Explore Waconia, Minnesota

Waconia is a community nestled on Lake Waconia, located 45 minutes west of downtown Minneapolis.  It offers a great variety of food and drink venues appealing to different palettes.  Wine lovers, beer lovers, coffee lovers, and food lovers can all find their guilty pleasure here in Waconia. 

Read More
Father's Day Tips-Past & Present

A few of our favorite Father’s Day stories and tips from the past…A Toast to Dad...No Matter What Vintage He Is. Whether it’s cookies, cocktails, clothes, or cuddles, we send you a giant CHEERS to Dad on his special day.

Read More
Tugra Mash Cucumber Salad

True to its heritage as a 19th Century Sultan’s residence, Ciragan Palace Kempinski is a leader in reviving historic Ottoman fare for modern taste buds. This Tugra Mash Cucumber Salad is easy to prepare at home.

Read More
Avocado Salad

Turkish Airlines’ award-winning Flying Chefs and Ciragan Palace Kempinski are leaders in reviving historic Ottoman fare for modern taste buds. One of the hotel’s famous salad recipes – This Avocado Salad – are easy to prepare at home.

Read More
Mediterranean Virtual Supper Club - June 2020

June’s Virtual Supper Club has become one of my favorites! It’s not easy to travel right now, but when we can safely do so, head straight for any place you can put your toe in the waters of the Mediterranean. The passion behind the food, drink, and decor of that region is boundless. We included some Father’s Day Tips too!

Read More
Boozy Whipped Coffee 

How about some boozy whipped coffee to keep Dad in good spirits on Father’s Day? There are initial notes of sweet orange, dark cacao, and vanilla bean at the forefront, followed by the burst of coffee —which is more akin to a freshly ground bean that would be used in an intense espresso.

Read More
Grand Brulot Espresso Martini

Need some Father’s Day gift ideas? Grand Brulot Cognac Cafe is unlike coffee liqueurs, Grand Brulot is an 80 proof Cognac VSOP that has been aged with 100% Robusta Ecuadorian coffee beans. Serve Dad this Grand Brulot Espresso Martini with his Father’s Day Supper.

Read More