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Recipes
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 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...
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...
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,...
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...
Bring Maple Grove Farmers Market Flavors Home
Kickstart grilling season with picks from local vendors. As the spring season brings in the warm breeze, you might have to start up your oven for an...
Get a Taste of the South With Big Batch Southern Punch
A big batch beverage—punch—offers an easy, serve-yourself option to any adult gathering. This recipe has long been served at our family events, and...
Cocktail Recipes To Warm Your Spirits
Let the fun begin after a day on the slopes ... or wherever else. There is something delightful to be had when opposites meet and wonderfulness...
An Award Winning Champagne Cocktail Recipe
The contemporary classic. Let’s start the year off with a little competition, shall we? The International Bartenders Association has its list of...
Young Baker Shares Sweet Treats During the Holidays
Explore how one holiday cookie brings people together. Baking has always been in the cards for Maple Grove’s 16-year-old Kate Ross of Kate’s Little...
Fallin’ For Flavor with Fall-Themed Cocktails
Rosemary Pear Mocktail 1 oz lemon juice 1 oz rosemary simple syrup (see recipe below) 4 oz of pear juice Top with soda water Pour the lemon juice,...
Berry Best: Use In-Season Blackberries to Up Your Drink Game
Spruce up your beverage game and use blackberries to add a burst of seasonal flavor to classic drinks. Peaking in July, these juicy berries provide...
Local Shares DIY Lilac Liqueur Recipe and How to Use it
Maple Grove resident creates homemade liqueur from his own plants. As the seasons change, the wildlife emerges to reveal the growth of thick foliage...
Bootlegs: Minnesota’s Twist on a Mint Julep
Memorial Day weekend is the official kickoff of the bootleg season. Bootlegs are Minnesota’s version of a Mint Julep/Mojito (favored by the Kentucky...
Celebrate The Luck of The Irish with Food and Drink
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...
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...
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...