Food and Drink

13 Minnesota chefs, restaurants named James Beard semifinalists
The James Beard Awards, aka the "Oscars of the food world," recognize the best in food -- from restaurants to cookbooks to writing and programming -- across North America.
Less beef, more beans: Experts say world needs a new diet
A hamburger a week, but no more -- that's about as much red meat people should eat to do what's best for their health and the planet, according to a report seeking to overhaul the world's diet.
Beef-friendly Nebraska eyes regulations on the word 'meat'
More than four months after Missouri became the first U.S. state to regulate the term "meat" on product labels, Nebraska's powerful farm groups are pushing for similar regulations on veggie burgers, tofu dogs and other items that look and taste like real meat.
Nobody is moving our cheese: American surplus reaches record high
Americans consumed almost 37 pounds per capita in 2017, but that wasn't enough to reduce the country's 1.4 billion-pound cheese surplus. The stockpile of cheese started to build several years ago.
Martha Stewart's tips for hosting a terrific New Year's Eve
Ice balls melt slowly and impress everyone. Provide toothbrushes and bathrobes for overnight guests. And if your budget is tight, mac and cheese and a bottle of good wine can go a very long way.
A dessert from India, beloved and battled over, now stars in its own movie
Rosogolla is a classic Indian sweet, so loved that a new film tells its "bittersweet" origin story. But that story comes with its own version of a political birther controversy.
Bakers upset with missing tips on Hershey's Kisses candy
Bakers are complaining that something is amiss with Hershey's Kisses. The chocolate candy's trademark tips have been mysteriously missing from batches around the country.
Appetites: Last minute gift ideas for food lovers
With Christmas less than a week away, Minneapolis chef Beth Dooley has some gift ideas for those who enjoy good food.