Rather than going dark and dormant for the season, the gardens at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum come alive every year with thousands of lights...
Noteworthy
A Toast Worthy Holiday Wine List
This issue features food, wine and entertaining, and I love to entertain—whether it be during a planned dinner or an impromptu gathering. As we roll...
Creepy Cocktails
Halloween isn’t just for the younger set. Prepare some spirited beverages for your over-21 guests at your own trick or treat celebration. The Zombie...
Autumn at the Arb
Fall is one the most popular seasons at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Autumn colors are popping everywhere—from the gardens near the Oswald...
Pre-Trick-or-Treat Snacks to Curb a Sugar Rush
Avoiding the Sugar Scaries can be tricky in October with so many temptations. On Halloween, the average child consumes up to three cups (675 grams)...
Dangerous Liaison: ‘Hour of the Witch’
For those looking for an engaging read for the month of Halloween, New York Times bestselling author Chris Bohjalian’s Hour of the Witch is a...
Upcoming Art Show at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Art at the Arb. Artists come from all walks of life, but it’s not every day you meet a world-renowned painter with a background in...
The No-Show: A Flighty Valentine’s Date
The No-Show by Beth O’Leary begins with three women being stood up on Valentine’s Day—Siobhan for breakfast, Miranda for lunch and Jane for dinner....
7 Basic Strength Training Tips
When we think of movement as an art form, the images that immediately come to mind are that of an elegant dancer performing on stage. Dance has the...
Stop and Smell the Rosemary
Herbs are one of my all-time gardening favorites because most of them continue to grow and produce all season long. I’ve taken to growing more than...
Color Fields: ‘A Sense of Time and Kindness’ by Mel Tudisco
For me, style is a self-defined approach to how you furnish your home or choose the garments hanging in your wardrobe. Art can have many stylistic...
Sip and Learn: A Easy Guide for Finding Wines You’ll Love
Here’s the secret to wine education: Drink wine. It is that easy. There are two rules to follow. Drink what you like. Someone might tell you how...
I’ll Be There for You: A Book About Hit TV Show Friends
Since ’90s fashion is back, this month’s pick is all about Friends. While the show was one of the biggest TV hits of its time, the program continues...
Unsung Spots at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
A Guide to the lesser-known spots at the Arb. The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is vast with 1,200 rolling acres, making it one of the best...
Eat Your Words with Lisa Patrin’s New Food-Themed Crossword Puzzles
Lisa Patrin loves food. Her grandfather, Dominic Delmonico, owned Delmonico’s Italian Deli, and her Italian family’s gatherings are always centered...
Fine Art Fishes: ‘Walter’s Gone Wild VII’ by Michelle Plombon
There is nothing better than dropping a line on a beautiful day into a body of water that looks like glass. Touted as the Land of 10,000 Lakes,...
Three Suggestions for Refreshing Summer Drinks
With summer in high gear, drinks should be fun and refreshing. Here are a few that top my list: For a new entry in cocktails, I choose Ranch Water,...
The Andersen Horticultural Library: Hidden Gem of the Arb
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a top destination all year long, but, each month, it boasts its own unique attractions. In July, visitors can...
Podcast ‘The Wandering Naturalist’ Inspires Curiosity
Where do Minnesota’s birds go in the wintertime? Why does a firefly glow? What is the difference between a honeybee and a bumblebee? Listen to The...
Best World War II Historical Fiction
Pam Jenoff is the queen of World War II-set fiction, and The Orphan’s Tale lives up to her reputation. Fans of The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah...
