’Tis the season of family, festivities and an abundance of chaos! It’s been exactly a year since I hosted my family’s Thanksgiving gathering for the...
November 2022
The Story Behind The Name White Bear Lake
White Bear Center for the Arts receives grant to promote local stories. There’s a story behind every name, and White Bear Lake is no different. The...
How to Prepare for Holiday Houseguests
Hosting friends and family over the holidays is a time for celebration. Still, preparing to host can often feel daunting, so we have some ideas to...
Morning at Matoska
Local photographer captures the warmth of the morning light. Rachel Cain of White Bear Lake captured this serene moment on a morning in Matoska...
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...
Three Cheers for These Community Volunteers
Meet the members of our Editorial Advisory Board. At White Bear Lake Magazine, we’re devoted to sharing stories that define our lakeside...
Meet Grant Committee Chair Laura Whitney
Spotlight on Community Each year, the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation hosts a community-wide program called Community Partners to raise...
How to Create Your Own Festive Hot Chocolate Board
Heat up your festivities this season with a hot chocolate board. What’s not to love about grazing boards? The modern entertaining essential has...
Bring a New Side Dish to the Thanksgiving Table
Not that we aren’t thankful for the meaty bird, but why is turkey the cynosure of Thanksgiving meals when side dishes are the real reason we pass...
The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living Book Review
Louise Miller’s debut, The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living: a Novel, will warm your heart in these cold winter months. When 32-year-old pastry...
