Spencer Olson describes one of his most requested recipes as “absolutely delicious.” And if you want to hop on the crêpe cake craze, try his...
Dessert
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...
Macarons by Madeline Brings Taste of France to Excelsior
A children’s book series provides the idéal recipe for Excelsior baking business. Amanda Pesek can trace her love of Paris all the way back to her...
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...
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...
At The Beancounter’s Sweets, It’s All in the Details
Kristi Wahlman switches her career, exchanging balance sheets for baking sheets. It’s not unusual, especially these days, to take a left turn when...
Pie Squared
Sweet and savory recipes take on a new shape. Pie–she’s often the underappreciated sister in the dessert family. Cake gets all the glory—candlelit...
Bakery Bingo
Get in the sweetest game. Hey, does anyone see January lurking around? Don’t get us wrong, we love new beginnings and well-intentioned resolutions,...
7 Homemade Halloween Treats Sure to Scare and Satisfy
Enjoy homemade Halloween treats with friends and family. If you’re feeling Halloween hospitality vibes, our goody-loving editorial team pulled...
Red Bench Bakery Fills a Community Knead in Excelsior
Red Bench Bakery built its second home on Excelsior’s Water Street this spring, bringing a modern vibe and European-style baked goods to a new...
Follow Foodie Instagram @pastrysnobmsp for the Twin Cities’ Best Desserts
Local Instagram foodie @pastrysnobmsp takes us to her favorite sweet spots around Lake Minnetonka. Lyuba Ellingson is a self-proclaimed foodie with...
Why Excelsior Loves Adele’s Frozen Custard
Adele’s Frozen Custard in Excelsior has brought out smiles—and hilariously happy reactions—from its guests for 35 years. There’s one thing about...
A Guide to the DelSur Empanadas Menu
This article originally appeared in the story Heading South in the April 2019 issue. Many cultures around the world have a version of the...
How the Owner of Minnetonka’s Nothing Bundt Cakes Gives Back
Meet bakery owner and community volunteer extraordinaire Kim Cassens. Bakers are notoriously early risers, waking up well before dawn to create...
Paris on the Lake at Bellecour
Star chef Gavin Kaysen talks about his new Wayzata bistro, Bellecour. Le chef et le bistro Gavin Kaysen is sanguine about the whole “celebrity chef”...
Minnetonka’s YoYo Donuts & Coffee Bar Takes a Fresh Approach to a Classic Breakfast Treat
Donut shop offers fresh rolls, ice cream and coffee, all rooted in family traditions. Donuts practically grow on Chris Moquist’s family tree. His...
Stop by Patisserie Margo for a Delicious French Pastry, Loaf of Bread or Tasty Take-out
The story behind Excelsior’s favorite French bakery—and a Valentine’s Day recipe, too. Ask Margo Bredeson about the early days of her career, and...
Excelsior’s Adele’s Homemade Frozen Custard
Adele’s Frozen Custard finds itself in the hearts—and stomachs—of many lake area residents. For many Minnesotans, a cone of ice cream is the...
