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...
Recipes
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...
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...
White Bear Lake’s Best Bar Shares a Summer Cocktail Recipe
Washington Square Bar & Grill's cucumber lemonade is a refreshing adult take on a classic drink. The weather is warm—and we’ve been inside for a...
This Smoky Chicken Mac N Cheese Recipe is Perfect for Cooking with Kids
This protein-rich take on a family favorite is easy to put together, with plenty of moments to get kids involved. This protein-rich take on a family...
Elevated Beer Wine & Spirits Serves Up Creative Winter Cocktails
Cocktail suggestions from Elevated Beer Wine & Spirits. Tom Boland, owner of Elevated Beer Wine & Spirits in White Bear Lake, shares recipes...
3 Crowd-pleasing Recipes from Kowalski’s
Kowalski’s culinary and branding director Rachael Perron shares some recipes perfect for holiday entertaining. You’ve read about Kowalski’s new...
Make Mizu’s Koi Cocktail for a Sultry Summer Sipper
Mizu’s spicy, sweet, sour deliciousness. Daron Close shared the recipe for Mizu’s koi cocktail, created by Acqua Restaurant Group beverage director...
Try This Irish Coffee Recipe This St. Patrick’s Day
I had never tasted an Irish coffee until a business trip to Napa Valley, We were meeting other people who were there from different parts of the...
From Mahtomedi to Morocco, Family Gets Creative in the Kitchen
The Wolfson family cooks up American standards and Moroccan stew. Mahtomedi resident Lee Wolfson is a retired architect turned enthusiastic home...
French-trained Personal Chef Greg Knothe Shares Favorite Recipes and Cooking Tips
Greg Knothe hasn’t always been a French-trained chef, but he’s always enjoyed making good food. In 2004, after working as a machinist for many...
Eco-learning Legacy Creator Spreads Awareness for Eco-intelligent Eating
“Eco-intelligent eating” isn’t a term as mainstream as vegetarian or even vegan, but removing chemicals from your diet and reducing your own...
Bootiful Bites
Take back the scariest night of the year with some tapas, hors d’oeuvres and munchies worthy of a more mature Halloween crowd. Sure, Halloween is...
Mother-daughter Duo Kristie and Grace Sward Dish on ’Mater Wranglers’ Delicious Tomatoes
Mahtomedi resident Kristie Sward has been growing tomatoes for as long as she can remember. For her, it’s a joy. Since retiring in 2013, the former...
