food

3 ways to support food shelves in Minnesota

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Food shelves are vital community resource hubs for people experiencing hunger, and they are under unprecedented pressure. In 2024, Minnesota food banks hit a new record high of nearly 9 million visits. This year’s government shutdown and...

Holiday Recipes from Darlene

This week we will do a throwback to Darlene’s Holiday Columns from 2018. 11/21/2018 It’s holiday time already! This year has gone by so quickly. It could be I’m getting older. As the saying goes, “Life flies by quick as we age.” Everyone is so busy with all the things we do to get ready for...

Can I donate my leftover cottage food products?

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Sierra Sjerven specializes in sourdough-based products, including cakes, breads, and pretzels. Most of her sales come from community events and word-of-mouth. Planning for community events or farmers markets can be tricky, and sometimes...

Wild Game Recipes

Fall... for many it involves changing of clothing choices, for some it is about Halloween and Thanksgiving, but for many Minnesotans, it also means, hunting season! This week, we will feature some new ideas for venison, duck and pheasant. Good Luck to all the hunters out there - and be safe!...

Thanksgiving Recipes with a Twist

It’s time for most of us to start thinking about our Thanksgiving menus, and many times it feels like the menu for Thanksgiving has been decided for us. This year, if you wanted to keep a traditional menu, but with a bit of a twist, we have a few ideas to help you mix it up! See if any of these...

Have Halloween Candy Leftovers?

BUT WAIT... Now that Halloween is over, what do you do with all that leftover candy? (Said no one - ever!) But for those of you looking for an option, here are a few suggestions on ways to use it all up! We’ve also included a few other options for the autumn and to keep the fall flavors on the...

Halloween Happiness - Part 2

This week, we are featuring some adult Halloween Party menu ideas that are worthy of any gathering! Here are some spooktacular recipes to get you started. Surely some of the drinks could be made into a mocktail version with a slight recipe alteration. Have fun, be creative, and be safe! Happy...

Dessert guidelines for cottage food producers

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu Dessert guidelines for cottage food producers Frostings and dessert fillings are a creative and delicious way to elevate your baked goods, customize your product, and add value. As a cottage food producer, it's crucial to ensure your...

Halloween Happiness - Part 1

Halloween is going to be here soon and all the cute, and not so cute (scary), costumes will be showcased at many of the local community events and parties. If you are having a party or just want to make Halloween a little “extra” for your family this year, you need to try some of these creative...

4 ideas for homemade food gifts

Personalized holiday gifts can be especially heartwarming, particularly when they incorporate activities recipients enjoy. That is perhaps one reason why experiential gifts have become so popular in recent years. Food gifts never go out of fashion. Homemade offerings of edible items may be...