Heat up your festivities this season with a hot chocolate board. What’s not to love about grazing boards? The modern entertaining essential has...
Dining
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...
New in Town: Hazelwood Food + Drink
Hazelwood Food + Drink opens east Metro location. “We’re always excited when we open a new store because you meet so many great people,” says Scott...
Crisp & Green Enters the Woodbury Restaurant Scene
Crisp & Green brings build-your-own salads and more to the community. When Crisp & Green founder Steele Smiley sold his Steele Fitness brand...
A Quick and Easy Wine Education
Here’s the secret to wine education: Drink wine. It is that easy. There are two rules to follow. Drink what you like. Someone might tell you how...
Explore Some Sweet Local Businesses with Our Sweet Treat Bingo Sheet
Something sweet is calling your name, and you do-nut want to miss it! Take your summer on a sweet adventure to explore local donut shops, bakeries...
Homemade Pizza Ideas for Summer
I think pizza is by far one of the best things you can make on an outdoor grill. During the summer, I grill pizza at least once a week. Our bakery...
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...
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...
