An area farm offers a free market, garden plots and educational opportunities. Just north of Woodbury, across from I-94, Cimarron Community Farm...
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The Sweetest Season
When it comes to family gatherings, I became the de facto dessert-bringer many, many years ago. There’s always plenty of food at a Perron party, and...
Olive Branch Oil & Spice Company Opens in Woodbury
Olive Branch Oil & Spice Company features the perfect touch for a tasty, healthy meal. Life is busy, and making meals with flavorful food can be...
North Mallow Gives Us S’more To Love
Enjoy traditional and creative takes on the bonfire staple. The s’more—an ooey gooey melty combination of roasted marshmallow, chocolate and graham...
Meat Your Match During National Barbecue Month
Slather it, smoke it and savor every bite this National Barbecue Month. Say hello to the warmer months of summer with the savory aroma of barbecue...
Celebrate National Barbecue Day With Sizzling Recipes
Turn up the heat during National Barbecue Month this May with three delicious recipes from Lunds & Byerlys' Katie Tomsche. Smoked Baby Back Ribs...
Spice up Soup Season With Kowalski’s Markets
Rachel Sitko of Kowalski’s Markets shares flavorful soup recipes using a few of the spices we featured in our Adding a Dash of Wellness for the New...
Adding a Dash of Wellness for the New Year
Kowalski’s Markets nutritionist explores the benefits of staple spices. As the new Year rolls in, it’s the perfect time to spice up your health...
Apple Orchards Around Town Are in Season
September marks the beginning of apple harvesting in Minnesota. According to the University of Minnesota, most apple varieties in Minnesota should...
Cheers to Cranberries
There’s a myriad of ways to enjoy cranberries this season. Here’s the differences between a few favorites: Cranberry relish is raw, fresh and tart....
Craving All Things Cranberry This Fall
Welcome the super powers of a Thanksgiving superfruit. Cranberries for Thanksgiving sounds like a sequel to the children’s story book Blueberries...
Making the Best Out of Blackberry Season
Blackberries are a great source of vitamins C and K and a good source of fiber, but mostly they’re just delicious! They’re also easy to incorporate...
Celebrate Berry Season With Local Treats
Bask in the sweetness of summer with berry-flavored treats around town. The summer months bear the welcome gifts of long, warm days filled with...
Getting to The Root of it All
Full-time blogger brings the taste of beets to plate. When you’re cooking and want to spice up your dish, a beet might not come to mind. Sometimes,...
How to Create a DIY Hot Chocolate Board
Heat up your festivities this season with a hot chocolate board. What’s not to love about grazing boards? The modern entertaining essential has...
Craving and Carving Pumpkin This Fall
From the garden to the kitchen and out to the front porch, pumpkins usher in all the cozy fall feelings. There’s nothing more iconic to the month of...
Go-To Grill Mixes
My husband and I recently refurbished my outdoor gas grill. We’ve done this several times before, opting to install new components rather than trash...
Grilling Glossary for Summer
What’s the word on your grilling skills? Word has it that it’s National Grilling Month. While the summer entertaining season is just heating up,...
Kid Friendly Summer Drinks
It’s the weekend. You have friends coming over, and they are bringing their kids. You have food and cocktails planned, but what are you giving the...
A Month for Pairings
Once in awhile, moons align, and the right wine matches with great food. I hope you enjoy some of my absolute favorites for food and wine pairings...
