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Holiday Stationstores Adds Fresh Appeal With New Foodservice Offer

February 7, 2014 in /by

By Samantha Negraval New fresh and healthy products and packaging. BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — When introducing new products to its chain of 492 convenience stores, Holiday Stationstores Inc. tries to focus on four cornerstone elements: quality, value, selection and speed. Recently, the chain added “fresh” and “healthy” to its list of desired terms as it developed […]

Tri-City United students enjoy more lunch options

February 2, 2014 in /by

By JAMES STITT jstitt@lecenter.com When Lily Capaul learned the school cafeteria would soon be offering soup for lunch, the Le Center Elementary fourth-grader couldn’t contain her excitement, offering a definitive fist-pump at the news. “It’s awesome,” said Capaul. “The food is awesome.” Soup is just one of the changes in Tri-City United cafeterias this school […]

Capitol Chef Vithoun always cooking up new dishes

January 27, 2014 in /by

Chef Vithoun keeps things from getting stale with fresh recipes for cafes’ menus It takes a small village — and a reliable alarm clock — to keep hundreds of state lawmakers, aides and Capitol staff fueled with food during the legislative session.

Guest Taher Chef talents on display at Tri-City United High School

December 24, 2013 in /by

By AMY SAUTER Guest columnist On Friday Dec. 20, the students and staff at Tri-City United High School were given the opportunity to tempt their taste buds with the fresh aroma of Japanese cuisine, with the help of guest Taher Chef Chris Murray. Imagine walking out of your classroom and smelling fresh ginger and garlic. […]

Chef Brian Renz talks with students at Eden Valley-Watkins Schools Career Fair

December 4, 2013 in /by

EV-W Hosts Career Fair Written by Jean Doran Matua, Editor & Publisher Among the presenters were Alex Neisen, Kris Kelm, Chef Brian Renz, Johan Sogge, Dr. Gary Verbovanec, Mandy Pearson, Keith Meierhofer, Seth Miller, Dionne Meehan, Jean Matua, Larry Peterson, Tom Billo, Zack Schwartz, Rich Martagon, John McCann, Jim Deadrick, Jodi Jordon, Darla Geislinger, Justine […]

Machine-made coffee in a world of foo foo java

November 27, 2013 in , /by

The story behind the best cuppa joe a vending machine robot can make. By Thom Q. Johnson November 27, 2013 A paper cup dropped into its slot with a familiar empty thud. Just for you, the friendly robot barista inside one of the University of Minnesota’s 21 Twin Cities campus coffee vending machines activated its […]

Chef Brian makes lunch at Sleepy Eye Public Schools

November 26, 2013 in /by

Brian Renz, a corporate chef with Taher Food Service, prepared chicken stir-fry for students on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at Sleepy Eye Public Schools. He was assisted by Superintendent John Cselovszki. Brian has been in the hospitality industry for over 25 years and joined Taher’s team in 1999 as the Food Service Director/Chef at St. Paul […]

Serving Up a Taste of a Different Culture

November 21, 2013 in /by

RYAN ANDERSON STAFF WRITER Chef Paul Booth made his annual appearance in district 840 Thursday, providing a sampling of Israeli cuisine in the St. James High School cafeteria during lunch. Abby Grove, the school’s food services director, said Booth brings the cuisine of a different country each year, “and the kids love it, because they […]