Local nonprofit spreads love, joy and frosting. McKenna Stremke knows her way around mixing bowls and cake stands. As owner of Kenna’s Cakes, she’s...
Local Makers
So Good So You
Give your health a shot in the arm. “We wanted to create something that made an impact in the world, more than what we could do as individuals,”...
Executive Orders
Lucky Street chefs bring a fresh twist to traditional Thai cuisine. After 16 prosperous years in the Mall of America’s (MOA) restaurant scene, Tiger...
Get Luce
Plymouth’s first brewery proudly serves craft beers along popular trail. As Plymouth's first and only brewery, cofounded by Kate Coward and Tim...
Recipe: Pecan Pie Cookies
Sue Kakuk, owner of Kakookies, shares one of her holiday-time favorites - pecan pie cookies. Traditional baked goods find themselves popping out of...
Take a Day Trip to Delano to Visit Apple Jack Orchards
Head to Apple Jack Orchards for a fun-filled, activity-packed day. Are you looking for a family activity in the fresh fall air? A day trip to Delano...
Meet the Woman Taking Plymouth-based Maud Borup to New Heights
Christine Lantinen bought the 113-year-old candy company in 2005 and never looked back. Christine Lantinen, owner of Maud Borup Inc., lives to work....
Local Baker’s Vegan Desserts ‘Can Be Enjoyed by Anyone’
One taste of Hope Vegan Kitchen's baked goodies will have even sworn carnivores waiting for their next fix. The word “vegan” can conjure up images...
‘If It Looks Great, You’ll Try It’: Food Styling Tips from a Local Pro
Plymouth resident offers cooking and food styling tips. Rachel Sherwood always knew she’d have a career in the world of food. As a child, she was...
Lunds & Byerlys Keeps Things Fresh with Rewards Program, Meal Kits
Lunds & Byerlys, voted Plymouth's Best Specialty Foods/Kitchen Store, is focused on keeping its customers loyal. How does Lunds &...
A Culinary Pilgrimage Through Plymouth
Highlights from this year’s tastemakers to try (or try again). With flip-flop season upon us, think outside the box! Grab a picnic basket and...
This Local Woman is Allergic to Beer, so She Started a Winery
Nicole Dietman is the owner and operator of Buffalo Rock Winery, and for most of the year, she is also the sole employee. “I’m allergic to beer, so...
Restaurateur Gives Minnesota’s Russian Immigrants a Taste of Home
Familiar, healthy food for older Eastern Europeans. For Alla Grig's list of core menu items essential to Russian cooking, click here. “This is my...
Meet the Cider Savant Behind Urban Forage Winery and Cider House
Urban Forage Winery and Cider House picks Plymouth apples. The space is hip, warm and inviting. The lighting is low and cozy. “We wanted it to feel...
Skip the Jelly Donut, Grab a Paczki
Think of them as a jelly donut’s less flighty, more substantive big sister. Most people don’t have a lot of good things to say about February and...
Oak Eatery Serves Homemade Classics Sourced from Minnesota’s Backyard
Whether it be burgers, sandwiches, flatbreads or other classics, owner Dawn Nelson focuses on quality ingredients. Medina’s Oak Eatery offers...
For Stick-to-Your-Ribs Russian Food, Try Natasha’s Pierogi
Natasha’s Pierogi offers soul-warming fare. Golden brown on the outside with just the right amount of crunch, leading to a pillow of...
India Bazaar Offers Something for Anything That Ails You
From the outside, India Bazaar’s space has a bit of a generic strip-mall look, which belies the abundance of delicious tastes and attractive...
Food Perspectives Invites the Public to Participate in Food Testing
Does the idea of being paid to try products and offer your opinion sound exciting? Look no further than Food Perspectives Inc. The Plymouth-based...
Amy’s Bread: From Plymouth to New York City
A former Plymouth resident has created an oasis in New York City. Standing on the corner near Amy’s Bread in Hell’s Kitchen on a busy morning, the...
