In 2016, I had a short stint of learning loving kindness meditation alongside a group of monks who had invited me to live with them for a few weeks....
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Explore Two Local Thai Treasures
Explore authentic flavors that satisfy a a variety of cravings. Quick—pick one word to describe Thai cuisine. Complex is a strong choice. Healthy...
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,...
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...
Craving Companionship
Including seniors at mealtime boosts nutrition and happiness in the elderly. Some of our most memorable meals are the ones we enjoy with loved ones....
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...
A Clean Start
Former Chicagoan Sherri Fink moves to Edina to Open Minnesota’s first Clean Juice Store. With the holiday season fast approaching, big meals and...
Super Food Savvy
Tips for eating smart when dining out. Super foods have made their way into our dietary lexicon. Although no specific food is likely a silver bullet...
Edina’s Best Chiropractor Shares Everyday Ways to De-stress
Dr. Tim Fargo offers a trifold approach to relieve stress. Dr. Tim Fargo, DC of Chiropractic Health & Wellness says chronic activation of the...
Edina-owned Online Nutrition Company’s Help Can Be ‘Truly Life-changing’
Prescribe Nutrition is an entirely female-run online nutrition company that boasts the tools to help on your health journey. Dealing with...
Eat Healthy At Home with Green Envy Salad Delivery
Teena Matson's meal delivery service offers a variety of salads as well as a personal chef service catering to allergies and specific diets. Finding...
Full Fridge Friday Will Solve Your Family’s Food Fiasco
Full Fridge Friday includes menu planning, grocery shopping and meal prepping for the week ahead—all on Thursday and Friday. Nicole Pierson wanted...
How to Get Healthy in the New Year
Get healthy in the new year with these tips from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This article originally appeared as part of the...
Local Blogger Serves Up Half-hour Home-cooked Meals in New Cookbook
Local blogger and author Taylor Ellingson recently released her second cookbook, "The Easy 30-Minute Cookbook." Taylor Ellingson of Edina released...
Back-to-School Recipe: Chocolate Almond Date Balls
These chocolate almond date balls are perfect for on-the-go snacking, a lunchbox treat or a healthy nighttime dessert. It’s back to school which...
Edina Food Blogger Balances Greens & Chocolate
Local food blogger Taylor Ellingson lives a healthy lifestyle but also loves a daily does of chocolate. Local food blogger Taylor Ellingson lives a...
Crisp & Green: A Healthy Restaurant Option Comes to Edina
Crisp & Green opened at 50th and France in August, and their new menu for Edina is definitely worthy of attention. Whether you’ve been watching...
Get the Skinny on Healthy with a New Cookbook by Local Chef Daniel Green
World-renowned chef, culinary author, food television host, airline menu planner, charity ambassador and emcee, husband and father—Daniel Green...
Granola: A Breakfast Superpower
Why not get off to a good start with granola? During the lull between New Year’s and the Super Bowl, a reckoning with food begins. For many, January...
Paleo Nuts
Edina mom creates a snack food business. Chika Griswold is an Edina mother of three who prides herself on making wholesome food at home. She makes...
