Tag: food
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Hmong-based Vinai restaurant serves as “love letter” to parents and history
The northeast Minneapolis-based Vinai restaurant is a newly nationally recognized hub for Hmong food with the restaurant’s interior being a “love letter” to the owner’s parents. Chef Yia Vang opened … Full story: https://mndaily.com/290215/city/hmong-based-vinai-restaurant-serves-as-love-letter-to-parents-and-history/
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Hmong families impacted by Helene seek Asian food items and language access services
Many of North Carolina’s Hmong residents live in western North Carolina, which was badly impacted by Helene. Community leaders say that families, especially older folks, need access to Asian food … Full story: https://www.wunc.org/race-class-communities/2024-10-11/hmong-helene-food-language-fema-assistance
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What’s behind the stereotype that Minnesotans don’t like spicy food?
Scandinavians have historically eaten less spicy food than most other cultures, said Erin Swenson-Klatt, food and handcraft programs coordinator at the American Swedish Institute. When northern … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/spicy-food-minnesota-stereotype-gov-walz/601160711
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From serving wild salmon to making fruit fun on TikTok: No idea too small for Food Leaders Lab
The program empowers people to implement their ideas to combat hunger, from making fruit fun for kids to helping food insecure cancer patients. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/life/2024/10/03/feeding-america-eastern-wisconsin-food-leaders-lab-solves-problems/75266134007/
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October is Farm to School and Early Care Month!
Farm to School and Farm to Early Care initiatives focus on three main tenets: local purchasing, gardening, and food and agriculture education. Full story: https://www.iatp.org/october-farm-school-and-early-care-month
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This Unassuming Restaurant In Wisconsin Has Vietnamese Noodles Soups Known Throughout The State
There’s a small, unassuming restaurant in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, that has quietly become a culinary landmark in the state. Known to locals and savvy food lovers from all corners of Wisconsin, Egg Roll … Full story: https://familydestinationsguide.com/vietnamese-noodles-soups-wisconsin/
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‘Seeing heavy use’: Kaukauna Public Library’s Little Free Pantry in need of more food as demand spikes
“This has continued to expand. Obviously, we’ve seen prices increase, and that puts a burden on families.” Hmong Festival returns to Brown County Fairgrounds with tribute to Hmong Heroes of the … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/seeing-heavy-kaukauna-public-library-003845396.html
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Vietnamese barbecue eatery Pho Cue closes in Glenwood Park
Vietnamese barbecue restaurant Pho Cue has closed in Atlanta’s Glenwood Park neighborhood after about three years. Full story: https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/vietnamese-barbecue-eatery-pho-cue-closes-in-glenwood-park/2YWKWMX6ERF2JNJXXD26ZXZ3LE/
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‘It gives me a feeling of relief’: Grant awarded to Yuba-Sutter Food Bank impacts farmers financially
Local Hmong Americans James Thao and Brenda Vang said that they met while they were refugees staying in Thailand. Reflecting on what it was like having to leave his home around 1975, Thao said that is … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/gives-feeling-relief-grant-awarded-035900817.html
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Social media star ‘Chef Reactions’ gives Twin Cities restaurant 100/10 rating
Content creator Chef Reactions, who has over 3 million followers on TikTok, checked out the Twin Cities food scene during his first-ever visit to Minnesota recently. The social media star behind the … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/social-media-star-chef-reactions-180204535.html
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Rochester food pro tapped to help feed adventurous Minnesota State Fair crowds
When the Union Hmong Kitchen’s new menu offering at the Minnesota State Fair made it onto multiple don’t-miss food lists, Ming-Jinn Tong knew demand would be high. The new item, a grilled purple … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/rochester-food-pro-tapped-help-000500857.html
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Rochester food pro tapped to help feed adventurous Minnesota State Fair crowds
When the Union Hmong Kitchen’s new menu offering at the Minnesota State Fair made it onto multiple don’t-miss food lists, Ming-Jinn Tong knew demand would be high. The new item, a grilled purple … Full story: https://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/rochester-food-pro-tapped-to-help-feed-adventurous-minnesota-state-fair-crowds
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Marathon County volunteer opportunities: Week of Sept. 2
Find More Donation + Volunteer Opportunities! Go to the United Way Volunteer Connection volunteer website at unitedwaymc.galaxydigital.com. Food … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2024/09/01/marathon-county-volunteer-opportunities-week-of-sept-2-2/
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Stuff Yer Face: Chao Thao of Kia’s Kitchen
On this week’s edition of Stuff Yer Face, feature contributor Emily Tucker meets up with a new player in the farmer’s market and festival food scene – owner of Kia’s […] … Full story: https://www.wortfm.org/stuff-yer-face-chao-thao-of-kias-kitchen/
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How to avoid long lines at the most popular Minnesota State Fair food booths
Union Hmong Kitchen debuted at the Minnesota State Fair in 2022, and it’s been a popular booth ever since. So much so that the line can extend to the entrance of the International Bazaar. To avoid the … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=66cdfddfc04445f6af150510ac48a76d&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-lifestyle%2fhow-to-avoid-long-lines-at-the-most-popular-minnesota-state-fair-food-booths&c=5263340146547220915&mkt=en-us
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Notable new foods at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair ranked
Minnesota State Fair is here, and with it, all the fried food, sugary sweets and delectable drinks for which your heart and taste buds yearn. Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-state-fair-foods-ranked/
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Minnesota State Fair food review: From Korean corn dogs to quesabirria
On Day 1 of the 2024 Minnesota State Fair, Sahan Journal reviews the best new foods from Union Hmong Kitchen, El Burrito Mercado, Chan’s Eatery and more. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/culture-community/minnesota-state-fair-new-foods-reviews-2024/
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Hmong Garden & Culture Celebration
media release: Join us at Olbrich for an afternoon of free, drop-in activities celebrating Hmong food and traditions here in Wisconsin! Check out culturally significant plants growing in the Hmong … Full story: https://isthmus.com/events/hmong-garden-%EF%BB%BFculture-celebration/