St. Croix Valley Magazine editor Angela Johnson shares a family favorite praline apple pie recipe. Years ago in a bible study for moms, I remember...
Dining
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...
Take a Bite Out of Fall at Afton Apple Orchard’s Apple Fest
Apple picking, a corn maze, hayrides - there's plenty to do at Afton Apple Orchard's annual festival. Visit Afton Apple Orchard for its annual apple...
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...
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...
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...
Our Favorite Local Places to Pick Apples & Pumpkins
Take the family pumpkin picking or gather up locally grown apples to make your favorite pies, bars and crisps. We love fall, a bushel and a peck....
How to Eat Oysters, According to Manger Chef Mike Willenbring
The types, the toppings and the technique: here's a primer on how to eat oysters. This article originally appeared as part of the story At Home at...
This Wisconsin Cotton Candy Cart Offers Flavors Like Champagne, Pop Rocks and More
Confection Cotton Candy offers original flavors, a cart for events and sealed bags for party favors or gifts. Sarah Kubler is a mom of four with a...
Couple Fulfills Dream by Opening New Bayport Restaurant Manger
Chef Mike Willenbring and his wife Nicole, a businesswoman, opened Manger after he spent years at Revé in Stillwater. Sometimes life—like a great...
Stillwater Speakeasy Serves Up Summer Gin Cocktails
Drink recipes from the Velveteen Speakeasy. Velveteen Speakeasy—hidden in the lowest level of 123 Second Street in Stillwater—feels at once like an...
St. Croix Valley’s Best Patio Dining Provides an ‘Unforgettable Experience’
Our conversation with Pier 500 assistant general manager Katy Rugg. Hudson’s Pier 500 is a veritable riverside institution—and a regular in several...
It’s Patio Season, So Sip on These Local Summer Beers
Local breweries offer up their best beers for summer nights. As the days get warmer and longer, there are few better ways to spend the sun-soaked...
Lift Bridge Brewing Co.’s Newest Beverage Brainchild: Canned Hard Seltzers
A taproom favorite for some time now, three flavors of Lift Bridge hard seltzer will soon hit store shelves. Just as the craft beer boom hit...
A Culinary Trip Through the St. Croix Valley
Explore the St. Croix Valley by visiting these dining destinations located up and down the river. For so long, the St. Croix River Valley was...
Ann Kim of Minneapolis’ Young Joni Wins Best Chef: Midwest at James Beard Awards
Six other Twin Cities chefs were semifinalists in the same category. The most prestigious awards in the restaurant industry have been handed out,...
Royal Golf Club Eatery Arnie’s Offers Great Courses, Great Views of the Course
Golf course restaurant offers scenic views and fabulous flavors. This spring and summer you’ll want to spend some time on the patio at Arnie’s in...
This Mexican Cocktail from Pedro’s Del Este Will Warm You Up This Winter
The Golden Eye cocktail will warm you from the inside out. We long for warm-weather vacations this time of year. In lieu of that, there’s Pete...
Now with Three Locations, LoLo American Kitchen Still Keeps it Local
LoLo stakes claims on both sides of the river. When Joe Ehlenz and Brad Nordeen were first looking to open their locally owned, locally operated...
Talking Turkey with Local Food Blogger NellieBellie
Warm up with comfort food from local food blogger Janel, AKA, Nellie Bellie at nelliebellie.com. Ingredients 1 roll refrigerated crescent rolls 1 8...
