February 2020

W.C. Fields joked that, “Once, during Prohibition, I was forced to live for days on nothing but food and water.” We’re all smiles to celebrate food and “MORE” in this issue!

A recent event at Griffin Gallery, with partners Martha O’Hara Interiors and TMBR North Loop, brought out 200 guests interested in Christina Twomey’s abstract and resin artwork.

 
A building under construction at 50th and France juts into the sky in this Images of Edina submission.

New construction at 50th and France served as inspiration for a local photographer.

 
Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking

Our city offers a lot of home cooking inspiration if you just get out and look for it.

 
Attendees in fancy dress at the 2019 Edina Chamber of Commerce gala.

The Edina Chamber of Commerce will host its annual gala on Saturday, February 8th at Edina Country Club.

 
A plate full of various chocolates, cheese, fruits and snacks.

Wine, cheese and chocolate pairings. You just never know if you don’t try it.

 
A fridge full of food on Full Fridge Friday

Full Fridge Friday includes menu planning, grocery shopping and meal prepping for the week ahead—all on Thursday and Friday.

 
A salad delivered by Green Envy

Teena Matson's meal delivery service offers a variety of salads as well as a personal chef service catering to allergies and specific diets.

 
Russell Stanton holds seeds for his Minnesota State Fair blue ribbon-winning squash

Competitive Gardener Russell Stanton has won the blue ribbon for largest squash six out of seven years at the Minnesota State Fair.

 
The Wonder of Water by Tom Hamel

Edina author devotes his life to sharing his passion.

 
A person holds a phone with the Prescribe Nutrition website open.

Prescribe Nutrition is an entirely female-run online nutrition company that boasts the tools to help on your health journey.

 
Michelle Horan sits with a stick of her innerdialogue t-shirts.

InnerDialogue Shirts is Michelle Horan’s Edina-based business born out of what would seem like an everyday task, to replace a favorite but worn out T-shirt.

 
Two cans of Frenchie pre-mixed cocktails from Vikre Distillery

Whether it be lack of supplies at home, or the ease of just popping a cork and pouring, canned cocktails are making a comeback.

 
A home inspector checks out a faucet.

In most cases, the purchase of a home will be accompanied by a home inspection. Here's what to expect.

 
A fridge organized with clear, labeled bins for snacks, lunches, meal prep, veggies and fruit.

Organize the fridge for good with this trick from Style + Dwell.

 
A rendering of "Stone + Stratus," a new art installation at 50th and France.

A local artist, inspired by Edina’s humble origins, creates a stunning piece for 50th and France.

 
Podcast artwork for Reply All

"Reply All" can best be described as a podcast about internet mysteries.

 
Bill Cunningham On the Street: Five Decades of Iconic Photography

This month's book recommendation looks back on the iconic career of New York Times photographer Bill Cunnningham.

 
Vanilla bean creme brulee for two

This five-ingredient vanilla bean creme brulee for two is the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert!