Lisa Haggstrom continues her mother and grandmother’s food tradition. Some of our most cherished memories of the holiday season come from gathering...

Lisa Haggstrom continues her mother and grandmother’s food tradition. Some of our most cherished memories of the holiday season come from gathering...
Some people made sourdough during the pandemic. Eagan resident Jeff Roslund, co-founder of Dapper Barons Spirits, made batch after batch of liqueur,...
Think outside the (gift) box when planning holiday experiences. When visitors come to town over the holidays, hosts can be hard-pressed when it...
I’m hosting Thanksgiving for the first time in a very long time. Despite my years of culinary experience, I’m a little nervous. It’s likely there...
There’s a myriad of ways to enjoy cranberries this season. Here’s the differences between a few favorites: Cranberry relish is raw, fresh and tart....
Apple Valley native and James Beard Award-winning chef Ann Kim creates common ground with global flavors. To say Ann Kim is an accomplished...
The De Leon family finds success serving up flavorful tacos (and more) inside an Eagan gas station. There’s something absolutely delightful about...
Baking has always been a hobby for Bill Von Bank of Prior Lake, but a few years ago, Von Bank realized that his hobby could provide him a new way to...
Shop owner brings a taste of her culture to Prior Lake. At Titima Vangvanitchyakorn’s Prior Lake tea shop, a world of flavors sits in clear glass...
I’ve lived in Minnesota for nearly 30 years, but I didn’t grow up here. Hotdish wasn’t part of my culinary upbringing. I didn’t have my first bite...
A couple hundred people gathered to celebrate the official opening of the new Lunds & Byerlys store in Apple Valley. Here are some highlights...
It doesn’t have to take much effort to transform a basic drink into something special. A little muddled fruit, a citrus garnish and a few pumps of...
Whether you’re in need of a quick dinner, a beer on a rooftop patio or a week’s worth of groceries, the new Lunds & Byerlys in Apple Valley aims...
Hot dogs might not require much in the way of my culinary expertise, but they’re fun. Still, I have high taste expectations. In my estimation, the...
This lakeside dining spot offers waterfront views, delicious dishes and more. There are just two seasons at Charlie’s on Prior: ice in or ice out....
Gary’s Supper Club wants to be your spot for date night—or any night. Whether it’s a Tuesday and you’re already in need of a decent cocktail and a...
The owner of Gus Dean Coffee roasts beans to make the perfect cup. Eagan entrepreneur Gus Dean recalls his mother’s coffee-making ritual in vivid...
Blackberries are a great source of vitamins C and K and a good source of fiber, but mostly they’re just delicious! They’re also easy to incorporate...
Need an extra caffeine and flavor boost to perk up? Gus Dean, also known as “The Coffee Guy”, adds Coco-Cola to his Mocha Java Cold Brew. “Mocha...
The third Twin Cities location of Hope Breakfast Bar recently opened in Eagan, complete with a family-friendly menu designed to cater to its new...