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Deconstructed: Étouffée at Krewe
If you want the most delicious New Orleans étouffée, head to St. Joseph. That’s where chef Mateo Mackbee and baker Erin Rae opened their excellent restaurant, Krewe, and bakery, Flour and Flower, in May of 2020. Ever since, they’ve been dazzling locals and travelers with N’awlins-tinted magic in the Northland.
Harvesting the Sun
Across the country, farmers, landowners, researchers, and solar companies are working together to harvest the sun twice: once with crops, honey, pollinators, and forage for grazing animals -- and again with solar panels. This co-location of solar and agriculture is known as agrisolar or agrivoltaics...
Minesota Chef Dishes ON 'Chopped' Experience
ST. JOSEPH (WJON News) - Fans of The Food Network show Chopped saw a familiar face competing in Tuesday night's episode. Krewe Restaurant co-owner Mateo Mackbee was one of the four contestants hoping to impress the judges with his cooking.
Four Midwest restaurants worthy of road tripping
There's nothing like the pull of the open road, twisting and turning through breathtaking landscapes with promise of a delicious destination at the end of the journey. While back roads are dotted with charming Main Street stops and a plenty of roadside bars, there also are restaurants that are a step above expectation.
Minnesota chef shares his recipe for his 'absolute favorite' red beans and rice
For Mateo Mackbee, making the classic Creole dish red beans and rice exactly like his New Orleans-based grandfather did meant one thing: Camellia brand kidney beans, which are packed and sold in Louisiana.
Visit Greater St. Cloud Lists Black Owned Businesses to Support for Black History Month
Krewe restaurant in St. Joseph features Cajun, Creole, Italian, Vietnamese, and Irish-influenced dishes. The restaurant is owned and operated by Chef Mateo Mackbee. He was recently a competitor on the Food Network Show Chopped.