Caroline Carlson

With legions of restaurants and bars closed or operating in a very limited capacity, demand for wholesale ingredients from local farmers has plummeted.

There is something about the joy of pedaling a bike—legs pumping, wind in your face—that verges on transcendent. Even now, in the midst of incredible upheaval and uncertainty.

Minneapolis (and St. Paul, if not by name then by dint of proximity and association) often comes out on top of lists of the most bike-friendly cities in America.

Freezing food to eat at a later date is one of the better modern amenities (in our humble opinion). While raw meat can be frozen indefinitely and still cooked safely, thawing correctly can be tricky.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’ plans for the phased reopening of bars, restaurants, and places of “public accommodation” announced on May 20 is being met with mixed feelings by the state’s brewery and distillery owners.

There’s nothing quite like the taco fillings of your choice cradled lovingly in a tortilla or shell, nestled on a bed of rice, and served on a Tuesday evening (or morning, or afternoon…we’re not judging!).

Whether you regard the prospect of long stretches in the car with cautious enthusiasm or deep dread, the road trip has been a near-ubiquitous American experience for right around a century.

“Socially responsible,” “sustainable,” “environmentally-friendly,” “green,” “regenerative”... The list of eco-buzzwords in today’s food and agriculture sector is long.

Concerned citizens, fear not: we’ve compiled a list of alternatives to throwing elbows in a department-store-turned-hotbed-of-anarchy during the wee hours of the morning this Black Friday.

As temperatures drop and days shorten, many people start thinking about the holiday season as a point of light amid the cold and dark.

Earlier this month, a panel of scientists issued new nutritional guidelines that address the drinks young children consume.

It was my Mom who first suggested to me that an ideal grocery shopping list organizes its contents by position in the store.

Were you ever told to “drink your milk” when you were a kid?

Have you ever received a meeting invite from a colleague entitled “Welcome to Bangkok”?

Alex Eaton, CEO and cofounder of Sistema Biobolsa (or Sistema Bio), talks about the innovative solution Sistema Bio presents to small (and even larger-scale!) farmers.

Hygge [pronounced “hue-gah”], the Danish practice of finding coziness, well-being and contentment in life’s simple pleasures, is trending.

Kristy Drutman talks about her work as an environmental activist over the past 5 years, her passion for environmental storytelling and organizing, how activists can work together across differences of age, gender and race, and where she sees herself in 5 years.

Ready for a hot-take from the IN office? Creativity isn’t an inherent characteristic, but rather a practiced skill—like riding a bike, typing on a keyboard or driving a car.

Dr. Tracy discusses plant breeding: what it means to be a breeder, how plant breeding happens, and the impact certain legislation has had on plant breeders, farmers, and people who like to eat the delicious fruits and veggies that come from seeds. (Hint: that’s all of us.)

Quick! Grab five extra plates and scoot over to make room, IN Food Marketing & Design is growing and have added five new faces to the crew over the past several months.