What do you really know about Thanksgiving’s ubiquitous dinner guest? Somewhere, someone in your family or friend circle (or maybe it’s you!) is...
Dining
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...
It’s Time to Try Something New!
This cocktail is very easy to prepare and noncommittal, too, as these ingredients are often available in smaller format bottles, so give it a try. 2...
Versatile Whisky Tops This List
For me, there is nothing better than sipping terrific bourbon. This barrel is exclusive to our store and, in my opinion, worth every penny. We...
Minnesota Menu
Serve up some North Star State favorites. The North Star State, the Land of 10,000 Lakes, the Gopher State, the Bread-and-Butter State—though...
Consider “Spirited” Gift Ideas
With Mother’s and Father’s days bubbling up, why not make a trip to your local liquor store for some gifts? Drekker Brewing’s beer is difficult to...
Make That a Triple
Three new restaurants satisfy a range of palates. Riviera Maya Cantina & Restaurant (opened October 2020) Is spring putting you in the mood for...
Sweeten up St. Patrick’s Day
Shamrock Shake with a Twist 3 large scoops vanilla ice cream (about 1/4 cup each) 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract 1.5 oz. Titos...
Pie Squared
Sweet and savory recipes take on a new shape. Pie–she’s often the underappreciated sister in the dessert family. Cake gets all the glory—candlelit...
Sip
Cinnamon and ginger liqueur offer seasonal kicks to warm cocktails. Hot Gin Toddy 1 1/2 oz. J. Carver Premium gin 3/4 oz. lemon juice, fresh 1 tsp....
Big Batch Cocktails for the Holiday Season
Big batch cocktails are the season’s best guests. The countdown starts now—three months of eat, drink and be merry—with Thanksgiving, December...
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...
Fall Cocktail Recipe: Fall From the Tree
Use autumnal vibes to inspire your cocktail lineup. Fall from the Tree 1 1/2 oz. Laird’s applejack (or bourbon or scotch) 1 oz. Fresh apple juice...
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...
5 Easy, Inexpensive Halloween Snacks
These Halloween ideas are short on time and long on creating fun. Halloween may be several weeks away, but it’s never too early to start gathering...
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...
Diners Review Maple Grove’s Best Restaurants
We took a look at what people are saying on Facebook about some of this year’s finalists and winners in the Food and Dining category. Voters tipped...
Summer Drink Recipe: Spiced Sparkler
Take the easy route with a spicy, sweet cocktail that’s simple to mix. If you’re looking for a refreshing, easy cocktail that is loaded with flavor,...
