All that pomp and circumstance doesn’t happen by itself. Let’s be honest. Graduation parties have—evolved. For the most part, the celebrations have...
Local Makers
Where to (Apple) Pick This September
September marks the beginning of apple harvesting in Minnesota. According to the University of Minnesota, most apple varieties in Minnesota should...
A Guide to the No-Prep Picnic
Set out on your summer adventures with local grab-and-go provisions. Patio season may be in full swing—but so is picnic season! There’s something...
Italy With Romina Brings Conviviality to the Table
Romina Montanari creates authentic Italian experiences in local kitchens. Romina Montanari is a passionate teacher of Italian food traditions. Her...
GoodThings Café Continues the Grandma’s Bakery Legacy
A family-owned retailer celebrates 50 years with the opening of a new café. Much has changed over the past 50 years, both near and far. But in White...
Liam’s by Safer Plate Offers Allergy-Free Meals
Mahtomedi native Angie Nelson works to develop allergen-free meals. In July of 2016, Mahtomedi native Angie Nelson’s life was turned upside down....
Cajeta Coffee: The New Café on the Block
New coffee shop pulls inspiration from classic Mexican flavors. When flavors like vanilla and white chocolate reign in coffee shops around the...
Two Silo Winery & Vineyard Offers the Perfect Blend
Heritage and heart are the foundation of Two Silo Winery & Vineyard. Along the curving backroads of Grant, settled in a valley amid rolling...
Taste of White Bear Lake 2023
Annual rotary fundraiser celebrates 12th year. Colorful leaves. Crisp air. Apple pie. As autumn returns with all the nostalgic sights, sounds and...
Neighbors Share Their Top Tastes for Summer
Try recipes from your neighbors this grilling season. As much as the summer sun brings us all together, so does the food. True Midwesterners know...
Dream of Wild Health
Dream of Wild Health is reclaiming the power of food. As one of the oldest continually operating Native American organizations in the Twin Cities...
Elevated Boxes Delivers MN Makers to Doorsteps
Remember when you were young and looked forward to getting a package in the mail? A White Bear Lake dad and his daughter are recreating that...
Orso Bianco Gelato Scoops up a Taste of Italy
Orso Bianco Gelato brings authentic Italian gelato to downtown White Bear Lake. There are some moments in life when one realizes how lucky they are...
Buna Coffee Cart: Coffee on Wheels
Buna means “coffee” in Amharic, but for Megan Lee, it represents much more. “We have gained many friends, who are Ethiopian or Eritrean immigrants,”...
Cottage Baker Starts New Chapter of Her Business
One local turns love of baking into a business. If Elouise Suoja could choose a magical power; it would be for frosting to make itself. The...
It’s The Start of A New Era at Flicker Meat Company
Flicker Meat Company has been a community staple since 1985. For as long as most anyone can remember, meats have been sold on the same bustling...
Raising a Family of Roasters
StirStix Coffee Roasters embodies what it means to be a family business. It’s no secret that this country runs on coffee. With drive-thru stops on...
Pro Chef Shares Home Cooking Secrets
Local chef talks family, flavors and finding joy in home cooking. When Birchwood Village chef Matt Ellison lost his restaurant job during the...
Local Beekeeper Tastes Sweet Success
Neighbors share their passion for beekeeping just in time for National Honey Month. Andy Sorenson didn’t know much about bees when he decided to...
Make the Most Out of Your Local Farmers’ Market with These Tips
Local garden expert shares tips for your next farmers market excursion. While we humans often care a lot about living a healthy lifestyle and taking...
