High-end wine cellars help homeowners express themselves. Hearing “wine cellar” might conjure old movie images of a candlelit trip down dark, musty...
Dining
Anchor Coffee House Finds a Home
Stop by for a hot cup of coffee and a warm welcome. Bradley and Heather Atkinson, store owner and operators of Anchor Coffee House, began their...
Catering Creations
Enjoy dinner and a show at Stonehouse Catering in White Bear Lake. Lisa Stonehouse knows her way around the kitchen. Her mother’s cooking skills, or...
Let’s Talk Turkey
Dig into some turkey trivia this Thanksgiving. You know it’s coming. Grocery stores are already battling to offer the lowest price per pound on...
Buttery Bites
Dueling Grandmas Shortbread is great for gifting. Cookies and grandmas. They go together like peanut butter and jelly, bacon and eggs, and cake and...
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...
The Most Important Oatmeal of the Day
Back to school means back to a good, healthy breakfast. For many of us, some form of cereal is a staple in the morning meal rotation. Boxed cold...
Preserving the Harvest
Michelle Bruhn shares her favorite methods for saving summer’s bounty. Hello, fresh and local Minnesota-grown produce! The sheer number and...
Simply the Best
The annual Best Of issue of White Bear Lake Magazine is always one of my favorites. I spend a lot of time searching for “bests”—the best local...
Famous Foods
Eat like a Minnesotan with these North Star State favorites. The North Star State, the Land of 10,000 Lakes, the Gopher State, the Bread-and-Butter...
The Art and Style of Supper
As an art form, food has a lot to offer. If there is one thing social media has shown us, it’s that food is a very visual medium. Unlike other types...
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...
From Mimosa to ‘Mom-osa’
Just add champagne to take Mother’s Day Brunch to a new level with this twist on an old favorite. Looking for a quick way to celebrate mom on...
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...
Shake, Stir, Rattle and Roll
Bar carts give a nod to Old Hollywood glamour. Bar carts, once a staple in American homes, offices and restaurants, have been resurrected from the...
Eat Your Greens
Let’s get growing early this year for fresh springtime salads. Growing salad greens in a container is an easy and fast way to jumpstart your...
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...
Soup’s On!
Fill your bowls with a healthy dose of warmth and comfort. By now, even the most fervent cooks have grown a bit weary as the holidays and high...
How to Fondue: Delicious Recipes and Helpful Tips for a Fun Night In
A couple of local food experts share their favorite fondue recipes and tips. Spending an evening gathered around a bubbling fondue pot of melted...
Mahtomedi Coffee Shop Thriving Despite Opening Amid Pandemic
Mahtomedi coffee shop The Wild Bean is a cozy spot to catch up and enjoy classic morning flavors. Open a coffee shop in the middle of a pandemic?...
