Local chef turns a passion project into a thriving brand. When COVID restaurant closures forced chef Kyle Darling out of the kitchen, the Maple...
Local Makers
Baking a Difference
Local nonprofit spreads love, joy and frosting. Can a cake make a difference? Can a concoction of batter meets frosting cure what ails? At times,...
How Sweet It Is
“Beekeeping is really a labor of love.” The holiday season is back on in full force, and many home cooks are gearing up to serve Thanksgiving and...
Baking It Real
Business provides an easier at-home baking experience. Sweet memories were a primary ingredient for Sarah Lofgren’s business, Baking It Real, a...
Food Network Star Serves ‘Festive Holiday Recipes’ in Cookbook
Food Network star Addie Gundry shares recipes for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. In Festive Holiday Recipes: 103 Must-make Dishes for...
Sugar & Spice’s Custom Confections Will Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
After COVID forced Sugar and Spice Sweetery's retail business to close, the owner pivoted to custom orders. Dawn Olson-Wallerus, owner of Sugar and...
How to Make Your Favorite Minnesota State Fair Foods at Home
Don’t postpone eating or drinking your Minnesota State Fair favorites. Make no mistake, millions of Minnesotans, who are committed to the annual...
A Year’s Worth of Recipe Inspiration from YouTube Chef Dan Greer
@cookingwithdfg's posts offer 12 months of meals. You’ve seen him here before. Dan Greer was profiled in Maple Grove Magazine (March 2019) for his...
Maple Grove Mom’s Full Fridge Friday Will Change the Way You Shop, Cook and Eat
Bag your old grocery shopping habits with fresh tips. Nicole Pierson wanted to flip the narrative when it came to meal planning and grocery...
MN Brands for Good Adds Local Touch to Fundraising
MN Brands for Good offers locally-sourced goods for fundraisers. There's only so many rolls of wrapping paper, bars of chocolate or bags of water...
This Maple Grove Woman Grows Her Own Fruits and Vegetables in Her Front Yard
Amber Olsen tells us more about her impressive garden. What if getting the freshest and cleanest produce was as easy as walking out of your front...
The Best of Maple Grove, As Told by the Customers
Read what customers have to say about their favorite shops. One of the best ways to learn more about a business is to see what others are saying! We...
Maple Grove Dad Starts YouTube Channel to Help Aspiring Home Cooks
Home cook demonstrates familiar, elevated recipes. Try two fresh, healthy farro recipes from Dan Greer's kitchen. Dan Greer’s a normal guy. He’s a...
Fresh, Healthy Recipes Featuring Farro from Home Chef Dan Greer
Cooking with Dan. This article originally appeared as part of the story Cooking with Dan in the March 2019 issue. While Dan Greer can’t pinpoint his...
Take These Desserts Home with You on Valentine’s Day
Top off Valentine’s Day with scrumptious desserts. Sometimes staying in is the sweetest way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Take an irresistible...
Farmers Market Veterans Share Their Story
The Maple Grove Farmers Market provides locally grown produce to the community, and a lot of talent is hidden behind each stand. John and Anna Mau...
Let Them Eat Crepes
French native Florence Aymard brings pastries, passion and perseverance to Maple Grove. The delicious aroma wafting from Florence Aymard’s Crepe and...
State Fair Winner Shares Her Recipe for an Award-winning Cookie
This is the cookie that started it all. The oatmeal chocolate chip was the first recipe that Maple Grove native Annette Gustafson ever...
Nothing Bundt Cakes Franchise Opens In and Gives Back to Maple Grove
New local franchise owners of Nothing Bundt Cakes give back to the Maple Grove community. Nothing Bundt Cakes might be a bakery franchise started...
OMNI Brewery Makes a Splash in Maple Grove
Maple Grove gets its very own taproom. Finally! Our corner of the Twin Cities gets its very own brewpub. No longer must we trek down to the...
