local food

The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest in the U.S. The reason so many people attend is the food. What is considered the most famous fair food? Host Jeannie Sur explores everything from corn roast to spaghetti on a stick.

Host Evelyn Funda explores the complicated cultural history of the ground spice that we lightly sprinkle on our rice pudding or eggnog.

This week host Laura Gelfand continues this season's spice theme with a look at something truly hot, a condiment that is ubiquitous on English tables.

Host Sarah Berry explores how a food created to discourage excess eventually became one of America's favorite childhood snack treats.

Laura continues this season's theme of spice by highlighting a traditional Colombian soup, ajiaco. Claudia Mendez Wright talks about what it is, the spices and ingredients used, and why she considers it a comfort food.

The cancellation of the Local Food Purchase Assistance program calls into question government support for community agriculture.

This week Jamie Sanders explores the spices and flavors that enliven our dishes, including vanilla and it's origins.

This week hosts Evelyn Funda, Sarah Berry, and Jamie Sanders explore Mark Twain's "A Tramp Abroad" which features an extended list of American comfort foods.

This week Tammy Proctor continues this season's deep dive into the category of comfort foods. She'll share one of those comforting mid-summer dishes from her childhood.

This week host Evelyn Funda leans into a quirky aspect of the culinary history of her home state of Idaho.