Stacy Brooks
Food and travel writer.
Blogger at Tangled Up In Food.
About
Stacy Brooks is a Minneapolis-based freelance writer and blogger. She focuses on food and travel, and her writing has been published in Hemispheres, Midwest Living, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and Wine Enthusiast. Her personal blog, Tangled Up In Food, features food-focused travel writing and seasonal recipes.
Stacy also provides copywriting services for clients in the travel and hospitality industries, including Explore Minnesota, Visit Shakopee, and Visit Inver Grove Heights. Contact Stacy for details.
Clips
Stacy's writing has appeared in print and web publications including Hemispheres, Midwest Living, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and Wine Enthusiast.
A selection of clips is provided below, with a full list available at this link.
Travel
Iowa's "Denmark on the Prairie" Creates Hygge Away From Home (Atlas Obscura, February 19, 2020)
In New York City, experience the world without a passport (Minneapolis Star Tribune, December 6, 2018)
See fjords, affordably (Minneapolis Star Tribune, October 22, 2017)
Dining & drinks
Two New Speakeasies Bring 1920s Vibes to Anoka (Minnesota Monthly, September/October 2021)
Community Spirits (CIDERCRAFT, June 2021)
First look: Vann delivers inspired, lakeside respite of Scandinavian seafood in Spring Park (City Pages, August 12, 2019)
Food policy & social justice
The Enigmatic End of Common Roots Cafe (The Heavy Table, January 4, 2023)
Minneapolis Cocktail Lounge Prioritizes Accessibility for All Patrons (Bar & Restaurant, September 22, 2021)
Teen-Run Bakery Brings Healthy Food and Job Training to Minneapolis (Civil Eats, August 29, 2018)
Sustainability
At "Too Good to Waste," local chefs test their mettle using NETZRO and Tattersall's upcycled grains (City Pages, March 5, 2020)
Personal essays
My Space-Wasting Spätzle Maker is My Favorite Kitchen Tool (The Kitchn, March 12, 2021)
Love in a Pan (Smart Mouth, November 12, 2020)
Blog
Since 2012, Tangled Up In Food has featured food-focused travel writing and seasonal recipes. From the search for the best bagel in New York City to the scenic drive up Minnesota's North Shore, Stacy's engaging voice and photography have earned Tangled Up In Food a loyal and active readership. Her easy-to-follow recipes highlight seasonal ingredients, with a healthy and mostly-vegetarian focus.
Stacy has developed recipes and produced sponsored content for companies including Stonyfield Organic, Bob's Red Mill, and Le Crueset. Would you like to see your brand featured on Tangled Up In Food? Contact Stacy for details and a media kit.
