by Editorial Staff | May 1, 2019 | Recipes
What’s any celebration without dessert? Fruit Pavlova offers a gentle conclusion to Mother’s Day. Fruit Pavlova with Raspberry Coulis 6 large egg whites, (room temperature) 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 cup heavy...
by Katie Welch Len | May 1, 2019 | Arts, Outdoors, Shops
Take Mother’s Day one step at a time. This year, make a date with your grandma, mother, mother-in-law, a special friend, yourself and the kids for a Mother’s Day experience the entire family will remember for years to come. We suggest starting at one of the many...
by Rebecca Haynes | May 1, 2019 | Arts, People
Illustrator Sydney Lindgren tackles an artistic challenge. It started as a personal dare and ended up a gallery show. When Maple Grove illustrator/animator Sydney Lindgren decided to up her game and complete portrait drawings of 22 women in her choir, she didn’t...
by Alyssa Shultis | May 1, 2019 | Drinks
If you want to eat out at home, Lotus Restaurant offers an enviable takeout menu. This article originally appeared as part of the story Family Af-fare in the May 2019 issue. For a primer on the key ingredients in Vietnam cuisine, click here. Looking for a good drink...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Apr 1, 2019 | Book Club, People
Nadia Cakes’ Abby Jimenez whips up “The Friend Zone.” For romance novel recommendations from Abby Jimenez, click here. A young woman, struggling with fertility, meets an eligible fireman, and the duo clicks. But when she discovers he wants a large family,...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Apr 1, 2019 | Photo Contest
Taking photos in her yard are a few of Sarah DeRosier’s favorite things. Sarah DeRosier’s After Rain Bud placed third in our Nature and Wildlife category for the annual Focus on Maple Grove photo contest. “I took that photo in my backyard,” DeRosier says. “I have...
by Maggie Sciortino | Apr 1, 2019 | Landscape
Local nursery offers tips on how to grow fruit trees. Planting season has arrived, and it’s time to dig in and make plans. This year, think about creating some edible landscaping—yard to table. With advice from Fair’s Floral and Nursery and the Minnesota Landscape...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Apr 1, 2019 | Arts, People
Julia Humphrey performs in children’s musical. Beginning this month, don’t miss a chance to see Julia Humphrey, a Maple Grove native, debut with the Children’s Theatre Company’s production of Matilda the Musical. Julia performs as Lavender, Matilda’s best friend....
by Rebecca Haynes | Apr 1, 2019 | Drinks, Ingredients
Camellia sinensis anyone? This article originally appeared as part of the story Loose Leaf Rules in the April 2019 issue. For a couple of delightful family recipes using tea, click here. There are four basic types of teas (a species of evergreen), which are cultivated...
by Stuart Sudak | Apr 1, 2019 | Arts, Shops
She’s “saving the world one recycled piece of wood at a time.” Woodworker Erika Jarnes lugs a giant tool bag filled with her trusty nail gun, sanders and drills. This way, Jarnes is always at-the-ready to ply her craft, whether it’s in a woodshop she uses not far from...
by Stacy Herron | Apr 1, 2019 | Book Club, Noteworthy, Renovate
HGTV designer offers remodeling, decorating tips. If you are thinking of remodeling your home or want practical hands-on decorating advice, then explore what Joanna Gaines has to offer in her first design book, Home Body: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to...
by Simone Ritchie | Apr 1, 2019 | Pets
Rub a dub dub, get your pet in the tub. With the temperature climbing, the snow gives way to rain and puddles, which can lead to muddy paws and matted coats for man’s best friend. Luckily, the folks at Bubbly Paws Dog Wash have it covered—and are happy to clean up the...
by Lorrie Link | Apr 1, 2019 | Arts, Noteworthy
Reuse + Recycle = Art Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but sometimes it’s in the hands of the creator. Visit the Maple Grove Arts Center for The Green Show. This offering, which runs from April 8-May 20, highlights art created out of recycled parts, including...
by Katie Welch Len | Apr 1, 2019 | Noteworthy, Shops, Style
Maple Grove is truly a one-stop shop when it comes to prom. The Perfect Dress or Tux and ALL the Accessories! Rubi Jubi at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes is a prime destination for dress shopping. The boutique carries more than 1,200 unique gowns, perfectly tailored...
by Simone Ritchie | Apr 1, 2019 | Interior Design, Renovate
Something old is new again in home design. If paneling from the ‘60s and ‘70s sounds dated and out of touch with today’s interior design trends, it shouldn’t be—at least not exactly. By now, many of you have heard or read about shiplap, which as modern as it feels, is...
