Chef Andrew Zimmern discusses why film and food are a winning combination—on and off the big screen. While growing up in New York City, Andrew...
Dining
Blue Ribbon Recipes From the Minnesota State Fair
Pick a posie or a loaf. Minnesota State Fair baking veterans share two award-winning recipes. Jim Lind recommends celebrating springtime by baking...
Farm at the Arb: From Plant to Plate
Chef brings her bona fides from Twin Cities “locavore” restaurants to a new role. If there’s one person whose career can tell the story of the Twin...
Burnt Sugar Confections Creates Tasty Treats
Melinda Norman’s unique, handmade candies are the perfect springtime treat for a party spread. There’s something magical about biting into a sweet...
Savory or Sweet, Brunch Is Served
Are you searching for simple recipes for a special occasion, including a springtime holiday event or bridal or baby shower? Look no further. Less...
Slices of Victory at the Minnesota State Fair
It’s not too early for these bakers to practice their contest skills. As of March 1, there are 174 days until August 22. What does this matter?...
Chef’s Academy Feeds Kitchen Curiosity
Program encourages the enthusiasm and natural desire young chefs have for cooking. As cooking and baking competitions for people of all ages...
Layline Brings New Fine Dining Experience to Excelsior
Excelsior restaurant aims to surprise and delight. In the world of sailboat racing, a layline is an imaginary line to follow to get the boat from...
Raise a Glass to the Month of Love
Roses are Red, Violettes are Blue Martini 2 oz. Far North Spirits’ Sölveig Anna’s Garden gin a splash, Rothman & Winter’s crème de violette a...
Cheers for Charity With Tonka Vodka
A local vodka brand, focused on lake life, gives back to families affected by cancer—a cause close to the founders’ hearts. Long Lake’s Todd Epley...
Easy and Classic Chocolate Mousse
This super easy (and low sugar) mousse can be enjoyed immediately, unlike other mousses that require setting time. Easy Chocolate Mousse 3.5 oz dark...
Toast to You
It’s Dry January, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a mocktail, courtesy of Lunds & Byerlys, all year. To note: Some of the ingredients in...
MasterChef Junior Contestant Goes Global
Ariana Feygin discovers her passion while living and cooking abroad. It’s been about 10 years since Excelsior native Ariana Feygin auditioned for...
One Cluck at a Time Gets Crackin’
Sisters run chicken egg delivery business while bracing for their future. When Kaitlyn Bonnema got her braces off, she was devastated. “I was really...
The Sleigh Rye’d
This seasonal sip is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. The Sleigh Rye’d 2 parts Dampfwerk The Rabbit in the Rye (German-style herbal...
Macarons by Madeline Brings Taste of France to Excelsior
A children’s book series provides the idéal recipe for Excelsior baking business. Amanda Pesek can trace her love of Paris all the way back to her...
Oh, Goodie!
This recipe might not be what comes to your mind when you think of candy, but you’ll keep eating one after the other—Crockpot Candy. Think of a Nut...
Crostini: Three Ways
Could little toasts with terrific toppings be a more perfect holiday appetizer? Crostini are easy to make, easy to customize and oh-so easy to love....
Tips for the Table From a Lunds & Byerlys Cheesemonger
Cheesemonger offers details for serving an additional dinner course. Must we be intimidated by serving cheese at dinner? Some home cooks might...
Feathered Acres Learning Farm Brings Home the Bacon
Feathered Acres Learning Farm & Inn offers a chance to experience agricultural life. Many Lake Minnetonka area families with school-age children...
