Summer in Minnesota means an abundance of fresh, local produce. There are endless reasons to take advantage of it - it's healthy, it supports the local economy and it's delicious.

MPR News producer Ellen Finn wants to dive in to everything the state's farms have to offer. but she’s been struggling with food waste. So she reached out for some support from Jenny Breen, a chef and educator at the University of Minnesota.

Our ask: Help me learn to cook with seasonal produce.

Our professional: Jenny Breen, a chef and educator at the University of Minnesota.