Cardamom brings warm flavors with hints of mint, lemon and subtle notes of pine. A 2017 study in the Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders...
Dining
Plan Mother’s Day With Sweet and Savory Brunch Specialties
Restaurants around town are celebrating moms through a variety of brunch options. This has to rank right up there on the special occasion stress...
St. Patrick’s Day Flip
As we lean into this month’s St. Patrick’s Day and this issue’s food theme, let’s try a recipe, which celebrates—the potato. Whether served with...
How To Elevate Your March Madness Spread
Take basketball watch parties from a toss-up to a slam dunk. Interest in basketball, specifically women’s collegiate match ups, has ramped up over...
Raise a Glass To March Madness
To add a citrus punch to the party, Katie Tomsche, the content manager Lunds & Byerlys, has a couple of tart and bright ideas for a March...
Honey + Milk Is Dessert on Wheels
Ice cream sandwich cart adds fun twist to special events. Kaley Lau has always been inspired by creative, delicious food and beautifully designed...
Heather’s Brings Fresh Flavors to Minnetonka
Dining spot’s second location settles into Minnetonka neighborhood. Heather’s, a neighborhood eatery, serving tasty mealtime staples and more,...
Minnetonka Beach’s Ma Kloss
For decades, Minnetonka Beach was home to Annie Kloss, known by many as “Ma,” the town’s legendary entrepreneur and proprietor of Kloss Tavern. A...
Recipes for the Morning After the Reception
For some couples, the wedding celebration spills over to the next day with gift opening parties or gatherings to bid farewell to traveling guests...
Zoe’s Gone Bananas for Banana Bread
February really is the month of love—even for something that isn’t heart shaped or chocolate. Mark the date; February 23 is National Banana Bread...
Conclude Your Wedding Reception on a Sweet Note
Chart new territory with the help from local bakers and makers. For some guests, it’s what they look forward to the most at a wedding reception—the...
Restart and Refresh With This Anti-Inflammatory Reboot Drink
This soothing drink is perfect for when you need a little TLC for inflammation or if you just need a natural reboot to help support your immune...
Nourishing the Mind
Say hello to incoming contributor Andrew Akhaphong. His mission is to bridge the gap between health care and community settings. “Registered...
Chef Sarah Ann Haugen Offers up Her Greatest Hits at Vitalist
Sarah Ann Haugen has brought a flavorful feast to the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Last May, Haugen opened Vitalist by Sarah H on Shoreline Drive in...
Kowalski’s Markets Shares Recipes for Soup Season
Rachel Sitko of Kowalski’s Markets shares flavorful soup recipes using a few of the spices we featured in our Explore How Spices Can Boost Your...
Explore How Spices Can Boost Your Health
Kowalski’s Markets nutritionist explores the benefits of staple spices. As the new Year rolls in, it’s the perfect time to spice up your health...
Crostini Are the Perfect Appetizer for the Holidays
While hosting friends and family for holiday dinners, home cooks often need a go-to nibble to keep hungry guests at bay until the meal is ready for...
Expert Wine Recommendations
Wine can play different roles, especially during the holidays. The team members at Glen Lake Wine and Spirits suggest these wines as ones they...
Area Bakers Share What’s in Their Cookie Jars
Get them out of storage, and get ready to fill those holiday-themed cookie jars that are hungry for some sweet (and sometimes savory) dough...
Shirley Buehle Finds Delicious Ways To Support the ICA Food Shelf
Shirley Buehler’s homemade pies are a hot commodity at The Great Taste, a fundraising gala for the ICA Food Shelf in Minnetonka. For more than 24...
