TeaSource: The best place to drink and shop for tea in Minnesota
If you’re a tea drinker in Minneapolis, you’re in luck: We have the best place to buy the best tea right here in our neighborhood with TeaSource. I would go so far as to...
The Minnesotans to compete on your favorite reality TV cooking shows
It’s no secret that Minnesota is home to some incredible chefs and outstanding restaurants. And now, some of the most talented Minnesotans in the culinary world have made their way onto the national stage,...
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...
The Twin Cities’ Top 10 Italian Restaurants
As a lifelong Midwesterner, my ears have heard far too many instances of “EYE”-talian when it comes to salad dressing, restaurants, or cars.
In fact, for those of us who grew up eating spaghetti salad...
Most Unique Butcher Shops in the Twin Cities
I have a serious newsflash for you one-stop grocery store time savers: one more stop to paradise is all you lack.
Of course, ALL grocery stores are not created equal. High-end groceries like Lunds &...
Where to find the best pies for your Thanksgiving dinner
Thanksgiving is only days away. The holiday definitely snuck up on me and if you’re also in a scramble to make sure you get all the goodies on the table, let some of the...
Quick & Easy Recipes for Thanksgiving Dinner
While an ever-increasing number of people are choosing to eat out instead cooking Thanksgiving dinner, there is still no better way to enjoy the holiday than around your table at home. Make...
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...
Learning when to let go… of kimchi
A few weeks ago, I was searching my fridge to make breakfast. I was in the mood for something Korean. I took out eggs, mushrooms, leftover rice, and kimchi. But, when I grabbed my...
The fountain of youth growing in your own backyard
You probably most associate nettle as the annoying weed growing in your backyard that you shout expletives at when you accidentally brush up against it. Touching the sharp, stinging nettle leaves will leave you...