Appetites®

Every week, we bring you local and regional food and drink news, trends, reviews, flavors, recipes and advice. Appetites airs every Wednesday on MPR News' All Things Considered.

January 31, 2018 4:38 PM

Appetites: The 'Taste of The NFL' returns to Minnesota

The NFL and America's top chefs will come together this Saturday in Saint Paul to raise money for Minnesota's food shelves.

by MPR News Staff

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January 24, 2018 4:55 PM

Appetites: 2 dining trends that will dominate the Twin Cities in 2018

The trends for the last few years have been all about ingredients that were supposed to be health-giving superfoods, like kale, quinoa or pomegranates. But what's coming in 2018?

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January 17, 2018 3:54 PM

Appetites: Mpls. chef shares her tips for kitchen rookies

Cooking at home can be a healthy and fun pursuit. But, geez, where do you start? Molly Herrmann, executive chef and owner of the Kitchen in the Market in Minneapolis, helps us out.

by Tom Crann

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January 12, 2018 12:00 AM

Appetites: Why are all these restaurants closing?

If you feel like you've seen a lot of restaurants closing around the Twin Cities lately, you're not wrong. But don't panic, it's a natural part of the restaurant industry cycle.

by Tom Crann

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December 27, 2017 12:42 PM

Appetites: Lynne Rossetto Kasper's final course on the air

Before her retirement from The Splendid Table, Lynne Rossetto Kasper looks back at 22 years of important discussion, lessons and food.

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December 13, 2017 2:36 PM

Appetites: At St. Paul mission, 'hope begins with a meal'

This holiday season, the Union Gospel Mission Association of St. Paul will serve up nearly 17,000 meals to the homeless and hungry in the city.

by Tom Crann

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December 6, 2017 3:37 PM

Appetites: What makes good comfort food?

With the cold weather upon us, now is the time of year Minnesotans turn to comfort food to help fight off the winter chill. Cook book author Teresa Marrone has some suggestions on dishes that will help you stay warm.

by Steven John

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November 29, 2017 12:00 AM

Appetites: Smoking for flavor and safety

Smoke 'em if you got 'em! Beth Dooley talks about the origins of smoking meat, and how to make smoked whitefish cakes.

by Tom Crann

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November 15, 2017 4:41 PM

Appetites: Reviewer tracks down wacky snacks

Swedish Fish Oreo Cookies? Snickers Espresso? When companies push, sometimes odd, new flavors you might be intrigued, but hesitant to try them out. That's where Ben Passer comes in.

by MPR News Staff