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“In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy.”
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That’s a Wrap
Green alternatives to wrapping paper.
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From Reading to Writing Debut author talks craft and process.
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Big Batch Beverages
Self-serve cocktails are the season’s best guests.
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A Give Back Lifestyle
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ay this holiday season fill our homes with joy. Let’s find ways to not only celebrate our many blessings but also, to enthusiastically usher 2020 out the door, like an unruly houseguest who’s overstayed its welcome. We’ve endured an incredible year, caring for our neighbors and deeply loving on our families. Priorities have been magnified, realigned or more deeply ingrained in our psyche and traditions. We’ve nested and invested in home improvements. In 2020 and beyond, interior design must serve to provide not only functionality but a sense of sanctuary. Our home feature in this issue demonstrates how tradition can be a modern pursuit as we imagine just how vintage layers of holiday décor will look in these updated spaces. (page 30) Edina residents have doubled down on efforts to Follow us ! lend a hand in 2020, as exemplified by local radio Find more stories & photos online. personality Carly Zucker and her husband NHL Plus, tag us in your Edina pics! player Jason Zucker’s efforts to raise awareness to edinamag.com charitable causes. (page 26) Edina Magazine @edinamag And we’ve cooked or enjoyed others’ cooking with a new appreciation for those who grace our tables with delicious foods and refreshing drinks. We’ve imbibed and toasted to friendship, health, progress on important issues and our optimism for the future. We support your continued celebratory dining and drinking (in moderation of course) with lots of inspiration and recipes inside this issue. As we continue to practice the arts of compassion, generosity and social distance, may we each be blessed by a holiday season like no other, immersed in deeper meaning and pursuits of purpose. Happy Holidays, Edina. Can’t wait to see you in 2021!
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8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
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KEEPING A LID ON REFUSE OVER THE HOLIDAYS takes extra and creative
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Who doesn’t love giftwrap with a purpose? Gather or print out coloring contest forms from local newspapers, businesses or towns. Wrap up a kid’s (or kid a heart) gift, and the wrap can be used later as an art project. On a similar note, grab the sport’s section of your favorite newspaper (or magazine!) to use for any athlete’s perfect present. Tip: Fold the paper into an envelope for a gift card to a local sporting goods store.
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“DISTINCTLY IN MY MIND, I remember going to the Galleria Barnes & Noble,” recalls first-time author Spencer Margaret of Edina. “I’ve been a huge bookworm ever since I learned to read, and I was really frustrated because all the options I found that were uplifting and that involved women going through positive changes were all either supported by, or for the end goal of, romantic love.” So, without previous experience in writing long-form fiction or any formal training, Margaret set out to write the kind of novel she wished to see on bookshelves; “I essentially said, ‘let’s see if I can do this.’” Margaret’s novel The Anchor House centers around Winnie Spade, a young woman set adrift in the world. “She hitchhikes across the country and by chance lands in this small town of Manitou Lake,” Margaret says. “There, she discovers this community, led by a woman named Eleonor, who live out on an island. Eleonor helps [Winnie] work through trauma and toward selfacceptance,” Margaret says. But just as things are turning around for Winnie, outsiders conspire to take over the island and Winnie must fight to defend the community that took her in. Margaret says her background as a reader served as a strong foundation for the fundamentals of good storytelling. But the process of writing your first book—or your fifth for that matter— teaches as many do’s as don’ts. “I wish I would have known that every part of the story needs to be adding to the plot or to character development in some way,” Margaret says. “That would have saved me some time for sure.” All told, the process of writing and revising took Margaret two years. After a full day at her digital marketing job, or during her free time on the weekends, Margaret would sit down to work on her manuscript. “I didn’t watch too much Netflix for a while,” she says. “And I didn’t read for a long time either, which was
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Big Batch Beverages Self-serve cocktails are the season’s best guests.
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THE COUNTDOWN STARTS NOW— weeks of eat, drink and be merry—with December holidays and New Year’s all in the mix. Speaking of mix, how about hosts gift themselves a gift with big batch beverage recipes that add extra cheer to any gathering? Signature cocktails have become de rigueur at home events. By offering big batch beverages, hosts can mix and mingle, rather than mix, serve and repeat.
MULLED WINE Here’s a perfect excuse get the slow cooker away from the entrées and into the beverage mix. Mulling spices are available at most wine stores during the holiday season, but if you can’t find them, put star anise, cinnamon, cloves and allspice in a tied cheese cloth. Add a bottle or two of red wine to your crockpot or slow cooker of choice. Add the mulling spices. Use the lowest setting, and warm the wine, making sure to not boil or cook the beverage. Serve in your favorite mugs.
THE LIBERTINE 2 oz. Simple syrup 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary 4 oz. Bourbon 2 oz. Fresh lemon juice 2 tsp. Orange marmalade 1 Tbsp. Maple syrup 1 Tbsp. Fresh orange juice 1 Egg white Boil simple syrup and one sprig of rosemary in a small saucepan; cool. Discard rosemary, and transfer syrup to a cocktail shaker with bourbon, lemon juice and marmalade. Add ice, shake until chilled, and strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Add maple syrup, orange juice and egg white to the shaker; shake until frothy. Spoon the froth over the top of the cocktail; garnish with remaining rosemary sprig.
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NON-ALCOHOLIC PUNCH Cheers to a fruity drink for the tots, teens and teetotalers. A day before: Using a Bundt cake pan, add a variety of fruits (berries and orange and apple slices)—the more the merrier. Fill the pan with water to cover the fruit; put in the freezer. The day of serving: In a punch bowl, add 2 liters of Sprite and 2-3 oz. of grenadine syrup; stir together. Remove the Bundt from the freezer and place the ice mold in the punch bowl. The ice mold will not only serve as a beautiful centerpiece, but it will also keep the drink cold.
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4 cups Cantilever gin 2 cups Fresh grapefruit juice 5 cups Dreamyard India pale ale, chilled Combine gin and grapefruit juice in a large pitcher or punch bowl. Cover and chill for at least two hours or overnight. Add the IPA just before serving, and ladle into ice-filled punch or lowball glasses.
GINGER LEMON HOT TODDIES 8 cups water 2 cups fresh lemon juice 2 cups honey 5 Tbsp. finely chopped crystallized ginger 1 (3-inch) piece of peeled fresh ginger, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 3/4 cup Norseman dark rum 3/4 cup Copper and Kings American brandy Place water, lemon juice, honey, crystallized and fresh ginger in a 4 1/2-quart electric slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for four hours. Remove and discard ginger slices. Stir in rum and brandy. Ladle the mixture into mugs, and garnish with lemon rind strips, if desired.
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Total update including basement reno adding 4th bedroom & new mechanicals. Holiday gathering sized dining room, 3 season porch, mudroom, private yard, 3 car insulated garage +extra parking.
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Tara Road is a hidden gem within the wonderful neighborhood of Prospect Hills. Tucked away for great privacy and quiet enjoyment. Wonderful outdoor living space by MA Peterson. Four bedrooms, three updated bathrooms, and a three car garage.
Classic all brick rambler on an exceptional corner lot. Incredible kitchen with 16ft granite center island, high-end appliances, and walk-in pantry. Hardwood floors throughout the main. This home is a wonderful opportunity.
Master bedroom with private bath and large closet. Three bedrooms on the main level and one on the walkout level. Sunny and bright eat-in kitchen. Lower level walkout offers a family room with fireplace, fourth bedroom, three quarter bath, and laundry. flat backyard.
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LAKE NOKOMIS Beautiful and updated home steps to Minnehaha Parkway and just west of Lake Nokomis. 4br/3bth/2car and a hard to find lg. main floor family room. Newer kitchen w/ spacious eating area. Charm and character throughout. Spectacular location!
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SPECTACULAR Newer executive home with a captivating design and stunning architectural detail. A striking setting on a private half acre lot with gorgeous mature landscape. 5br/4bth/5car. Open, sunfilled floor plan, absolutely breathtaking throughout!
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SUBURBAN LIVING WITH “UP NORTH SETTING” Stunning open spaces with panoramic wooded views. Timeless design offering four bedrooms and five baths. Amenities included are home theatre, large workout/sports room, heated three car garage, screened porch, deck, and large paver patio. Pristine condition.
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Written by Angela Johnson
EDINA’S CARLY ZUCKER LIVES OUT HER PASSION FOR PHILANTHROPY.
A Give Back Lifestyle The spirit of the holiday season tends to nudge us toward greater generosity. For Edina resident and local radio host Carly Zucker, philanthropy is a way of life. Being married to NHL player Jason Zucker has only elevated her ability to promote a give back lifestyle. This working mom of three has launched and led charitable campaigns and even hosts a radio program focused on people who are making a difference. How did all of this happen? We sat down with her to find out.
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EARLY CAREER
Zucker and her two siblings grew up in St. Cloud, Minn., the children of a cardiologist and a stay-at-home mom. Her college years were spent at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter where she studied communications and political science. A college internship led to her first job at a small TV station in Mankato. “I was so young, delivering the news,” says Zucker. “I loved it. I learned so much ... I was the one running the camera, researching and writing stories and setting up interviews. I anchored for a while.” She worked at the station for three years before the travel bug bit and Zucker decided to try a change of scenery. She moved to California to earn a product devel-
opment degree through a year-long program at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandizing. But many Minnesotans can’t stay away. That was true of Zucker. She returned to work for the CW Twin Cities which led to an opportunity to work for the Timberwolves Entertainment Network. Then it was on to freelance work for Fox Sports North and then a gig with CBS Sports covering extreme sports. “I traveled a lot with snowmobile racing and learned a ton,” Zucker says. “I fell in love with the people and the sport,” that is … until she fell in love with Jason Zucker.
FAMILY
Zucker says the story of meeting her husband isn’t necessarily the stuff of fairytales. “We met at a bar,” she says with a laugh. “I was at a bachelorette party and he was there.” Jason grew up playing roller hockey in Las Vegas, Nev. Zucker tells of still being a bit astounded that Jason’s parents sent him, at age 11, to California to play on a hockey team there. Midway through high school, Jason moved to Michigan to play hockey. He would later play in Denver before being signed by the Minnesota Wild, thus his date with destiny in a Minnesota bar.
“[Jason] grew up dirt racing,” Zucker says, “and he was floored that I covered snowmobile racing and he thought that was cool. We really connected on our love of extreme sports … married, three kids and a dog later, here we are living in Edina.” (Jason was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins earlier this year, but the family has decided to keep their permanent residence in Minnesota.)
PHILANTHROPY
Zucker recalls her father often telling her how preventable many heart disease cases could be if people would only learn to be active, eat well and not smoke. She became passionate about raising awareness and spearheaded Minnesota’s Red Dress Collection event in 2012, a runway show that pairs designers with local notables. The designers create custom red dresses to represent women’s heart health that are then showcased in a runway show to raise money for the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women. “I created this event with a $600 budget the first year,” Zucker says. “There were 12 designers and maybe 100 people came. But, the next year, we had 22 designers and 500 people came.” She says orga-
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nizing those events sparked her desire to do more charitable work. “I realized, having done that from the ground up, that anyone can do it,” she says enthusiastically. When Zucker met and married Jason, everything changed regarding her ability to raise money for charity. His profession provided an elevated platform and garnered charitable goals more attention. “Before, I was nobody,” Zucker says, “Nobody knew my name and I was just asking for sponsorship and hoping [donors] believed in what I was doing. Now, all of a sudden, when you’re attached to the Minnesota Wild, or Jason Zucker, or whoever, people wanted to help. I understand that and that this gives us an opportunity to do even more.” And then … the Zuckers met 8-year-old Tucker Helstrom when Jason was on a team visit to the Masonic Children’s Hospital in Mpls. in 2015. Jason bonded with the boy, a sports fan and hockey player from Hopkins who was battling a rare form of bone cancer, a fight the child would sadly lose in 2016. “[That relationship] led us to wanting to give back to the hospital,” Zucker says. “I still talk to Dana [Tucker’s mom]. She does so much great work in the community, she is inspiring.” Carly and Jason launched their Give 16 campaign to raise money for the Zucker Family Suite and Broadcast Studio at Masonic Children’s Hospital, a space that includes a state-of-the-art broadcast studio and a fully outfitted theater. “Sixteen was Jason’s jersey number,” says Zucker, “so we asked people to give in some form of 16. Kids would come up to me at [hockey] games and give me 16 dollars, saying they raised the money doing chores at home. People might donate $1.60, or a company
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might donate $16,000; people would find ways to incorporate Give 16 into their giving, and that first season, we raised one million dollars, much of it from small donations.” Zucker goes on to say that she strives to keep Tucker’s name at the forefront of Give 16. “It’s not just about giving money, but about trying to bring people together and help to keep Tucker’s memory alive.” Seeing first-hand the pain of a family losing a child, Zucker takes particular note of the priceless opportunity families at Masonic Children’s Hospital now have to record end-of-life videos right inside the new studio. It’s important to her that people know what Masonic Children’s Hospital does for the community.
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CURRENT CAREER
Zucker’s work and relationships in the world of sports led her to meeting Chris Hawkey at KFAN sports radio in Mpls. in 2014. She says, “He introduced me to radio and invited me to be a guest on [the station’s morning program] The Power Trip. She says, “I loved it way more than I ever loved TV. It’s so unscripted and there is more time to showcase your personality. It’s like spending time with friends in a fun atmosphere.” KFAN seems to love her too. The station offered Zucker her own weekly program in 2017, making her the first female to lead a show for the station in 10 years and she says the Power Trip guys are her biggest champions. Zucker’s show on KFAN is called Overtime and it’s focused on philanthropy. “We talk about what people are doing in the community to make it a better place,” says Zucker. She asks, “What sports figures are doing, coaches, players, whatever you are in the industry … what is your relationship to sport and how does that
drive your wanting to give back, using your platform?” She notes that in the beginning she thought professional athletes would be the best “gets” but has shifted to “what are everyday people doing?” I guess you could say it’s come full circle for Zucker, realzing “you don’t need a huge platform to make a difference.” Especially in the age of COVID-19, when many typical fundraisers have been shelved in favor of virtual events. “People will need to get creative,” Zucker says. But it’s important to note that “your dollar matters and makes a difference.” She was recently involved with a virtual fundraiser with Taste Fore the Tour held during the 3M Open. She brought her social media savvy to its first online event when its previously scheduled food experience had to be cancelled due to the pandemic. In this environment, she adds, “People who are worried about putting food on their own tables need not feel guilty about not buying a $250 ticket to a [charitable event] when small donations can add up to make a big difference.”
WHAT’S NEXT
Zucker says that in her 20s, she had a plan for her life. But in her 30s, she’s being more forgiving and trying to take life as it comes. “I’m thankful to be in Minnesota and in Edina,” she says. “We are really fortunate, and I don’t take that lightly.” She also says she’ll remain in radio “as long as they’ll have me, and we’ll keep doing Give 16. We raised enough to build the space, now we want to create more programming for kids. It’s such a fun way to deliver [health] information to kids and families, but it’s also fun to do bingo and trivia. We have a ton of fun with it.”
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TRADITION COMES HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Fresh and functional interior design creates a perfect canvas for holiday décor.
Matt and Meghan Letnes of Edina love the home renovation process. They’ve renovated two previous homes and recently wrapped up this third project in Edina’s Nob Hill neighborhood. They were excited to find this home because they felt it had so much potential. Interior Designer Bria Hammel and SD Custom Homes helped make this house feel like “theirs” by bringing all their ideas and dreams to life. We peeked inside. Not only did we love the design elements, we noted how these renovated spaces make a perfect canvas for displaying a mix of modern and traditional holiday décor.
THE FIRST WAS LAST
This home’s entryway is striking with a mix of traditional elements combined with an updated color palette and modern lighting. But Hammel says, the stair and entry were one of the last spaces the homeowners decided to do. Well worth that decision in our opinion. Carpet was ripped out. Stair rail spindles were painted black and a stair runner was made from a rug by a local company that stitched it together to
create the stylish look. “I love adding the pattern, and the darker color [of the runner] hides things,” Hammel says, adding that the homeowners originally wanted metal spindles but ended up deciding to paint the existing spindles. The result is a cohesive look that is tied together with a painted bench. The high contrast with all white walls adds a subtle pop to the space.
TAKING BACK TRADITION
Traditionally, the heart of every home is the kitchen, but the traditional elements, along with mid-century modern touches incorporated into this re-design are clearly not your Grandma’s brick and oak. Hammel says, “When [the Letneses] purchased the home, they didn’t love the layout and where the kitchen was located. There were a lot of 90s era stylings with florescent ceiling mount fixtures and weird islands jutting out of the walls. They wanted more flow and storage. We needed to figure out how to make it work due to some structural walls that couldn’t be moved.” The wall where the range and hood are now was once open to a dining
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room. Now, there is a butler’s pantry behind the range area along with a playroom. The dining room was divided in half, making space for a nice large island, built-in banquet storage and space for a large dining table. The home’s original oak was stained to achieve a beautiful dark color tone that makes the wood grain seem less busy. The built-in cabinet and coordinating island look like furniture pieces that are nicely updated but also seem like they’ve been there for a long time. Hammel says, “Marry it all with lighter elements and it’s not too heavy in there.” She adds that the Letneses originally planned on painting the exposed
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brick white because they didn’t want the space to feel too heavy. “But once [the brick] was installed, [Meghan] sent pictures and said she thought, ‘I kind of love it and should we not paint it?’” Hammel told her she could always paint it later, but by the end of the project, “it was a no-brainer; leave the brick. We design ahead of construction, but there are moments in a project where you can re-evaluate and discover a happy accident.” This was one of those moments.
LET VARIATION SHINE THROUGH
Hammel told Meghan to let her modern tastes shine through the traditional
detailing with elements like lighting, gold tone fixtures and décor. She says, “We played it up a little with the modern cone shades that are traditional enough but more modern, and the jute pendant is playful. We love the texture that light adds in. The built-in bench is another playful touch.” They wanted the look of light countertops but no high-maintenance marble for this busy family. So, they went with a quartz called Calacatta Laza Quartz. Hammel says, “It’s nice because it looks like marble but is much more durable. You don’t need to worry about stains, spills, etching or nicking.” The counters are com-
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potted evergreen or boxwood. To achieve a similar look, simply remove any floral arrangements and sprinkle in a few holiday accessories without going overboard.
IN THE MOOD
Hammel refers to the living room as the moody room with a nod to mid-century but is pretty classic and traditional with clean lines and not a lot of change in color throughout. She says the homeowners, “Wanted a dramatic space but people can be afraid of a dark color. We tell clients that if you do the whole thing in one color, it tones it down and neutralizes it. It plays with the eyes and doesn’t seem so bold.” In this case,
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lots of natural light makes it a soothing space. Accessories are from Brooke and Lou. But the most breathtaking surprise to us was learning that the mantelpiece artwork is actually a Samsung television on its digital print mode. “Many people ask if [this television] is worth the money,” says Hammel. “I say, ‘absolutely.’” When decorating a space like this for the holidays, Hammel recommends sticking with organic materials and away from red and green. “More wooden ornaments and maybe moody burgundies and greens would look best,” she says.
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Board and batten paneling was installed in the main floor powder room which allows the use of a little bit busier wallpaper in a small space where you can take more risk. When there is no natural light, Hammel says it’s important to keep the decor light and airy with a fun, playful, colorful wallpaper. A brass framed mirror mixed with other finishes goes back to that layering effect and allows you not to feel so committed to any one finish. In all, we love the look that’s been achieved in this home and can’t wait to see how these spaces get decorated for the holidays.
BEHIND THE SCENES WITH MATT AND MEGHAN: How did you choose your builder/designer? I have been a long-time follower and fan of Bria Hammel on Instagram, so she was at the top of my list. SD Custom Homes also came highly recommended. What was it like working with the design/build team? Working with BHI and SD was wonderful ... what Bria and her team came up with from a few inspiration photos was more beautiful than I could have imagined. They checked all of our boxes and added a bunch of additional boxes we didn’t know we wanted checked. What do you love most about your new spaces? I really love the walk-through pantry with the butler’s pantry in the kitchen, it is such a satisfying use of space. But I think the real show-stopper is the living room or the “moody room” ... we’re really looking forward to celebrating the holidays in that room!
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How do you envision decorating or entertaining in these spaces during the holidays? I am FANATICAL about the holidays. I think there is something so magical about this time of year. We plan to have a few Christmas trees and we were hoping to host a Christmas party (with social distancing or this might have to wait until next year). To follow our decorating process for the holidays, check out my account on Instagram @halfway.to.perfect – where I feature our home and everything we’re doing to make it ours.
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YOU BĒT Edina entrepreneur distills award-winning vodka.
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ith craft distilling booming almost as quickly as the craft beer industry did, there have been some pretty interesting spirits on the market. You may have quaffed grains, fruits and starches roasted and fermented every which way, but vodka from a sugar beet? You BET. “We loved the idea of coming together through the sharing of a locally crafted drink and beverage. This is an opportunity to do something a little more unique—a way to represent a big agricultural element of our state—and that was the genesis of it,” says Ben Brueshoff of Edina, owner of BĒT Vodka (pronounced beet, like the plant it is made from). BĒT Vodka was born in 2016. The idea traveled with Brueshoff to a still fashioned out of a beer keg in his old business partner’s garage. (Not strictly legal, but in the name of progress!) Looking around the city, he saw breweries opening everywhere. Games, music and good conversation flowed where these places opened. So, he thought, why couldn’t the same thing be done with a spirit? Brueshoff chose vodka because
foremost, it is the number one consumed spirit in the world. From martinis to greyhounds, vodka is everywhere. Often though, it is an alcohol masked in a drink, not something brought to the front flavor-wise. Brueshoff wants to change that. “Vodka, a lot of the time is perceived as odorless and flavorless and not that nice to taste, which I think is a lot of people’s experience having vodka. Having it go straight to your head. This is something that is totally different and unique in that sense,” Brueshoff says. “[BĒT Vodka] has a sweetness that’s not typical and a velvety or buttery mouth feel with no lingering vapor burn that can be otherwise typical.” But beyond bringing a new player to the vodka market, Brueshoff saw an opportunity to make a Minnesota
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In the spirit of the holidays, BĒT Vodka joyfully shares festive drink recipes you can make at home …
The Padrone 1 oz. BĒT Vodka 1 oz. Campari 1 oz. Sweet vermouth Chilled soda water to top up
Combine ingredients in a rocks glass filled with ice. Twist a slice of orange to release the aromatic oils in the peel and insert as garnish. Top with a splash of soda water.
True North 1 oz BĒT Vodka 3/4 oz. Thyme simple syrup 3/4 oz. Ginger beer 1/2 oz. Fresh lime juice 1/4 oz. Peach liqueur
Shake in a tin with ice & strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with ginger beer and a sprig of thyme.
The Rush 2 oz. BĒT Vodka 3/4 oz. Espresso 3/4 oz. Baileys Irish Cream
Build over ice in a double old-fashioned glass, finish with Baileys.
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BĒT Vodka won a 2020 platinum Sip Award, an internationally recognized consumer-judging spirits competition, and also won the prestigious Consumers’ Choice Award.
connection. Inspired by “a little bit of research, a little bit of luck and a little bit of a light bulb moment,” he says, and seeing that there was an urban distillery using beet sugar in New York, a spark began to smolder. While 10,000 lakes, the word “ope” and mosquitoes as big as your face may be Minnesota’s main calling cards, we have a secret dynasty. Minnesota is the largest producer of sugar beets in the country, and nestled up right next to North Dakota is the Red River Co-op, the country’s largest sugar beet co-op. It can all be traced back to Henry Oxnard, who started his sugar beet empire around the Midwest, eventually setting up farms in Minnesota. As the industry grew, Minnesota’s sugar beet farms eventually turned into the American Crystal Sugar company, which makes table sugar from, well, sugar beets. You know the round logo that sits in your pantry. Next time you fill a teaspoon with it for your coffee, know it was probably made right here in Minnesota. BĒT Vodka wanted to honor this heritage, not only with its name, but with its mascot. Henry, a 1951 Dodge farm truck, is BĒT’s mobile billboard. Named after the founder of the sugar industry, Henry has traveled around the metro area to advertise and set up a cocktail hour or events featuring BĒT. Henry is important because BĒT Vodka doesn’t have a brick-and-
mortar location yet. No distillery— they contract with 45th Parallel Distillery in New Richmond—and no cocktail room, BĒT spreads by word-of-mouth, liquor stores and bars. But that’s just fine with Brueshoff, who wants to grow slow and focus on his target audience: The Twin Cities area. Edina residents can find BĒT Vodka at Edina Liquor for approximately $30. “This is a story about Minnesota, and I would like it to be known as, when people say, ‘Is there a spirit or a product that represents Minnesota?’ I want it to be BĒT Vodka,” says Brueshoff. “The spirits industry is one that’s not a ‘get rich quick’ scheme by any means—it more has to come through your passion that you want to create something that is nice, unique and beautiful and that people will appreciate.” One of its signature cocktails, the BĒT neat, is a new twist on the classic martini. To make this cocktail, shake a healthy portion of BĒT Vodka over ice, pour up, add a couple dashes of orange bitters and a lemon twist and voilà—an instant classic. As for the future, Brueshoff says he isn’t seeking national acclaim or distribution in different countries— he just wants BĒT to become a staple for local vodka drinkers. He says that today people are working hard not to build giant brands, but to build something they can put their stamp on, that they can call their own.
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Best Wishes this Holiday Season Michelle Young Honored As
Top Wealth Advisor Mom by Working Mother Magazine 2020
Michelle Young, Private Wealth Advisor and President of Confetti Wealth, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Finacial Services, LLC grew up in Eagan and her husband, Tom grew up in Onalaska, WI. Michelle went to the University of Minnesota-Duluth where she majored in Finance. She immediately fell in love with the financial services industry and decided that she wanted to be a financial advisor. Michelle started a career at Ameriprise in 1999 and quickly made the decision to open her own franchise. Since then, Confetti Wealth has quickly grown to a team of 3 financial advisors and 12 support staff specialists working mainly out of the Edina office in the Centennial Lakes business complex with a second office located in Blaine. It may seem there is a new headline every day that can be unnerving for investors. The average investor drastically underperformed the stock market over time, and this may be because they let emotions get in the way. A great financial advisor can help you overcome this. Michelle and her team encourage everyone to make sure they are working with a professional who listens and understands your personal financial situation, can be objective and unbiased, and can help you navigate the complex and potentially scary waters of saving for retirement and other goals. Family, especially over the holiday season is so important, and generational planning with many clients is a common financial goal. As you take time to celebrate the holidays with your family, begin having important conversations around legacy planning. Call the Confetti Wealth team if you have questions around where to start or to receive a complimentary legacy planning checklist and/or a complimentary initial consultation to learn about the next steps in creating confidence for all your personal financial goals.
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WINTER WONDERLAND AT CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK IS PLANNED FOR DEC. 13 FROM 3-5 P.M. Centennial Lakes Park in the heart of Edina features a 10-acre lake that, in winter, becomes the frozen foundation of an enchanted seasonal scene. The ice, groomed daily in winter for skaters, expands over three main ponds connected by meandering canals, providing ice skaters a unique outdoor experience. Visitors can rent figure and hockey skates as well as charming Norwegian ice sleds sure to give the youngsters a thrill. (Be sure to visit the city’s website for any COVID related updates to hours and amenities.) For even more outdoor fun, be sure to register for the upcoming Winter Wonderland at Centennial Lakes Park, planned for December 13 from 3-5 p.m. Visitors will enjoy a variety of seasonally themed activites. Registration is required. For more details and to register, head to edinamn.gov
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AREA EVENTS
1–31 Gingerbread Wonderland
The sixth annual Gingerbread Wonderland returns to the Gallery at Norway House. From local bakeries and baking enthusiasts to families and first-time gingerbread makers, all are encouraged to enter their tasty cookiecreations. All ages. By appointment only. $10 general admission, $5 members, seniors and children, ages 4 and under free. Norway House, 913 E. Franklin Ave., Mpls.; 612.871.2211; norwayhouse.org
3 Virtual Vietnamese Conversation Group
Santa Photos at Pacifier Edina Santa, story time, hot chocolate, and arts and crafts. Pacifier Edina is hosting Santa Clause for family photos and a day full of Christmas Spirit. All ages. $50. 9:30 a.m.–noon. 4942 France Ave. S; pacifierkids.com
LOCAL EVENTS
2 Wine Cellar Wednesdays
Everyone knows that the best way to celebrate making it to Wednesday is a nice glass of wine. Join Prelude, located in the Westin Edina for an exclusive tasting of limited sale or highend wine. Ages 21 and up. 6–10 p.m. 3201 Galleria; 952.567.5000; marriot.com
12 Free Classes at Wooden Hill Brewing
Sweat, yoga and beer, what could be better? Alchemy 365 will host its last free class of the year, full of yoga, strength and conditioning. Warm up with yoga, move on to bodyweight high intensity and complete with cool-down yoga. Bring your own mat and sign up now. All ages. Free, register online. 7421 Bush Lake Road; 952.960.9663; alchemy365.com
Gather online with the St. Paul Public Library for an hour of conversation led by a Vietnamese speaker. Whether you are a native speaker, practicing or looking to learn Vietnamese, this fun and welcoming Skype meeting is right for you. All ages. Free. 6–7 p.m.; sppl.org
4 European Christmas Market
Shop for unique, handmade holiday gifts and decorations from local vendors, based on festive Christkindlmarkets that pop up in Germany, Austria and other European countries during advent season over three full weekends starting December 4. Virtual Market information coming soon. All ages. Free. 4–9 p.m. Union Depot East Plaza, 240 E. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul; 651.647.6250; stpaulchristmasmarket.org
5–27 Free 30 Minute Mini Outdoor Photoshoot Enjoy fresh air and social distancing while supporting local photographers
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7 Virtual Art Practice Circle
Share your passion for art in a virtual community space hosted by the Minnesota Center for Book Arts. Discuss your work and spark new ideas with teaching artist, Regula Russelle, and fellow artists. $10, $5 for BIPOC participants; register online. 6–7:30 p.m.; mnbookarts.org
13 Minnesota Reptile Show
Curious about reptiles? The ColdBlooded Expos presents a day full of exotic animals and quality reptiles, along with the opportunity to buy, sell and trade. Come see these creatures—you might just go home with one! All ages. $8 ages 11 and up, $3 ages 5–10, ages 4 and under free. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Double Tree Hotel, 7800 Normandale Blvd., Mpls.; 913.609.9343; coldbloodedexpos.com
19 Kid’s Night Out!
Take a break from being indoors and enjoy a few hours of safe in person time to connect and have fun in a socially distanced, small group setting. Build some robots, make seasonal art project, laugh and act like kids! Ages 5–12. $20. 5:30–8:30 p.m. Snapology of Minneapolis, 2649 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls.; 612.440.7627; minneapolis.snapology.com
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EDINA NATIVE ENCOURAGES CLEAN EATING THROUGH EASY AND FLAVORFUL RECIPES.
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Edina native Ellie Schlaefer combines her passion for food, photography and design to serve up fresh flavor to followers on her Instagram page @fullbelly ellie created in August of 2019. Schlaefer began her foodie journey to share how she utilized fresh fruits and vegetables from the local farmers market. Emphasizing the notion that creating healthy meals can be fun, Schlaefer’s content is aimed at showing followers how they can fill their bellies with nutritious, yet delicious food. With too often a taboo type of approach to dieting in pop culture, Schlaefer says “there is no shame in having a full belly, a belly full of healthy, colorful food.� Drawing inspiration from global cultures, Schlaefer looks to other foodie accounts such as @halfbaked harvest, @fitfoodiefinds and @tasteo fyum for guidance on how to achieve these unique, bold tastes. Using these resources as a base to build from, Schlaefer says her posts help provide a sense of understanding and ease of cooking for not only herself, but her followers as well. What began as a hobby is now a way for Schlaefer to connect with the world around her, one fork-full at a time. A LOAF OF LOVE While living alone during quarantine, Schlaefer turned to baking bread. Making sourdough to pass the time, a 24-hour process, she began to give friends and family
samples of her delectable creations. Expanding her efforts to gluten-free banana bread to accommodate her sister’s allergies, Schlaefer eventually gained traction for both types of bread and began making upwards of 30 loaves a week during the month of April. “I perfected my baking skills and people loved it,� she says. Selling each loaf for $5, Schlaefer hand delivers them to customers’ doorsteps to help minimize additional outings to the supermarket. SOURDOUGH BREAD Schlaefer describes this type of bread as holding a tangy bite that is chewy on the inside yet has a crisp and crackly crust. What makes sourdough so unique is its process. The preparation of the bread begins with a starter of water and flour that must be regularly “fed� until thick and active. Forming carbon dioxide, acids and ethanol through the process of fermentation, the dough is then ready to bake. Given the variety of conditions in a given environment, each loaf will look and taste slightly different than the next. BANANA BREAD This healthy alternative to a sweet treat might surprise you. Made up of simple ingredients like bananas, oats, eggs, maple syrup and baking soda; this bread has no additional sugars and is also gluten and dairy free. To order your loaf, visit fullbellyellie.com.
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SCHLAEFER RECOMMENDS: Three kitchen essentials 1. Food processor or blender for easy and efficient chopping. 2. A cast iron skillet is multi-purpose, durable and nonstick. 3. A sharp knife ensures more control, consistency and enhances safety. Without one, you adhere to applying more pressure which increases the risk of slipping and causing injury.
Three tips for new cooks and bakers 1. You don’t have to follow a recipe. Instead, make it your own by adding or subtracting fruits and vegetables to accommodate dietary restrictions, enhance flavor and increase the nutritional value. 2. Stock up on vegetables that are new to you and challenge yourself to incorporate them into new recipes. 3. Schlaefer emphasizes the taste difference between unsalted and salted butter, this is an instance where you must follow the recipe.
GLUTEN FREE BANANA BREAD Ingredients
3 medium ripe bananas 2 cups of old-fashioned rolled oats 2 large eggs Âź cup of pure maple syrup 1 tsp. of baking soda 1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. 2. Combine ingredients in a mixer and mix until well combined and smooth. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out of the center clean. *Optional* Garnish the batter with sliced banana, walnuts or a few chocolate chips before baking. 3. Let the loaf cool in the pan. Store bread in an airtight container or in the refrigerator.
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LAST GLANCE Contributed by Scott Anderson, a certified wine professional; @andersonbytheglass
A Perfect Port I want to share with you a new, must-have Port that everyone will love. Legendary producer Warre’s has reinvented the notion of what Port can be with the versatile Otima label. I am drinking the 20 year Tawny and it is stunning with a youthful freshness, vibrant copper color, rich fruit and the perfect balance of acidity for food. Aged in oak, complex flavors of maple, caramel, apricot, cherry and walnuts emerge. I poured with caramelizing onions to top a burger. Amazing. Pair with more Port. Not many wines work with soup – this does. Lighter and elegant in style, try it with anything savory. Warre’s Otima 20 Year Tawny Porto. Look for this or similar items at Edina Liquor or France 44.
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