A local family apple orchard expands its business to hard ciders. It was around 2 a.m. when the moment of truth arrived for the nine guys gathered...
Drinks
Kid Friendly Summer Drinks
It’s the weekend. You have friends coming over, and they are bringing their kids. You have food and cocktails planned, but what are you giving the...
Cheers to Springtime
If you have a bottle of white wine that has been rolling around in your fridge for months or a red wine that has been sitting too long on the wine...
Juice Fever
The Goodery brings fresh-pressed juices, plant-based milks and more to Stillwater. From the supermarket shelves to the coffee bars around town,...
Cheers to a Healthy New Year
Like so many, I always tend to start the new year with a health kick—a new gym, yoga, immunity shots and essential oils. I’ve tried it all. This...
Snowflake Cocktail
Entertaining this winter but not sure what to serve as a signature cocktail? I’ve whipped up this wintry sip to much acclaim and highly recommend...
Wine of the Times
Sommelier wine buying strategies and cold-climate wine education. Wine can be appreciated all year, but it’s especially apropos during the holiday...
Shaking Things Up
Create personal cocktails using this simple trick. If I have a party trick, it’s the ability to whip up personalized cocktails on the fly. But it’s...
Valley Vineyards
A sampling of places to sip this summer. Chateau St. Croix Winery Be transported to Europe at this French Chateau located in the St. Croix River...
Cool Beans
Area veteran launches a local coffee roasting business. Walter Reynolds is known in the local coffee roasting world as Roaster Walt or Wally. But he...
Forge and Foundry Distillery Embodies the Spirit of Stillwater
Forge and Foundry Distillery finds a home on Stillwater's Main Street. It seems to be a common theme that people who grew up here and move away are...
Afton’s Yellow House Vineyard Branches into Winemaking
Cody Kaye launched Yellow House Vineyard in 2014. After years of growing and harvesting grapes, the vineyard is starting to make its own wine. Cody...
7 Homemade Halloween Treats Sure to Scare and Satisfy
Enjoy homemade Halloween treats with friends and family. If you’re feeling Halloween hospitality vibes, our goody-loving editorial team pulled...
Tour Your Way Through These St. Croix Valley Breweries
Plan your weekends around touring your way through St. Croix Valley breweries. Part of what’s best about the St. Croix Valley is the variety of...
Rosé, Gin and Sours: A Local Expert’s Patio Drink Picks
Pro tips for perfect patio sipping. Nothing says, “warmer weather is ahead” more than a fresh batch of rosé wines. In springtime our rosé section...
Aperitifs and Digestifs: A Beginner’s Guide
Tune up your knowledge on aperitifs and digestifs. An aperitif, according to Webster’s Dictionary, is “an alcoholic drink taken before a meal as an...
Oktoberfest is a Barrel of Fun at These St. Croix Valley Breweries
It's not Oktoberfest without beer, and these local breweries keep the fun pouring. Find out where to celebrate Oktoberfest year-round here. When we...
Sip and Sample Your Way Through These Local Wineries
Celebrate the harvest season by raising a glass of locally sourced wine with friends and family. Northern Vineyards Winery — Stillwater, MN...
Add Some Spirit to Your Spirits with These Halloween Drink Ideas
Looking to add some spirit to your spirits? Try some of these drink décor ideas from art director Emily Handy. Pick Your Poison Make, buy or search...
Celebrate Oktoberfest Year-round at These Local German Restaurants
The fun of Oktoberfest never ends at these local, long-running German restaurants that celebrate German heritage year-round. Find out where to grab...
