Natalie Webster goes back to school. I’m 48 years old. Though I didn’t go to college, I never stopped learning. I don’t have a formal education in...
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Don’t Cut Corners and Other Cooking Tips from Grandma
Kitchen tips from another generation. For Lake Minnetonka Magazine’s senior living edition, I thought of one of my most amazing mentors in the...
This Month, Read Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s Culinary Chronicle
We dig in to Marcus Samuelsson’s memoir. Marcus Samuelsson is a renowned Ethiopian-Swedish chef and restauranteur who, among other accolades, was...
The History of Boulder Bridge Farm
Boulder Bridge Farm, once owned by the Daytons, was at one point the largest of Lake Minnetonka's "gentleman farms." At one point, Boulder Bridge...
Learn the History of Woodbury from Those Who Were There
Recordings preserve history worth sharing. If journalism—my beloved former trade—isn’t quite a first record of history, oral history surely is....
A Guide to Cooking for One
Tips for cooking—and enjoying—a solo meal. The hectic days of feeding a large family are a thing of the past, with my kids off to college and my...
How to Take the Stress Out of Traveling with Kids
A family trip doesn’t have to be a headache. You’ve heard it, and maybe even said it: “A trip with kids is not a vacation.” Well, we dare to propose...
Take in the Beauty of Turtle Season in Minnesota
Unexpected beauty stops writer Anne Marie Ruff in her tracks. This is the season Minnesota turtles are on the move, making their way up from...
Forget Everything You Think You Know About Riesling
For many, this grape is panned as only a sweet white wine for novices, and this is just not so. Forget everything you think you know about Riesling....
Drink This Savory, Spicy Wine with Your Next Burger
For April, I’ve chosen something really cool and different. Rioja might be a familiar wine region to many, and is a great source for outstanding...
Embrace Yoga to Help Conquer Vulnerability
Growth occurs when we embrace our vulnerability. I feel vulnerable when I’m trying something new, something I have little or no experience with. For...
How a Minnetonka Sloop Changed Sailing Boat Design Forever
The history of a popular sailing boat. The Onawa, a 26-foot, shallow-draught sloop, was instrumental in changing the design of sailing boats at the...
What is Voluntourism?
Your adventures abroad can serve a greater good. There’s an important trend in travel that many people are calling “voluntourism”—travel with a...
Spring Ephemerals Signal Changing of Seasons
After the long months of winter, I eagerly await flowers and green trees. One of the first signs that something is happening is actually out of...
3 Tips for Growing Produce at Home from MasterChef Junior’s Ariana Feygin
Veggies and herbs are easy—and fun—to grow at home. Here’s where to start. Grow your own herbs. Last year, I started growing all my own herbs in the...
Try California Wine Country for Your Next Family Vacation
Kids can enjoy a trip to wine country as much as Mom and Dad. If you ask our kids to name their top travel experiences, they will surely tell you...
The History of Minnesota’s Second Most Famous Apple, the Wealthy
After much trial and error, Peter Gideon developed the hardy fruit. In the fall of 1853, Peter Gideon came to Minnesota with his wife, Wealthy Hull,...
5 Ways to Cook with Wine
Father-daughter sommelier and chef team talk cooking and pairing. There are more ways than you might expect to cook “with” wine. Here are a few of...
How to Beat the Winter Blues (aka SAD)
Ward off seasonal sadness with these expert tips. Minnesota in the winter is a beautiful place to be—a light dusting of snow in the morning and kids...
February’s Drink Pick: A Full-bodied Red Wine That’s a Great Value
Enjoy this one with beef or veggie stew, roast beef or chocolatey desserts. For February, try a great red blend from Washington State. Much like its...
