by Ava Diaz and Renée Stewart-Hester | Mar 1, 2026 | Ingredients, Local Makers
Ah, the mushroom—the oft mistreated and unwelcomed guest at the dining table, on a pizza or in a hotdish. Can we agree that the Rodney Dangerfield of the ingredient set really deserves some respect? Bottled or canned mushrooms have long had their spots on grocers’...
by Cynthia Anderson | May 1, 2020 | Arts, Garden, Landscape, Noteworthy
The Arts Consortium of Carver County hosts its annual photo contest and multiple art exhibitions throughout the year (Visit artsofcarvercounty.org information.) and invites the public to participate. One of the ways to create a photo ready environment is with...
by Kelly Lorenz | May 1, 2020 | Garden, Landscape, Noteworthy
With all of the butterflies and bees working in our gardens, many of us forget to include plants that fuel these pollinators, which are crucial to pollinating our food and beautifying gardens. Some familiar pollinators include butterflies, bees, small mammals and...
by Feroza Mehta | May 1, 2020 | Book Club, Wellness
Kelly Rodenberg was diagnosed in October 2019 with glioblastoma. She chronicled her journey in a humorous and faith-filled book, “There’s Something Going on Upstairs.” “Cancer is a beast of a disease. It runs your energy tank down to well past empty, causes you to...
by Editorial Staff | May 1, 2020 | Drinks, Featured, Restaurants
Take a sip of some of the area’s best bloody marys. A celery rib here, a pickle spear there, a hot pepper over here—for years, this veggie set has been the cornerstone to a good bloody mary. Part of the cocktail game also calls for topping off this tomato juice and...
by Laurel Famigletti | May 1, 2020 | Noteworthy, Outdoors, Wellness
Studies show that outdoor workouts have multiple benefits including boosting our mood, releasing stress, improving self-esteem and increasing absorption of natural vitamin D, which takes a dive in the winter months. According to a study from California Pacific...
by Lisa Patrin | May 1, 2020 | Ingredients, Local Makers, Restaurants
Agricultural sustainability is multifaceted. In the culinary sphere, it means instituting processes that allow us to provide for the present nutritional and economic needs of our families, farmers and communities while preserving the ability to do so for future...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Mar 1, 2020 | Arts, Interior Design, Renovate
Victoria remodel might be the prettiest of all. Ordinary. Bland. Uninspired—is how Alison Price describes the original look of Paula and Tom Nunn’s master bathroom in their home in Victoria. Extraordinary. Unique. Elegant—are the words she now uses, thanks to a bit of...
by Dan Keyport | Mar 1, 2020 | Drinks, Noteworthy, Recipes
Alice in Wonderland Tea Party Punch 1/2 oz. Chambord raspberry liqueur 1/2 oz. St. Germain elderflower liqueur 2 dashes Angostura bitters Carpene Malvolte Prosecco Combine first three ingredients in a champagne flute, and top with prosecco until filled. Garnish with...
by Wendy Petersen Biorn | Mar 1, 2020 | History, Noteworthy, Style
The more things change, the more they remain the same. In 1933, a song in the musical Easter Parade included the lyrics, “In your Easter bonnet with all the frills upon it, you’ll be the grandest lady in the Easter Parade.” Written by Irving Berlin,...
by Laurel Famigletti | Jan 1, 2020 | Ingredients, Noteworthy, Wellness
How many times have you picked up a product that promotes wrinkle reduction? The average consumer spends hundreds to thousands of dollars on skincare products each year. If we are not careful with these products, we could be lathering up with chemicals and artificial...
by Kelly Lorenz | Jan 1, 2020 | Garden, Noteworthy, Outdoors, Wellness
As we begin our new year, popular topics revolve around the many ways to attain and maintain health and wellness. Have you considered gardening as a way to bring your body and mind into alignment? Just being around nature can improve your mood, making you feel...
by Renée Stewart-Hester | Jan 1, 2020 | Photo Contest
‘Taking a good picture is like a puzzle.’ After viewing some of Collin Nawrocki’s entries in our annual photo contest, we knew we had to learn more about this young photographer, who is a junior at Holy Family Catholic High School in Victoria. “For the most part, I am...
by Feroza Mehta | Jan 1, 2020 | Interior Design
Does your home need a need a post-holiday shape up? Waconia resident Kristin Campbell has organization in her blood. For the last decade, the home stager, re-designer and professional organizer has transformed hundreds of homes through her business, Organized Homes...
by Ava Diaz | Jan 1, 2020 | Education
Code Ninjas uses the power of video games to educate. Through the power of interactive, self-developed video games, Code Ninjas in Chanhassen is sparking interest in coding and robotics in youth as young as seven years old. Code Ninjas combines an activity that kids...
