Come for the suds; stay for the party. Minnetonka’s premiere craft brew celebration, Tonka Brew Fest, returns for its 10th year of beverages, eats...
Dining
Happy Anniversary to Snuffy’s Malt Shop
Malt shop celebrates 40 years with customers, staff. Anniversaries are milestones, but when there’s a 40 preceding it, that anniversary can be a...
Royal Pour
Crisp gin and bitter Campari are perfectly balanced with tangy grapefruit juice and rich Concord grape juice in this supremely sippable cocktail....
Taste the Rainbow With This Colorful Salad
The formula for a great salad comes down to just two things: texture and flavor, specifically the proper balancing of each. Crunchy, creamy and...
Bouquet Garni: What It Is and How To Use It
Bouquet Garni herbal bundles can offer just the right flavor boost to recipes. As gardens continue to offer their bounties, fresh takes on recipes...
Casa Amigos’ Lucky Number 7
Family-owned Casa Amigos restaurant features extensive menu options. Taking the place of a beloved community restaurant is never easy, but the...
Tonka Dash Delivers Local Eats Direct to Docks
Wayzata High School students launch a dockside food delivery service. Long summer days and sultry temperatures make it tempting to stay out on the...
Winner Winner Chicken … Salad
“This sweet and crunchy pasta salad is one of our most popular deli items, and now you can make it yourself at home,” says Katie Tomsche of Lunds...
Plucky Pickle Dip and Tips
Best friends dip into new ways to showcase pickles. For Sara Doherty and Britt Jungerberg, food has long played an important role in their...
Fetch a Tail Chaser Dog Brew for Your Favorite Pooch
Restaurant group is brewing up its own pet project. The minds behind Tail Chaser Dog Brew hope their target audience laps up their latest business...
Primo Plates & Pours Brings the Taste of Italy to Long Lake
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...
Blackberry Bliss
Enjoy the fruits of the season. Blackberries are a great source of vitamins C and K and a good source of fiber, but mostly they’re just delicious....
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...
