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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...
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...
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...
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...
Home is Where the Heart is
Lake Minnetonka made the guest list. Wedding plans can be set in motion long before a couple entertains the notion of the proverbial walk down the...
Pop the Cork on Crémant
Getting to know crémant, the sparkling wine made the Champagne way. Popping the cork on a bottle of bubbly can fill a room with celebratory spirits....
Be My Galentine
Embrace Valentine’s Day— with a twist. Amour, whether you’re single or not, is worth celebrating. Since love is the cornerstone of more than just...
Simply Entertain
I love to entertain, whether it’s for a planned dinner or an impromptu gathering of friends. Here are my rules and some go-to wines that make this...
Sample the “New” Dinner Party
I recently helped my college-age daughter host her first dinner party for her friends. (She said they were just “hanging out,” but it was, in fact,...
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...
Pitch Perfect
The ideal “campground” might be in your backyard or home. Backyard camping is a timeless outdoor experience, but it can come at a cost—time, spent...
On a Roll
The Fab Tap serves up bubbly, flowers and fun. Do what you love. This expression has been key to many people’s success, and Lindsey Pattee took it...
Graze Local Provides Customizable Charcuterie Boards and Boxes
“The presentation is just lovely.” As a customizable charcuterie business, Excelsior’s Graze Local makes made-to-order graze boxes and boards that...
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...
5 Tips for Being a Great Dinner Guest
Impress your hosts by following these five easy guidelines. Over the years, I’ve shared strategies for hosting holiday parties, but the hardest part...
Wayzata Flower Boutique Makes Centerpieces as Easy as A.B.C.
Arrange beautiful centerpieces with the help of Lilia Flower Boutique. The menu is complete. The table is set. It’s time to place the exclamation...
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...
Cooking Game for Thanksgiving Dinner: Recipes, Tips and More
Local food blogger Michele Phillips offers recipes and tips for cooking duck, pheasant and Cornish hens for Thanksgiving dinner. Our more than...
