Readers, I am excited to welcome you to our table this month, where we are celebrating our annual food and entertaining issue. In these pages, I...
November 2024
Celebrated Chef Diane Moua Opens Diane’s Place
Walking in the front doors of Diane’s Place, a new Northeast Minneapolis eatery by chef Diane Moua, the vibes are immaculate. The warm blond wood...
This is Our Trail!
“... Running through our backyard is a creek that flows west from Battle Creek Lake to the Mississippi River,” says hobbyist photographer Steve...
Picnic Basket Theatre Co-Founder Shares Her Passion for Performance
Emma Lai shares how she formed a connection with the theater. For some people, discovering a passion and living a life surrounding it comes...
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...
The Halvorsons Champion Helping Others
The Halvorson family leaves its mark on the field and in the classroom. We all want to leave our mark, be remembered and make an impact. Woodbury...
Local Makers Supply Thanksgiving To-Go
Take the stress away from feast preparation. Imagine the days leading up to Thanksgiving—you might be anticipating the stress of cleaning every...
Fun at Woodbury Days 2024
Our community gathered together at Woodbury Days celebration this last August 23–25. The annual weekend-long event includes the Grande Parade, Taste...
Stephen Michael Shearer Speaks on the Art of Storytelling
Author Stephen Michael Shearer adds to his impressive resume with the release of a new book. Writing a biography is a journey. From discovering the...
Plant Hardiness Zone Map Update
The update to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map was the talk of the garden community earlier this year. In case you haven’t heard about it, here’s a...
How Project Got Your Back Supports Veterans
A nonprofit helps veterans connect to programs. “I think it’s the perfect name, and I wished I would have thought of it,” says Paul Davis, executive...
Egret Formation
An amateur photographer captures the great migration. “My wife Sara and I walk our two dogs Opie and Sammie every afternoon,” Jorg Lueke says. “That...
Run the Woodbury Wobble 5K Before You Gobble
Enjoy an active morning prior to the big meal. The annual Woodbury Wobble 5K invites participants to indulge in physical activities before their...
Designing for Delicious Moments
As interior designers, we know that a thoughtfully designed space can transform any meal or gathering into an unforgettable experience. When it...
A Historical Read
This month, I’m tackling a novel that has long been on my list: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Marie-Laure, a young girl living in...
Fruit Pie: A Taste of Home
There are times when I try to imagine what life was like for my sweet, hardworking German grandmother, Laura Schilling Stutzman, in the early 1900s...
