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'Tis the season...for cookies!

The Star Tribune announces the winner of it's holiday cookie contest today. Food writer Rick Nelson joins Midmorning to share the winning recipe, and bring us up to speed on all the happenings in the Twin Cities food scene.

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Video: Celebrating lutefisk

Video: Celebrating lutefisk

The Scandanavian dish takes center stage during Norsefest in Madison, Minn. Every November, "Lutefisk Capital USA" celebrates its heritage with a community supper at the VFW, talent show and lutefisk eating contest.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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What the not-so-great ate at the State Fair

What the not-so-great ate at the State Fair

From jalapeno poppers that make you sweat to a four-star peach parfait, food critic Rick Nelson has ferreted out the newest food finds of the Minnesota State Fair.

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Eating like the icons

Eating like the icons

A new book take us through history, stringing together the great food obsessions and repulsions of great thinkers, leaders, and artists. Midmorning finds out what foods fueled famous minds.

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Day three: What are they judging?

Day three: What are they judging?

Judges in this entry are looking for a bouncy texture, a good taste and creativity. What are they judging?

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Exploring the world on his stomach

Exploring the world on his stomach

World traveller, culinary chef, and Minnesota resident Andrew Zimmern joins Midmorningo, fresh from his recent escapades for the fourth season of his Travel Channel show "Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern." We'll hear about his wacky encounters with cuisine and his experiences with the vibrant cultures of our world.

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1974: Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce

1974: Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce

McDonalds brings competition to the kitchen. In this 1974 Minnesota Public Radio story, reporter Greg Barron tells us about a national competition to be the best McDonalds worker.
by Marc Sanchez

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The food and wine of summer

The food and wine of summer

Looking for the perfect wine for a summer picnic? Wondering what kind of barbecue goes best with a California red? Lynne Rossetto Kasper of the Splendid Table and Ray Isle of Food and Wine magazine will point you in the right direction.

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Grain Belt Brewery introduces new beer

Grain Belt Brewery introduces new beer

More than 150 beer distributors are expected in northeast Minneapolis Tuesday and Wednesday as the company that owns Grain Belt rolls out a new beer named after the area.
by Sunny Thao

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Mpls. council could expand outdoor food vending

Some Minneapolis city council members are pushing for the passage of an ordinance that will increase the number of food vendors on downtown streets this summer.
by Brandt Williams

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