Angelina's Kitchen celebrates the ability to respond to community needs. Opened in July 2006, Angelina’s Kitchen has become a Woodbury mainstay. But...
Dining
Celebrate Spring with Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
This side dish is a crowd pleaser and you might get even the pickiest veggie-phobic people to try something new. The ability to get just about any...
The Best Bloody Mary’s in the Twin Cities
Take a sip of some of the best bloody marys in Woodbury and beyond. A celery rib here, a pickle spear there, a hot pepper over here—for years, this...
Woodbury’s Best Breakfasts and Brunches
Gather your family and friends and try out some of Woodbury's best breakfasts and brunches. Spring is the season of new beginnings, a time of...
How to Reduce Food Waste
Plan ahead to help keep food waste out of the kitchen. Ugly fruits and vegetables have been getting some attention lately. There are websites and...
How to Make Your Own Hollandaise Sauce
If you’re not up to making it yourself, visit The Woodbury Cafe and try one of their eggs Benedicts (above is the crab cake version). Click here for...
The History of St. Patrick’s Day—and How to Celebrate at Home
How St. Patrick’s Day came to the U.S.— and how you can find Irish goods in Woodbury to celebrate this month. Most Americans are familiar with St....
Chocolate, Cheese and Wine: How to Build the Ideal Valentine’s Day Platter
How exactly do you pair chocolate, cheese and wine? The experts say, “Ask us first.” The cheese display case at my local grocer is intimidating....
Red’s Savoy Pizza in Woodbury Brings the Family Together
Go behind the scenes at Woodbury’s Red’s Savoy Pizza, a beloved staple of the east metro pie scene. Vicky Turk is a bona fide pizza expert. She’s...
Bites, Beer and Indoor Golf: Birdi Golf Brings a New Experience to Woodbury
Find winter fun—with golf simulators, good eats and good drinks—at Woodbury’s new Birdi Golf. In Minnesota, when outdoor sports are not an option,...
At Lake Elmo Coffee, There’s More Than Just Beans Brewing
Lake Elmo Coffee reopened last year with new owners and a focus on community. If you pay a visit to Lake Elmo Coffee, check out some of the other...
Recipe: Share These Truffles on Random Act of Kindness Day
Random Act of Kindness Day is February 17 - why not share a little chocolate? February has a very special holiday in it. Not Valentine’s Day,...
For Woodbury Native and Heather’s Pies Founder Heather Keough, ‘Every Pie Has a Story’
The woman behind Heather's Pies has made baking her passion and career. “Oh my god! It’s beautiful,” a customer exclaims as she picks up her...
Combat Cold Season With These Easy Drink Recipes
During cold season, it’s nice to have something hot to hold onto and to sip until your toes feel a little warmer and you feel better. This is the...
The Best Winter Spices (and Delicious Local Dishes That Use Them)
We rounded up our favorite wintery spices, and a few local dishes that feature them prominently. There’s just something about this time of year that...
Recipe: DIY Spiced Apple Cider
If company’s coming, or you just need a hot cuppa something delicious, try out this classic winter drink starring cinnamon, allspice, and cloves....
‘The Special Occasion Destination’: You Have to Experience Winter at the Lake Elmo Inn
The Lake Elmo Inn has been serving up holiday traditions for more than 30 years. When you see a little child come in, and their eyes go up to the...
Local Food and Nutrition Experts Serve Up a Healthy Holiday Menu
Survive the six weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas by creating healthy, alternative dishes. “Why are you making a turkey? Half your guests are...
Local Foodie Instagram Influencer Just Wants to ‘Get People Around the Grill’
Woodbury’s Justin Konopaski is a 3M facilities engineer by day and foodie influencer by night. “What? You can’t do that!” Justin Konopaski remembers...
How to Cook a Tomahawk Steak
Local foodie Instagram influencer Justin Konopaski shares one of his favorite ways to cook tomahawk steak. “There’s nothing crazy special about...
