Readers: Welcome to our final issue of 2024. This November/December issue is all about food, entertaining and giving back—and we have a lot of...
November 2024
Time for Reflection
During this season of family gatherings, feasts and presents, we reflect on the past year and are grateful for the many positives we have...
Snow Day
Debra Bernard captures her pup enjoying a snow day. “This photo was taken right after our April snowstorm that left us with 11 inches of snow,” says...
What To Expect at Broadaxe
Axe throwing has come to town. “Let’s go throw axes in Maple Grove!” That’s a sentence Matt Pohlkamp is hoping to hear more often. Pohlkamp is the...
Deck the Halls With Handmade by Hammero
Local maker specializes in beautiful handmade crafts. Kate Hammero has been teaching art to students at Wayzata Public Schools’ Kimberly Lane...
Breakfast and Lunch With Santa Returns
All are welcome to join Santa for breakfast and lunch. The Maple Grove Community Organization hosts its annual Breakfast and Lunch with Santa to...
Crostini Are an Easy App for Entertaining
While hosting friends and family for holiday dinners, home cooks often need a go-to nibble to keep hungry guests at bay until the meal is ready for...
“Mastering the Art of Entertaining” by Joe Marini
In this book, you will find practical tips, creative ideas, recipes, thoughtful and interesting stories, etiquette on how to entertain, beside...
Sweet + Flour Cookie Co Creates Custom Treats
Christina Stewart perfects her royal iced sugar cookies. From wedding showers, bachelorette parties and birthdays to Teacher Appreciation Day and...
Artist Mariah Smith Blends Creativity With Education
Mariah Smith seamlessly merges creativity and entrepreneurial savvy. When Mariah Smith started using oil paints, she hated it. “I tried it in an...
Make a Statement With Range Hoods
Kitchen trends are always changing. Two-toned cabinets, rustic accents, terracotta tiles and more have remained popular. This year, interior...
Award-Winning Bakers Share the Ingredients for Success
Two local bakers know exactly what people need to satisfy a sweet tooth. Featured for their mouthwatering talents, Zia McNeal and Annette Gustafson,...
Crystal Anderson Has A Passion for Helping Others
Crystal Anderson, who works for the City of Maple Grove as a recreation supervisor with an emphasis on teenagers and outreach, transformed her...
