Celebrate the holidays by giving back to some of Minnesota’s roots. Minnesota has Scandinavian roots that run deeper than just our football mascot...
Recipes
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...
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,...
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...
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”...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Celebrate the New Year with a Healthy Mocktail
Like so many, I always tend to start the new year with a health kick—a new gym, yoga, immunity shots, essential oils. I’ve tried it all. This year,...
The Value of Veganism
Plant-based diets are growing in popularity due to overwhelming benefits. The vegan diet, also known as veganism, has been growing in popularity—and...
A Side of Perfection
When it comes to holiday meals, I’m just here for the sides. I don’t mind turkey, ham, etc., but these traditional holiday offerings are just never...
Let’s Talk Turkey
Dig in on some turkey trivia this Thanksgiving. Somewhere, someone in your family or friend circle is already planning this year’s Thanksgiving...
