This article originally appeared in the story Heading South in the April 2019 issue. Many cultures around the world have a version of the...
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Perfect Honey and Cheese Pairings from Ames Farm
This article originally appeared as part of the story Bee-utiful Terroir in the April 2019 issue. To find out how you can help struggling bee...
7 Ways to Support Struggling Bee Populations
This article originally appeared as part of the story Bee-utiful Terroir in the April 2019 issue. Click here for some perfect honey and cheese...
Delano Farm Serves Up Single-Source Honey with a Side of Education
Local farm produces single-source honey, with an eye on educating the public about ailing bee populations. Click here for some perfect honey and...
3 Tips for Growing Produce at Home from MasterChef Junior’s Ariana Feygin
Veggies and herbs are easy—and fun—to grow at home. Here’s where to start. Grow your own herbs. Last year, I started growing all my own herbs in the...
Taste of Wayzata Founders Share Their Favorite Local Food & Drinks
This article originally appeared as part of the story Foodie Tour in the March 2019 issue. For tips on taking your first food tour, click here. By...
Try California Wine Country for Your Next Family Vacation
Kids can enjoy a trip to wine country as much as Mom and Dad. If you ask our kids to name their top travel experiences, they will surely tell you...
Tips for Taking Your First Food Tour with Taste of Wayzata
This article originally appeared as part of the story Foodie Tour in the March 2019 issue. To read about the Taste of Wayzata tour founders'...
Minnesota State Fair’s Bee Superintendent Battles Bad Buzz
Hannah Hallahan has the bug for bees. Read about the secret behind the State Fair's Bee Beard demonstration here. Hannah Hallahan knows that grimace...
Samba Taste of Brazil in Hopkins is Where Food and Family Meet
Global plates sprinkled with homespun heart. It’s been said that business and family shouldn’t mix—but take one step inside Samba Taste of Brazil in...
Jen’s Jars Open Up a World of Healthy, Tasty Food
Minnetonka resident Jennifer Alexander cooks up healthy, portable food. Five years ago, Minnetonka resident Jennifer Alexander had some health...
How the Owner of Minnetonka’s Nothing Bundt Cakes Gives Back
Meet bakery owner and community volunteer extraordinaire Kim Cassens. Bakers are notoriously early risers, waking up well before dawn to create...
5 Ways to Cook with Wine
Father-daughter sommelier and chef team talk cooking and pairing. There are more ways than you might expect to cook “with” wine. Here are a few of...
Taste of Wayzata Tour Takes You to the City’s Finest Foodie Destinations
Short on time for a fancy dinner out? Sample the best eats in town with a tour from new business Taste of Wayzata. To read about the Taste of...
February’s Drink Pick: A Full-bodied Red Wine That’s a Great Value
Enjoy this one with beef or veggie stew, roast beef or chocolatey desserts. For February, try a great red blend from Washington State. Much like its...
Chai Something New with This Wayzata-based Tea Maker
Wayzata’s Sattwa Chai is dedicated to delicious drinkables. Enjoying a rich, decadent cup of chai might be a treat for some, but for Janie Geyen,...
A Writer’s Adventure Amassing Sap for Syrup
A writer’s observations about the arrival of spring. This month, warmer daytime temperatures that drop below freezing at night create a pressure...
MasterChef (Jr.) Offers Tips for Cooking with Kids
Ariana Feygin shares her tips for getting little ones involved in the kitchen. As the oldest of three siblings, I can say that cooking for kids can...
Keep Your Valentine’s Date Close at These Local Restaurants
Plan a sweet Valentine’s Day date night—and keep it close to home with these spots that specialize in the romantic and decadent. Al & Alma’s...
This Local Chef Can Do Dinner for 2 or 200
Ted Hallson creates in-home dining experiences for every kind of local client. He shares a few of the party lessons—and a favorite recipe—he’s...
