Cheesemonger offers details for serving an additional dinner course. Must we be intimidated by serving cheese at dinner? Some home cooks might...
Holidays
Elevate Your Event With Unparalleled Parking
Valet company offers trusted addition to holiday parties and special events. During this time of year, there are plenty of reasons to invite guests...
The Divine Living Space Shares How To Host
It’s all in the details and preplanning when it comes to the holidays. As much as we might not want to admit it, there’s a fair amount of chaos when...
Brick + Linen Shares Ideas for Stunning Tablescapes
Curate an aesthetic that reads inviting and elevated. There are different schools of thought when it comes to setting a table—be it for formal...
Excelsior’s Christkindlsmarkt Celebrates 20 Years
This holiday season marks the 20th anniversary of the Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt, which is set for 10 a.m.–7 p.m. November 24, 25 and 10 a.m.–5...
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...
Ideas for Natural Easter Egg Dye
Contributor Kate Doubler shares her process for dying eggs with onion skins, a project she did with her family. “So much fun, and honestly, some of...
What To Expect At Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt 2022
Traditional Christmas market brings culture and community to Excelsior. For those looking for a way to immerse themselves in a weekend of holiday...
That’s a Wrap: Green Wrapping Paper Alternatives
It’s easier than you think to come up with green alternatives to traditional giftwrap and boxes. Keeping a lid on refuse over the holidays takes...
Holiday Home Décor Inspiration from a Local Designer
Who doesn't need some assistance and inspiration when it comes to wrapping a home in the holiday spirit? Preparing for the holidays doesn’t have to...
Wayzata Flower Boutique Makes Centerpieces as Easy as A.B.C.
Arrange beautiful centerpieces with the help of Lilia Flower Boutique. The menu is complete. The table is set. It’s time to place the exclamation...
Big Batch Cocktails for the Holiday Season
Big batch cocktail recipes for Thanksgiving, December holidays and New Year's. The countdown starts now—three months of eat, drink and be...
ICA Food Shelf Expects Record Donations for Holiday Food Drive
ICA brings holiday cheer to the community. For over 20 years, ICA Food Shelf has given away ingredients and other food items to prepare turkey...
Cooking Game for Thanksgiving Dinner: Recipes, Tips and More
Local food blogger Michele Phillips offers recipes and tips for cooking duck, pheasant and Cornish hens for Thanksgiving dinner. Our more than...
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...
How to Pick the Perfect Christmas Tree
The University of Minnesota Extension’s horticulture experts offer a few tips for picking the perfect Christmas tree this year. Run a branch through...
American Swedish Institute Brings Light of St. Lucia’s Day to Twin Cities
See how the Twin Cities community celebrates this Swedish folk holiday. In Minnesota, long summer nights are sacred. We know we’ll miss them when...
Brighten Someone’s Holidays with Be a Santa to a Senior
Be A Santa To A Senior collects donated gifts and provides them to those who might not have close family, are on a fixed income, or both. The...
How to Host a Modern Thanksgiving
Tips from local vendors to help refresh your table and hack the holidays. Plaid potholders, canned cranberries and mom in the kitchen all morning...
Keep Your Valentine’s Date Close at These Local Restaurants
Plan a sweet Valentine’s Day date night—and keep it close to home with these spots that specialize in the romantic and decadent. Al & Alma’s...
