Meet best-selling author and Minnesota native J. Ryan Stradal. J. Ryan and Capri discuss the importance of finding Midwestern themes in fiction and how food is used as a compelling storyteller in the author’s last three books: Kitchens of the Great Midwest, Lager Queen of Minnesota and his latest novel...

This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, Todd Schulkin welcomes Minneapolis chef and restaurateur Gavin Kaysen. They discuss the Twin Cities food scene and the expansion of Gavin’s restaurant and catering company, as well as his first cookbook, At Home, and his work with the American Bocuse d’Or team. Plus, as...

This episode celebrates dairy agritourism in the Midwest. First we hear from Dan Young, who invites us to Indulge in ice cream and family friendly activities at Young’s Jersey Dairy in Ohio. Then Lindsey Borst offers up more ice cream while we learn about the inner workings of a dairy...

USBG Presents World Class Sponsored by Diageo 2022 US Bartender of the Year (say that three times fast) Jessi Pollak sits down with Greg and Sother to talk about low and no-ABV drinks, building jargon-free menus, and how great the Twin Cities are (shhh, don’t tell anybody). Plus, a fifteen-month...

Pad Thai has become as ubiquitous as the hamburger. But what flavors and traditions are yet to become mainstream?

Find out how a soda fountain can change a town, get a history lesson, and drink up!

In this episode, we explore how community fridges, pantries and even ovens are helping address food insecurity across the Midwest. These concepts have popped up in larger cities on the coasts, but are also present in cities and towns big and small in the Midwest. Unsurprisingly, Chicago is leading the...

On today’s show, we will meet a trio of craft spirit makers that are as unique as the drinks they produce. Nick Nagle brings us to Whiskey Acres, an Illinois-based farm that harvests grain and, as the name suggests, makes it into whiskey. We will travel from Illinois to Michigan...

Most restaurants today are in a constant state of change. Some are closing. Many have already closed. In the midst of difficulty lies opportunity. Rents have and are dropping and landlords are desperate for tenants with backing. Competition is obviously minimized. Talent is available and ready. Can opportunity be made...

Host Capri S. Cafaro is joined by an inspiring lineup of guests who will share their insights on how Southeast Asian immigrants have impacted the Midwestern food landscape. Dr. Ashley Rose Young of the Smithsonian Institution will provide context to the migratory patterns of SE Asian immigrants into the Midwest...