Food and Drink

Restaurants that survived the pandemic are now threatened by inflation
Higher costs for food, labor, rent, gasoline and cooking gas make it harder for casual dining places to buy, cook and deliver meals. And they're limited in how much they can pass on to customers.
One of Argentina's signature foods inspiration for DelSur Empanadas
Every culture has a food it’s known for. For Argentina, that food is empanadas. In Argentina, you can find empanadas sold as a street food or as an appetizer in a fancy restaurant.
For Earth Day, preventing food waste in the kitchen
Mary Schroeder, health and nutrition extension educator at the University of Minnesota, talks about how small steps in the kitchen can reduce food waste and protect the environment.
Tamales are delicious, but are hard work to make, particularly on your own. Food writer Mecca Bos tells us about how the creation of this iconic dish helped one first-generation Mexican American create a community while also providing a link with his distant family.
The FDA is investigating Lucky Charms after reports of illness
The Food and Drug Administration said it's gotten over 100 complaints linked to the General Mills cereal this year. General Mills said its own investigation hasn't found evidence of consumer illness.
Minneapolis, St. Paul end vaccination-or-test order for bars, eateries
The cities last month began requiring proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test to enter public places serving food and drink. With the current surge waning, the mayors on Thursday rescinded the controversial orders. Public masking mandates remain in place.