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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.

Appetites: Six tips for foolproof eggnog

Appetites: Six tips for foolproof eggnog

Amy Thielen, author of "The New Midwestern Table" and host of "Heartland Table" on the Food Network, shares her suggestions for excellent eggnog.
by Tom Crann

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Appetites: Where to spend Christmas with your 'chosen family'

Appetites: Where to spend Christmas with your 'chosen family'

Dining critic Mecca Bos offers her choices for where to spend Christmas if your idea of fun doesn't match the traditional greeting-card images.

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Appetites: How to make (and braid) Christmas bread like a pro

Appetites: How to make (and braid) Christmas bread like a pro

Holiday loaves are often defined by unique shapes, fillings and the always important seasonings. Learn simple techniques to braid bread in a short video.
by Tom Crann

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Appetites: When the (food) cart comes before the cafe

Appetites: When the (food) cart comes before the cafe

The success of the food truck is changing the restaurant landscape in the Twin Cities, says writer and critic Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl.
by Tom Crann

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Appetites: Five turkey tips every cook needs to know

Appetites: Five turkey tips every cook needs to know

The season of turkey is upon us and that means selecting the perfect turkey for the holiday feast.
by Tom Crann

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Appetites: Marcus Samuelsson on the art of leftovers

Appetites: Marcus Samuelsson on the art of leftovers

Samuelsson is a television fixture, appearing on shows like "Chopped" and "Iron Chef." His new book shares the recipes he cooks at home.
by Tom Crann

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Appetites: Best bets for breakfast on those chilly mornings

Appetites: Best bets for breakfast on those chilly mornings

Here are some easy ways to spruce up that morning meal and avoid a cold, dry bowl of cereal.
by Tom Crann

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Appetites: Sampling Minnesota's gonzo beer flavors

Appetites: Sampling Minnesota's gonzo beer flavors

Beer drinkers are seeing an onslaught of pumpkin brews, and it seems like every brewery out there has its own gonzo flavors hitting the market. Can this be a good trend?
by MPR News Staff

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Appetites: The beginner's guide to making a dessert cheese plate

Appetites: The beginner's guide to making a dessert cheese plate

Everybody has seen the cheese and cracker plate, but increasingly local chefs are holding the cheese for dessert. Here are some tips on how to do it yourself.
by MPR News Staff

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