Recipe of the Week: Maple-Soy Flat Iron Steak with Spicy Cabbage

Here in Minnesota, summer tends to fly by too fast. Being able to use the grill is a great way to extend being outdoors on a beautiful late summer night. I love this recipe: its a crowd-pleaser...
Minnesota leading the way for renewable energy grid batteries

Minnesota leading the way for renewable energy grid batteries

Renewable energy is still a contentious subject in many parts of Minnesota, and across the country as well. The reliance on fossil fuels remains strong, and, even for those that support renewable energy and...
The iPhone 8 to be unveiled September 12

The iPhone 8 to be unveiled September 12

We've learned a few things about what is coming soon from the minds at Apple. The iPhone 8 is expected to be announced on September 12. People are excited, with good reason. And while...
The Twin Cities' Top 10 Italian Restaurants

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...
The Twin Cities Best Donuts 🍩

The Twin Cities Best Donuts 🍩

Doughnuts or Donuts? However you spell it, these wonderful, fluffy delights are an essential part of an unbalanced yet tasty breakfast, and any-time-of-day-or-night treat. According to Wikipedia, Hanson Gregory claims to have invented the...
Be a tourist in your town: Stone Arch Bridge

Be a tourist in your town: Stone Arch Bridge

Between family, friends, and work it's easy to fall victim to the daily grind. I have certainly found myself in this predicament more often than not. But in those moments you do get some...
112 Eatery (not open for breakfast) gets best breakfast sandwich nod

112 Eatery (not open for breakfast) gets best breakfast sandwich nod

Food & Wine magazine has shown Minneapolis a lot of love recently. They included Pig Ate My Pizza on their list of best pizza places (read our coverage here: Pig Ate My Pizza makes Food...

Weekly Events: 8/28 – 9/3

Some local haps for the week: Art - 8/30 Artist Showcase @ Moto-I, MPLS 8pm 8/31 Turn it Up! How to Turn a Wood Pen @ Mpls Make, MPLS 7pm-9pm 9/2 Rock 'n' Roll Farmers Market @...

Wonderful Water is the theme for the DNR’s State Fair exhibit

The Minnesota State Fair is officially in full swing. The main focus, of course, is the food (read our roundup here). And why not? New selections are exciting and old favorites remain tasty. But...

Recipe of the Week: Orzo with roasted Brussels sprouts, baby tomatoes and dill

The dish is creamy, salty, hearty, nutty and tasting of late summer. Eat this for lunch or as a side with fish, chicken, or pork. Orzo with Brussels sprouts, baby tomatoes and dill  Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 2c...