Around the world in a few bites. Sarah Lang never planned on becoming a professional chef. The Lakeville resident didn’t attend culinary school, nor...
Local Makers
Applewood Orchard Opens for the Season
From First Kiss to Snow Sweet, apples abound from late August through October at Applewood Orchard. Since it opened to the public in 1999, the...
Constellation Coffee Empowers Young Adults With Autism
Discover the guiding light behind an Apple Valley coffee shop. Constellation Coffee, nestled in an unassuming office building in Apple Valley, is...
Discover Sweet Ideas for Your Wedding Reception
Follow tradition or create a new one with decadent wedding desserts from local bakeries. The rising popularity of dessert buffets and late night...
Local Experts Share How To Elevate Your Holiday Gatherings
Plan a meaningful event to bring friends and family together. Balancing packed schedules with the need to connect with family and friends can be...
The Delicious Legacy Behind Uniquely Me Bakery
Micah Zupke shares her grandma’s cherished recipe. Micah Zupke is the legacy baker in her family. She’s the one who provides her family with the...
Introduce Kids to Global Flavors
Introducing kids to global cooking at a young age can make a dramatic difference in limiting picky eating. But sometimes it's not easy! When we make...
Sugar Dust & Sprinkles Makes Macaron Magic
A Prior Lake baker designs intricately decorated French macarons. Prior Lake’s Safeera Inayath’s unexpected journey from stay-at-home mom to...
Lakeville’s Idioma Coffee Roastery Celebrates Global Beans
Local coffee roaster celebrates the culture behind its beans. As a mom, Katherine Thovson knows the best coffee is whatever you have time to get in...
Meet the Minnesota Makers Shines a Spotlight on Local Artisans
In her annual gift guide, a writer connects Minnesota artisans with shoppers. Michelle M. Sharp, though she’s originally from Chicago, is now a bona...
Eagan Community Foundation Hosts International Evening
The Eagan Community Foundation creates an inclusive international food-tasting fundraiser. World flavors that highlight local culture are on the...
Donut Star Brings Out-Of-This-World Offerings to Lakeville
Beloved Burnsville bakery sets up a second shop. As of this past June, Lakeville Crossing and the community at large has welcomed a new...
What’s a (Grad) Party Without Food?
Aside from the graduate, food is a major attraction at any graduation party. If the thought of making all the food yourself is giving you pause,...
Land of 10,000 Recipes Blogger Shares Recipes and Stories
Eagan food blogger Jenna Gorman involves her children in the kitchen—and in giving back. Eagan food blogger Jenna Gorman is the rare person who’s...
Three Dog Bakery Caters To Four-Legged Friends
An Apple Valley bakery serves up freshly made baked goods and other delights for your pup. Nicole Fandrich is describing one of her regular...
Sweet Treasures: A Story of Bitter and Sweet
Apple Valley baker and Food Network alum Ann Alaboud faced her cancer diagnosis—in and out of the kitchen. Apple Valley baker Ann Alaboud has a...
Cookies and More by Lisa: A Recipe for Success
Lisa Haggstrom continues her mother and grandmother’s food tradition. Some of our most cherished memories of the holiday season come from gathering...
Family Fun Around Town This Winter
Think outside the (gift) box when planning holiday experiences. When visitors come to town over the holidays, hosts can be hard-pressed when it...
Award Winning Chef Ann Kim Sets a Place for Everyone
Apple Valley native and James Beard Award-winning chef Ann Kim creates common ground with global flavors. To say Ann Kim is an accomplished...
How El Sazon Celebrates the Seasonings
The De Leon family finds success serving up flavorful tacos (and more) inside an Eagan gas station. There’s something absolutely delightful about...
