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Noteworthy
The Sleigh Rye’d
This seasonal sip is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. The Sleigh Rye’d 2 parts Dampfwerk The Rabbit in the Rye (German-style herbal...
The Minnetonka Record: Then and Now
One might think the holidays were celebrated very differently 100 years ago, but a look through the Lake Minnetonka Historical Society’s archives...
Getting to the Root of Poinsettias
In December, it seems everywhere you turn, you’ll find poinsettias. The plant has become a staple of the holiday season. Originating from the...
Excelsior from A to Z
All of the charm and whimsy of Excelsior comes to life in Amanda Pesek’s new children’s book, E is for Excelsior! The Excelsior resident was...
Oh, Goodie!
This recipe might not be what comes to your mind when you think of candy, but you’ll keep eating one after the other—Crockpot Candy. Think of a Nut...
Culinary and Crafty Finds at the Arb
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Gift and Garden Store is known for being a destination for gift givers on the hunt for something special,...
Crostini: Three Ways
Could little toasts with terrific toppings be a more perfect holiday appetizer? Crostini are easy to make, easy to customize and oh-so easy to love....
Explore the History of Big Island
Local historian Paul Maravelas is doing more than just writing a book based on Lake Minnetonka’s Big Island. He is opening his own press dedicated...
Ladies of the Canyon Part 1
This painting is inspired by the song Ladies of the Canyon by Joni Mitchell about the gifts that each lady provides. Artist Ky McDonald takes us...
Comfort Food
I recently read and loved Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. This irresistible debut novel had me wanting to convert my kitchen into a chemistry...
October Read: “Daisy Darker”
The perfect spooky read for the season, Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney is highly reminiscent of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. The book...
Minnetonka’s Birdwing House Carries on a Famous Legacy
Twelve acres of rolling hills and forest along Oakland Avenue in Minnetonka became the site of the Birdwing house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Jr....
Introducing the New Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Lake Minnetonka Magazine respects the importance of local history, and each month offers Discover in this section. Contributors include the...
Plant a Memory
Walking along Third Street in Excelsior, I saw a box of free items. Among the discarded treasures was an old, beat up boat propeller. I thought it...
How To Make Meringue Ghosts
Halloween is such a fun holiday, especially with trick-or-treating, but a lot of candy is loaded with artificial colors, flavors and even heavy...
Spooky Spider Punch
Sip on something to get you in the Halloween spirit. Spooky Spider Punch 1 1/2 parts Loonman rum 1 part orange curaçao 1/2 part grenadine 2 parts...
Modern Movement
Wayzata and the 55391 zip code have been regarded as a hotbed for modern design, beginning in 1892 when Frank B. Long constructed Squirrel’s Nest on...
Royal Pour
Crisp gin and bitter Campari are perfectly balanced with tangy grapefruit juice and rich Concord grape juice in this supremely sippable cocktail....
Layered Impression
Fashion and art are simultaneous. Designers drape and sculpt yards and yards of fabric on a human form that can create a visceral response from the...
