by mfc | Mar 31, 2026 | News
As winter wanes, Minnesota gardeners begin to ponder their favorite seeds and map out their dreams for spring planting and the summer harvest. Seeds hold memory and heritage. They hold the skill of the planter; they hold the knowledge of place and time. In the early...
by mfc | Feb 26, 2026 | News
Image: Okra, black eyed peas, and maize – some of the staples of African American cuisine. What is American food? More specifically, what is the history of American culinary traditions in Minnesota?’ These are the complex questions that Midwest Food...
by mfc | Jan 31, 2026 | News
For all the talk of reducing food waste in recent years, the impact of our food’s packaging has remained conspicuously absent from the conversation. The 800-pound gorilla lurking in the world’s refrigerators and pantries is, of course, plastic. Between the milk jug,...
by mfc | Dec 12, 2025 | News
SNAP-Ed, the education arm of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), has been providing free nutrition and health education to low-income Americans for over thirty years. Guided by a mission to promote healthier lifestyles, the program partners with...
by mfc | Oct 31, 2025 | News
It’s officially Halloween, and as we roll into late October, millions of Americans have begun indulging in their favorite fall traditions: plotting costumes, picking apples, and, of course, carving pumpkins. Before sharing some ideas for repurposing this year’s...
by mfc | Oct 30, 2024 | News
An answer to the neverending brainstorm among parents: what healthy snacks can I make for my kids to eat at home or school? You’ve probably heard of the classics: celery with peanut butter and raisins, apple slices, and carrots with ranch. There’s nothing wrong with...
