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Food and Drink

Young Joni chef Ann Kim wins James Beard Award

Young Joni chef Ann Kim wins James Beard Award

Kim was one of three Twin Cities women nominated in the best chef, Midwest category. "My journey has not been easy. It has not been linear and it has not been traditional," Kim said during her acceptance speech. "I stand here because 10 years ago, I said f--- fear."
by Nancy Lebens

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Appetites: The natural flavors to make life sweeter

Appetites: The natural flavors to make life sweeter

Sweeter than sugar, maple syrup and honey can do the job for your next recipe. Minneapolis chef Beth Dooley says they're healthier and better for the natural world.
by Tom Crann

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Appetites: Midwesterners know what a proper ham is

Appetites: Midwesterners know what a proper ham is

Ham is the traditional centerpiece for the Easter dinner. If you're celebrating the holiday, chef and cookbook author Amy Thielen wants you to celebrate with the right kind.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Bob Dylan whiskey distillery to open fall 2020 in Nashville

Bob Dylan whiskey distillery to open fall 2020 in Nashville

A news release says Heaven's Door Spirits will transform a 160-year-old church into the Heaven's Door Distillery and Center for the Arts, featuring the distillery, a whiskey library, a restaurant and a 360-seat live performance venue.
by The Associated Press

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The end is near for 3.2 beer

The end is near for 3.2 beer

For decades, the only beer you could buy in Kansas grocery and convenience stores was limited to 3.2 percent alcohol. That rule ended Monday. Utah brewers will ditch the 3.2 standard on Nov. 1. That will leave just one state, Minnesota, selling 3.2 beer.
by Frank Morris

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Bad diets are responsible for more deaths than smoking, global study finds

Bad diets are responsible for more deaths than smoking, global study finds

Some 11 million deaths annually are linked to diet-related diseases like diabetes and heart disease, a study finds. Researchers say that makes diet the leading risk factor for deaths around the world.
by Allison Aubrey

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How a seed bank helps preserve Cherokee culture through traditional foods

How a seed bank helps preserve Cherokee culture through traditional foods

The seeds are free for any Cherokee, but recipients have been limited because demand is so high. Collecting the seeds has been difficult and emotional, but the program has helped unify the community.
by Tove Danovich

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Why are so many farmers markets failing? Because the market is saturated

Why are so many farmers markets failing? Because the market is saturated

Farmers aren't producing enough to keep up with the number of smaller markets that keep popping up, often in close proximity to others. This results in fewer customers, unsold food and maybe closure.
by Jodi Helmer

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