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...
Dining
Juli Rojas Turns Her Newfound Passion Into a Lifestyle with Bake Me Love
Local baker turned her newfound passion into a lifestyle. Many people have hidden talents that just need to be found. A few go undiscovered, while...
Stella Snacks
I’ve written many recipes for loved ones over the years: sister, daughter, son, husband, mother-in-law, best friend and so on. However, there is one...
Nautical Bowls Serves Up Superfood Bowls
Nautical Bowls sets sail in Woodbury. Woodbury High School graduate (WHS) Madison Sosa says she first heard of Nautical Bowls two years ago—she and...
Stop and Smell the Rosemary
Last summer, my husband built me a new garden, complete with raised beds, storage for all of my supplies and a gate to keep out the “neighbors”...
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...
Sweet Buenos Aires
From her grandma’s pastries to a Minnesota cottage bakery, Paula Gutierrez shares her love of Argentinian sweets. If you want to make your caramel...
New Options for ’Za
Pizzeria Pezzo and Tono + Cheesesteaks make their debut. Whether it’s Chicago-style deep dish, New York thin crust or wood-fired artisan, there’s no...
Cheers to Springtime
If you have a bottle of white wine that has been rolling around in your fridge for months or a red wine that has been sitting too long on the wine...
The Luck of the Irish
St. Patrick’s Day—when it comes to this day of days, many people become Irish, wearing a bit of green, having a pint and singing a song. For people...
Pop the Cork on Crémant
Popping the cork on a bottle of bubbly can fill a room with celebratory spirits. As we move into brunch season and springtime celebrations, let’s...
The Spice of Life
I’m returning to work this month after a weeklong staycation, and I’ve spent a ton of time inside recently. From deep cleaning my washing machine...
Let the Good Times Roll
Woodbury Native Serves Cajun-Inspired Fare at Mr. Paul’s Supper Club. Cajun inspired Mr. Paul’s Supper Club wants to show the Twin Cities a good...
Tasty Treats
Naomi Betker shares her gluten-free goodies with the community. For Naomi Betker, baking comes easy. The Woodbury resident has been whipping up...
Be My Galentine
A day celebrating the girls you love. Galentine’s Day is a time to surround yourself with your best friends and to celebrate love—whether you’re...
Pour Some Love
Celebrate the season of love. With Valentine’s Day comes gifts, chocolate and—you guessed it!—wine. This romantic season, take the guessing out of...
Strawberry Mocktail
Celebrate love with a delicious drink. This February, I’m celebrating the ladies who matter most in my life with a Galentine’s Day party. This...
Don’t be a Chicken
Kowalski’s has received Best Rotisserie Chicken awards multiple times, including as recently as last October. It’s so convenient. It’s a wonder...
Elevate Your Plate With Whole Grains
Add a touch of history and new flavor profiles to your menu. Why does pasta get so much of the culinary glory? Granted, it transforms dishes, comes...
Going Green
A few months ago, I happened across a 2017 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report stating that only one in 10 adults meets the...
