“Seven Species” of the land of milk and honey=Dates

The ancient dates are integral to the Middle Eastern cuisine and culture. The sweet, nutritious fruit lasts forever, does not require refrigeration, and lends its flavor to sweet and savory dishes alike.

Celebrations, HolidaysCynthia SutterOctober 14, 2020Zehorit Heilicher, mideasttomidwest.com, Mideast to Midwest™, Recipe, Date Cookies, Medjool Dates, "Seven Species", holiday tips, A Date with DatesComment

Virtual Supper Club-October 2020

Welcome to October 2020 Virtual Supper Club! This virtual journey provides you with tabletop tips to recipes for each supper course, including cocktails. Whether you choose 1 recipe or 10, have fun around your extra spirited October tables with a splash of pumpkins, scarecrows, and spiders!

Celebrations, PartiesCynthia SutterOctober 10, 2020Cindi Sutter, Tastemakers in Residence, Halloweenies, Halloween Pumpkins, Halloween Food & Drink, Halloween Boo-ing, Halloween Decor, Evite, Halloween Invitations @ evite.com, October 2020 Virtual Supper Club, Fall favorites, Fall Apples, Fall Farm Recipes, Favorite Fall DessertsComment

9 Halloween Party Ideas for 2020

This year Halloween looks a little different, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a scary good time! Check out our ideas for having a great 2020 Halloween with your family and friends.

Celebrations, HolidaysCynthia SutterOctober 9, 2020Cindi Sutter, Spirited Table®, 9 Halloween Party Ideas, Evite, Murder Mystery Party, Halloween Horror Night, Costume Contest, Pumpkin Carving Contest, Halloween Candy Hunt, Halloween Corn Maze, Halloween Parade Party, Halloween Boo-ing, Halloween Get Down, Halloween Invitations @ evite.comComment

Is Breakfast Needed?

Yes, it’s time to build a better breakfast! It’s that time of year again. Kids are getting back to school, and everyone is beginning to prepare for the winter months ahead. It’s important to take stock of how to start off the day. Consuming a well-balanced breakfast in the morning gives our bodies energy to get our day started the right way.

Celebrations, SeasonalChristina Meyer-JaxOctober 2, 2020Christina Meyer-Jax, Christina Meyer-Jax MS RDN LDN, Recipe Tips, Recipe, Is Breakfast Needed?, Building a Better Breakfast, Better Breakfast Month, Spirited Table®, Breakfast Rice Bowl, Better Breakfast Hash (Paleo), MS, RDN, LDN, CLT, RYTComment

Mill City Farmers Market - October 3rd

Joins us at the Mill City Farmers Market! October hours begin this Saturday, October 3rdSee you from 9 AM - 1 PM for local groceries!

W3 Book Club- “City of Girls” by Elizabeth Gilbert

When you can’t get together with your friends, but you’d love to share stories and delicious details about the latest great read, a virtual book club can be a lovely way to do just that. W3 Book Club donned 1940’s theater themed attire to add fun and excitement to their latest Zoom meeting while discussing Elizabeth Gilbert’s 2019 novel, “City of Girls.”

Celebrations, PartiesCynthia SutterSeptember 30, 2020Teri E. Popp, W3 Book Club, City of Girls, Elizabeth Gilbert, 1940's, NYC, Broadway, Theater, WWII, Sexual Liberation, Costume Sewing, Cocktail Hour, Night Clubbing, Laura ChinComment

Comforting Sweet Treats

Fall is here and it’s time for some comforting sweet treats for the kids headed back to school!

Celebrations, SeasonalCynthia SutterSeptember 29, 2020Julie Johnson, Comforting Sweet Treats, Spirited Table®, Lava Cake, Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, Chocolate, JJ's Redhead SalsaComment

October = Cookie Month

October is National Cookie Month. I present you with recipes, tips, where to buy supplies, types of cookies and, of course, Holiday Cookies from around the world. “My favorite cookie is from Crossroads Delicatessen in Hopkins, MN. It’s simply called the Black & White Cookie….It’s amazing!” - Cindi Sutter

Celebrations, HolidaysCynthia SutterSeptember 24, 2020Cindi Sutter, Spirited Table®, October is Cookie Month, Best gourmet cookies, Crossroads Delicatessen, Hopkins MN, National Cookie Month, Types of Cookies, Cookie Supplies, Cookie Recipes, Holiday Cookies from around the worldComment

Mill City Farmers Market-9/26

Mill City Farmers Market for Saturday 9/26 includes buying your groceries with ease and efficiency, especially if you preorder. Choose your favorite Fresh Picks for Saturday! Join Market Chef Jenny Breen via her home kitchen and learn how to make Vegetable Stir Fry with Sweet Sesame Sauce!