Edible Twin Cities

03/08/2014

We're judging the chili contest at the Commemorative Air Force Museum and tasting some fabulous chili.

03/06/2014

For those observing Lent, here’s a great list from the Pioneer Press of popular Friday fish fries where you can get your fill during the Lenten Season, which started yesterday with Ash Wednesday.

It's that time of year again -- when fried fish and all its accompaniments are plentiful in local restaurants. Here's a list of popular Friday fish fries where you can get your fill during Lent.

03/04/2014

New Farm to School curriculum puts high school students in charge of tapping into healthy, local foods. Curriculum was developed by Minneapolis-based Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy.

Fast track authority is undemocratic, favors corporations, and poses great risks for food sovereignty and international development.

03/03/2014

We've frequently wondered about this question, too: just what exactly does "natural" mean on food labels? Informative article here from Star Trib.

A box of Nature Valley Oats ’n Honey granola bars declares that the popular snack is “made with 100 percent natural whole grain oats

02/27/2014

Here's an intriguing idea: a mobile pizza bakery...coming this summer!

This summer, a mobile wood-fired pizza company is coming to the Twin Cities, thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign. WildEarth...

02/26/2014

More food co-op growth, this time up north in Duluth as the Whole Foods Co-op adds a second location. And, by the way, this is NOT connected to the national chain. Duluth's store was "Whole Foods" before the big guys even existed.

Whole Foods Co-op in Duluth has chosen West Duluth for its much anticipated second store, after considering numerous locations in the greater Twin Ports area.

02/25/2014

More CSA news: Seward Community Co-op has set the date for its annual CSA Fair: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12. Mark your calendar!

The SEED program allows customers to donate to a different recipient every month by "rounding up" their purchases. Open Arms furnishes meals to Twin Cities residents suffering from AIDS/HIV, MS, ALS and cancer.

02/24/2014

Spring is coming. Really. And it is not too early to be thinking about reserving a share in a CSA farm—Community Supported Agriculture. With that in mind, you can get a free copy of the Land Stewardship’s 2014 CSA farm directory. See below.

The Land Stewardship Project fosters an ethic of stewardship for farmland, promotes sustainable agriculture and sustainable communities.

02/21/2014

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02/20/2014

The James Beard Foundation launched its 2014 awards Wednesday, announcing semifinalists in chef and restaurant categories. Several Twin Cities chefs are in the running!

The James Beard Foundation launched its 2014 awards on Wednesday by announcing semifinalists in chef and restaurant categories.Six Twin Citians are included in the Best...

02/19/2014

Begin your Kombucha adventure! Learn how to brew it at Mississippi Market’s Brew Your Own Kombucha class this Saturday.

This 90 minute class includes instruction on how to brew your own great tasting Kombucha at home. Learn the first fermentation process, which yields a great basic Kombucha, ready to drink on its own. And learn the nuances of the second fermentation and confidently add your own flavors to bring a uni...

02/19/2014

This sounds yummy. Broders' Pasta Bar is in south Minneapolis.

So that pesky checking account balance put the kibosh (yet again) on your dream Italian vacation. While we can't help...