After a failed attempt in the restaurant business more than three decades ago and many other years experience on top of that, Patti Soskin didn’t...
Dining
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...
Cheers to Father’s Day
This year, Father’s Day falls on June 18. Whether you’re celebrating a dad, grandpa, brother, uncle or friend, say cheers with these sips. The...
Woodbury Farmers Market: Fresh and Vibrant
The beloved Woodbury Farmers Market features locally grown products. Bustling with fresh produce, local honey, beautiful flowers and more, the...
Dog Friendly Stops Around Woodbury
Have a ball with your dog at these Woodbury establishments. One of the great parts of owning a pet is bringing them on all your adventures. For dog...
Meet the Croque Madame
I hate doing dishes. And now that both my kids are away at school, I have less help in the kitchen than I used to. Very rarely will I drag out more...
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...
New Bar on the Block
Woodbury native Brett Splinter opens “new” bar in Hudson, Wisconsin. There’s a new spot in town for folks looking for a friendly, local bar to pop...
An Easter Treat
There are so many ways to celebrate Easter, which falls on April 9 this year. Bring your kids into the kitchen for this fun spring-themed dessert....
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,...
Little Bakery, Big Heart
Special education teacher shares sweetness with the community. Melinda Weiss has always had an intense love for baking and been in the kitchen since...
Three Keys to A Great Fish Fry
Long before my family became the fish fanatics they are today, the only fish I could get any of them to eat was Beer-Battered Cod. All fish lovers...
Foodie Shares Her Inspiration Behind the Blog
Food blogger Tara Gazdik and her hipster hacks. Tara Gazdik is a creature of habit—but in 2014, she broke free from her comfort zone to start a food...
3rd Act Brewery Reveals Latest Act
Steve and Deb Long showcase their third act. Steve Long, co-owner and brewmaster at Woodbury’s 3rd Act Brewery, likens brewing beer to playing...
Taste the Love
My husband learned early on in our relationship that I had serious skills in the kitchen. I learned early on that he loved any pasta dish with...
Easy Ideas for a Super Bowl Burger Board
Prepare for the big game with a tasty spread. Super Bowl Sunday is on the horizon, and that means it’s time to prepare for a day full of football,...
Recreating A Tasty Viral Recipe
Make your own bacon cheeseburger crunch wraps at home. Social media is an increasingly popular tool for finding new recipes. When it comes to recipe...
Easy Ways to Create Nutritious Meals
Substitute these ingredients for healthier alternatives. Self-taught chef and recipe developer Molli Pletcher says eating healthy is in her DNA....
Bring Hygge Vibes to the Holiday Table with Swedish Meatballs
I’m a fan of many, many world cuisines, and I’m lucky to have the opportunity to explore the foods and recipes of other cultures as a part of my...
Holiday Wines to Bring to the Dinner Table
I love to entertain—whether it be during a planned dinner or an impromptu gathering. As we roll into the holiday season, here are some go-to wines...