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Bite Of MN: Fresh Air Lunch, Food Truck Style
Since I work on the west side of the Twin Cities, I was envious of my food-loving friends who raved about their food truck lunches in downtown St. Paul. Everything looked so good and when my husband...
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Which Lunch Bag Will Keep Kids’ Food Safest?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Thinking back to our school days, we brought lunch at one time or another and maybe traded a few items with our friends. But now that we’re adults packing those lunches for our...
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Restaurant Review: Pracna On Main
By Coco Mault On the east side of the Mississippi River, just across from the skyscrapers of downtown Minneapolis, lies an older part of the city. Between the Hennepin Avenue Bridge and the picturesque...
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Jordan Schools Hire Chef To Make Tasty Healthy Dishes
JORDAN, Minn. (WCCO) — New federal guidelines are changing school lunch menus to reduce calories and include more vegetables. But a lot of kids don’t like it. Some even boycotted school lunches. So,...
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Make Mother’s Day Extra Special With These Great Recipes
Are you having mom over for brunch on Mother’s Day? Whether you want to serve her a decadent breakfast or want to create a special lunch for her, using no-fuss recipes is a great way to serve her a...
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Minn. School’s Adjust To USDA Lunch Guidelines
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota schools are adjusting after the USDA issued new guidelines on the amount of fat and calories contained in snacks made available in lunchrooms. The guidelines are related...
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Ask a Chef: Best Back To School Lunch Recipes
How is it that children in other countries are consuming spicy pickled cabbage, curry and dried fish and your kiddos want the fifteenth peanut butter and jelly sandwich of the month for lunch? You can...
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Curiocity: Lunch With ‘Top Chef’s’ Stefan Richter
Stefan Richter is in the middle of processing a thought when he gets up from our table on the patio of Zelo in Minneapolis to have a cigarette. The two-time highly recognizable “Top Chef” contestant...
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Minn. House Votes To Kick In School Lunch Money
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota House on Thursday voted unanimously to guarantee children don’t get denied a school lunch for lack of money. The bill, which passed 130-0, gained traction amid...
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28 Must-Eat Sandwiches From Around The World
Credit: Shutterstock This article is from Thrillist Nation While the average American eats almost 200 sandwiches a year — more if you count pita with peanut butter and leftover pad thai as a sandwich...
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Gov. Dayton Vows To Ensure No Child Goes Hungry At School
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Gov. Mark Dayton says it is time to make sure no child in Minnesota goes hungry at school. This comes almost six months after a report revealed 46 Minnesota school districts had...
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School Officials Try Healthier Cafeteria Options
BOSTON (AP) — Bean burgers, peanut butter substitutes and pre-sliced vegetable packets were on the menu Monday as school lunchroom managers from around the country sampled offerings in a hunt for fare...
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Time-Saving Tips For Healthy School Lunches
Those pre-portioned packs of crackers, cheese and lunch meat sure have major kid appeal, but they’re a serious drain on your wallet and none too healthy, either. The speed with which you can toss them...
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Wayzata High School Opts Out Of Federal Lunch Program
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Any parent will tell you that trying to get kids to eat healthier is tricky business, particularly for teenagers. So it’s no surprise when kids balk at some of the healthy foods...
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Dayton, Daudt Pledge Cooperation For New Legislative Term
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Minnesota’s top two political leaders met face to face Thursday for the first time since the election. They’re pledging cooperation, not division. Over a luncheon of pork loin and...
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Good Question: Why Don’t Most Schools Have Recess Before Lunch?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — When we were growing up, you always had recess after lunch. But new research shows that children will eat 54 percent more fruits and vegetables at lunch if they eat after recess....
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Get Movin’ Monday: Lunchbox Makeover Ideas
http://media.minneapolis.cbslocal.com/CBSMIN_20150309073451670AA.mp4 MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — What do you pack for lunch? I’m sure most people say peanut butter and jelly, but not one local mother. Molly...
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Lunchbox Makeover: Convert Leftovers Into Creative Lunches
http://media.minneapolis.cbslocal.com/CBSMIN_20150312080352120AA.mp4 MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Food should be fun! Not just fun to eat, but fun to make. That’s why all week we’re giving you ideas to...
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Get Movin’ Monday: Healthy & Tasty Lunches For Your Kids
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Looking for some new suggestions or maybe even a different snack for the kids to try? This Monday morning we are celebrating the new school year with some new ideas on the old...
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Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl’s Top 5 Turkey Burgers
Off the Menu with Dara can be heard every Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon on News Radio 830 WCCO! See all of Dara’s Top 5 lists here! I got a request last week for the best turkey burger recipe—and I...
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