Cheese sticks evoke memories of school lunches, where mundane mozzarella was encased in a plastic wrapper, eagerly torn open by hungry children and...
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Holiday Fun for the Whole Family
Out of the (gift) box ideas for bonding with grown and flown kids. When guests come to town over the holidays, hosts can be hard-pressed when it...
An Edina Bakery Guide To Celebrate the Season
Switch off the oven and indulge in desserts from local bakeries. When the holiday season comes around each year, feelings of elation and joy fill...
Thanksgiving Turkey Reinvented
We asked Edina chef Daniel Green for a unique Thanksgiving recipe. He graciously shared with us his Thai Red Curry. “I make this with no stock or...
Cooks of Crocus Hill Is Back and Better Than Ever
Celebrity chef joins forces with beloved Edina institution to stage the ultimate comeback. Cooks of Crocus Hill was a cherished shop in Edina’s 50th...
Chef Daniel Green: Culinary Goodness With a Heart
Meet the Edina chef who whips up healthy delights while giving back. Edina Chef Daniel Green has lots of spoons in his bowl. A native of London,...
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...
Delectable Delights at the Centennial Lakes Farmers Market
Centennial Lakes Farmers Market is a harmonious blend of nature and commerce. The Centennial Lakes Farmers Market gracefully unfolds every Thursday...
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...
Almond Milk and Cookies: The Face Behind the Food Blog
A journey toward better health became this resident’s teaching tool for empowering others. “Health is made in the kitchen.” These are the words that...
Canning, Pickling and Preserving Your Garden’s Bounty
Plant your spring garden with a mind toward canning, preserving and pickling. Kittie Anderson has been canning and preserving fruits and vegetables...
Shortlist of Best Local Scones
Explore the delightful history and flavor of this brunch-ready baked good. With the hopeful awakening of spring comes an emergence from our homes...
How Caribou Coffee is Seeking Sustainability
For Caribou Coffee, being eco-friendly isn’t a marketing gimmick—it’s an everyday commitment. When Caribou Coffee poured its first cup of java in...
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...
Clo-Clo Vegan Foods Makes Pizza for Everyone
Couple’s vegan pizza company, Clo-Clo Vegan Foods, is grounded on their daughter’s dietary needs. In 2020, Edina residents Augie and Wendy...
Family Business Enters a New Era
France 44 expands, opening event space to old friends and new customers. In the ’90s, Minneapolis native Rick Anderson worked out of Philadelphia as...
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.”...
Groundbreaking Berry Coffee Company And Its Local Founder
Lifelong Edina resident shares his passion for coffee and community. As a kid growing up in Edina, Steve Brehm loved biking around town and spending...
Patisserie Margo And Its Sweet Contributions to the Community
Margo Bredeson has kept Edina sweet for 25 years. Our Noteworthy columnist Laura Westlund, a long-time Edina resident, is a regular at Patisserie...
