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's "Foodcasts"
"Food For Thought" in the eleven o'clock hour on the Mondale Jones Show
Sue Zelickson's FOODCAST!
Sue Z talks to Jennifer Van Wyk Deputy Director of Open Arms about the meals they provide for those with cronic disease.
Sue Zelickson's FOODCAST!
Sue Zelickson talks to Sara Barsness from the National Kidney Foundation about the 26th annual Great Chefs Benefit Hosted by Sue and Denny Long April 26th at the Bloomington Sheraton.
Sue Zelickson's FOODCAST!
Sue Zelickson talks to Kam Talebi co owner of Crave Restaurant (Grand Opening April 21st at the Mall of America)
Sue Zelickson's FOODCAST!
Sue Zelickson talks to Carol Banks, publisher of Edible Twin Cities Magazine
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