RECIPES: Pumpkin and gingerbread twinkies

Here is a fun twist on an old classic, perfectly seasoned for the holidays.

'The Holiday Market on Steroids'

With almost 50 unique artisan vendors popping up in a cozy church basement it's easy to see why Fox News called this 8th-annual event "The Holiday Market on Steroids!" Organized by the Morningside Woman's Club, the event has something for everyone...

Twin Cities malls step up their holiday game

It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas at malls across the Twin Cities, but this year you may notice some new additions besides that classic Santa workshop.

Cage-free? Free-range? Turkey tips you ought to know

From free-range to cage-free, consumer reporter Steve Noviello has a list of important turkey tips you ought to know this time of year.

Brighten up your Thanksgiving feast with creative table settings

Thanksgiving is just over a week away and a creative table setting can make that big meal even more appetizing. Local lifestyle expert Ross Sveback shares his table setting ideas to brighten up your Thanksgiving feast. 

'This Old Horse' a first-time participant in Give to the Max Day

M.A. Rosko took us to a Hastings farm to visit “This Old House,” a horse rescue participating for the first time in Thursday’s Give-A-Thon.

How to rock head-to-toe black without looking dull

Many women would wear head-to-toe black every day, but fear looking dull or funeral-bound. And it's true that the occasional shot of color helps keep you look fresh, but there are ways to make all black outfits eye-catching.

Craft markets now a hotspot for holiday shoppers

Not everyone is shopping online this holiday season. As technology invades every aspect of the holidays, more Minnesotans are enjoying shopping for handmade items from artists they can actually talk to.

Craft a festive Thanksgiving tree

It comes as no surprise that I would have a Thanksgiving tree - I have a tree for almost every holiday, it's how I roll....   I caught the bug after seeing a few Patricia Breen ornaments that were autumnal/Thanksgiving themed -mostly Santas, which I thought was such an interesting twist (Christmas and Thanksgiving combined). 

Some say Starbucks cups aren't Christmas-y enough

On Sunday, Starbucks released its annual red cup, a container that represents the “official” start of the holiday season for a cult of caffeine addicts.

Family hot chocolate mix

This old recipe makes a great hostess gift when packaged in pint jars and decorated with seasonal trimmings.

Best chili recipes from Crosslake Chili Contest

I was one of the judges for the annual Crosslake Chili Contest, and my main goal was to pick a winner that had a unique spin on this traditional dish. 

Kick off the holiday season

The holidays are just around the corner, and that means parties to give and gifts to buy. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine wants to help us kick off the season in style with an event this Saturday at the Galleria called Holi-go-Fabulous.

'Make it Merry' at the Bachman's Holiday Ideas House

The Bachman’s holiday ideas house opens Nov. 5 at the historic Bachman’s home on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. The house is chock full of ways to “make it merry” at your home this holiday season. 

Gardening in the falls pays off in the spring

You may think its time to put the shovel away, but every good gardener will take advantage of a mild Fall and get back into the vegetable garden. November is the best time to get your garden ready for next spring. 

We Day empowers MN kids to change the world

It is part pep rally, part pop concert and it goes by the name of "WE day." About 18,000 students and teachers from 500 schools across Minnesota converged on the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Tuesday, Nov. 3 for a day that’s meant to inspire kids to make a difference. 

4 Thanksgiving side dishes with a twist

Thanksgiving will be here before we know it and finding new side dish recipes to present at the table can be overwhelming. We like traditional dishes, but sometimes finding a new way to present it can be a fun and tasty experience.

3 local pop up markets to hit this weekend

This weekend is your chance to get a jump start on holiday shopping at a couple of local pop up markets—and there are more to come!

Build houses for bats in honor of Bat Week

Bats are one of the most misunderstood mammals around Halloween and they need need your help more than ever. Their numbers are in decline in Minnesota and almost everywhere they're found.

Protect your pumpkins for Halloween

Dale K. shares tips and tricks to keeping your pumpkin looking fresh throughout Halloween weekend.