Happy New Year and welcome to our education and wellness issue! January is National Hot Tea Month. After a couple of
years searching around Edina and Linden Hills, I’m happy to share I’ve finally found the best spots for a spot of tea.If you’re like me, perhaps your kitchen cupboard is full of nonstick pots and pans. There may be a few stainless steel ones in there, but
they’re at the back of the cupboard and only used as a last resort. When I found out about Minnesota’s new law that goes into effect on January 1 that bans forever chemicals (polyfluoroalkyl substances
or PFAS) in cookware among other items, I began to realize while nonstick pans may offer convenience, I couldn’t ignore the studies that reveal the potential health risks of PFAS. It’s clear we need alternatives. We’ll walk you through safe, sustainable cookware options and tips for using stainless steel, cast iron and ceramic pans that can make healthy cooking easy and enjoyable. Wishing you a year filled with wellness, learning and the joy of
