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Food and Drink

Through fufu and sambusas, Rochester students counter misinformed ideas about Africa

Through fufu and sambusas, Rochester students counter misinformed ideas about Africa

As part of our Talking Sense series, correspondent Catharine Richert visited John Marshall High School where the Black Student Union is using Spirit Day, movie nights and lots of food to help students expand their cultural knowledge about Africa.
by Catharine Richert

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Appetites: Couple serves up ‘spicy’ love story for Valentine’s Day

Appetites: Couple serves up ‘spicy’ love story for Valentine’s Day

For couples looking to spice up their relationship on Valentine’s Day, Tom and Nicole Dokman have a recommendation: Try their 127 spice blend. That’s the name of the spice blend the Minnesota couple created as their signature wedding flavor and party favor.
by Tom Crann and Heidi Raschke

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Three Minnesota chocolatiers share how they fell in love with making chocolate

Three Minnesota chocolatiers share how they fell in love with making chocolate

Valentine’s Day is for lovers ... of chocolate! MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three chocolatiers in Minnesota about what goes into their luscious treats — from growing cacao to dreaming up award-winning bonbons.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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'What's for lunch?' Chinese New Year edition

To kick off the Chinese New Year, MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Peter Bian and Linda Cao, the couple behind the acclaimed pop-up Saturday Dumpling Co.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift merchandise selling like hotcakes — including this ignitable cake by a Minnesota baker

Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift merchandise selling like hotcakes — including this ignitable cake by a Minnesota baker

There are ignitable cakes that burn away a Chiefs logo to reveal Swift’s image underneath. Sweatshirts are emblazoned with “Kelce’s Best Catch” and “Go Kansas City Swiftie.” It is part of what has been described as the Swift effect.
by The Associated Press

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Foods that are good for you and good for the soil

Foods that are good for you and good for the soil

Appetites regular Beth Dooley shares ideas for foods to try that are good for you and good for the soil: from elderberries to legumes to hazelnuts.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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St. Paul Hmong pastry chef Marc Heu is semifinalist for James Beard Award

St. Paul Hmong pastry chef Marc Heu is semifinalist for James Beard Award

Heu’s journey to pastry is far from straightforward. His farmer parents wanted him to be a doctor. But while in medical school, Heu baked French pastries for friends on the side.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Second Harvest Heartland announces goal to cut state hunger in half by 2030

Second Harvest Heartland announces goal to cut state hunger in half by 2030

Second Harvest Heartland says food shelf visits reached a record high, going from 3.5 million in 2021 to 7.5 million in 2023. The “Make Hunger History” initiative aims to identify which communities are facing the greatest needs. 
by Sarah Thamer

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