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...
Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin
What's fat-soluble, naturally present in only a few foods, and is triggered by ultraviolet B (UVB) rays from the sun? If you answered "Vitamin D," you are correct.
Vitamin...
Stars in My Eyes: A Minnesota Chef in Avignon, France
I remember the day so vividly: Waking up to the golden statue of the Virgin Mary overlooking my window - she stood proud, unadulterated, and poised at the top of a palace...
Minnesota’s 2019 James Beard Award Nominees
It's that time of the year again: The James Beard Award Foundation officially announced this morning the 2019 list of Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalist nominees. There are, of course, a good amount of...
The Minnesotans to compete on your favorite reality TV cooking shows
It’s no secret that Minnesota is home to some incredible chefs and outstanding restaurants. And now, some of the most talented Minnesotans in the culinary world have made their way onto the national stage,...
Drink up at these upcoming Minnesota winter beer festivals
The frigid winter doesn’t stop us Minnesotans from enjoying a nice cold beer. Well, winter doesn’t stop us from doing most things - otherwise we’d be hibernating for half the year.
And so, beer...
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...
Date Night Deals: Where to eat when you’re on a budget
Even though it’s cold and snowy outside, the weather shouldn’t keep you from enjoying a romantic night out on the town. And, luckily for us, restaurants around the metro want to keep the romance...
Warm yourself up at one of these cozy Twin Cities spots
Hygge season is here. The Danish word ‘hygge’ (pronounced ‘HEW-guh’) is what makes getting through the winter not only bearable but actually enjoyable. It’s the moment when fluffy snow blankets the ground and you...
10 restaurants that turned St. Paul into a food city
We have always loved St. Paul. Unashamedly so. While Minneapolis was looking down on its twin with an air of superiority, St. Paul just kept on being St. Paul - a little weird sometimes,...
