New-crop apples, those that are fresh from the orchid and not stored for off-season sale, are hard to come by. The decision to choose, say, a Granny Smith apple over a Gala, or a Braeburn over a Golden Delicious, is entirely up to you and your seasonal availability. The best advice for optimal flavor? Grab…

Especially if you are the host, Thanksgiving can feel like one giant checklist. From the shopping and prepping all the way through cooking and cleanup, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. I’m willing to place some of the blame on folks like me! We offer so many recipes and tips that instead of picking and choosing…

Holiday season is almost here, Minnesota. Is there a better way to celebrate than with a delicious meal? Whether you celebrate holidays with family, friends or just join a potluck, sharing a good meal is about companionship, community and, of course, good flavors. That’s why MPR News and The Splendid Table have joined forces and…

Mark Zuckerberg announced today that WhatsApp Channels has surpassed 500 million monthly active users. Channels is a new way to get updates from people, organizations, and teams you follow on WhatsApp. Channels are separate from your private chats, and who you choose to follow is not visible to other followers. Mark Zuckerberg, announced the news…

Every Wednesday at noon Eastern, Aaron Hutcherson and Becky Krystal provide practical cooking advice that you can’t find on Google. They answer questions like “How do I get my pizza dough to roll out easier?” and “What’s the difference between cured and uncured bacon?” Aaron and Becky both write and test recipes for Post Food,…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Tired of the cold weather already? Tickets for the Discover Boating Louisville Boat, RV, & Sportshow are on sale now. The show is returning Jan. 24-28 to the Kentucky Exposition Center. A couple new show features are being highlighted this year. Rescued and adopted dogs from The Puppy Pals — as…

Baking is the ultimate holiday activity. It’s festive, it’s fun, and, most importantly, it keeps our taste buds happy. Research suggests that more than half of American millennials—which is the country’s largest generation of adults—enjoy baking over the holidays, as it helps them to connect and spend time with their loved ones. Studies also claim…

<!—-> Whether you’re looking for a recipe for winter stew or for summer tacos, this Wild Turkey Birria Recipe will do just the trick! (Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley photo) Let’s take this opportunity to banish these misconceptions and learn to become a better cook. It’s not a pheasant or turkey’s job to conform to what you think…

(KNSI) — Willmar-based Jennie-O has shattered the Guinness World Record for the Largest Donation of Turkeys in 24 Hours. On World Kindness Day, the company gave 15,000 whole turkeys to local partners of Feeding America and 5,000 turkeys to additional charities to help those needing a Thanksgiving meal. Jennie-O collaborated with NBC’s TODAY, where weather…