What began as a passion project by five 10-year-old girls has grown into a thriving local business. Luca & the Five Girls opened its first store...
Local Makers
Chef Anthony Leonhardi Shares How To Cook Lobster
Lobster is a decadent ingredient that poses a quandary for some when it comes to preparing it at home. In the realm of seafood, the maxim is “fresh...
A Café on the Riviera Proudly Calls Itself, “Edina”
On a sun-drenched street in Cavalaire-sur-Mer, a seaside town on the French Riviera just outside of Saint-Tropez, sits Edina, a café that serves...
Local Bakeries Create Crêpe Cake Masterpieces for Mother’s Day
When chef Gavin Kaysen was working at Café Boulud in New York City, he lived next door to a bakery serving crêpe cake. He knew that when he opened...
Jam Packd Jams Turns Breakfast Staple Into Superfood
A couple puts a high-protein twist on a classic breakfast staple. When Michelle and Brian Platt saw a need for a fruit spread superfood, they...
Sugarspoon Desserts Defies Expectations
It’s architecture, it’s science and it’s eminently edible. When Altreisha Foster signed up for a cookie making class, she had no idea where that...
Edina’s CAKE-Off Has a Sweet New Spin
Beloved annual fundraiser moves to the evening. Home bakers and professional pastry chefs will feature their talents at the annual CAKE-Off...
Edina Friends Host Epic Cookie Exchange Party
Dynamic duo gives the traditional cookie exchange party a festive edge. It’s one of the most coveted invites of the holiday season for friends of...
Marc Heu Brings Holiday Cheer to Linden Hills
The Merry Marc Heu Christmas Pop-up patisserie offers specialty treats and more. Ever since opening the initial Marc Heu Pâtisserie Paris in St....
Pass the Stuffing, S’Il Vous Plaît
An annual Thanksgiving feast gives French interns a delicious taste of American culture. Every November, the smell of roasting turkey fills Anne...
Let’s Dish Is Conveniently Delicious
Let’s Dish celebrates two decades and expands its ready-to-bake options. When the holiday season kicks into high gear, the heat is on—especially in...
The Corner Café Opens at Raag
A new, full-service coffee spot features local roasts and fresh pastries. Restaurant by night turned café by day, Raag has opened The Corner Café...
Chef Daniel Green Releases New Cookbook Inspired by Thailand
Our columnist, Daniel Green, has a new cookbook called Take Home Thailand. Eagle-eyed readers will notice that the photos were taken by our...
Chef Daniel Green’s Pumpkin Curry for Fall
The first time I had this classic Thai curry was back in the early 1990s when I traveled first class on Thai Airways. I was immediately captivated...
Delicious Recipes for Outdoor Cooking
Some foods just taste better cooked over an outdoor flame. Let’s be clear; we will always support s’mores as the bonfire foodie champ. No doubt. No...
Kowalski’s Markets To Feature New Cutting Edge Program
Local entrepreneur and owner of Vivront is launching Sharpow, a new mail-in program for at home cooks. Local founder of Vivront, Joseph Rueter, is...
Luminous Café Brings a Taste of Persia to Edina
Delicate pastries and rich traditions abound at Southdale Center's Luminous Café. Growing up in Isfahan, Iran, Ellie Danesh experienced a wildly...
How to Barbecue Like a Boss
Enjoy flavorful recipes for National Barbecue Day. Nothing says summer like the sound of steaks sizzling on the grill. To celebrate National...
From Head to Tail, Woof Gang Has Your Pooch Covered
A doggie boutique offers expert grooming and gourmet treats for your furry friends. Ashley Thompson and her puppy, Finn, were among the first to...
Surprise Talent Becomes Cake Eater Cookies
A baker explains how she discovered her true gift and turned it into Cake Eater Cookies. Edina has long been known as the city of “cake eaters,”...
