Food · Amy Thielen, Heidi Holtan
by Amy Thielen, Heidi Holtan
In Northern Minnesota, food isn't just about what's on the plate. It's about how we show up for each other and the stories we tell. Ham Radio: Cooking with Amy Thielen is an hour of authentic conversation, listener call-in and recipes to share. It’s cooking from here, for the people who live here, and for anyone hungry for something real. Hosted by James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Amy Thielen, with producer Heidi Holtan, this KAXE / KBXE radio show and podcast celebrates the creativity and resourcefulness of rural home cooks. Each episode features a rogue band of culinary visionaries — from northern neighbors and foragers to cookbook authors and food thinkers from across the country.Made possible in part by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund of Minnesota. Scroll down for our Community Recipes!
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I love this show! I love Amy Thielen and her recipes. Her ability meld midwestern fare with her fine dining history is my jam. This show leans hard into Minnesota culture in the best way. There’s a recipe to try each week and even a call in segment, since it’s originally a radio show. I live in Colorado but love the perspective and vibe.
When one of the first episodes includes lutefisk, you have found a true Northern Minnesota gold mine. Listening to this podcast I’m transported into not only a kitchen but a home. I have waited so long for Greater Minnesota (see what I did there ;-) ) to be represented and the stories to be told. This podcast is doing a phenomenal job of that. Not only are you getting the recipes but you are getting the history included and that is the special difference that brings the “twinkle” and triggers the memories that make this more than a podcast. The stoic Scandinavians would even smile listening to this which is not a small feat. Please keep the content coming and thank you for the memories.
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