5 simple (but smart) kitchen upgrades to save you time this summer

(BPT) - Summer is here! The warm weather is the perfect excuse to spend time outdoors doing what you enjoy with the people you love. To maximize your time for relaxation and enjoyment, it’s a …

Milkweed owner Brenda Ingersoll serves Ronnie Hartman coffee and a donut as part of the Too Good To Go program that pairs customers with surplus unsold food at restaurants for lower prices.

Get cheaper food to go

Had a tough day at work and don’t feel like cooking, but don’t want to pay the price for the family to eat out? Too Good to Go (TGTG) may solve your problem, and enlist your help in …

(Left to right) Mahmoud Rahman, Jack Thoresen, Aurora Quinn, Asmat Ali, and Hafsa Islam of Curry in a Hurry.

Stepping Up

It has been over three years since Gandhi Mahal, a well-known and popular restaurant at 3009 27th Ave. S. in Minneapolis, was burned down during the social uprising following the death of George …

Patricia Neal works with children to tend their neighborhood sponsored garden.

Local model for an urban CSA

“Four years ago, I realized we needed a model for an urban CSA,” says Craig Neal, founder and chief gardener of the Neighborhood Sponsored Garden (NSG) located in a backyard on Beard Ave. …

Some 40 years after Belai Mergia (left) escaped from war-torn Ethiopia, he, the dreamer, and Rahel, the culinary artist who dreamt with him, offer sumptuous meals in a restaurant where patrons are invited to dine in or take out. And enjoy.

Grit, resolve and a restaurant

When 18-year-old Belai Mergia walked through the jungle from Ethiopia to Sudan in 1984, he didn’t picture a restaurant named Selam in his future. Belai had hired two guides yet feared that they …

Sheila and Reid Nelson own Vegan East, which recently opened at 5501 34th Ave. S. Sheila handles the baking and Reid the business side. (Photo submitted)

All of the delicious with none of the guilt

I want to announce that I am writing this article with one hand. Why? Because I am eating a cookie dough cupcake with the other one. I wanted to put the cupcake down, but I can’t. So… …

4 ways to incorporate off-whites into your home's design

(BPT) - Interior design styles are always changing. Since the 1990s, interior styles have moved from sleekness to warm tones to clean basics and now, to a natural warmth that introduces a holistic …

Retaining flavor while removing caffeine − a chemist explains the chemistry behind decaf coffee

Several processes can take most of the caffeine out of coffee. AP Photo/John Minchillo For many people, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee is the start of a great day. But caffeine can cause …

Signature sandwich from each state

Stacker researched staple sandwiches—the kind that makes residents proud—and highlighted one from each state that everyone should try.

Shake Up Family Meals with a Versatile Superfood: 5 benefits of cooking with ghee

(Family Features) When your family is in search of a delicious way to shake things up in the kitchen, consider new ways to cook favorite dishes like Sweet Potato Bowl with Cilantro, Turmeric Ghee and Lime.

Tasty Recipes to Combat the Hustle and Bustle: Family-friendly meals ready in 30 minutes or less

(Family Features) For a real escape from the everyday hustle and bustle, invite island flavors to dinner with this simple yet satisfying Grilled Hawaiian Chicken and Coconut Rice.

Everyday Ways to Nurture Your Skin This Summer: 4 simple habits to support healthy skin

(Family Features) Keeping your skin healthy and glowing begins with protecting it from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays and eating and drinking healthy foods and beverages.

Bring Loved Ones Together at Mealtime with Protein-Packed Peanuts

(Family Features) Building meals around recipes like Broccoli and Edamame Salad or Chicken with Peanut Sauce in Lettuce Wraps, which are packed with plant-based protein, can help your family come together to refuel.

How to savor summer with these deliciously sweet treats

(BPT) - Summer is all about having fun experiences and enjoying special moments with friends and family, so why not sweeten those memories with some extra tasty treats? Indulge in chocolate taste …

Registered Dietitian Shares Her Tips For a Cool Summer

(BPT) - Summer means longer days and warmer nights. It also means time for road tripping, summer gatherings, and fun in the sun. But coming up with different yet fun travel ideas, flavorful yet …

4 Ways to Blend Style and Functionality Through Invisible Kitchens

(BPT) - Recent shifts in interior design trends have made way for a kitchen style that marries elevated elegance with function: the invisible kitchen. Also known as the no-kitchen kitchen, this …

Quick, Delicious Breakfasts to Start Your Day with a Bang

(Family Features) If you're looking for a little motivation to take on a busy day or fueling up for an adventurous weekend with the family, there's no better way to start the morning than with a filling breakfast.

Give Your Grilling Game a Flavor Boost: 3 tips to make summer meals deliciously memorable

(Family Features) Make sure your grill game is on fire this summer. The right prepping, seasoning and grilling techniques can help you serve your favorite foods.

Grape Summer Gatherings: Easy recipes to enjoy at warm-weather celebrations

(Family Features) These recipes show the myriad ways grapes can bring out the best in warm-weather fare: a tasty frozen treat, a chic cocktail and a flavorful Southwestern-inspired salad that each add a special touch to any gathering.

3 winning ways of sweet Northwest cherries

(BPT) - Summer brings an abundance of fresh fruits to local markets, and competition can be fierce for a place in a shopper’s cart. When it comes to choosing a nourishing snack, bringing home …

2024's best cities for grilling meat

Lawn Love ranked U.S. cities based on local interest in grilling, access to butchers and the average cost of meat.

Celebrate Salad Season Outside the Bowl

(Family Features) From putting a family meal on the table after activities to hosting a large crowd at your next get-together, a seasonal favorite like Caesar salad can serve as the perfect canvas for creating quick, easy-to-prepare meals like Creamy Truffle Caesar Pork Sandwiches and Chicken Caesar Tacos.

Elevate Pizza Night with Premium Toppings

(Culinary.net) A family debate over what's for dinner often ends with one word: pizza. Next time you land on pizza night, take it to the next level with options like Genoa Salame and Pepperoni Three-Cheese White Pizza. When the weekend rolls around and it's time for a savory snack or in-home entertaining, put premium dry sausage at centerstage with this Tour of Italy Charcuterie Board.

Make A Splash This Summer: Top Tips for the Ultimate Pool Party

(BPT) - Everyone loves a pool party — the warm sun, refreshing water, plus all the fun and games happening in and around the pool that make it the coolest way to spend time with friends and …

Ready to elevate your summer snacks and recipes? This tasty kiwi variety will surprise you

(BPT) - Just when you thought you knew all the fruits in the produce section, you're in for a delightful treat. One kiwi variety may have slipped under your radar, but it’s about to become your …