Dinner and a movie—is there a better couple when it comes to date night or even a quiet evening at home—alone or otherwise? As we celebrate our food...
March 2024
Minnetonka High School Students Reach for the Sky
Aviation program takes high schoolers to new heights. Taking flight has recently gotten easier for high school students in Minnetonka. A new...
Kid-Friendly Empanada Recipe From Chef’s Academy
This recipe was part of the Cinco de Mayo theme during Minnetonka Community Ed’s Chef’s Academy. Empanada Dough 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp. salt...
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....
Chef Andrew Zimmern’s Palate Pleasers for Movie Night
Andrew Zimmern shares some of his go-to recipes for his annual movie night. Sunday Sauce With Meatballs and Sausages “Need I say more? Even...
Cinephile Chef Andrew Zimmern Shares Recipe for Success
Chef Andrew Zimmern discusses why film and food are a winning combination—on and off the big screen. While growing up in New York City, Andrew...
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...
Morning Visitor
Backyard creatures subscribe to #DineLocal. “The bunny was completely OK with me standing there,” says Ann Beadle-Reinitz, who took the photo of the...
Blue Ribbon Recipes From the Minnesota State Fair
Pick a posie or a loaf. Minnesota State Fair baking veterans share two award-winning recipes. Jim Lind recommends celebrating springtime by baking...
HeartCentric Divine Creations Is in the Swing of Things
Women teach others how to listen to their intuition. Sharon Pawlak knew there was something special about Lana Gendlin Brooks and Karina Muller from...
Farm at the Arb: From Plant to Plate
Chef brings her bona fides from Twin Cities “locavore” restaurants to a new role. If there’s one person whose career can tell the story of the Twin...
Luck O’ the Lake Run 2024
Annual event is at the starting line. Get ready to gear up in green! The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber is bringing its Luck O’ the Lake race to...
Burnt Sugar Confections Creates Tasty Treats
Melinda Norman’s unique, handmade candies are the perfect springtime treat for a party spread. There’s something magical about biting into a sweet...
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...
Slices of Victory at the Minnesota State Fair
It’s not too early for these bakers to practice their contest skills. As of March 1, there are 174 days until August 22. What does this matter?...
Chef’s Academy Feeds Kitchen Curiosity
Program encourages the enthusiasm and natural desire young chefs have for cooking. As cooking and baking competitions for people of all ages...
