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Norway House Gingerbread Wonderland is back for the ninth year in a row, bringing whimsy and family fun to the Twin Cities. Last year, more than 14,000 visitors toured the exhibit, which is inspired by the world’s largest gingerbread city exhibit in Bergen, Norway. Entrants have constructed elaborate gingerbread structures that range from a rotating […]

From the column: "It’s a wonderfully attractive idea, to make Minneapolis-St. Paul into some northern wonderland. ... But the folks in the metro know there is such a place, and it’s not the metro."

Cakes, muffins and compotes — make the most of the season.

NONFICTION: This collection of essays — and a bit of fiction — defines the city of Sioux Falls. "City of Hustle: A Sioux Falls Anthology," edited by Jon K. Lauck

At least once a week on this blog, I have something to say. In writing, I mean.

From Cincinatti chili to DIY crackers and bloody Mary mix, these recipes are sure to impress both diehard football fans and those who are all about the snacks.

From cookies to chili condiments, these were the food stories and recipes that captured the interest of Star Tribune readers over the past 12 months.

Rhubarb evokes fond memories and tasty recipes, sweet and savory Rhubarb season is memorable but fleeting: Heres how to make the most of it.  By Kim Ode Special to the Star Tribune May 19, 2021 — 9:08am Text size Copy shortlink: As a child, I knew that rhubarb came from South Dakota. After all, the south side of...

Make Mothers Day brunch special with these 20 recipes from the Star Tribunes archives We have all kinds of delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes that will help make Mothers Day special.  May 3, 2021 — 10:02am Text size Copy shortlink: German Puffed Pancake "When drama emerges from eggs, flour, milk and sugar, that can be a very good thing," writes Kim Ode in 2015. "A theatrically puffed German pancake is a delicious way to lend some p...

Whats in your pandemic pantry? These staples turn home cooking into cuisine Todays pantries go way beyond the basics of just a few years ago.  By Bill Ward Special to the Star Tribune February 3, 2021 — 9:35am Text size ...