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Dining
Healthy Smoothies To Start Your Morning off Right
Getting out the door in the morning for work, school or otherwise can present some challenges, and it’s important to fuel up for the day ahead....
Two Bakers Are Racking up Minnesota State Fair Ribbons
Watch out, Blue Ribbon Baker Marjorie Johnson of Minnesota State Fair fame. Two Plymouth residents are gaining notice for their culinary accolades,...
A Morning Menu for Father’s Day
With Father’s Day on June 15, we got to thinking: Mothers aren’t the only ones who deserve a decadent breakfast in bed or a lovely brunch, served at...
Take a Dip Into Summertime Spreads
Summer days will be even brighter with fresh takes on appetizing spreads. If there’s one thing Minnesotans do best, it’s summer get-togethers....
The Perfect Recipe for a Lemonade Stand
This lemonade uses the whole lemon, peel included, so no juicing is required. It is wonderful on its own, or you can add your favorite spirit for a...
Springtime Spritz
Lillet (pronounced lil-lay) is an aperitif wine made with Bordeaux grapes and citrus liqueurs, and if you haven’t tried it, you’re in for a treat....
Embrace Spring With Fresh Brunch Recipes
Celebrate happy news and springtime holidays with delicious brunch recipes. With the sun rising earlier and the flowers beginning to bloom, there’s...
Craft Your Own Valentine’s Day Chocolate Bars
Nothing says Valentine’s Day like chocolate, and gifting healthier Homemade Chocolate Bars is the perfect way to let your loved ones know how...
Create a Reception Dessert Table Catered To Your Tastes
Cottage bakers and resident makers are charting new territory when it comes to wedding treats. The topography of the reception dessert table is...
Create Christmas Cookie Trays That Dazzle
Lunds & Byerlys' Katie Tomsche shares some of her favorite holiday cookie recipes. On a worn and yellowing piece of paper lies the recipe for...
Festive Roasted Grape and Burrata Salad for Winter
This Roasted Grape and Burrata Salad is delicious and has a festive flair. The roasted grapes are dark, warm and sweet, pairing well with the creamy...
Tailgate Spices Scores Points With Football Foodies
One local man launches a line of tailgate-inspired seasoning blends to enhance any pregame party. Ben Theis describes himself as a diehard Minnesota...
Send In the Subs This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the things you are grateful for, but let’s be honest … It’s mostly about the food. However, for someone with...
A Gluten-Free Twist on a Fall Favorite
It can be difficult to find good substitutes for baked goods when following a grain-free diet. I love pumpkin bread and was determined to create a...
Game Day Spread with Tailgate Spices
Tailgate Spices founder Ben Theis shares some of his favorite game day recipes to make with the popular spice blends that are a parking-lot success...
A Party Punch List for Your Plymouth Grad
All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have...
Lago Tacos Offers Modern Spins on Mexican Favorites
If you’re a taco fanatic or you love a Margarita on a summer evening, you’ve probably noticed that there’s a new game in town. Lago Tacos opened its...
A Dish for Dads This Father’s Day
This is the perfect dish to prepare for dad on Father’s Day. The marinade is easy to make, tenderizes the beef and adds a great boost of flavor....
Sip Your Way Around the West Metro
We’ve gathered a group of striking cocktails from across the West Metro. These cocktails aren’t wall flowers, they’re conversation starters—the kind...
