Add kid-friendly snacks to your summertime schedule. Any time of year is snack season for kids, but summertime can pose a bit of a conundrum when it...
Dining
Flor de Sevilla Spritz
Infused spirits brighten up this cocktail. This very refreshing cocktail might seem a bit simple, but the key here is convenience and portability....
On a Roll
The Fab Tap serves up bubbly, flowers and fun. Do what you love. This expression has been key to many people’s success, and Lindsey Pattee took it...
Whitefish Tacos with Chipotle Lime Crema
As an art form, food has a lot to offer. If there is one thing social media has shown us, it’s that food is a very visual medium. Unlike other types...
Enjoy a Fresh Take on a Staple Cocktail
The Mexican mule is as refreshing as it is easy to prepare. Mexican Mule 2 oz. tequila (blanco) 2 oz. grapefruit juice Ginger beer Simple or agave...
Graze Local Provides Customizable Charcuterie Boards and Boxes
“The presentation is just lovely.” As a customizable charcuterie business, Excelsior’s Graze Local makes made-to-order graze boxes and boards that...
It’s Time to Revisit a Timeless Apéritif
The negroni is a classic cocktail that is easy to prepare, with relatively few ingredients. It’s a classic apéritif! Negroni 1 oz. gin 1 oz....
Keep on Truckin’
Food truck devotees are out of their ‘cluckin’ minds. In 2020, a new face (read: rooster) strutted into the Lake Minnetonka culinary scene. A...
Canadian Bakin’
Minnetonka native pens food blog from north of the border. Elizabeth Lepage (née O’Connor) grew up in Minnetonka, where she credits her mother,...
Pie Squared
Sweet and savory recipes take on a new shape. Pie–she’s often the underappreciated sister in the dessert family. Cake gets all the glory—candlelit...
Enjoy a Sleek and Medium Bodied Wine
If you’ve not enjoyed wines from Ridge Estate, I highly recommend picking up this one. Ridge Estate is very high quality with deep roots in Sonoma,...
Bakery Bingo
Get in the sweetest game. Hey, does anyone see January lurking around? Don’t get us wrong, we love new beginnings and well-intentioned resolutions,...
A Full Table
“We’re uniquely positioned to hit on all cylinders.” “The Grocer’s Table is exactly what Wayzata needed,” says Erica A. on a Facebook review. Talk...
A Taste of Ireland
Excelsior gastropub serves modernity alongside tradition. With Irish tradition mixed with a splash of invention, The Bull and Finch Gastropub is...
Herbal Remedies
Soothe what ails you with nature’s pharmacy. In January—often a time of colds and sniffles—I look to a medicine shelf full of dried wild and weedy...
Get This ‘Truly Unique’ Bourbon at Wayzata Wine and Spirits
This bourbon from Old Forester comes in at 90 proof with rich notes of caramel, vanilla and baking spices. Let’s take a look at a wonderful whiskey,...
How to Fondue: Delicious Recipes and Helpful Tips for a Fun Night In
A couple of local food experts share their favorite fondue recipes and tips. Spending an evening gathered around a bubbling fondue pot of melted...
Preserve Your Summer Harvest for an Unexpected Winter Treat
As the long darkness of winter sets in, many of us dream of summer. As the long darkness of winter sets in, many of us dream of summer. But when...
Crazy Cake and Swedish Meatballs: Delicious Holiday Recipes from the Community
Sometimes it's fun to invite new recipes to the holiday festivities. Holiday food favorites get dolled up for their annual appearances at...
Local Dairy Farmer Starts Side Business Crafting Cheese Boards
The Grater Good offers beautifully-created artisan cheese and meat boards, hearty bread baskets and cheese tasting sessions. Between Hydes and Rice...
