Get into the spirit of the season with jolly libations. There’s so much to love about seasonal cocktails. These winter drinks can stir nostalgia and...
Recipes
Crostini Is the Perfect Holiday Appetizer
While hosting friends and family for holiday dinners, home cooks often need a go-to nibble to keep hungry guests at bay until the meal is ready for...
Kempston Farms Shares a Taste of Tradition
A local family recipe rises to fame as a flavorful favorite. They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, where families and friends gather. It’s...
Celebrate the Spooky Season With a Fall-Inspired Pizza
Move over candy and caramel apples. Halloween has a new favorite treat, and it’s ghoulishly good! This pizza is packed with rich fall flavors and...
A Taste of Fall
This fall, lean into apple cider for all those fabulous flavors! Apple Cider and Bourbon Punch For the brown sugar and cinnamon syrup: 1 cup dark...
On-the-Go Breakfast
These muffins perform a special magic trick: They’re hearty and filling with good-for-you oats and applesauce and very little sugar, yet they taste...
Three Patio Perfect Sips for Summer
What’s the best way to stay cool in summer? Sometimes, it comes by way of tart meets fruity, a pinky batch beverage or a lemonade (adult style) to...
Fourth of July Recipes: Red, White and Yum
Local foodies share fresh takes on classic Fourth of July recipes to take your table from blah to brilliant. Picturing a Fourth of July picnic table...
Break Out the Grill This Father’s Day
This June 16, fire up the grill for unique Bloody Mary Burgers—served alongside a Wilde Oscar cocktail. Bloody Mary Burgers Makes 4 burgers...
Elevate Your Lakeside Picnic Spread This Summer
Create memorable beach and boating excursions with a sustainable picnic spread. Take a day trip over to our neighboring St. Croix Valley—which is...
Irish Sips and Sups for St. Patrick’s Day
Local resident and Irish transplant Margaret Wachholz shares some traditional Irish recipes along with the history behind them. There is nothing...
The Revival of the Espresso Martini
The storied ’90s cocktail makes a triumphant return. It’s no secret that the next generation of adults are keen on nostalgia. We’ve seen the...
Brunch is Served
Are you searching for a simple recipe for a special occasion, such as Valentine’s Day or bridal or baby shower? Look no further. This Berry Brûlée...
Cheers to Cranberries
There’s a myriad of ways to enjoy cranberries this season. Here’s the differences between a few favorites: Cranberry relish is raw, fresh and tart....
Happy Holiday Hospitality
I’m hosting Thanksgiving for the first time in a very long time. Despite my years of culinary experience, I’m a little nervous. It’s likely there...
Craving All Things Cranberry This Fall
Welcome the super powers of a Thanksgiving superfruit. Cranberries for Thanksgiving sounds like a sequel to the children’s story book Blueberries...
Mama Bear’s Sweets Shares Tasty Talent
Baker Katie Hill talks about the inspiration behind her baking talents. Katie Hill admits she used to hate baking. The Woodbury resident said it...
Campari Takes the Lead in Delicious Cocktail
Crisp gin and bitter Campari are perfectly balanced with tangy grapefruit juice and rich Concord grape juice in this supremely sippable cocktail....
Food Blog 2hungrydaughters Shares Recipe for Success
Food blogger reinvents the classic brown paper bag lunch. For school-age children, opening their lunch box to see the day’s goodies inside can be a...
Celebrate Prime Hot Dog Season This Summer
Hot dogs might not require much in the way of my culinary expertise, but they’re fun; and sometimes, I’m all about food just for the fun of it....
