Thanksgiving: Fun Facts by the Numbers
If you would have asked me how I was going to spend my morning, I wouldn’t have answered, "Doing an in-depth analysis of U.S. Census reports." That is indeed how I spent...
Summer is Watermelon Season: Here’s What You Should Know
Mark Twain called watermelon, "Chief of this world's luxuries ... When one has tasted it, he knows what Angels eat." I agree with Mr. Twain - but only when it's eaten in...
Recipe of the Week: Egg Pasta
As the weather continues to cool, sending flurries of snow past our windows and doors, we begin to crave the savory, soul-hugging comfort food that reminds us what it's like to be...
Minnesota-Grown Black Truffles Might Be Possible as a Result of Climate Change
Scientists from the University of Cambridge have grown black truffles in the inoculated soil of Monmouthshire, Wales. This, admittedly, is much more temperate than Minnesota, but is still by far the furthest...
Northeast’s MN Nice Cream sells the most decadent of ice cream creations
Chatting with my friend the other day, we got onto the subject of mini doughnuts (most of my conversations revolve around food...) and he casually mentioned that the State Fair is only about 100...
Parsnips: Celebrate Autumn With This Delicious Root
Autumn arrived quickly this year - the summer temps plummeted almost overnight, and, before I knew it, I was sneezing through my fall allergies. If you were lucky enough to get a...
SPOTLIGHT: Ombibulous in Northeast Minneapolis
"As for me, I am prepared to admit some merit in every alcoholic beverage ever devised... and drink them...
Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin
What's fat-soluble, naturally present in only a few foods, and is triggered by ultraviolet B (UVB) rays from the sun? If you answered "Vitamin D," you are correct.
Vitamin...
Top 10 Restaurants for Mother’s Day Brunch
In no specific order, these are some great Twin Cities restaurants to highlight for a special Mother's Day brunch.
St. James Hotel - Red Wing, MN Mother's Day Brunch, 10am-3pm, $20 kids/$43 adults and reservations recommended.
This extensive buffet...
About us: Eve Wu of Keikeu Cake Boutique
I have been lucky enough to have known the Wu's now for 5 years. They're a really down-to-earth, artsy family full of bruisers and badasses.
But I especially wanted a chance to sit down and talk...
