The month of May is a very special time here in Minnesota. Memorial weekend is the official kick off of bootleg season! Bootlegs are Minnesota’s...
Dining
Grateful Granola
Brit Williams bakes granola bars with manners. P&TY Granola Co., locally produced in Plymouth, tackles more than just grumbly, empty stomachs....
Be My Galentine
A day celebrating the friends you love. Celebrating love whether you’re single or not, Galentine’s Day is a time to surround yourself with the...
The Month for Pairings
Once in a while moons align and the right wine matches with great food. I hope you enjoy some of my favorite pairings as much as I do. Côtes du...
Adventure In and Out of the Kitchen
A personal interview with Vann executive chef Erik Skaar. After spending his childhood in Plymouth, Erik Skaar began developing his cooking style by...
Grain Elevators
Add a touch of history, new flavor profiles and textures to your menu. Why does pasta get so much of the culinary glory? Granted, it transforms...
Wine of the Times
Uncork sommelier wine buying strategies and cold-climate wine education. Wine can be appreciated all year, but it’s especially apropos during the...
Consider Sparkling Wine Alternatives
Bubbles are a must for the holidays, and there are so many great variations out there that I’d like to highlight an entire category, not just one...
Sprinkle Squad
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...
Blood and Sand Cocktail
Shake or stir your way to a great cocktail. It’s time to prep for Halloween and Day of the Dead. This hearty cocktail pairs with colder weather,...
Refreshing Cocktail “Looks Just Like the Sunset”
I’ve chosen another novice-level cocktail for the Dog Days of Summer, and I thought it’d be good to hang onto the last bit of the season with a...
On A Roll
Customizable tap trailer, The Fab Tap serves of bubbly, flowers and fun. Do what you love. This expression has been key to many people’s success,...
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...
Minnesota Menu
Serve up some North Star State favorites. The North Star State, the Land of 10,000 Lakes, the Gopher State, the Bread-and-Butter State—though...
Sip
Savor rose petal and tobacco notes. I’ve chosen a wonderful Barolo for a couple reasons. This region is just a small portion of greater Piedmont in...
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...
Say, Cheers, to Morning Martinis
We stand at the precipice of brunch season, and, frankly, we’re ready to take the leap. Swing open the windows to the fresh start of a new season,...
Pie Squared
Sweet and savory recipes take on new shape. Pie–she’s often the underappreciated sister in the dessert family. Cake gets all the glory—candlelit...
Shake, Stir, Rattle and Roll
Bar carts give a nod to Old Hollywood glamour. Who else is eager to host the first garden party or backyard barbecue of the year? April might still...
