Remedies For Your Spring Allergies
Spring weather came early year. With the joys of spring, however, come seasonal allergies as well. We have such a small window of lovely weather here in Minnesota that it’s a shame...
Brandon Randolph’s Comfort Food to Get You Through the Cold
Wet, warm and cloudy. Not ideal weather for Minnesota in January. While it isn't frigid cold like it was a week ago, I still crave some wholesome, warm, eat-until-you-want-to-hibernate type of food to make the...
A Tribute to Anthony Bourdain
At the Twin Cities Agenda, one of our main areas of focus is on local food and drink. At its best, it is writing that also discusses the importance of food and...
Simple Slow Cooker Apple Butter Recipe to Warm You Up This Fall
It's crock pot season. It’s time for warm soups, hearty chilis, and, now, sweet, warm apple butter for your slow cooker repertoire. Your home will smell amazing after you make this easy...
Showdown: Soy Sauce vs. Tamari
Yes, there are differences between soy sauce and tamari: While both are derived from soy through fermentation, they surprisingly have different taste profiles largely due to the presence of wheat. Soy sauce always contains wheat (beware,...
Parsnips: Celebrate Autumn With This Delicious Root
Autumn arrived quickly this year - the summer temps plummeted almost overnight, and, before I knew it, I was sneezing through my fall allergies. If you were lucky enough to get a...
Vegan diets for kids: Proceed with knowledge
There are many reasons people pursue a vegan diet; religious beliefs, environmental impact, or simple respect for our animal friends. A vegan diet, however, which doesn't allow foods that are made of or contain animal...
Top 10 Restaurants for Mother’s Day Brunch
In no specific order, these are some great Twin Cities restaurants to highlight for a special Mother's Day brunch.
St. James Hotel - Red Wing, MN Mother's Day Brunch, 10am-3pm, $20 kids/$43 adults and reservations recommended.
This extensive buffet...
Food Substitutions: Sugar, Salt, Fat, Gluten, Eggs, & More
Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or simply want/need to avoid certain foods, it can be a challenge knowing which foods to substitute or how much to swap out for another. Following...
SPOTLIGHT: Ombibulous in Northeast Minneapolis
"As for me, I am prepared to admit some merit in every alcoholic beverage ever devised... and drink them...
