Entertaining

Photos by Gyorgy Papp Fuyu Hot Toddy Among the most universal of the hot alcoholic drinks, the Hot Toddy originated around 1862 and featured a simple recipe of brandy, white sugar, and hot water—a mixture that...

Photos by Terry Brennan || Recipe by Robin Asbell || Food Styling by Lara MiklasevicsThe first spring days of the year arrive like an old friend you haven’t seen in months—comforting, familiar, and brimming...

Entertaining, Elevated Michels Homes, Isabella Interiors & Alexander Design GroupOn a private island in White Bear Lake, this refined living room bar ensures every gathering is unforgettable. Custom white cabinetry, mirrored walls, and tailored shelving...

Photos by Terry Brennan || Prop Styling by Tim CreaganFood Styling by Lara Miklasevics || Recipes by Robin Asbell Creamy Sweet Potato and Orange Soup with Pistachio Garnish Makes 6 Servings Sweet potatoes make a gorgeous, harvest-orange...

“Kitchens of Hope” by University of Minnesota Press brings together recipes and memories from American immigrants who hail from more than 30 countries and come from vastly varied circumstances. From Vietnamese pho to Ukrainian...

By Mary SubialkaThere will be plenty of times in the next month when you’ll need cocktails. Throughout the season there are get-togethers with friends, family, coworkers, book club—you name it—and different cocktail recipes in...

Introduction by Katelyn Bloomquist | Recipe by Shelly Westerhausen WorcelSomething about fall insists we trade our busy calendars for comfort—and at Midwest Design, we won’t argue. For some, that comfort starts with pulling out...

Hosting guests for the holidays can be stressful, but here are some house prepping tips to make sure your party goes off without a hitch.

Photos by Spacecrafting Photography/Rob Grosse || Interior Design by MartinPatrick 3 Consider doing more this holiday season—and less. More hosting. Less posting. More layered decor that embraces the uplifting power of fresh flowers and food....

Photos provided  When I was growing up in Apple Valley, my dad was the pastor of a Lutheran church. That meant Christmas Eve was a late night of church services. I remember watching the line...

There is a quiet beauty in the changing of seasons in the Midwest—springtime in particular. The snow melts. The sun warms. And then, stems emerge from the earth, signaling new life.Spring is a joyous...

Photos provided  Summer isn’t complete without some perfect potato salad alongside something off the grill. When I was growing up, my mother made a similar potato salad, and she always made two bowls—one with onions...