Boulder Creek Wine Bar in Santiago, Minnesota, is more than just a place for wine—it's a testament to passion and community spirit. Owner Carol Zimmerman's journey from wine enthusiast to sommelier and wine bar owner, her flavor experimentation, welcoming atmosphere, and joy of connecting with others make it a must-visit spot in Central Minnesota.
Redhead Creamery, located near Brooten, Minnesota, is a remarkable dairy farm turned multifaceted business, offering farmstead cheeses, spirits, and educational tours. Their commitment to sustainability and transparency shines through in their innovative approach to utilizing dairy production. The annual Curd Fest celebrates local flavors and community spirit, making it a must-visit event.
Drag is such a joyous art form, and getting to share and experience it with your favorite people just makes it that much better.
At the St. Cloud Craft Beer Tour this past January, my husband, friend and I taste-tested a beverage that became our new favorite drink: God Bless Vodka (GBV).
It took some convincing from her husband, but Erin has turned this garage space on their 20-acre farm into the main operation of Wholesome Living Acres.
If you love brats, you gotta make a trip to Upsala, Minnesota. Paul and Kathy's Supermarket has a brat selection that I've never seen beat, they offer more than 30 kinds of brats. From May through September, Paul & Kathy's Supermarket offers more than 30 different types of pre-cooked brats from which to choose — so your taste... Continue Reading →
We rolled up to the unassuming building around 12:30 pm, right in the middle of lunch and the place was busy. The lunch crowd must almost double the town population every day because my husband said it is always like this.
There's nothing quite like grocery shopping at the bar.
My dad got his first deer of the bow season recently, and sent me home with a fresh package of steak over the weekend. Normally I slice it and pan fry it with plenty of onions and mushrooms, but I had a different idea that I wanted to give a go.
The worst part of developing an adult dairy allergy is that I know what I'm missing out on. I love a classic tater tot hot dish made of canned cream of mushroom soup, and lots of shredded marble jack cheese. I haven't had the dish in years because of my allergy, but tonight I finally... Continue Reading →
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