Easter Dinner

Here are some fun recipes to shake up the normal Easter dinner - I don't know about you, but i get sick of the same salt lick of a ham each and every year....

Does Fashion Have a Lasting Impact on Society?

The fashion industry is often seen as vapid, superficial to the point of parody (and it often is parodied). But fashion is simultaneously a reflection of society' social, cultural, and economic milieu;...

These Minnesotans are James Beard Award finalists

The James Beard Foundation, named for, and created in honor of the late champion of American cooking, presents the pinnacle of culinary arts, the James Beard Award, each year to the chefs, restaurants, and...

3 Delicious Drinks for St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is coming up quick - I got the reminder when my drive home was rerouted around a mass of green-cladded runners racing through St. Paul for the O’Gara’s Irish Run. And...

Cuteness overload on the Minnesota Zoo’s Northern Trail

If the title didn't bring you here, please tell me that the picture did: Isn't this little peanut the cutest thing ever? I mean seriously, if you could take it home, you totally would. Only...

Minnesota ranked #1 best state for women

If you are a woman living in Minnesota, join me in celebrating. In fact, this is something all Minnesotans should celebrate: While Minnesota has made Top Ten lists many times over - The Best...

Your one-stop, gluten-free shop

I have to admit - I love bread. English muffins, croissants, breadsticks, bagels, toast, warm buttery rolls... Frankly, I’m perfectly content just gnawing on a baguette. And I know I’m one of the lucky...

Use these codes to unlock secret Netflix genres

Netflix is the current king of streaming. TV shows, documentaries, films of both their original production and from elsewhere have made the platform a veritable fountain of content. There's too much content, sometimes, when you're...

Fly fishing with the kiddos

There is something to be said for the memories we have of spending a day one-on-one with a parent, grandparent, or any other loved one - a memory of grabbing ice cream or simply...

Weekly Events: 3/12 – 3/18

Some local happenings for the week: Art - 3/12 MN Artists Training Workshop, White Bear Center for Arts, 7pm-8:30pm 3/15 Opening Reception: Minnesota State of Wonders by Brian Peterson, Silverwood Park, St. Anthony, 6pm-8pm 3/17 Opening-Day Artist...