I don’t think anyone needs to be taught how to make a salad. It’s one of those things like toast or tea that no one needs a recipe for. Salad bars...

I don’t think anyone needs to be taught how to make a salad. It’s one of those things like toast or tea that no one needs a recipe for. Salad bars...
Autumn is a beautiful time of year, with the leaves changing colors and the crisp air providing a refreshing change. It is also the perfect time of...
We can all stop feeling like our inability to focus is a character flaw. While writing Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention—and How to Think...
There’s a new way to enjoy the natural beauty of the St. Croix Valley. Belwin Conservancy’s newest trail system, Oxbow Trails, officially opened for...
Blackberries are a great source of fiber and vitamins C and K, but mostly they’re just delicious. They’re also easy to incorporate into all types of...
The blazer is a wardrobe classic that comes in a variety of silhouettes, fabrications, colors and prints, and can add a polished, sophisticated feel...
Summer conjures images of bold and bright flowers reaching out to the sun. The best part of summer, of course, is the flowers, but did you know that...
The natural world is amazing. Watercolor, an unruly medium, lends itself well to this effort. I can have a plan, but much like nature, watercolor...
While supper clubs may be gradually vanishing relics, we’re lucky those that remain are largely concentrated in the upper Midwest. We’re also lucky...
These days, more than ever, I favor one-skillet meals. Very rarely will I drag out more than two pans to make anything. This recipe, however, takes...
A great, long-lasting wardrobe requires care and thought when it comes to laundry. While I typically advise clients to invest in quality pieces,...
When it comes to marking St. Patrick’s Day, some folks enjoy a spirited sip to toast the celebration. Need suggestions? Wine: Try Perseverance...
Personal flowers, also known as “flowers to wear,” have had importance and place throughout history. Early in history, personal flowers served a...
Buna means “coffee” in Amharic, but for Megan Lee, it represents much more. “We have gained many friends who are Ethiopian or Eritrean immigrants,”...
My husband learned early on in our relationship that I had serious skills in the kitchen. I learned early on that he loved any pasta dish with...
With the season of parties and hosting coming up, I wanted to share a few of my favorite hostess gift ideas with you to bring along. The Valley has...
This book is so lovely. Part autobiography, part manifesto on how important nature is for our human spirits, local author Heidi Barr describes how...
It’s the time of the year to gather with your friends and family and have a nice ale by the fire. Stillwater’s O’Brien’s Wine and Spirits offers an...
I’m a fan of many, many world cuisines, and I’m lucky to have the opportunity to explore the foods and recipes of other cultures as a part of my...
Get in the Halloween spirit with these Halloween spirits. Halloween isn’t just for the younger set. Prepare some spirited beverages for your over-21...