Life + Culture

Life Minded

Magic Beans Article by Jen Fortner In 1912, my grandma started elementary school in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Minneapolis. As the sixth of seven children, her older siblings were charged with bringing her to school and were given one very specific instruction. When school asks what beverage she drinks at home, they were to answer — milk.  It seems school registration was a wee bit simpler back then. No dozens of forms and dozens of fees. Her siblings dropped her off, told the...

Food + Beverage

More Than a Tavern

Red Cow evolves with new brunch and catering menus Article by Sarah Knieff Red Cow, the family-owned local favorite that’s been redefining the modern tavern experience in the Twin Cities since 2013, is ushering in a new era with the launch of an all-new brunch menu and expanded catering. Both menus are now aligned with Red Cow’s recently refreshed main menu – bringing together bold flavor, thoughtful presentation, and community-focused hospitality under one cohesive vision. “We’ve always...

Food + Beverage

Let's Get Saucy

How Chico’s Gourmet Sauces and Red Eye Hot Sauce are elevating everyday meals Article by Hannah Harms Some sauces add flavor. Others add history, passion, and a little bit of magic. For two Midwestern makers, Chico’s Gourmet Sauces and Red Eye Hot Sauce, a jar of sauce is more than a condiment. It’s the story of where they came from, the values they carry, and how food has a way of connecting us all. From a Family Recipe to Hundreds of Stores For Chico’s Gourmet founder, Mark Monson, the...

Home + Design

Creating Connections in the Kitchen

How Highmark Builders creates spaces where meals, milestones, and memories come to life Article by Kendra Johnson When you look back on the cherished memories you’ve made in your home, how many of them can be traced back to your kitchen? From cooking Sunday dinner and preparing game-day snacks, to hanging your kid’s artwork on the fridge and helping them with homework, the kitchen is undoubtedly a place of connection. And no one knows that better than the team at Highmark Builders. As a...