Move over candy and caramel apples. Halloween has a new favorite treat, and it’s ghoulishly good. This pizza is packed with rich fall flavors and...
Dining
HallMade Knives Forges Essential Kitchen Tools
Stefan Hall handcrafts premium kitchen knives. A handcrafted, forged steel knife is heated to a high temperature and then skillfully pounded into...
Step-By-Step Prep for Your Upcoming Grad Party
All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have...
West Metro Cocktail Party
We’ve gathered a group of striking cocktails from across the West Metro. These cocktails aren’t wallflowers; they’re conversation starters. You...
Fresh and Flavorful Is on the Menu at Uffda Donuts
Maple Grove’s newest donut shop serves up fresh creations daily. A neon sign on the wall greets visitors to Maple Grove’s newest donut shop,...
How To Plan the Perfect Picnic
Create a dreamy, cottagecore summer day. Picture this: The sun is shining. The birds are chirping. The sounds of nature are calling to you—welcoming...
Pour the Best This Summer
What’s the best way to beat the heat? Sometimes, it comes by way of tart meets fruity, a pinky batch beverage or a lemonade (adult style) to punch...
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Local Restaurants
Taste the flavors of Mexico this Cinco de Mayo. Many Americans think that the May 5 holiday Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexico’s Independence...
Indoor Farmers Market Returns to Maple Grove
Grab those totes and get ready to support local growers, bakers and makers. Spring sees the return of many things, and one of those things is the...
Savory or Sweet, Brunch Is Served
Are you searching for a simple recipe for a special occasion, such as an Easter brunch, bridal or baby shower? Look no further with these two...
Maple Grove Residents Bring Ethiopian Eats to the Twin Cities
The flames of a fire create a new energy for Solomon Hailie and Rekik Abaineh. Maple Grove couple Solomon Hailie and Rekik Abaineh are taking their...
The Rare Daisy Cocktail Syrups Take Root
A mother-daughter duo turn their garden’s bounty into a thriving business. Money may not grow on trees, but Crystal Selchow and her 8-year-old...
The Lookout Bar and Grill Celebrates 65 Years
The Lookout Bar and Grill continues to serve the community. Celebrating 65 years in business this past May, The Lookout Bar and Grill serves a slice...
Get In on the Cranberry Craze
Welcome the powers of a Thanksgiving superfruit. Cranberries for Thanksgiving sounds like a sequel to the children’s book Blueberries for Sal. In...
The Family Behind Liam’s by Safer Plate
Angie Nelson and Gilbert Junge work to develop allergen-free meals. Maple Grove resident Angie Nelson’S life was flipped upside down when, just six...
The Recipe for Soup Success
Looking for an easy weeknight meal? Try a cozy bowl of homemade soup! If you’re new to making homemade soup, the process is quicker than you might...
Aristocratic Tastes
Crisp gin and bitter Campari are perfectly balanced with tangy grapefruit juice and rich Concord grape juice in this supremely sippable cocktail....
Turning up the Heat With Hot Peppers
The spiciness of a pepper is measured according to the Scoville Heat Unit Scale (listed as SHU). Sweet bell peppers are rated a zero on the scale,...
From the Diner Creates Beautiful Charcuterie Boards
From the Diner focuses on charcuterie boards and educational experiences. From the Diner founder and Maple Grove resident Dawn Cleveland traded her...
This Cherry Chicken Pasta Salad Is a Winner
Cherry Chicken Pasta Salad (6 to 8 servings) 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil for frying 2 ¼ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts 16 oz. dry gnocchi or shell...
