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...
Recipes
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....
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...
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...
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,...
