St. Patrick’s Day—when it comes to this day of days, many people become Irish, wearing a bit of green, having a pint and singing a song. To best...
Dining
All in Good Taste
Local restaurant holds charity promotion during NCAA basketball tournament. Few sporting events create the amount of buzz and excitement that the...
Minnie’s Cookies
Minnie’s Cookies combines sweet flavor with bold design. thinking about a taste of home, Maple Grove resident and owner of Minnie’s Cookies, Amanda...
Simply Entertain
I love to entertain, whether it’s for a planned dinner or an impromptu gathering of friends. Here are my rules and some go-to wines that make this...
Grain Elevators
Add a touch of history, new flavor profiles and textures to your menu. Why does pasta get so much of the culinary glory? Granted, it transforms...
Darling’s Salts & Rubs
Local chef turns a passion project into a thriving brand. When COVID restaurant closures forced chef Kyle Darling out of the kitchen, the Maple...
What Grows Together Goes Together
Wine and the holidays go hand in hand. When hosting, a great pairing can make a meal so much better. Wine makes the dish taste better, and great...
Resident Offers Her Take on Coquito
How about treating holiday guests to a new twist on traditional eggnog? Consider Maple Grove’s Pamela Mercado Michelli’s recipe for Puerto Rican...
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,...
Let’s Talk Turkey
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...
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....
