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Dining
Festive Holiday Recipes to Bring Comfort and Joy
Editorial Advisory Board members share their favorite holiday recipes. Can we agree that food is a jack-of-all trades, of sorts? It can be the salve...
A Big Batch Beverage Perfect for Holiday Gatherings
Bourbon and Vodka Spiked Holiday Punch 375 ml vodka 375 ml bourbon 4 cups cranberry juice 12 oz. frozen lemonade 12 oz. frozen orange juice 2 liters...
New Restaurant Macanda Brings Elevated Mexican Fare to Wayzata
Local restauranteur brings global cuisine to the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Is Wayzata the new Minneapolis? Maybe not, but with the July opening of...
Thanksgiving Side Dishes With A Twist On Tradition
Shake up your Thanksgiving feast with comforting and colorful side dishes that put a twist on tradition. Not that we aren’t thankful for the meaty...
Bringing Peking Duck to The Holiday Table
Recipe is the main ingredient for holiday tradition. As we look toward a holiday steeped in tradition—Thanksgiving—it affords an opportunity to...
What Organic Wine Brings To The Table
Cheers to the benefits of drinking organic wine. Making informed choices about the wine we serve at our tables or give as gifts around the holidays...
History is Brewing at Excelsior Brewing Company
Lead brewer of Excelsior Brewing Company shares his love for the craft. For James Birnie, beer is more than just a refreshing beverage. It is a way...
A Toast Worthy Holiday Wine List
This issue features food, wine and entertaining, and I love to entertain—whether it be during a planned dinner or an impromptu gathering. As we roll...
Creepy Cocktails
Halloween isn’t just for the younger set. Prepare some spirited beverages for your over-21 guests at your own trick or treat celebration. The Zombie...
Treat Students to a Slice of Home This October
Give college-age students a boost with healthy(ish) snacks from local bakers and makers. College students are gearing up for autumn around...
Specialty Kitchen Shop Shares Abundant Recipes in New Cookbook
Cookbook serves recipes that are “tasty and quick.” Interestingly, a farm in rural Darwin, Minnesota, and a 100-acre organic farm in County Cork,...
Stop and Smell the Rosemary
Herbs are one of my all-time gardening favorites because most of them continue to grow and produce all season long. I’ve taken to growing more than...
Minnetonka Orchard Opening for the Season
Everything you need to know about what’s new at the orchard and how to pick apples locally. After 45 years, founders Lowell and Phillis Schaper...
Sip and Learn: A Easy Guide for Finding Wines You’ll Love
Here’s the secret to wine education: Drink wine. It is that easy. There are two rules to follow. Drink what you like. Someone might tell you how...
Heathy Lunch Ideas for Kids
Pile school lunches with healthier, kid-friendly ingredients. Are PB&Js on white bread still a thing? Does anyone stack a sammie with bologna...
Three Suggestions for Refreshing Summer Drinks
With summer in high gear, drinks should be fun and refreshing. Here are a few that top my list: For a new entry in cocktails, I choose Ranch Water,...
Grilling Glossary for Summer
What’s the word on your grilling skills? Word has it that it’s National Grilling Month. While the summer entertaining season is just heating up,...
Discover Some of Lake Minnetonka’s Best New Eateries
The local dining scene offers fresh takes with new-to-the-area eateries. Whether it’s dine-out fare or takeout food, the Lake Minnetonka area dining...
Top Ten Liquors is Opening its New Concept Wineside
Wineside is set to host the first self-serve wine bar in the west Metro. Let’s raise a glass—self-serve wine dispensers are soon to be a thing in...
