by Bill Princeton | Jan 1, 2020 | Drinks, Recipes
Stop dreaming of summer, and embrace winter—one warm sip at a time. Let’s turn to our local friends at North East Tattersall. Espresso Martini 2 oz. Tattersall vodka ½ oz. Simple syrup ½ oz. Kahlua 1 oz. Freshly brewed espresso Add all of the ingredients into a shaker...
by Susan Hein | Jan 1, 2020 | Noteworthy, Style
Style blogger Anuschka Rees offers tips for cleaning your closet and shopping smart in “The Curated Closet.” Is your closet crammed with clothes, but you feel that you have nothing to wear? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the shopping choices out there?...
by Editorial Staff | Dec 1, 2019 | Travel
Vacations are veering off the usual vistas. When it comes to travel, the paths not typically taken can lead to the most interesting and fulfilling excursions. Consider trips that harken to days gone by and those that offer a fresh take on travel. There is a spirit of...
by Erin Graney | Dec 1, 2019 | Wellness
Keep resolutions, lower stress and build strength at local cycling gym. Before sunset, if you get up at just the right time, you might notice several Maple Grove neighbors quietly exiting their houses. They leave partners at home and children sleeping peacefully for...
by Monique Kleinhuizen | Dec 1, 2019 | Drinks, Recipes
Learn about aperitifs and digestifs from knowledgeable purveyors. An aperitif, according to Webster’s Dictionary, is “an alcoholic drink taken before a meal as an appetizer.” Its counterpart, the digestif, is meant to do just the opposite: aid in digestion after a...
by Lorrie Link | Dec 1, 2019 | People
Maple Grove Arts Center CEO/founder Lorrie Link was born on Christmas Day, and her sister was born on Christmas Eve. This time of year brims with holiday traditions—the baking-, cooking- and memory-making kinds. Some of our Advisory Board members share how they wrap...
by Editorial Staff | Dec 1, 2019 | Travel
Traveling with kids doesn’t need to be a crying game. Like most things in life, being a good traveler takes training and time. It’s never too early to start guiding children in how to be good travelers. Head to the library and check out books or videos related to your...
by Erin Graney | Dec 1, 2019 | Shops, Style
Boutique helps customers find their style and build a modern wardrobe. If someone asked you to describe your personal style, could you? Whether you lean toward bohemian, classic, edgy, wishy-washy, just washed or just pretty sure you haven’t already worn that this...
by Eric Hagemann | Dec 1, 2019 | Recipes
Swedish meatballs are the perfect comfort food for the holiday season and make great leftovers to help ring in the New Year. This time of year brims with holiday traditions—the baking-, cooking- and memory-making kinds. Some of our Advisory Board members share how...
by Amy Hahn | Dec 1, 2019 | Arts, Education
Learn how the Twin Cities community celebrates this Swedish folk holiday. In Minnesota, long summer nights are sacred. We know we’ll miss them when winter rolls around with endless stretches of darkness. With a similar climate, it’s no surprise that Sweden has an...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Dec 1, 2019 | Community
Gather with the community for an evening of fun. Top off the season’s celebrations with a New Year’s Eve party from 2-6 p.m. at the Maple Grove Community Center. The special event has become an annual tradition, which offers residents a family-friendly option to bid...
by Jennie Zafft | Dec 1, 2019 | People
Advisory board member Jennie Zafft shares a heartwarming Christmas tradition. This time of year brims with holiday traditions—the baking-, cooking- and memory-making kinds. Some of our Advisory Board members share how they wrap the holidays in extra special...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Dec 1, 2019 | Drinks, Recipes
Our editor has two requirements for a holiday cocktail: It has to taste good AND look the part. Whether I’m hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas Day, I start the celebration the same way. Each year, I scour beverage sites and back issues of Maple Grove Magazine in search...
by Rebecca Haynes | Dec 1, 2019 | Giving Back
I Support the Girls collects personal items for those who can’t afford them. Four words sparked the birth of an organization, helping girls and women nationwide: Homeless women need bras. When Washington, D.C., resident Dana Marlowe was being fitted for a new bra, she...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Dec 1, 2019 | Photo Contest
A perfect family moment captures second place. True Happiness placed second in our Focus on Maple Grove photo contest’s People and Families category. Lisa Kirvan of Maple Grove took the photo with her Nikon D3400 with a 50mm f/1.8 AF lens at a family birthday party....
