“Let’s move the flour to the basement pantry,” I said to my husband. Since one of our family members has celiac disease, food storage and preparation are special safety considerations. My husband has been a grain miller in the food industry, and[...]
Section: Food & Drink
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Prairie Fare: Managing holiday celebrations and cookie temptations
“I see you!” I said to my son. He was 3 years old at the time. His little hand was reaching over the edge of the countertop to a cooling rack. He was sneakily grabbing another cookie. He grinned as he took[...]
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Prairie Fare: How can you take a bite out of food costs?
I picked up some food items from the grocery store for some work-related videos and paid for them with a credit card. I needed my receipt in order to be reimbursed, so I carefully tucked it into my purse — or so[...]
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Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products
Federal health officials have widened the scope of an infant botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart baby formula, now reviewing every illness reported since the company began production in 2022. At least 51 infants across 19 states have been affected, prompting a nationwide[...]
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What we eat is making us obese and sick — but science shows solutions are within reach
Kevin Hall reshaped nutrition research in 2019 when his controlled study showed that ultra-processed foods can override appetite and quietly add hundreds of calories a day. His new book Food Intelligence revisits that finding and argues that the problem goes well beyond[...]
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Watch: Why Leftover Pizza Is Actually Healthier: The Science of “Resistant Starch”
Leftover pizza may have just earned a surprising nutritional upgrade. Researchers studying how starchy foods behave when cooled found that pizza crust—along with rice, pasta, and potatoes—develops what’s called “resistant starch.” Once cooled below about 40 degrees, those starches link into chains[...]
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Prairie Fare: When the lights go out — Keep food safe during power outages
I must have unplugged the vacuum, I thought to myself when it suddenly stopped working. I walked over to check. The vacuum was still connected. Maybe I blew a fuse. I flipped on a light switch to go to the basement. The[...]
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The Full Story on the October Cheese Recall You’re Just Hearing About Now
You may have seen those alarming headlines about a shredded cheese recall—and while the news is concerning, it isn’t actually new. Back in October, Great Lakes Cheese Co. pulled over a quarter million cases of cheese, sold under many different brand names,[...]
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Dickens Village Festival begins in Garrison
Garrison is gearing up for its signature Dickens Village Festival, a tradition that turns the town into a Victorian-era holiday scene for three festive weekends. Visitors can expect everything from street-food vendors and craft shows to horse-drawn rides and the charming “Queen[...]
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MHA Nation greenhouse grand opening set
The MHA Nation is marking a milestone this week as it opens its new Native Green Grow greenhouse near Parshall — a project leaders say represents a major step toward food sovereignty. The facility isn’t just about growing produce; it’s about reclaiming[...]
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A snapshot of ‘Farm to School’ efforts in North Dakota
North Dakota sits above the national average for districts participating in its Farm to School program and officials said local success reflects the state’s strong relationship with agriculture and how it is often linked to education. The Foundation for a Healthy North[...]
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Prairie Fare: When popcorn hits the floor — The 5-second rule revisited
Will she or won’t she? I thought to myself. I continued assembling my flute and arranging my music on a stand for our concert. The aroma and sound of popcorn filled the room. As the concert attendees enjoyed their boxes of the[...]
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Tyson Foods will stop calling its beef ‘net zero’ and ‘climate smart’ after lawsuit from environmental group
Tyson Foods is stepping back from some of its boldest environmental claims after settling a lawsuit with the Environmental Working Group. The company has agreed to halt references to “net zero” and “climate-smart” beef for five years, following allegations that its marketing[...]
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Prairie Fare: Feeding the mind — How nutrition supports mental health
I usually begin my column with a story to make you smile or even chuckle. This one is a little more serious, but I hope you find some helpful ideas. Most of us know someone — a family member, friend or acquaintance[...]
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Cayla’s Kitchen: Venison Pizza Rolls
If you grew up on pizza rolls, here’s a North Dakota twist that brings the nostalgia back with a little more substance. In this Game and Fish video, marketing coordinator Cayla Bendel walks through a venison-forward version that swaps the freezer-aisle shortcut[...]
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Prairie Fare: Healthy snacking without a first class ticket
“We are moving you closer to the front of the plane,” the flight attendant said to me. Finally! After dozens of flights, I’m getting bumped to first class. I jumped to the wrong conclusion. I was moved to a seat right behind[...]