Each month of summer arrives with new delights in the fields and farms across the East Metro. Rows of fragrant flowers and succulent fruits paint...
Dining
Know Your Seasons When It Comes to You-Pick Farms
It’s always a good idea to add a you-pick farm to your summer bucket list! Timing and crop availability vary year to year; make a plan to check in...
E’s Gourmet Sandwiches Serves Fresh and Fast in Stillwater
Young entrepreneur Ethan Sorensen opens his Main Street shop. Sit-down restaurants account for the bulk of Stillwater’s dining scene, but Ethan...
Another Big Win for Melt Pizza Company
Anthony Gilbert represented the Stillwater pizzeria at the International Pizza Expo. From a local kitchen to an international stage, Melt Pizza...
Cimarron Community Farm Cultivates Community
A Lake Elmo farm offers a free market, garden plots and educational opportunities. Just south of Lake Elmo’s quaint downtown, Cimarron Community...
A High Protein Recipe To Start Your Day
Homemade protein shakes can be a great way to add a little nutrition to your diet, but they often fall flat when it comes to flavor and texture. To...
The River Falls Chocolate Crawl Is Back
An annual River Falls event promotes small businesses in the heart of winter. River Falls, Wisconsin, is thriving—and much of that success is due to...
An Expert’s Take on Signature Cocktails
Joe Ehlenz is the name behind your favorite Valley cocktail menus. An industry-leading bar director, Ehlenz is co-owner of the Lolo Restaurant...
Raising the Bar on Wedding Drinks
Elevate your events with drinks on tap and mobile bars. The vows have been exchanged, the kiss has sealed the marriage—and now it’s time to...
Naturalist Ruth Alliband’s Foraged Feast
Stillwater resident and volunteer Ruth Alliband cooks with wild ingredients. Explore the recipes Alliband served up for her Forager’s Dinner, which...
Lucille’s Alcohol-Free Social Experiences Mixes It Up
The nonalcoholic establishment offers a different way to enjoy the holiday season. The holiday season arrives each year with a colorful concoction...
Sweet and Savory Holiday Pairings
When it comes to family gatherings, I became the de facto dessert-bringer many, many years ago. There’s always plenty of food at a Perron party, and...
Lucille’s Shares How To Plan a Sober Celebration
There’s a whole new world of delicious options available for people looking to enjoy an alcohol-free holiday bash. Alexandra Zauner of Lucille’s...
Recipes From Ruth Alliband’s Forager’s Dinner
Cooking with foraged ingredients has remained a significant part of Ruth Alliband’s life, and her bookshelf is lined with a diverse selection of...
Wilder Waffle Co. Finds a Place To Call Home
The waffle business has big plans for its small drive-thru shop. Wilder Waffle Co. is opening its first permanent location on the corner of...
St. Croix Chocolate Company Starts Its Next Chapter
The shop will continue making artisan chocolate under a new owner. The St. Croix Chocolate Company is turning over a new leaf this fall with a...
The Soul of Xelas by El Sazon
Chef Cristian De Leon brings Mayan-inspired cuisine to Stillwater. In an unassuming storefront on the Highway 36 frontage road in Stillwater, chef...
Taste of the Valley Raises Funds for the Community
Hudson Daybreak Rotary shared a dynamic selection of artisan food and wine at the Taste of the Valley event in Lakefront Park in Hudson, Wisconsin....
Bûcheron Chef Has Local Roots
Rising star chef Cory Western draws inspiration from his childhood in East Farmington, Wisconsin. In the rolling hills of East Farmington,...
Seasonal Pie Recipes From Chef Cory Western
Hickory Nut Pie is a staple of chef Cory Western’s holiday tradition. “This pie is special to me because of my Grandma Barb and Grandpa Jerry,”...
