Nicole Hvidsten

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Food Editor at The Minnesota Star Tribune

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How becoming an empty nester changed the way I cook

5 days ago | salemnews.com | Nicole Hvidsten

It’s been nearly three decades since there were just two of us at home. Back then, in those early days, we had jobs with odd hours and a love of eating out, so that’s what we did. We eventually became a family of five. Eating out was on the back burner, and there wasn’t a slow cooker recipe or hot dish I wouldn’t try to make our meals (and money) go further. We bought meat in bulk and shopped at warehouse stores; volume was baked into my culinary DNA.
4 Minnesotans nominated for James Beard media awards

5 days ago | startribune.com | Nicole Hvidsten

When there's conversation around the James Beard Awards, it's usually referring to top chefs, restaurants and others in the hospitality industry. But this week, the James Beard Foundation announced the also lauded 2025 Media Awards nominees, and four Minnesotans made the list.
Why a California chef decided we need frozen Juicy Lucys

1 week ago | startribune.com | Nicole Hvidsten

California chef Aldo Lanzillotta, co-founder of Juicy Lucy Inc., knew he was on hallowed ground. "I do not ever want to take away from the fact that this is the birthplace of the Juicy Lucy," he said when in Minneapolis recently. "I am very respectful of that." But he does hope Minnesotans' love for the cheese-stuffed burger will tempt them to try his frozen version, now available in Minnesota Target stores, which he calls a tribute to the original.
3 delicious grilling recipes for Father’s Day

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Nicole Hvidsten

Ever wonder why grilling and Father's Day go hand in hand? Maybe it's the chance to spend quality time outdoors with family. Or because it's an efficient way to prepare a meal without heating up the house. It could also be because it's a hobby that many cooks enjoy. Whatever the reason, Father's Day remains one of the most popular grilling days of the year, with more than 34% of households partaking, according to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association.
7 great recipes for spring brunch season

2 weeks ago | timesdaily.com | Nicole Hvidsten

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How becoming an empty nester changed the way to cook

2 weeks ago | timesdaily.com | Nicole Hvidsten

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7 great recipes for spring brunch season

2 weeks ago | timesfreepress.com | Nicole Hvidsten

For those who love breakfast food but not the time of day it's typically served, brunch is for you. For those who think eggs, frittatas, quiche or French toast shouldn't be confined to early morning hours -- and can be enhanced by a mimosa -- brunch is also for you. And for those who find solace in the kitchen and use spring holidays and celebrations to pull out all the culinary stops, brunch is especially for you.
7 great recipes for spring brunch season

2 weeks ago | delcotimes.com | Nicole Hvidsten

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7 great recipes for spring brunch season

2 weeks ago | denverpost.com | Nicole Hvidsten

By Nicole Hvidsten, The Minnesota Star TribuneFor those who love breakfast food but not the time of day it’s typically served, brunch is for you. For those who think eggs, frittatas, quiche or French toast shouldn’t be confined to early morning hours — and can be enhanced by a mimosa — brunch is also for you. And for those who find solace in the kitchen and use spring holidays and celebrations to pull out all the culinary stops, brunch is especially for you.
Isles Bun & Coffee loses its leader

3 weeks ago | startribune.com | Nicole Hvidsten

It's not unusual to see crowds gathered at Isles Bun & Coffee in Minneapolis; lines for their cinnamon rolls are often out the door. But on Monday customers gathered for a somber reason: to pay respects to co-owner Jeff Viegel, who died Sunday after he couldn't recover from an unexpected medical event. He was 70. For 25 years Viegel and his partner Catherine Viegel have owned the Uptown bakery, where Jeff had been a constant presence.