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...
Dining
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…
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...
