Decadent Cheesecakes
One of the great unifiers, cheesecake has a flavor for just about everyone. Whether you take your cheesecake “neat” or layered in exotic flavors, every...
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Farmers Markets
by Kitty Mayo
Farmers Markets are flourishing along Minnesota’s North Shore, with new vendors and markets adding a fresh infusion of energy. In addition to the steady standbys...
The Historic Highway 61
by Shawn Perich
The North Shore has become so focused on present-day tourism that many visitors and new residents are vaguely aware of the region’s long and storied...
North Shore Cake Decorating
by Chuck Viren
“The winner of this Big Bake and 10 thousand dollars is . . .” Twelve years earlier, as she spun out on glare ice during...
Putting Local Food on the Menu
by Maren Webb
This is the season of bountiful harvests here in the Northern Wilds. Our short growing season can be challenging, but when September arrives, gardens, farms...
Tasty Treats from Mom and Pop Operations
by Maren Webb
Mom-and-Pop and family businesses have been a mainstay on the North Shore for generations. These homegrown operations take different forms, but families rallying together to...