Press
The cover of the August 2011 issue Minnesota Monthly, which features an article about the MPLS Swappers
People are talkin’ and writin’ about us…
“You Cooked What? I’ll Trade You Granola!”, New York Times,March 11, 2011
This article about the BK Swappers and the food swap movement in general includes a brief mention of a food swap in Minneapolis, MN, as well as other locations around the country.
“The Inaugural Minneapolis Food Swap” The Heavy Table, March 22, 2011
Local website The Heavy Table published an article about the first gathering of the MPLS Swappers. Writer – and Swapper – Jason Walker included many quotes from participants, as well as shared his experience and learnings. Photographer Scott Theisen did a beautiful job of documenting the event, and the article is full of a wonderful assortment of photographs that truly capture the spirit and energy of the day.
“Food Swapping”, Wine + Food Travel, June 22, 2011
Writer Anna Hewitt profiling her experiences at the June 2011 MPLS Swappers food swap.
“Host a DIY Food Swap,” Eating Well, July/August 2011
Eating Well writer Sarah Henry calls out our allergy-friendly Food Swap Bid Sheet in her article about to set up a food swap.
“Ready, Set, Swap”, Minnesota Monthly, August 2011
Writer Gregory Scott describes his experiences at a gathering of the MPLS Swappers, shares insights from swappers, and profiles founder/co-organizer Kim Christensen.
Minnesota Monthly is a magazine profiling life and culture in Minnesota, and is available for subscription by mail and at news stands across the state. Articles are also available online.
“Inside the Minneapolis Food Swap”, a video by Morgan Mercer for Minnesota Monthly
