Rowan & Dough helps families beat the at-home dinner rush. Say goodbye to the lazy, hazy days of summer when schedules run a bit loose and even...
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Rowan & Dough’s Chef Natalie Allesee Details Her Career Menu
Rowan & Dough's Natalie Allesee has a wealth of restaurant experience under her belt, but her love of food and entrepreneurial spirit go back...
The Recipe for Beefed up Burgers
Ground beef is one of the most popular and versatile items in Kowalski’s Markets’ meat department. But “ground beef” is a common term often used to...
Let’s Dive Into Lake Minnetonka on a Stick
It goes without saying, many Minnesotans appreciate the finer things in foodie life—even if they’re posted up on a stick. With the scent of next...
Make the Most of the Mighty Mango With Two Recipes
Rachael Perron of Kowalski’s Markets shares tips for buying and preparing the popular fruit. Mango, one of the world’s most popular fruits, is often...
How To Make State Fair-Inspired Eats
Lunds & Byerlys (lundsandbyerlys.com) shares more ways to make state fair-inspired eats at home or the cabin—thanks to recipes with easy twists...
Al & Alma’s Marks Its 70th Anniversary
The Lake Minnetonka charter cruise company is a local dining and celebration mainstay. For Jamie and Nate Geyen, Al & Alma’s Supper Club and...
Bonfire & Barrel Kicks Off the Season
The Schram Vineyards restaurant invites guests to its summer experience weekend. Bonfire & Barrel’s Summer Starts Here event offers three nights...
Level up Father’s Day With This Refreshed Classic Recipe
If you need a reason to level up a beloved recipe, consider celebrating National Lobster Day on June 15 with this delicious turn for Lobster Mac...
Spencer Olson Explores the Dubai Chocolate Craze
Read along, and learn how to make a decadent fad-worthy dessert. When chocolate wraps itself around a mixture of pistachio cream, tahini and kataifi...
Gather and Graze at Fromage Co.
Excelsior’s Fromage Co. takes charcuterie to the next level. Inspiration to launch a new business doesn’t always arrive like a bolt of lightning....
Discover New Summertime Tastes
Whether for Cinco de Mayo or throughout the summer, these recipes offer flavor-filled recipes to serve at any festive gathering. Pork or Jackfruit...
Get Crackin’ in the Kitchen
Foodie Michele Phillips offers a fresh look at classic egg dishes. With Easter arriving on April 5, the month brings a bit more attention to eggs....
Spring’s Sweet Crunch
Carrots are often associated with spring, renewal and growth—fitting themes for the Easter season. Rainbow carrots, ranging from deep purples and...
The Legacy Behind Matter’s Farm to Table
Fertile land in Delano is operated by a seventh generation of dedicated farmers. Legacies are established through a myriad of ways, and for one...
Dip Into a St. Patrick’s Day Appetizer
Guinness plus St. Patrick’s Day equals the opportunity for a tasty … dip! Enjoy this warm Guinness Cheese Dip with your dipper of choice, including...
Soup du Joor Shares a Passion for Food
An entrepreneur juggles her love of cooking with catering, classes and a food truck. Growing up in Vadnais Heights, Joor Erin remembers always...
Support Local Businesses at the Hot Cocoa Stroll
Sip warm refreshments while shopping small on February 21 in downtown Excelsior. The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce and over 20...
Showered in Flavor
Who says cake can only make an appearance at the wedding reception? Fresh lemon and almond flavoring marry to create this heavenly cake, which is...
Sugarspoon Desserts Is Top Tier
Baker creates gourmet cakes that defy expectations—and sometimes gravity. It’s architecture, it’s science and it’s eminently edible. When Altreisha...
