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Food and Drink

Using science to unlock flavor in the kitchen

MPR's All Things Considered host Tom Crann was in to talk with Molly Birnbaum and Dan Souza, editors of "Cook's Science: How to Unlock Flavor in 50 of our Favorite Ingredients".
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Appetites: A memoir, but for food

Appetites: A memoir, but for food

Cookbook author Bea Ojakangas discussed her new food memoir and shared a recipe for almond cardamom scones.
by MPR News Staff

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Appetites: Minnesota's best hot sauces

Appetites: Minnesota's best hot sauces

The Twin Cities hot sauce scene is growing, says City Pages food writer Mecca Bos.
by MPR News Staff

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Chill out: Stress can override benefits of healthy eating

Chill out: Stress can override benefits of healthy eating

Stress takes a toll on our bodies. And a new study suggests stress can diminish the benefits of healthier food choices. But, experts say a range of strategies can help people cope with stress.
by Allison Aubrey

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Appetites: Pears, or 'apples 2.0'

For lots of Minnesotans, fall is a time for all things apples. But there's another tree fruit that doesn't get as much attention as maybe it should.
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Appetites: Sugar industry apparently funded fat-blaming research

In the battle between sugar and fat over which is worse for you, sugar apparently had money in the fight.

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Appetites: Dinner time, for the whole family?

Appetites: Dinner time, for the whole family?

Few topics can polarize a conversation more quickly the question of whether small children belong in restaurants -- and if they do, which ones?
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Appetites: You should dry out your food

Appetites: You should dry out your food

Stuck with lots of produce you're not sure how to use? Here's how to dry it out using a dehydrator or oven so fruits and veggies last longer.
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