entertaining

Edina resident Kari Gronseth took a bold step during an extremely volatile time and launched Gather Event Group in 2020. While events were being postponed, cancelled or recalibrated across the world, Gronseth saw an opportunity to make her mark in an industry that would surely experience a comeback led by the most creative individuals. Her bravery is paying off with expanded bookings and very happy clients. Read more about A Perfect Time to Gather

Tonja's Table is the latest venture of local cookbook author and food blogger Tonja Engen. Read more about Welcome to Tonja’s Table: Local Food Writer Founds a New Way to Entertain

Our city offers a lot of home cooking inspiration if you just get out and look for it. Read more about Books, Gadgets and Bar Carts: The Best Local Resources for Home Cooking Inspiration

Bridgit Loeffelholz from Dampfwerk Distillery gives us a crash course on aperitifs and digestifs. Read more about Boozy Bookends: A Beginner's Guide to Aperitifs and Digestifs

Read about some of Alyssa Shultis' favorite garnishes here.

“We didn’t have ketchup in the house.”

That’s a statement Alyssa Shultis adds for emphasis as she talks about growing up an only child in a family of foodies in Eden Prairie. Read more about Personal Chef Alyssa Shultis Creates Intimate, Multisensory Gatherings

There’s an adage that’s displayed in many a kitchen. It reads, “A successful hostess is like a duck—calm on the surface but paddles like heck underneath.” With the help of Lindsay Piram, owner of the full-service event and design firm Lindsay Piram Creatives, hosts/hostesses can glide through the holiday party season with the ease and grace of seven swans a-swimming. Read more about Entertaining Ideas from Local Experts