Stillwater resident and volunteer Ruth Alliband cooks with wild ingredients. Explore the recipes Alliband served up for her Forager’s Dinner, which...
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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,”...
Freshness In A Bottle Introduces a Fresh Perspective
Young entrepreneur Berkli Dias brings a healthy beverage alternative to the Valley. Berkli Dias is 15 years old and already a successful business...
Stillwater’s Melt Pizza Company Wins Big
The team’s salty-sweet combo wins big at this year’s International Pizza Challenge. Melt Pizza Company sous chef Alyssa Gilbert just brought home...
Yellow House Vineyard Pursues Growth, Innovation and Joy
Cody Kaye takes us on a tour of his Afton vineyard. We’ve all heard that the best things in life take time. From an aged wine to a ripe cheddar...
Local Makers Share Unique Wedding Dessert Ideas
Cottage bakers and resident makers are charting new territory in the wedding treat realm. The topography of the reception dessert table is evolving....
How To Use Vanilla Bean Paste
Ever wonder about how to use vanilla bean paste? Sara and Andy Kubiak, founders of Vanilla Bean Project in Lakeland, share that vanilla bean paste...
Stillwater Harvest Fest: A Smashing Good Time
Let the gourd times roll at this family-friendly seasonal celebration. Get ready for a smashing good time this autumn at the Stillwater Harvest...
Vanilla Bean Project Paves New Path for Pantry Staple
A Lakeland company creates world’s first Regenerative Organic Certified pure vanilla extract. For two lifelong St. Croix Valley residents, a passion...
Master Gardeners Grow Community Across the St. Croix Valley
Local master gardeners dig in and give back. The St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners Association equips gardeners in Wisconsin’s Pierce and St. Croix...
Local Caterers and Food Trucks Bring That Festive Feeling
Aside from the graduate, food is a major attendee at any graduation party. If the thought of making all the food yourself is giving you pause,...
Sticks, the Ice Pop Shop Spreads Positivity on a Stick
At this local ice pop shop, positivity and fresh flavors go hand-in-hand. A frozen meal on a stick is a dream come true for a Stillwater dessert...
Fall Daytrips Are in Season
September marks the beginning of apple ripening in Minnesota. According to the University of Minnesota, most apple varieties in the area should be...
Mon Petit Chéri Shares the Art of Pastry
At Mon Petit Chéri, Emily Stahl finds her way. While one could book a flight to Europe to bite into a crisp croissant or buttery brioche, there may...
