When you meet Margaret Sinnott-Wachholz, you’ll understand the Irish proverb, “Laughter is brightest where food is best.” Meitheal—pronounced...
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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 Dessert Table by Jessie Creates Custom Easter Baskets
Personalized baskets and chocolate dipped treats make for a sweet Easter. What started as a career change for Jessie Takkunen became a flavorful...
Jessica Frost Wins Big at the National Gingerbread House Competition
One family brings their gingerbread houses to North Carolina in an annual holiday tradition. For Jessica Frost, gingerbread is more than just a...
“A Minnesota Holiday” Celebrates 15 Years
Local musicians lend their talents to an annual holiday album. ‘Tis the season for merry celebration, and one Woodbury native knows just how to...
Designing with Heart: Infusing Family into Interior Spaces
In the fast-paced world of interior design, where trends come and go like fleeting seasons, there’s a timeless element that never goes out of style:...
Explore More With Family This Winter
Freeze the day at these events and celebrations. Winter is here, and for us hearty Minnesotans that means taking advantage of the unique things to...
La Vie Est Belle Shares Winter Gift Guide
Discover local artisans at La Vie Est Belle. Double up with a bit of me-time and relax as you shop for the holidays. Lake Elmo gift boutique La Vie...
The Art of Décor
It’s the magic of thoughtful décor that transforms ordinary moments into cherished memories. As an interior designer, I’ve witnessed how the power...
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...
The Divine Living Space Shares Tips for Hosting the Holidays
It’s all in the details and preplanning when it comes to the holidays. As much as we might not want to admit it, there’s a fair amount of chaos when...
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...
Happy Howl-idays
If you’re hosting guests this November and December, you’ll want to ensure your house and your family are prepared for the rush of it all. Often...
Holiday Wines to Bring to the Dinner Table
I love to entertain—whether it be during a planned dinner or an impromptu gathering. As we roll into the holiday season, here are some go-to wines...
Tasty Family Traditions Shared by Our Advisory Board
Our Editorial Advisory Board gets into the holiday spirit with their family traditions. At the root of so many holiday celebrations stands...
How to Create a DIY Hot Chocolate Board
Heat up your festivities this season with a hot chocolate board. What’s not to love about grazing boards? The modern entertaining essential has...
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...
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...
Hostess Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season
With the season of parties and hosting coming up, I wanted to share a few of my favorite hostess gift ideas with you to bring along. Woodbury has...
