Defining a City By Its Food: 17 Uniquely St. Paul Dishes
Much poetry has been written as an ode to the city; the place where we were born and/or raised, that has shaped us. Poetry, pictures, paintings and films. We look for these...
A Better Cut: Peterson Farms’ Limousin Beef
On a small farm tucked away deep in the St. Croix River Valley, an unassuming farm house sits in the midst of green fields, blue skies, and herds of cows resting in...
The 5 grocery delivery services in the Twin Cities you should know about
Too busy to go grocery shopping, or just plain hate it?
You're not alone. But there are other options: Eat out every meal, live off of freeze-dried emergency food packets, or, drum roll please, have...
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...
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...
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...
These Minnesotans are James Beard Award finalists
The James Beard Foundation, named for, and created in honor of the late champion of American cooking, presents the pinnacle of culinary arts, the James Beard Award, each year to the chefs, restaurants, and...
Minnesota-Grown Black Truffles Might Be Possible as a Result of Climate Change
Scientists from the University of Cambridge have grown black truffles in the inoculated soil of Monmouthshire, Wales. This, admittedly, is much more temperate than Minnesota, but is still by far the furthest...
Summer is Watermelon Season: Here’s What You Should Know
Mark Twain called watermelon, "Chief of this world's luxuries ... When one has tasted it, he knows what Angels eat." I agree with Mr. Twain - but only when it's eaten in...
