Best dog-friendly patios in the Twin Cities
Patio season is upon us. After being cooped up all day at work, and all winter inside, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as relaxing in the sunshine out on a patio with tasty food...
Wisconsin sets new world record for the largest cheese board
It’s no secret that Wisconsoners love cheese. Not only have they embraced the cheesehead moniker and proudly wear foam cheese as hats, but as “America’s Dairyland” Wisconsin also leads the nation in cheese production...
Wine down with a night at Mallards on the St. Croix
Recently, I enjoyed a special night at Mallards on the St. Croix. Every year, they host the River Valley Wine Fest, where people try wine, buy wine, and have a wonderful time in general....
Cocktails you can make at home, vol. 4
We’re over halfway through August. Summer is moving too fast. But that doesn't mean we can’t enjoy what we have: There’s still plenty of summer sunshine left, which means more time to enjoy some...
Recipe of the Week: Meatloaf! with kale and Parmesan
This not ya motha's meatloaf: This millennial twist on a classic should do the trick. Pop your meatloaf collar with ease.
Meatloaf with kale and Parmesan ...
Recipe of the Week: Curried Squash Soup with Smashed Peas
I can't take all the credit for this one, but I've adapted the idea and created a recipe with strong flavors that I love together. A little spice with the sweetness of the squash combined...
New and coming soon restaurants
As if the Twin Cities wasn’t already a foodie utopia, the dining scene continues to swell in the area. Not only is it growing, but we are getting unique spots that seem to offer...
Seven Ways to Stop that Cold
I sneezed the other day at work and instead of a courteous ‘gesundheit’, when I turned around, the room had practically cleared out. I had to convince my coworkers I was in fact not...
What I ate when I was under the weather
Broth is the common cure for almost anything that ails you. We all know grandmas have been taking care of business with their homemade soups and broths since the dawn of the soup bowl,...
The Minnesota State Fair unveils its newest and craziest foods
The countdown has begun. We’re officially less than 60 days away from the great Minnesota get-together. And, unsurprisingly, the 2018 Minnesota State Fair has exceeded expectations and brought us some truly incredible foods for...


















