Big River Farms is a St. Croix Valley certified organic vegetable farm comprising, according to Minnesota Food Association programs manager Laura...
Local Makers
Fall Harvest Fun at Local Orchards
Apple orchard season is just around the corner. After Labor Day weekend, most orchards open to the public with harvest activities that are fun for...
Local Candyland Shop Remains Popular with Candy Lovers of All Ages
Some of the best childhood memories are connected to food—sweet treats in particular. Most everyone can recall their first solo trip to the candy...
Feed Your Mind with a Local Activity That’ll Give You a Break and a New Skill
Summer’s here, and with the rising temps comes an inescapable urge to plan a getaway. You can add a dose of the interesting and exotic to your...
World’s Tastiest Truck Stop
Everyone’s favorite food on-the-go option, all in one place. Seeing a food truck parked on the side of the road is a true sign of summer. But what...
Sara’s Tipsy Pies Are Heavy on Originality and Flavor
Please Eat Responsibly. The secret behind Sara’s Tipsy Pies is an incredible crust. The crust is so important to Sara Hayden, founder and co-owner...
A Q&A with the State’s Prize-winning Grocery Bagger, Kowalski’s Caleb Meyer
The Minnesota Grocers Association holds its Best Bagger Contest every year. This August was the 29th annual, and the winner was Mahtomedi High...
From Grain to Glass at 45th Parallel Distillery
45th Parallel Distillery makes high-quality spirits using ingredients grown in the St. Croix Valley. Farm-to-table dining has exploded in recent...
Local Wines Take Flight
February is here, and the countdown to amore is on—but we all know planning for Valentine’s Day can bring stress that’s anything but...
Review: Wilder Scratch Kitchen Delivers High-quality Food in Bayport, Minn.
Jeffrey Lundmark is excited to bring his passion for local ingredients to Wilder Scratch Kitchen. Chef and owner Jeffrey Lundmark has a long history...
Review: Local Apple Orchards
Local apple orchards remind us why apple-picking will always be our favorite fall tradition. October: The time of year when pumpkin-spiced offerings...
Local, Organic Foods and CSA Farms in the St. Croix Valley
From CSAs to co-ops, it’s easy to find local, organic foods in the Valley. All-natural. Non-GMO. Fair trade. Free-range. Keeping track of all the...
The Scoop on Where to Find Ice Cream in St. Croix Valley
In a world that’s transfixed by “the new” and “what’s trending,” there also seems to be a renewed interest in the nostalgic traditions that somehow...
A Brilliant Brew
The owners of Lift Bridge Brewing Co. want you to think, and drink, local. Brad Glynn and Trevor Cronk sit down at the classic wooden bar with two...
The Sandwich Generation at Brine’s in Stillwater
Brine’s Meat Market and Restaurant have been Stillwater fixtures for more than 50 years. Start with the basics, said Bud Brine, the original owner...
