

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