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Sue Zelickson

Food Editor

Sue shares her knowledge and passion for the food world every Wednesday on "Food For Thought" in the eleven o'clock hour on the Mondale Jones Show, plus on her podcasts and her seasonal weekend specials.

You will also find her culinary insights in her "Sue Z Says" column in Minnesota Monthly Magazine.  Sue is a James Beard Broadcast Media Award Winner and judge's local and national chef and cooking contests.  She has edited nine fundraising cookbooks and is the founder of the local Kids Cafes, an after school cooking and dining program, and the Women Who Really Cook networking organization. 

Sue is active in numerous community organizations, is an honorary member of the American Chefs Federation and serves on several boards including Perspectives Family Center, The Metropolitan Airport Foundation, The Cookie Cart and more.

Sue is married to Dr. Al Zelickson and has two sons, two daughters-in-law and four delicious grandchildren.

Year hired:1984
First Time on Air: 1976
Dream Interviews: Julia Child and Martha Stewart
Dream Job: WCCO Food Reporter
Favorite Program: My food reports
Hometown: Minneapolis
Favorite Car you’ve ever had: Volkswagon Bug, Thunderbird convertible
Favorite travel destination, and why: Japan, Paris, Australia, New Zealand with family and friends
3 cities/towns you’ve lived in: Madison, WI; Beaufort, SC; Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN
3 of your favorite foods: White Castles, truffles, root beer floats
3 jobs you've had: soda jerk, school teacher, food writer
3 schools that you've attended: Washburn High School, University of Wisconsin, University of Minnesota
2 places you love to visit: New York, San Francisco
Influential people in your life: My parents
What is your greatest pet peeve? People who don't tell the truth and procrastinators
Share something about the most amazing place you have visited in your life:  A trip to Kobi, Japan with my son and a trip to Paris with my other son
Favorite quote or line to live by:  "Eat dessert first as life is uncertain!"
Your proudest moment: Becoming a Grandmother (4 times!)
The funniest thing anyone has ever said to you: Steve Enck said if he got mad at me he'd put his bushel boy tomatoes in the refrigerator!

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SUE ZELICKSON's FOODCAST!
Sue Z talks to Food Network star Bobby Flay about his new book \"Grill It ! \" He is signing his books at Williams Sonoma in Maple Grove Sat. May 10th from 9 TO 2pm and at Barnes and Noble at the Mall of America on Sunday at 3pm..
SUE ZELICKSON's FOODCAST!
Sue Z talks to Dave Ostlund and Chad Erpelding about their brand new Twin Cities "Food Finds" Restaurant Guide which is available at bookstores .
SUE ZELICKSON's FOODCAST!
Sue talks to Austrailian chef Wyndome House about the cooking demos coming up May 1st & May 3rd.
Sue Zelickson's FOODCAST!
Sue talks to Arie Lauren Manti the Director of the Edina Chamber of Commerce about the Taste of Edina event on May 1st at Centennial Lakes from 4:30PM to 7:30PM.
SUE ZELICKSON's FOODCAST !
Sue interviews Antartic explorer Ann Bancroft about her treks and the upcoming fundraiser for her foundation on May 1st at The Depot...
Sue Zelickson's FOOD CAST !
Sue talks to Jim Minor , CEO of People Serving People about the services they provide for familes in need and Thyme to Entertain chef Nate Lane about the Chef for Change fundraiser TONIGHT! (04-21-08)
4-16 The Don Shelby Show
National Geographic Photographer Sam Abel talked with Don on Wednesday, prior to his Thursday appearence at the STATE THEATER.
SUE ZELICKSON's FOODCAST !
Sue interviews Marcia McKinney who is working on the $100,000 D'Amico Dream Wedding Contest.. listen to the podcast and hear how to enter by April 22nd and what the winning couple receives.
SUE ZELICKSON\'s FOODCAST!
Sue Zelickson talks to Lori Callister of Callisters Farm in the Market about whats happening for Earth Day from 10 to 4 Saturday, April 19th .art and learning , tasting and purchasing.. at the MIdtown Global Market.
SUE ZELICKSON's FOODCAST!
Sue Z talks to Linda Day Anderson member of HEIB about their fundraiser at the Westin Sat April 19th for Perspectives Kids Cafe.
SUE ZELICKSON's FOODCAST!
sue talks to Food Network star Robin Miller about her cookbook ..."Robin to the Rescue " she'll be at MOA Barnes and Noble Sat April 19th at noon
SUE ZELICKSON's FOODCAST!
sue z talks to nick fauchald about his new childrens kids dish cookbook series from picture windows books .
SUE ZELICKSON's FOODCAST!
Sue talks to WLTE's Teri Knight about their fun emceeing at the next best chef event at the Mall Of America and also about  her new garden show  launch  
SUE ZELICKSON'S FOODCAST!
 sue zelickson talks to International Culinary School Chef Seth Bixby Dougherty about the Great American Bake Sale to be held in the rotunda at the Mall of America on Sunday March 30 from 1 to 5pm to benefit share our strength... feeding hungry chil
Sue Zelickson's FOODCAST!
sue talks to jamie miller the maple grove recipe contest winner who has made it to the food network with her salmon burgers and also as a guest on with rachel ray..
 
 
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Sue Zelickson Foodcast
Dan & Angie Bastian of Angies Kettle Corn talk with Sue about the mysteries of Kettle Corn!
10-7 Sue Zelickson's Foodcast
Sue chats with with Marjorie Johnson, an award winning blue ribbon baker about her new cookbook: "The Road to Blue Ribbon Baking."
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Sue talks to Scott Foster and Pat Woodring about their restaurants Joey Nova's and Hazellewood Grill.
Sue Zelickson's FoodCast
Sue Z. talks with Elizabeth Brown, recipe editor of the Frango Cookbook. If you like chocolate mints, give this Foodcast a click!
 
 
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