An annual River Falls event promotes small businesses in the heart of winter. River Falls, Wisconsin, is thriving—and much of that success is due to...
Dessert
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...
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,”...
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....
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...
Sara’s Tipsy Pies Opens Storefront in Stillwater
Fans of Sara's Tipsy Pies can get their fix in the new Stillwater shop. The flaky, golden crust, delicious warmth and oozing fillings are just some...
Our Editor’s Praline Apple Pie Recipe
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...
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...
Recipe: Praline Apple Pie
Editor Angela Johnson shares a family favorite. Years ago in a bible study for moms, I remember one of my favorite portions of the morning included...
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...
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...
Delicious Dishes: Dissected
Some of the St. Croix Valley’s best restaurants share recipes for crowd-pleasing dishes you can make at home. The St. Croix Valley is full of...
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...
