Food and Drink

Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl reflects on 25 years of Minnesota people, places and food in her new book
Listen to a recorded conversation between MPR News host Tom Crann and award-winning writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl. Together, they talk about Minnesota’s culinary scene and Grumdahl’s new book, “The Essential Dear Dara: Writings on Local Characters and Memorable Places.”
Kraft is recalling some American cheese slices over potential choking hazard
The company said one of its wrapping machines developed a temporary issue that makes it possible for a thin strip of film to remain on the slice even after it's been removed from the wrapper.
With origin stories and modern Indigenous cuisine, a new chef comes to Minneapolis
Chef Sean Sherman has gained national recognition for lifting the profile of Indigenous food. Now he’s launching a residency program to lift up other Indigenous chefs. It’s part of his non-profit, North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems or NĀTIFS.
Lachelle Cunningham: Improvising on Black American roots in the kitchen
Twin Cities chef Lachelle Cunningham is known for drawing inspiration from Black American culinary traditions. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Cunningham about cooking with the fall harvest and training a new generation of food entrepreneurs through her Healthy Roots Initiative.
Bars as safe spaces for people of color in Minneapolis
Safe social space for people of color in America — and Minnesota — can still feel rare. Bars and restaurants are an important part of providing that space.