As the mussels open, they give off their own salty liquid to mingle with the flavors you’ve put in the pot. They are simply prepared but not what I call simple food. I find it quite sophisticated to ...

Survival of the fittest is expertly exemplified by one marine creature: Minnesota’s freshwater mussels. These shellfish are being applauded for their unique and clever survival strategy. They ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Local author Steve Hoffman has published a new memoir about his Minnesota family's immersion into a tiny winemaking village in the Languedoc region of southern France. The title ...

Reader Bites celebrates dishes, drinks, and atmospheres from the Chicagoland food scene. Have you had a recent food or drink experience that you can’t stop thinking about? Share it with us at ...