Food and Drink

'Sioux Chef' revitalizing Native American cuisine
Sean Sherman is working to help Native Americans reclaim their identity one meal at a time. With a big boost from online fundraising, he's preparing to open a Minneapolis-area restaurant.
Appetites: Mexican food's African origins
A five-course event in Minneapolis will illustrate the African origins of Mexican foods with the help of chef Dora Careaga.
Glen Taylor sees green in 'war on big food'
Billionaire Glen Taylor sees an opportunity in addressing changing consumers tastes by selling pork that can be traced to the farm where it was raised.
Appetites: How to boost your cooking game with science
Dan Souza and Molly Brinbaum, executive editors for Cook's Science, are pros at using the scientific method for improving recipes.
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".
Appetites: A memoir, but for food
Cookbook author Bea Ojakangas discussed her new food memoir and shared a recipe for almond cardamom scones.
Appetites: Minnesota's best hot sauces
The Twin Cities hot sauce scene is growing, says City Pages food writer Mecca Bos.
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.
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.