There’s so much to celebrate this month with bridal and baby showers in the offing, as well as Mother’s Day and the opening of the picnic season...
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Make Your Own Perfect Patties
Although there is some debate as to the origins of the beloved hamburger, can we all agree that there is no better time than Memorial Day weekend to...
Chef Michael W. Twitty’s “Koshersoul” Shares Personal Perspective
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, discover Koshersoul: The Faith and Food Journey of an African American Jew by Michael W. Twitty. Food...
Get Inspired by “Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast”
From the moment the snow flies, I count down the minutes until I can plant my garden. I assess the millimeters of snow melt with scientific...
Crack Open a Healthier Brunch Option
Many springtime gatherings call for brunchtime offerings. Change up a classic recipe with The American Diabetes Association’s version of Eggs...
How To Prepare for the Solar Eclipse
The last total solar eclipse happened to pass over my brothers’ homes in Wyoming. People, including me, came from across the country and globe to...
Discover Lake Minnetonkas Heritage Homes
Lake Minnetonka has many historical homes to appreciate—both large and modest in size. Area homes listed in the National Register of Historic Places...
“A Botanist’s Guide to Parties and Poisons”
In honor of spring and Earth Day, A Botanist’s Guide to Parties and Poisons by Kate Khavari is a historical mystery about a female botanist, who...
Green Notes
Guinness beer, the band U2, Waterford crystal and poet Oscar Wilde are synonymous with Ireland, and music is also an integral part of Irish culture....
Brainy Books for Adults and Kids
Let’s get down to the science of it when it comes to celebrating March’s Women’s History Month. For readers interested in learning more about the...
Savory or Sweet, Brunch Is Served
Are you searching for simple recipes for a special occasion, including a springtime holiday event or bridal or baby shower? Look no further. Less...
Coffee Grounds
How did Charles Curtis Coffee, D.D.S., a fifth-generation Irish American with a rich singing voice and a successful dental practice in Minneapolis,...
How to Bookend Your Run
Whether you are preparing for the Luck O’ the Lake race or an upcoming event, bookend your run with a warm-up and cool-down to help your muscles...
An Extraordinary Union
In honor of both Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, this month’s recommendation is a historical spy romance about a formerly enslaved Black...
Raise a Glass to the Month of Love
Roses are Red, Violettes are Blue Martini 2 oz. Far North Spirits’ Sölveig Anna’s Garden gin a splash, Rothman & Winter’s crème de violette a...
Get Bouquets on the Go with GoGo Flower
Valentine’s Day is a rainmaker for the floral industry with $2.3 billion spent in the United States (2022) on flowers, according to statista.com....
Remembering the Corset
The first example of a corset appeared in statues made by the Minoan people, who lived on the island of Crete around 1000 B.C. The statues depicted...
The Simple Solitude of “Lady Brenda’s Yellow Cup”
The joy I felt was immediate when I saw this portrait of a woman, who embodied strength while basking in simple solitude. Beverly Hammond says, “My...
Easy and Classic Chocolate Mousse
This super easy (and low sugar) mousse can be enjoyed immediately, unlike other mousses that require setting time. Easy Chocolate Mousse 3.5 oz dark...
Soil: Memoir Digs Deep
In winter, there’s nothing more soothing than the memory (and anticipation) of a full, lush garden. Camille Dungy’s memoir, Soil: The Story of a...
