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from Lake Minnetonka Magazine - March 2023

by Local.

Lens on Lake Minnetonka

Serenity Awaits

Simply turnkey and enjoy this beautifully updated, all-brick residence set on a stunning 10-acre homesite surrounded by privacy. The home features 5 beds, 5 baths, main level living, walls of windows and expansive gathering areas.

The Hermann Group 952-475-4912

OAKPARKE ESTATES BEAUTY

Fabulous two story includes a newly finished lower level. The owner’s suite complete with a walk-in closet & additional closet has new carpet & paint. Fenced yard, EV installed, ready for new owners!

Shelly Billiet 612-240-3661

NEW IN FOXBERRY FARMS - MEDINA

This remodeled Foxberry Farms home at 950 Foxberry Circle sits on a private, wooded ¾ acre cul-de-sac. Experience the open spaces & soaring ceilings. The 4 season porch. A walkout lower level with wine cellar. Too much to list.

Pete Ice | 612-865-8533

Bonnie Branton | 612-590-7358

ORONO, WATERFRONT, $2,450,000

Just completed gorgeous new construction with 90 ft of waterfront. Unending upgrades and superb attention to the finest details. 4000 Sq Ft finished, Main floor living with a fully finished walkout lower level. 4+ bdrm.

Tim Berg 612-250-2255

ACREAGE NEAR LAKE INDEPENDENCE

Remodeled custom built Pillar home sits on prime 3+ acre walkout lot. Pool & privacy in Fieldstone Woods minutes from Lake Independence, Baker International golf course and Baker Park. 2325 Fieldstone Place, Independence. Orono Schools. $1.1M. Pete Ice | 612-865-8533

Bonnie Branton | 612-590-7358

March 2023

“In March, winter is holding back and spring is pulling forward. Something holds and something pulls inside of us, too.” —Jean

DEPARTMENTS

18 — Piece by Piece

Jewelry designer creates intriguing boho designs with global elements.

22 — Special Deliveries

Elevated Boxes brings together local makers for perfectly-culled gift sets.

24 — Shake it Up

Add a spirited mix into your recipes.

FEATURES

28 — Fore ward Thinking Wayzata High School graduate tees up golf and travel.

36 — Shopping Mart

Learn to navigate grocery stores to find the best-for-you food.

Tastemakers

52 — Board Games

Churn up sweet and savory butter and cheese board recipes for your next gathering.

From The Editor

RENÉE STEWART-HESTER — RENEE@LOCALMEDIA.CO

The menu was set for this, our food issue, long before we began inching (racing!) our way toward spring.

Alas, here we are, and I’m pleased with how ideas turned into writing assignments, which transformed into articles that made their ways into our March issue. The foodinspired content speaks to health-related suggestions and education, a recipe that gives a wink to St. Patrick’s Day and nods to a couple of business owners’ spicy concoctions and culled box sets. One of our Editorial Advisory Board members offers her take on a trend that’s been hitting social media platforms with a whole lot of buttery gusto, and her recipes give the trend new inspiration in our Tastemakers section.

Speaking of recipes, I was recently going through some family cookbooks and came upon one that was created in 1967 as fundraiser for Theatre L’Homme Dieu in Alexandria, Minnesota. As I zipped through the recipes, including the names of contributors, I noticed a few family members’ names, identified—as all women were in the publication—as Mrs. Husband’s First and Last Names. Times have changed. Thankfully. What also was interesting to note was that one of my late aunts, who was a talented artist, provided the illustrations. I can’t determine if they were done with pen or marker, but they are simple and charming. Photographs weren’t needed to bring the dishes to life. (Did you know that Andy Warhol illustrated Amy Vanderbilt’s Complete Cookbook (1961)? I like to toss out that nugget when talking about cookbooks because guess who owns a copy? Yours truly. Wink.)

When it comes to food, let’s give it its due. Not only is it a vehicle of sustenance, but it also celebrates cultures, entertains, educates and connects generations. And, it even helps raise funds for local theater!

Until next time,

Seven Stone Jewelry, photo by Chris Emeott, page 18

VOL. 18 NO. 10 lakeminnetonkamag.com publisher

Susan Isay editor

Renée Stewart-Hester managing creative director

Renée Stewart-Hester managing editor

Hailey Almsted digital editor

Madeline Kopiecki copy editors

Kellie Doherty

Sherri Hildebrandt staff writers

Zoe Deal

Mollee Francisco

Emily Gedde

Susie Eaton Hopper

Daniel Huss

Malena Larsen

Hanna McDaniels

Josie Smith

Kristie Smith contributing writers

Hollie Blanchard, Jan Cook, Kate Doubler, John Farrell, III, Laurel Famigletti, Alison Feik, Tracy Hvezda-Lehtola, Sarah Jackson , Dan Keegan, Spencer Olson, Kirsten Pardoe, Jackie Piepkorn, DVM, Rachael Perron, Aaron

Person, Raela Schoenherr, Liz Vandam, Kira Vanderlan editorial interns

Nicole Berglund

Megan Hegenbarth editorial advisory board

Laura Bray , board member, Friends of the Excelsior Library

Brooke Beyer , director of community events and marketing, Wayzata Area Chamber

Jenny Bodurka , Minnetonka Community Education

Mary Cornelius , Communications Specialist, Minnetonka Public Schools

Michele Phillips , blogger, writer, photographer

Natalie Webster , chief creator at Webster Effect senior managing art director