Add a touch of history and new flavor profiles to your menu. Why does pasta get so much of the culinary glory? Granted, it transforms dishes, comes...
Recipes
Let’s Talk Turkey
What do you really know about Thanksgiving’s ubiquitous dinner guest? Somewhere, someone in your family or friend circle (or maybe it’s you!) is...
Shake or Stir Your Way to a Great Cocktail
It’s time to prep for Halloween and Day of the Dead. This hearty cocktail pairs with colder weather, and it’s also great for entertaining. Shaken...
A Goulish Good Time
We dissect a brain full of party planning ideas sure to make your monster mash a smashing success. Concept 1: The Alchemist/Mad Scientist. Go with...
Don’t skip a good, healthy breakfast.
For many of us, some form of cereal is a staple in the morning meal rotation. Boxed cold cereals and precooked grains are convenient and can be...
It’s time to try something new!
This cocktail is very easy to prepare and non-committal, too, as these ingredients are often available in smaller format bottles, so give it a try....
The Flying Chef
Local teen lands a spot in the blogosphere. Excelsior aspiring chef Spencer Olson may only be 18 years old, but he’s already packed in three years...
Refreshing Cocktail “Looks Just Like the Sunset”
I’ve chosen another novice-level cocktail for the Dog Days of Summer, and I thought it’d be good to hang onto the last bit of the season with a...
Garden Goodies
Get ready to serve the “best” balsamic vinaigrette. With a mere 150 square feet, I only grow what I know I’ll eat and only the easy stuff—tomatoes,...
Minnesota Menu
Serve up some North Star State favorites. The North Star State, the Land of 10,000 Lakes, the Gopher State, the Bread-and-Butter State—though...
Real (Good) Food
Add kid-friendly snacks to your summertime schedule. Any time of year is snack season for kids, but summertime can pose a bit of a conundrum when it...
Flor de Sevilla Spritz
Infused spirits brighten up this cocktail. This very refreshing cocktail might seem a bit simple, but the key here is convenience and portability....
Whitefish Tacos with Chipotle Lime Crema
As an art form, food has a lot to offer. If there is one thing social media has shown us, it’s that food is a very visual medium. Unlike other types...
Enjoy a Fresh Take on a Staple Cocktail
The Mexican mule is as refreshing as it is easy to prepare. Mexican Mule 2 oz. tequila (blanco) 2 oz. grapefruit juice Ginger beer Simple or agave...
It’s Time to Revisit a Timeless Apéritif
The negroni is a classic cocktail that is easy to prepare, with relatively few ingredients. It’s a classic apéritif! Negroni 1 oz. gin 1 oz....
Canadian Bakin’
Minnetonka native pens food blog from north of the border. Elizabeth Lepage (née O’Connor) grew up in Minnetonka, where she credits her mother,...
Pie Squared
Sweet and savory recipes take on a new shape. Pie–she’s often the underappreciated sister in the dessert family. Cake gets all the glory—candlelit...
How to Fondue: Delicious Recipes and Helpful Tips for a Fun Night In
A couple of local food experts share their favorite fondue recipes and tips. Spending an evening gathered around a bubbling fondue pot of melted...
Crazy Cake and Swedish Meatballs: Delicious Holiday Recipes from the Community
Sometimes it's fun to invite new recipes to the holiday festivities. Holiday food favorites get dolled up for their annual appearances at...
Big Batch Cocktails for the Holiday Season
Big batch cocktail recipes for Thanksgiving, December holidays and New Year's. The countdown starts now—three months of eat, drink and be...
