I have a confession to make. And I’m thinking most of you reading this share my affliction—if we want to call it that. I over pack. A lot. It’s a...
February 2023
Siblings
Photogenic felines capture second place. “While you can make dogs sit and stay for a photo and try to pose them, you cannot do that with cats,”...
Functional Pet Fashion for Winter
Some dog jackets parallel the best haute couture has to offer. Are they being worn for fashion or function? Some dogs have a natural warm winter...
The Proof is in the Pudding
Chocolate gets a lot of attention this month because of Valentine’s Day. While real dark chocolate does provide some nutritional value, most of the...
Simply Delicious and Easy Champagne Cocktail
Champagne over Chambord 1 oz. Chambord raspberry liqueur (Chambord is sweet and doesn’t need additional sugars.) 5–6 oz. Champagne (I would...
Discover the Beginning of Lone Lake Park
Bohemians arrived in America in two great waves in the 19th century. In 1848, they emigrated due to political persecution, and in the 1880s, they...
A Romantic Read for February
This Valentine’s Day, if you’re looking for a romantic read in the spirit of all the best New York rom-coms, check out In a New York Minute by Kate...
Local Maverick Chases His Wanderlust
Wayzata graduate charts his own course. Hodophile [/ˈhoʊˌdoʊfaɪl/] Part of speech: noun Origin: Greek One who loves to travel A traveler with a...
A Fresh Take On Valentine’s Day Gifts
Flower farm offers a new twist on the tried-and-true V-Day bouquet. Coming up with fresh ideas for Valentine’s Day gifts can become, dare we say,...
Safety First: How to Smart Travel
Mind your cyber business. Travelers have been itching—itching to get back out on the road, into the skies or over the seas to locales near and far....
Travel in Style With These Pro Tips
Commandeer your call-of-the-wild with a less-is-better suitcase situation. Pack your bags. Travel is back in a big way in 2023. Whether you’re...
The Sweet History of Chocolate
While studying abroad in Venezuela, I, along with other students, would take overnight buses to the coast. It was there where I discovered cacao...
Getting to the Root of Skincare
Minnetonka native develops travel skincare line. This community has an amazing way of nurturing its residents through education and opportunity, and...
Lake Minnetonka Bakehouse Makes Sweet Delights
St. Boni baker began her career as a child growing up in Dayton. Aletta Schaefer has been dreaming up recipes since she was only 3 years old....
Love at First Bite
Chocolate shop heads to downtown Excelsior. In a building that looks plucked straight out of the pages of Hansel and Gretel, Truffle Hill Chocolates...
