Food columnist Lachelle Cunningham writes about chasing her great-grandmother’s fried green tomatoes, giving a Juneteenth keynote at Carleton College and finally claiming her voice as a writer, a healer and a social justice thought leader, with recipes for fried green tomatoes and potlikker mocktails.
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HEAL After Dark Is Creating the Late-Night Space North Minneapolis Has Always Deserved
HEAL After Dark is open Friday through Sunday from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. at 4171 Lyndale Ave. N. in North Minneapolis, offering plant-forward, scratch-made late-night dining rooted in Southern, Caribbean, Latin and Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
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What the potlikker broth holds
Chef Lachelle Cunningham writes about potlikker, her Uncle Moe Burton’s legacy as a community organizer and cooperative grocer, and the unbroken line between feeding people, organizing people and building community power.
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My name, my legacy and the paper that started it all
Chef Lachelle Cunningham shares the story behind her name, her family’s deep roots near the Spokesman-Recorder corridor and her Abundance Salad recipe with fire cider vinaigrette as a celebration of legacy, freedom and community.
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Free Zoom event to support Black food and agriculture businesses
Sheletta Brundidge food business event offers guidance to food, beverage and agriculture entrepreneurs in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
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Cooking in the Garden with Ifrah Hashi Brings Food Justice to the Table
Join chef Ifrah Hashi for Celebrating Our Roots, a free Sept. 13 cooking class at Augsburg Community Garden. Learn plant-based cooking, food justice, and cultural connections.
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A revitalized Golden Thyme returns
Golden Thyme is back with a new restaurant and bar, led by Rondo Community Land Trust. It’s more than a revival — it’s a reclaiming of community space and cultural legacy.
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Lachelle’s Kitchen: A symphony of food, culture, and healing
Chef Lachelle Cunningham is using her passion for food to honor the story of each ingredient, connect with the community, and create sustainable and equitable food systems, while teaching others to repurpose food and reduce waste.
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A Culinary Journey: Stories Behind the Menu Brings Flavor and Legacy to Minneapolis
On February 20, Stories Behind the Menu will offer a fusion of flavors, culture, and storytelling at an exclusive 4-to-5-course dinner hosted by Chef Darren Hayes and entrepreneur Tommy McNeal, celebrating the culinary arts and the people behind them.
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Big Mama’s Cook-Off Challenge: A Celebration of Soul Food and Resilience
The Big Mama’s Cook-Off Challenge will take place on January 18 at the Sabathani Banquet Room, featuring a cook-off of soul food dishes, with prizes for the top dishes in each category and a $50 gift card for competitors to cover supply costs.
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The Food That Fuels: Ed Porter Shines a Spotlight on the Heart of America’s Food Supply
The Food That Fuels is a short documentary by Ed Porter that explores the intricate world of farming and sustainability in California’s San Joaquin Valley, highlighting the generational farming families, cutting-edge researchers, and communities that depend on this fertile land.
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Black Business Spotlight: Selam RestaurantÂ
Selam Restaurant, a family-owned and operated Ethiopian restaurant in South Minneapolis, offers an immersive experience into the rich cultural tapestry of Ethiopia, with a menu of traditional dishes, exquisite murals, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere.