Long Lake eatery celebrates food and family Italian style. When you sink your teeth into a plate of Spaghetti & Meatballs at Long Lake’s Primo...
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Taste of the South
A big batch beverage (aka—punch) offers such an easy, serve-yourself option to any adult gathering. This recipe has long been served at our family...
How To Fuel Up for Outdoor Adventures
Choose healthier options in preparation of hitting the trails. Who’s ready to tackle a 1,000-hour outdoor goal? A movement to replace screentime...
Ideas for Natural Easter Egg Dye
Contributor Kate Doubler shares her process for dying eggs with onion skins, a project she did with her family. “So much fun, and honestly, some of...
A Recipe For Creating Your Own Gourmet Club
Foodies celebrate the power of food through their gourmet club. What comes to mind when you hear the term “gourmet club?” Perhaps, you think of an...
Big Batch Cheer for Spring
Sparkling Punch 1 part Saint Croix Vineyards raspberry infusion 4 parts pineapple juice 2 parts sparkling wine (Cristalino Cava is an affordable...
St. Patrick’d Day Sips
When it comes to marking St. Patrick’s Day, some folks enjoy a spirited sip to toast the celebration. Need suggestions? Wine: Try Perseverance...
Bowled Over
While St. Patrick’s Day might bring to mind shamrocks, leprechauns and everything green, don’t forget about Irish cooking, especially when it comes...
A Trip to the Grocery Store With a Nutritionist
Learn to navigate grocery stores to find the best-for-you food. What are you going to do to take care of your body today? It’s a question that...
There’s More Than One Way To Make a Bloody Mary
Add a spirited mix into your recipes. Someone wants to move from the bar and into the kitchen—and her name is Mary, as in bloody mary. Talk about...
Dip into the Butter Board Trend
Churn up sweet and savory butter and cheese board recipes for your next gathering. Butter boards. There. We said it. You’ve seen them all over...
Sending Smiles Through the Mail
Elevated Boxes brings together local makers for perfectly-culled gift sets. Remember when you were young and looked forward to getting a package in...
The Proof is in the Pudding
Chocolate gets a lot of attention this month because of Valentine’s Day. While real dark chocolate does provide some nutritional value, most of the...
Simply Delicious and Easy Champagne Cocktail
Champagne over Chambord 1 oz. Chambord raspberry liqueur (Chambord is sweet and doesn’t need additional sugars.) 5–6 oz. Champagne (I would...
The Sweet History of Chocolate
While studying abroad in Venezuela, I, along with other students, would take overnight buses to the coast. It was there where I discovered cacao...
Lake Minnetonka Bakehouse Makes Sweet Delights
St. Boni baker began her career as a child growing up in Dayton. Aletta Schaefer has been dreaming up recipes since she was only 3 years old....
Love at First Bite
Chocolate shop heads to downtown Excelsior. In a building that looks plucked straight out of the pages of Hansel and Gretel, Truffle Hill Chocolates...
Simply Delicious Cast Iron Pork Chops
Warm and cozy comfort food to help weather a Minnesota winter. Winter is in full swing, as are the notorious Midwest snowstorms and frigid...
A Fresh Start With Non Alcoholic Sips
Drink ideas for Dry January. Consider taking part in Dry January by not taking part of beverages made with spirits, wine or beer. There are some...
Best Après-Ski Cocktails To Warm Up With
There is something delightful to be had when opposites meet and wonderfulness ensues. Can we say the same when chilly meets toasty? How about…
