Special education teacher shares sweetness with the community. Melinda Weiss has always had an intense love for baking and been in the kitchen since...
Dining
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...
Tasty Family Traditions Shared by Our Advisory Board
Our Editorial Advisory Board gets into the holiday spirit with their family traditions. At the root of so many holiday celebrations stands...
New Mac and Cheese Shop Offers a Gouda Time
I Heart Mac & Cheese offers a favorite comfort food with a twist. Woodbury resident Jason Smith always knew he wanted to have an investment...
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...
Easy Upgrades for Thanksgiving Stuffing
When it comes to ingredients, I tend to want to upgrade everything. If a recipe calls for water, I’ll probably add wine (or at a minimum broth!) I...
A Feast of Nordic Dishes For The Holidays
Celebrate the holidays by giving back to some of Minnesota’s roots. Minnesota has Scandinavian roots that run deeper than just our football mascot...
Make Your Own Mulled Wine
First originating in the Roman Empire, and later spreading throughout Europe, mulled wine was recreated in the Nordic culture as glögg. So take...
Thanksgiving Side Dishes with Some Tasty Twists
Shake up your Thanksgiving feast with comforting and colorful side dishes. Not that we aren’t thankful for the meaty bird, but why is turkey the...
Creepy Halloween Cocktails
Get in the spirit this Halloween. Halloween isn’t just for the younger set. Prepare some spirited beverages for your over-21 guests at your own...
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...
