Cheese sticks evoke memories of school lunches, where mundane mozzarella was encased in a plastic wrapper, eagerly torn open by hungry children and...
Ingredients
Spice It up With Here’s the Deal Spice Co.’s Togarashi
Edina High School grad’s company puts a Midwestern spin on a classic Japanese flavor. Togarashi is undoubtedly fun to say, but for many here in...
Preserve the Harvest With Canning and Pickling
Two women share their tips for a successful canning and pickling season. Fall is here, and before long the cooler temperatures will settle in and...
From Orchard to Oven
One of my fall bucket list items every year is to go to an apple orchard. It keeps getting more and more fun as the kids get older, and they also...
Plucky Pickle Dip Spreads Love for Pickles
Best friends dip into new ways to showcase pickles. For Sara Doherty and Britt Jungerberg, food has long played an important role in their...
A Brief History of Salt
If the historical significance of a food can be measured, then the significance of salt is virtually unrivaled. Ancient civilization evolved around...
Living off the Land
Jerry’s Enterprises sources grass-fed beef directly from its ranch in Montana, prioritizing traceability and sustainability. In the far off expanse...
Turkish Entrepreneurs Spread the Delights of Oleavia EVOO
Coccinella at 50th & France produces its own award-winning olive oil in Turkey. In old Latin, “oleavia” means “the path to the olive groves.”...
Recipe for Tasty and Festive Eggnog Sandwich Cookies
It seems people are either adamantly pro- or anti-eggnog. Personally, I absolutely love it, and around the holidays, we typically have a carton in...
Get a Taste of Fall with Seasonal Ingredients Pumpkin and Squash
Squash and pumpkins are at the center of sweet and savory autumn dishes. The crisp mornings and warm days of fall call for savory meals and sweet...
Growing Green
Edina resident shares the secret behind achieving the perfect veggie garden. Some people naturally have a green thumb—like Edina resident Mark...
Spirits Are High with Low-Sugar Drinks
For the last few years, it has become more common for people to go on low-sugar, low-carb and keto diets—and companies in the food and beverage...
Elevate Your Plate With Whole Grains
Add a touch of history and new flavor profiles to your menu. Why does pasta get so much of the culinary glory? Granted, it transforms dishes, comes...
Let’s Talk Turkey
Dig in on some turkey trivia this Thanksgiving. Somewhere, someone in your family or friend circle is already planning this year’s Thanksgiving...
Baking with your Bounty
Apple Oatmeal Cookies While we love eating raw apples, I also like to save a bunch for baking. 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature 3/4 cup...
Taking Stock
Punch up the protein in your favorite recipes. The old adage, and once popular book title, Chicken Soup for the Soul is no joke. Turns out chicken...
Talking Turkey: Do You Know Your Thanksgiving Dinner Vocab?
Don’t wing it when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner. For those who are interested in traveling the culinary road not taken, we’ve collected some...
How to Fondue: Delicious Recipes and Helpful Tips for a Fun Night In
A couple of local food experts share their favorite fondue recipes and tips. Spending an evening gathered around a bubbling fondue pot of melted...
Rhubarb Simple Syrup Adds Some Zip to Your Sip
Rhubarb simple syrup is a wonderful use for this abundant spring produce. Rhubarb always makes me nostalgic for my childhood, as I have great...
Wine, Cheese and Chocolate: The Most Delicious Combinations
Pairing chocolate, cheese and wine makes for a sensory-taste experience like no other. Wine, cheese and chocolate pairings. You just never know if...
