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WCCO's Off The Menu with Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Today's show is a bit shorter due to updates on the COVID-19 outbreak. And Dara is trying to bring information on this pandemic from a more...

Willard's chef Eric Harcey tells us why he left the Twin Cities to open his own place in the much more intimate community of Cambridge. Park...

Have you ever heard of rage baking? Dara gets a primer on this style from Katherine Alford and Kathy Gunst, co-authors of the new book Rage...

This is an episode that goes beyond the process of cooking and enjoying food. Dara looks at stories of food with political circumstances. Sh...

El Burrito Murcado CEO Milissa Silva Diaz takes us behind the scenes of this Twin Cities institution. Plus, how is the restaurant evolving a...

This week, Bachelor Farmer chef Jonathan Gans comes in to discuss the cross-section of natural foraging and pickling those items. Then, Meal...

It's a show to highlight the "spirit" in you. Tattersall Distilling founder/owner Dan Oskey tells us how this specific industry has taken of...

It's a Surf & Turf edition of the show. 6Smith and Baldamar owner Randy Stanley comes in studio to take care of the Turf. Josh Nelson of Alm...

Dara looks at how we can go green when she speaks with Eureka! Recycling co-president Lynn Hoffman. Then, our host invites chef Jamie Malone...

Are you looking for a new, healthier start to 2020? Let Pilar Gerasimo by your guide. Her first book, "The Healthy Deviant", will come out J...

It's a carb-loaded edition of the program. Steve Horton of Baker's Field Bread & Flour stops by to discuss his process to making and baking...

It's a well-known fact that Wisconsin is one of the beer capitals of the world. But how did the state get to that perch? Doug Hoverson, auth...

Still stuffed from the Thanksgiving leftovers? How about some liquid refreshment to quench that thirst? It's a "Coffee & Tea" show during th...

When you think of authentic pastas, most thoughts turn to grandmothers making fresh noodles in Italy. Author Vicky Bennison has been travell...

Have you ever heard of lateral cooking? Author Niki Segnit joins the program to discuss this style of cooking that effects some of our favoi...

Dara takes a break from her standard discussions on food. She broadcasts from the Cambria Studio in Minneapolis and talks with some local en...

The culinary history of African-Americans is rich and deep. Author Toni Tipton-Martin explores the historic nature of this cooking culture i...

Black Sheep Pizza founder Jordan Smith explains his journey in the industry and his approach to this celebrated entree. Mike Phillips of Red...

So, what do you think is quintessential "American cuisine"? Author Gabrielle Langholtz explains how immigrants have added to this part of Am...

An important Hindu holiday is around the corner, and you can celebrate it with a celebration in Minneapolis. Hot Indian Foods owner Amal Dix...

The Taste section of the Minneapolis Star Tribune is turning 50! What are some of the highlights through the years? Food editor Lee Svitak D...

Bread is much more than dough and yeast. Author Daniel Leader describes his latest book ("Living Bread"), looking at this product from aroun...

It's a show designed to have you thinking of Fall. Sweetland Orchard co-owner Gretchen Perbix tells us about the versatility of this year's...

Dara broadcasts live from the annual Bacon Bash in River Falls. Joining her on the program are: Sarah Karras, president of the River Falls F...

She's an Internet sensation when it comes to baking. Now, Gemma Stafford has her philosophy in print. The author of "Bigger Bolder Baking" t...

They're staples at the Minnesota State Fair, but their friendship goes back even further. Pat Mancini and Tim "Giggles" Weiss join Dara at o...

Dara hosts a State Fair Beer show from the WCCO Fair booth. MNBeer.com journalist Ryan Tuenge helps co-host. Lauren Bennett McGinty (exec. d...

Twin Cities restaurant owner Mike Brown has been making waves for a while now. Currently, Travail is getting a redesign. What should we expe...

A name well-known to Twin Cities restaurant customers, Larry D'Amico comes by to talk about his career as an industry owner. Plus, what's he...

He's well known for his area businesses (Minneapolis' The Local) and business venture (Two Gingers Whiskey). Now, Kieran Foillard is expandi...

The hops industry in Minnesota is definitely becoming a thing. But where does it stand in respect to other growing regions around the world?...

He's basically the most influential restaurant owner in the Twin Cities today. He's brought us Spoon & Stable and Bellecour, among others. G...

One food style that we don't see a lot of in the restaurant industry is that of Native/Indigenous peoples from North America. The Sioux Chef...

Is the "American Revolution" of cuisine dying out? That's exactly what author Kevin Alexander looks at in his new book, "Burn the Ice". He j...

Twin Cities restauranteurs/owners Tim Niver and Greg Hoyt come in studio to discuss their respective ongoing and upcoming endeavors. Plus, D...

How does a supper club stay with the times, but keep that old-school feel? Dara welcomes Jack Riebel (executive chef at The Lexington) to th...

Rogue Chocolate owner Colin Gasko explains his reasoning for closing his business, as well as the state of chocolate making across the globe...

With the recent warm-up, grilling season is really starting to kick into gear. Looking for tips to help your char game? Jamie Purviance, aut...

Today's shortened edition focuses on a tasty fungus. Forest to Fork owner Mike Kempenich, Hyacinth chef Paul Baker, and ninetwentyfive chef...

Let's be real. Viking lore and culture are hot right now. So, what better time for the American Swedish Institute to host a new exhibit on t...

Due to board operator error, Dara was not able to connected with her guest this week. So, she leaves it to the listening audience to guide t...

It's Fishing Opener weekend across Minnesota. Dara gets in the spirit by heading out East. She talks with commercial New England fisherman A...

The annual Festival of Nations is taking place in St. Paul this weekend. We hear about the event from International Institute of MN executiv...

Looking to use more natural sugars in your diet? Author Beth Dooley and photographer Mette Nielsen are on to discuss what honey and maple sy...

Are you a person that takes a day to cook for the whole week? Do you have special dietary needs? Author Cassy Joy Garcia tackles that combin...

Alongside what it does to our physique, how much does food effect our emotional health? Author Maggie Battista joins the show to discuss tha...

In the world of alcoholic products, hard seltzers are all the rage. Fair State Brewing has come up with their own contribution to the market...

Noted cookbook author Janet Fletcher stops by the program to discuss her latest offering, "Wine Country Table."

Dara sits down with Bachelor Farmer wine director Erin Rolek. We also hear from some guests (folks from the Seward Co-op and Claire Curran o...

How can we live a healthier lifestyle. Multimedia health expert Pilar Gerasimo returns to the show to discuss the latest updates on betterin...