Dueling Grandmas Shortbread is great for gifting. Cookies and grandmas. They go together like peanut butter and jelly, bacon and eggs, and cake and...
Local Makers
Home Grown
“… we all need to get outside and dig in the dirt a little more.” “If you had told me 10 years ago that I would become a chicken lady with a...
Nectar of the Gods
White Bear Meadery’s success proves we’re mad about mead. If the word “mead” has you conjuring images of raucous Norsemen consuming the honey wine...
Digging In
White Bear Lake local Michelle Bruhn shares her gardening expertise and local food journey on her Forks in the Dirt blog. Growing up, Michelle Bruhn...
The Guru of Gastronomy
Ken Galloway whips up high-end cooking and dining experiences. A delicate fried potato ring sits atop a piece of tender, pork tenderloin glistening...
Vegan East Serves Holiday Sweets Everyone Can Savor
Gluten-free, egg-free and dairy-free holiday treats from Vegan East. The holidays are often filled with family, food and fun. But for those who have...
3 Awesome Autumn Beers from Big Wood Brewery
Enjoy the taste of fall with some of Big Wood Brewery’s signature brews. Big Wood Brewery, which was established in 2009 and opened a taproom in...
The Story Behind SweetLife Lane, White Bear Lake’s New Delectable Destination
It's sugar, spice and everything nice at SweetLife Lane. We all could use a little sweetness in our lives—especially now! And SweetLife Lane in...
Get Your Sugar Fix at New Candy Shop SweetLife Lane
New candy store SweetLife Lane invites White Bear Lake residents to enjoy the sweeter things in life. If you’re finding yourself in need of some...
Pack Your Picnic Basket and Head to One of These Local Parks
Scenic areas to lay down your blanket and snack on the most essential picnic items. When the weather starts warming up and the grass becomes...
Brody’s 579 Spreads Gluten-Free Goodness Throughout the Twin Cities
White Bear Lake gluten-free bakery sets off on new adventure. Two springs ago, local gluten-free bakery Brody’s 579 took home the Best New Product...
A Need for Mead: White Bear Meadery Offers a Minnesotan Take on an Ancient Beverage
White Bear Meadery recreates a Viking classic. Located next to a gun shop and nestled near the junction of County Road East and Highway 61 stands...
Cooking with Your Kids: Go ‘Beyond the Drive-thru’ to Teach Children About Food
A food stylist talks about cooking together with your kids. Lisa Golden Schroeder has been in and around kitchens her entire life. From writing...
Up In Smoke Food Truck Brings Lone Star Flavor to the Land of 10,000 Lakes
Brian Cox’s “Up In Smoke” food truck ignites the White Bear Lake food scene. Brian Cox looks like he belongs in front of a smoker. With thick black...
‘It’s Different’: Spice Up Your Next Barbecue with Pa’s Sauce and Such
Steve Trusten’s Pa’s Sauce and Such has people coming back for more. It’s been more than seven years since Steve Trusten of White Bear Lake started...
Twin Cities Veg Fest is the Midwest’s Biggest Plant-based Festival
At Twin Cities Veg Fest, there will be cooking demonstrations, product samples, artists and more. Are you a vegan or want to learn more about...
Perfect Cheese Pairings for the Summer Season
As we head into deck and boat season, here are a few favorite fromage pairings from a local expert. This article originally appeared as part of the...
Lakota Chef Sean Sherman Brings Native Flavors to Century College
Lakota chef Sean Sherman speaks at Century College. As part of Century College’s efforts to increase inclusivity and diversity, chef and...
Competitive Baker Picks Best Local Pie Contests
Local therapist Tim Scott bakes pies as a creative— and delicious—competitive pastime. “We’re having a crisis of crust,” says Tim Scott, seriously,...
Return of Outdoor Farmers’ Market Signals Summer in White Bear Lake
The first White Bear Lake farmers market of the season will be on Friday, June 28. We all have certain experiences that tell us that summer is...
