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...
Local Makers
Hudson Grocery Cooperative Starts New Chapter
Local co-op is expanding to a brick-and-mortar shop. Hudson Grocery Cooperative (HGC) knows the kind of void the closing of a local grocery store...
Pinch ‘N Rub Shares Sweet Recipes Infused With Flavor
Bake something to write home about this holiday season. When the holiday season rolls around, so do the family recipes we’ve come to cherish. But if...
Jerry’s Brings Grass-Fed Beef to Shelves
Jerry’s Enterprises sources grass-fed beef directly from its ranch in Montana, prioritizing traceability and sustainability. In the far-off expanse...
Melt Pizza Company Will Have You Melting on Main Street
Chef Anthony Gilbert brings Detroit-style pies—and lots of cheesy goodness—to downtown Stillwater. Walk into Melt Pizza Company, the newest addition...
North Hudson Pepper Fest Returns
Little village, big flavor. North Hudson may have fewer than 4,000 residents, but each year in late August, nearly 10,000 people make their way into...
Tour St. Croix Valley Through a Straw
Local establishments are bringing the heat with flavorful mocktails. See you next year, cold and brutal winter. The upcoming, warmer season...
Wine Country is Closer Than You Think
Scandia couple creates a family-friendly destination for wine lovers. “Take Comfort. Drink Well.” This warm and welcoming phrase can be found on the...
Pumpkin and Pearl Baked Goods Spreads the Love
Twelve-year-old baker delivers homemade goods to Stillwater and beyond. In January 2021, Juliana Wallace and her family took a vacation to Bonita...
Thor’s Hard Cider is Branching Out in Stillwater
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...
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,...
Spice Up the Season
Behind the scenes at Stillwater’s Pinch ‘n Rub Spice & Tea Hub. Nancy Figueroa has always enjoyed cooking and baking. Throughout her life,...
Celebrity Service
Always saying “yes” leads to local bakery’s success. St. Croix Baking Company owner, chef Charles Froke, was busy in the kitchen when I visited his...
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...
Ice Cream Bingo
Pin the cherry on the sundae. Summer is just around the corner and now is a perfect time to enjoy the beauty of the St. Croix Valley with everyone’s...
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...
Food for the Soul
Hudson transplant goes from big pharma to food blogging. From breakfast and sourdough to dinners and desserts, food and lifestyle blogger Amanda Paa...
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...
The Board Loon: How a Bored Minnesotan Became a Wisconsin Charcuterie Expert
A knack for making charcuterie has birthed a burgeoning business for Hudson's Kelsey Heimerl. Kelsey Heimerl of Hudson, Wis. was once a leasing...
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...
