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APRIL 2022 “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” —Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady

DEPARTMENTS 18 — Spring Into Style Owners of Scout Handsome Apparel and Gifts believe in getting adventurous with men’s fashion.

22 — Cleaning Up the Nail Industry New salon provides clean alternatives to personal care and beauty services.

26 — Revolutionary Music Education Academy of Prince offers training and opportunities to a new generation of musicians.

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30 — Vegan Fast-Food?

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Stalk & Spade is set to open in Edina this month.

34 — Morningside After Dark Winter storytelling and live music series celebrates 10-year anniversary.

40 — A Modern Upgrade Edina couple transforms their kitchen into an English country-inspired oasis.

TASTEMAKERS 52 — Steeped in Tradition

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Dig into the ritual and history of afternoon tea.

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n the past two years, we’ve lost a lot of what was once “normal.” We’ve had to change our routines, adjust our expectations, question our worldviews and experience a great sense of loss. But at the same time, despite all the pain, division and frustrations, here we are. We’re still standing—even if we are a bit more battered and bruised than we were before. I just want to acknowledge that it’s taken a lot of bravery and perseverance for each of us to make it here today.

For myself, part of making it through the past two years was learning to fight for goodness, pay attention to beauty and revel in simple pleasures.

That’s actually something I love about this magazine—it’s a dedicated space to celebrate those things.

Of course, in times like these, some may deem fashion, beauty and home renovations as trivial. There are terrible things happening in our world, and we have much bigger, more serious things to worry about, right? But that’s just the thing. Sometimes we just need a little joy, a little fun. Personally, I think it’s good for us to at least occasionally indulge in the lighthearted to balance out the difficult. We need things that fill us up so that we can carry on and pour out for the people who need us.

So, I encourage you to take an hour or two this month and flip through this magazine. Read about community volunteers and local boutiques. Learn about the clean beauty movement and vegan fast-food. Celebrate music and storytelling, and indulge in the beauty of an incredible kitchen renovation and the delight of a tea party. Take some time to enjoy the lighthearted and joy-filled and revel in the fun and good things happening in our community in the midst of the difficult.

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A BEAUTIFUL (AND DELICIOUS) SPRING SALAD O NE OF MY FAVOR IT E S PRIN G SA LADS is a strawberry poppy seed salad. It’s fresh, sweet, a little salty and just plain pretty! To turn it into a heartier dish, I add pasta and perfectly juicy grilled chicken. The resulting pasta salad has become a staple in our house during the spring and summer months. It’s great for a light meal or to bring to a gathering for a potluck dish!

Strawberry Poppy Seed Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 main dish servings or 8 side dish servings For the grilled chicken: » 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar » 3 Tbsp. olive oil » 2 cloves garlic, minced » 1/2 tsp. salt » 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts For the dressing: » 1/4 cup olive oil » 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt » 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar » 2 Tbsp. sugar » juice from 1 orange » 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds » 1 tsp. Dijon mustard » salt and pepper, to taste For the pasta salad: and marinade in a container, and

or until internal temperature reaches

or regular farfalle pasta

let the chicken marinate for at least

165 degrees F. Combine cooked pasta,

» 2 cups strawberries, sliced

30 minutes, up to overnight. While

strawberries, red onion, baby spinach,

» 1/2 red onion, sliced

the chicken is marinating, make the

almonds, feta and dressing in a large

» 2 cups baby spinach, chopped

poppy seed dressing by combining

bowl. Toss well, and serve, topped

» 1/2 cup slivered almonds

all ingredients in a bowl or mason

with sliced grilled chicken.

» 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

jar and whisking well to combine,

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» Approximately 8 oz. miniature

and cook the pasta according to the In a small bowl, whisk together the

package directions. Preheat grill to

balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic

medium-high heat. Cook chicken

and salt. Place the chicken breasts

breasts for 4–6 minutes on each side

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One of the first signs of spring is ... bikes!

Road and Parklawn Avenue, the Promenade

As soon as snow disappears from streets

features these colorful tiles that depict a

and trails, and temperatures allow us to

variety of bikers and bikes.

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The images on the mosaics are like

bike’s frame, fill up the tires and head out on

pages from a children’s picture book:

a ride. One of the local places I love to ride

A cyclist under an umbrella chauffeurs

is the Edina Promenade.

two ducks, two friends ride together on a

A walking path and bike trail near

shiny red bike, a dapper Victorian gentle-

Centennial Lakes, the Edina Promenade

man rotates along on his penny-farthing,

welcomes cyclists and pedestrians at its

a bicycle decorated with flowers waits for

east entrance, next to Yorktown Park, with

its rider and a cool dude in shades cruises

10 whimsical bike-themed mosaics. Under

by on his recumbent bike. Each mosaic

the York Avenue bridges, between Hazelton

seems part of a story, capturing a moment

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in the middle of the adventures of these characters and their bicycles.

These mosaics were made through a community collaboration involving several different groups in their design, creation and installation, including the Edina Art Center, the Bike Edina Task Force and many Edina residents.

Make the Edina Promenade your destination for a walk or ride this spring, and look for these creative tiles that celebrate our many public trails. The first rides of the season feel especially jubilant, and these vibrant mosaics delightfully commemorate the energy, camaraderie and fun of this popular and favorite activity. Ride on!

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press or any concept of reading,

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there was poetry. Poetry—stories,

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prayers and messages expressed in

citizen of the Cherokee Nation. She

rhythmic words, between humans,

is also a renowned fiber artist whose

all over the planet. Hip hop, spoken

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word, song lyrics and William Shake-

of many museums. As Minnesota Poet

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from this common and memorized

nesota’s voices. This month, I encour-

way of learning, warning and story.

age you to join her by singing a song,

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CITIZ EN OF ED I N A

EMBRACING VOLUNTEERISM AS A WAY TO GIVE BACK Jeff Ohe, owner of Edina-based Cahill Financial Advisors, feels a responsibility to be engaged. Ohe—along with his wife and their four kids—moved to Edina in 2005 for the schools and the community. Feeling blessed by what he has, he wanted to give back.

He joined the Rotary Club of Edina, and in 2009, he agreed to serve on Rotary’s Executive Committee, a five-year commitment that includes serving as secretary and treasurer and culminates with being president. “It was rewarding to meet others [and] see how others are giving back,” says Ohe, who served as president in 2014–15.

As any volunteer knows, when you say “yes” once, other offers come calling. Ohe was subsequently asked to serve on the Board of Directors for the Southdale YMCA, raising money for facilities and camps that support youth development. He also served on the Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation Board, lending his expertise from his work as an investment professional.

In 2015, Ohe was elected to the Edina Community Foundation Board of Directors, where he volunteered to lead the development committee. His tenure brought creative ideas, including new ways to attract donations from local businesses and give them recognition for their dedication.

Reflecting on his volunteerism, Ohe cited his part in the establishment of the Edina Rotary Legacy Fund (an endowment fund) as one of his most memorable activities.

The fund has significantly increased the amount of money the Rotary Club of Edina can give away to nonprofit organizations in both the local and international communiPhoto: Jeff Ohe

ties. Local organizations, such as Veap, Cornerstone and Can-Do-Canines, have benefited from these gifts.

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STYLE John and Ben Thompson

Spring Into Style Owners of Scout Handsome Apparel and Gifts believe in getting adventurous with men’s fashion.

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WITH SPRING ON THE HORIZON,

people are beginning to put away winter clothes and break out their warm-weather wardrobes. For a lot of men, this is a good time to take a look at your closet and perhaps make some updates. After all, the changing of seasons is the perfect time to try something new with your fashion.

Not sure where to start? Ben and John Thompson, men’s fashion experts and coowners of Scout Handsome Apparel and Gifts, have some tips for adding a little personality to your wardrobe.

The Thompsons emphasize the idea of fashion being about individual expression rather than an overarching set of rules and principles every guy should adhere to.

They note that, while some men prefer to stick to only neutral colors like black, blue or brown, that’s not everyone’s style.

When it comes to both Ben and John’s personal styles, they’re all about branching out and get a little wild with clothing— and through their store, they’re inviting others to join them. “One thing we wanted to bring to market was our adventurous style of dressing, whether it’s fun colors or different prints,” John says. “Don’t be afraid of stuff that’s not traditional.”

Ben and John also encourage people to stop focusing so much on matching colors and outfits and to focus instead on coordinating everything—a subtle but important difference. This may be mixing a bold pattern with a simpler pattern or using different complementary colors instead of matching the same color.

“It’s time to break down the barriers of matching colors,” Ben says.

Adding accessories is a great way to update an outfit without a complete overhaul of your wardrobe. Ben and John have started to sell a lot of hats, bags and bandanas at Scout as people have learned how to add these accessories into an outfit and update their look.

Scout carries men’s and unisex clothing and seeks to carry planet-positive brands, whether it’s a product made out of organic material or a brand with a good

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Want to refresh more than just your wardrobe?

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social cause. Scout also tries to carry local brands when it can. In addition to clothing, it also offers various gifts, such as candles and books.

Scout opened its first permanent location in St. Paul in 2018 after starting as a men’s vintage pop-up shop. After a year in St. Paul, a car drove into the store and put them out of commission for the upcoming holiday season. The owner of Nolan Mains in Edina reached out and offered the Thompsons a space to use until the St. Paul location was back up and running. They politely declined at the time but always stayed in touch.

Once they were ready to open a second location, the Thompsons reached out and worked out a deal to open their second Scout location in Nolan Mains. Because the location was in a new development, business started slow, but has picked up since. “The community really rallied around small businesses,” Ben says.

“Especially last holiday season.”

As you assess and update your spring wardrobe, remember there isn’t one thing that will work for every guy when it comes to updating clothing. It comes down to the individual and what works for them and their personality. “Fashion is about individual expression,” John says. “Just don’t take it too seriously.”

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Cleaning Up the Nail Industry New salon provides clean alternatives to personal care and beauty services.

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HERE FOR YOU, EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. Whether you are in the planning stage of your dream pursuit or you’re looking to safeguard all that you’ve accomplished, I will meet you wherever you are in your journey.

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Opting for cleaner alternatives to nail care and beauty practices, this Phoenixbased salon prides itself in using allnatural, vegan and toxin-free products.

“Hands and feet are very neglected from a heath perspective even though they do a lot for us,” says Prose Edina franchise owner Kat Gilbertson. She says that, often, “we just think to paint them pretty and then be on the go.”

But it’s worth taking a deeper look at our personal care products and the ingredients that go into them. After all, in the United States, only 11 ingredients are banned from cosmetics—compared to around 500 in Canada and more than 1,300 in the European Union. This means that products intended to enhance your appearance at times contain harmful ingredients—some are linked to cancer, hormone disruption and infertility. As awareness grows around product ingre-

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dients and the clean beauty movement, more consumers are turning to clean and natural approaches to keep personal care simple and pure.

Free of ingredients or chemicals that may be harmful to human health, the clean beauty industry zeroes in on surprisingly common toxins like parabens (a chemical preservative), synthetic fragrances and phthalates (a solvent), which are commonly found in shampoos, makeup and soap. Beauty retailers and individuals are becoming more dedicated to clean beauty.

In the midst of the ever-growing clean beauty movement, Gilbertson says it’s essential to provide products that are not harsh or full of chemicals, and it is important to consider items from an

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allergen perspective as well. While not all chemicals and ingredients impact everyone the same way, some people are extremely sensitive to certain ingredients. Gilbertson mentions a close family member and regular client who was never able to get a manicure because of sensitivities to the chemicals incorporated into many of the lotions and dyes used at other salons. However, at Prose, that person is able to get full pampering treatments without worry due to the careful ingredient selection.

“There is no industry leader [in cleaner nail care], and we are working to establish ourselves as that leader to help raise the bar on what it means to be clean,” Gilbertson says.

Prose’s attention to safe, high-quality

products is at the forefront of the business. Providing options that are free of harsh chemicals and toxins, the services include a variety of safer, natural alternatives to hand, foot and beauty services— like anti-aging masques made from fruit purées, plant-based exfoliants or powder dip manicure instead of acrylic nails.

As a mom of three and former leader in the retail business management industry at Apple and Target, Gilbertson was in search of a better work-life balance.

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Edina residents Natalie (L) and Olivia Tran (R) attended the Academy of Prince music camp and have since continued making music with other teens who attended the program.

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sparked among Prince fans at a backyard barbecue. It was 2016, shortly after the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s death in April 2016. Sadness and a yearning to keep Prince’s philanthropic legacy alive permeated the yard.

Lifelong Prince fan and Paisley Park regular Heidi Vader couldn’t let it go. In 2017, she formed Purple Playground, a nonprofit for youth music education and became its director. From there, educator, DJ and vocalist Willie Adams had the idea for Academy of Prince (AOP), a free monthly and summer music program put on by Purple Playground for teenagers to write, perform and collaborate musically.

Vader tapped into her 35 years of music connections to form a powerhouse of speakers and teachers. “It’s so touch-

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ing how many ‘Yes’ [responses] we get,” Vader says of the people who generously give their time. “It’s about continuing Prince’s legacy of giving and educating the next generations—all taught by musicians who played with him, authors who wrote historical books about him and others who collaborated with him.”

Singer/songwriter Elisa Fiorillo joined the Purple Playground board of directors as a music director after serving as an AOP guest and seeing how it impacted the students. “The last time I worked with these amazing kids, I saw the huge transition from the time they arrived to how they left,” Fiorillo says. “At first, [students were] insecure to share their ideas, and, by the end, kids were going off on their own and creating songs all by themselves and performing them!”

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Fiorillo was a backing vocalist on songs with Prince and The New Power Generation from 2009 until 2014. “[Prince] loved kids, and he loved sharing his music with kids,” Fiorillo says. “He inspired me to write, and I want to do the same for the kids of Purple Playground.”

Purple Playground music director Adrian Crutchfield, a saxophonist and The New Power Generation HORNZ liaison, toured and recorded with Prince. He, too, is inspired by exposing the next generation to Prince’s legacy through AOP. “Everyone has creativity and expression in them,” Crutchfield says. “The trick is finding the confidence and audacity to share it with the world.”

Unlike any program in the world, AOP students learn about Prince and his musical influences. Students also collaborate during the two-week camp, writing and recording in a professional studio at the High School for Recording Arts in St. Paul.

“Academy of Prince is a revolutionary approach to music and arts-based education,” Adams says. “We don’t foster competition. We show our students and model for the community the power of collaboration. We see our differences as strengths and gifts, not deficits. I believe students and the communities we serve will be impacted for generations to come because, like Prince, we are about using music to unite, heal and uplift our world.”

Edina resident Kathy Tran learned about AOP from an Open Streets

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Top left: Edina resident Rowan Nordin also attended Academy of Prince and is seen here performing at a local concert venue.

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Bottom left: From left to right, Kimora Collins, Amelie Bruning Way, Natalie Tran, Olivia Tran and Sophie Bruning Way, all from Edina, at the Academy of Prince.

Minneapolis booth. Both of her daughters, Olivia and Natalie, have attended the program each summer since 2018.

Olivia banded together with camp friends, writing songs, singing, playing piano and learning about music production. “It taught me how to collaborate, share ideas and gave me the confidence to create my own music,” the Edina High School (EHS) senior says. “Willie and Heidi have supported and mentored me in pursuing different career paths in the music industry. It was through their leads that I got a position on the board of a music venue called The Garage.”

Learning how to collaborate was also the biggest takeaway for Natalie, EHS junior, singer and ukulele player.

“Everyone has some talent to share.

Some are good at songwriting, some at singing or playing an instrument and some are good at producing music,” she says. “I like to sing, but I’m not the best songwriter. I found that working in a group, however, we came up with some really great stuff. Learning to collaborate has positively impacted my confidence and ability to better socialize in school.”

Olivia and Natalie plan to attend AOP this summer and recommend it to teens interested in music. “It is an unforgettable experience,” Olivia says. “How often do you get to learn about Prince, hear inspirational stories, write music with like-minded kids and record it with professional musicians in a state-of-the-art recording studio? It’s a chance of a lifetime.”

Natalie shares the same sentiment.

“The people [are] so supportive and talented,” she says. Natalie gets together with friends from the camp regularly, “holding jam seshes in the basement.”

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Stalk & Spade is set to open

V EG A N FAST-FOOD? Yes , It’s a T hin g.

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in Edina this month.

Across society, it’s becoming increasingly popular to cut down on the intake of animal protein— whether because of moral convictions, environmental concerns or budgetary limitations. Or simply for the challenge of cooking delicious, meat-free meals! Some people are fully vegan or vegetarian, while others are just looking to cut down and go meatless one or two days a week.

While there are plenty of great cookbooks and recipes out there for making a delicious and filling meat-free dinner, what happens

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when you’re not at home? Whether you’re toting kids to activities or juggling your own busy schedule, eating on-the-go is inevitable.

But when you have dietary restrictions, a quick bite to eat is often far from simple, and fast-casual options can be few and far between. Yes, most fast-casual chains offer salads, and some are expanding into meatless burgers and burritos, but that’s still just one or two items on a menu.

However, Wayzata-based restaurant Stalk & Spade has taken things to the next level with a full menu of plant-based, dairy-free, fast-casual options—from burgers and chick’n sandwiches to wraps, nuggets and shakes. It even has a page on its website with allergen information for their full menu to help guide those with dietary restrictions to the right options.

The first Stalk & Spade location opened in Wayzata in the spring of 2021. Steele Smiley, who is also the Crisp & Green founder and CEO, launched Stalk & Spade out of his own experience transitioning to a plantbased diet in 2014 and experiencing the limited options for fast-casual food options. While Smiley’s Crisp & Green does offer vegan options, sometimes what you’re really craving is a juicy burger—and Stalk & Spade is Smiley’s answer to those looking for American fast-food classics.

This spring, the location is expanding to Edina—and it’s just across the street from Crisp & Green. Later this year, the chain is expanding beyond Minnesota to Florida and Iowa.

In anticipation of the Edina location’s late April opening, we interviewed Smiley to learn more about how he’s developed the Stalk & Spade brand and what some of his favorite items on the menu are.

Stalk & Spade has a fully plant-based menu. How do you define “plantbased”? Is it synonymous with a vegetarian or vegan diet?

“Plant-based” is synonymous with “vegan.” However, our food is not just for those who identify as vegan,

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so using the words plant-based to describe our food helps to welcome a broader group of people to our restaurants. Our food is 100 percent made from plants, so there are no animal products or byproducts [in our food], like dairy or eggs. We want to welcome vegans, vegetarians, people who are lactose-intolerant or anyone who is trying to reduce [their] meat and dairy consumption.

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If the burgers and chicken patties aren’t meat—what are they made of?

We use our own proprietary blend that includes fresh, wholesome ingredients such as pea protein, beets, oats and other simple, plant-based ingredients.

Can you share more about how you and your team developed your menu?

How did you decide what to include?

We set out to create a menu with traditional American classics ... After extensive research and development, our inventive culinary team perfected plant-based versions of juicy burgers, crispy chicken sandwiches and tasty frozen treats that taste just like the real thing. We continue to innovate daily and will expand our menu to include more plant-based menu items over time.

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What are some of your favorite items on the menu?

I steer toward the classics—the Classic Deluxe Cheeseburger [and the] Crispy Chick’n Sandwich. Our new Honey Mustard Grilled Chick’n Sandwich is another one of my frequented favorites. Chef Bill did a terrific job making that sandwich taste like the real thing.

What would you say to someone who has never tried a plant-based alternative to animal products before?

What can you expect in terms of taste and texture?

Our plant-based menu items taste just like the real thing. Most people can’t even tell a difference, and you’ll find that you won’t ever crave traditional, low-quality fast-food again.

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AFTER DARK Rion

W I N T E R S TO R Y T E L L I N G A N D L I V E M U S I C S E R I E S C E L E B R AT E S 1 0 -Y E A R A N N I V E R S A R Y. In the 1800s, writers Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott and Nathaniel Hawthorne all lived in the same little town of Concord, Massachusetts.

In the first half of the 20th century, Virginia Woolfe, John Maynard Keyes, E.M. Forster and Lytton Strachey lived, worked and studied near the district of Bloomsbury, London.

At a local level, Edina’s Morningside neighborhood, located in the most northeastern portion of the city, has fast become an artistic hub of its own.

This wasn’t by design, per say, but rather by happenstance.

“I remember commenting on the crazy talent in Morningside to neighbors Jim Mahoney and Laurie Lindeen while meeting for coffee,” says Rebecca Bell Sorensen, Edina resident. “I didn’t think you could go a block without

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bumping into a writer or musician.”

That one comment launched them onto a 10-year journey filled with music, storytelling and community.

“We thought these artists could come together as a community in Minnesota’s coldest winter months,” says Bell Sorensen. “You could read a poem or short story or maybe dust off the guitar.”

Bell Sorensen and Mahoney had seen these types of gatherings around the East Coast, in places like New York City.

Where they hadn’t seen anything of the like was in Edina.

“We thought about giving it a try,” says Mahoney. “Everyone knew where the Edina Morningside Community Church was, and we could hold it there.” The church was the neighborhood’s community center, after all.

The format that was settled upon was a show that featured 10 acts. The split

would be half writers and half musicians.

Some were established, some were not.

“We have everyone from performers who do this type of thing for a living to the person who is totally freaked out because they’re doing it for the first time,” says Bell Sorensen.

“The beauty of it,” says Mahoney, “is that everything lasts 10 minutes or less.

If it’s not someone’s shining moment or it’s not your taste, [the] next person [is] up.”

These gatherings became known as Morningside After Dark, with Bell Sorensen, Mahoney and Lindeen as its co-creators.

“It’s just a cheeky name,” says Mahoney. “It sounds so salacious, but there’s nothing salacious about it.

The shows attract a mix of all ages, and we hold them on Monday nights.”

Morningside After Dark performances are held three times per year, once in

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Above: Performers Joe Savage, Annie Mack and George Scot McKelvey on stage.

Below: A packed house waits for performances to begin.

January, once in February and once in April. (March is out because of springbreak conflicts.) Shows are free, but donations are accepted.

Each show is centered around a theme, which is open to interpretation.

This year, the themes are Silver Lining (January), True North (February) and Best Of (April).

10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY This year’s April show, to be held on April 25, represents Morningside After Dark’s 10-year anniversary, a feat both no one and everyone thought would occur.

“It’s always been year to year,” says Katy Vernon, current co-host and cocurator. “Should we do it again?” she says they ask themselves each year. So far, the answer has always been, “Yes.” The show has always gone on, through snow squalls, polar vortexes and even a global pandemic. Of course, COVID-19 led to a slate of virtual performances in 2021. The plan for 2022 was a hybrid—though the January event ended up being fully virtual.

“We’re live-streaming it, so people can watch as it happens, and then we’ll edit and polish the live-stream so you can watch it anytime,” says Bell Sorensen.

Live shows have attracted as many as 250 fans packed into the basement at Morningside Community Church, while one of last year’s virtual shows counted 20,000 views.

“We could never stuff that many people in a church basement,” says Bell Sorensen. But that doesn’t mean an allvirtual format will be its future. “[Being in] the room is really special,” says sound man and regular performer George Scot McKelvey. “It’s like a theater gig, and the acoustics are fantastic.” But doesn’t this take place in the basement of a church? “Some rooms are good,” says McKelvey, “and this is one of them.”

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a pure love of music or a pure love of hearing a good story,” says Bell Sorensen. “They’re hungry, they’re enthralled and they’re engaged.”

The performers sense this. “They’re great listeners,” says McKelvey, of the show’s audience. “It’s nothing like if you were performing at a bar and people were drinking, talking and moving around.”

EVOLVING BUT STAYING THE SAME The show’s start centered around performers from the Morningside neighborhood.

While that’s still mostly the norm, performers have come from beyond Edina’s borders—way beyond in some instances.

“People hear about it and want to be part of it,” says Vernon.

Over time, Morningside After Dark has

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Joyann Parker (above) and Jana Shortal, KARE 11 host and reporter, (below) are two previous Morningside After Dark performers.

evolved, balancing the roster with a mix of established and neighborhood performers, while also welcoming new voices.

Each performance has a mixed cast of characters, all bringing a totally different piece of art to the stage. “We can go from having a national stand-up comic trying out new material to someone giving a heart-wrenching talk on the passing of a family member,” says McKelvey. “This might be followed by a national recording artist trying out a new song.”

“You can’t look away,” says Bell Sorensen. “It’s why the three of us [Bell Sorensen, Mahoney and Vernon] still sit in the front row.”

It’s also why some members of the audience have been to every single show, 10 years running.

“The main thing is still the sense of community,” Mahoney says. “That goes way back to when Morningside was incorporated, had its own school and had its own zip code.” He says they started Morningside After Dark “as the doldrumbeaters of winter. That hasn’t changed.”

People continue to crave the warming magic of live music and storytelling on a cold winter’s night. Bell Sorensen says that, year after year, “people leave the show and they’re wondering how in the world they didn’t know of this music or that writing.”

“It’s been 10 years,” says Bell Sorensen.

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ell preserved by the same family for over 50 years, Emily and Caleb VonVett’s 1960s Edina home was in need of a modern upgrade when they bought it. After moving in five years ago, the couple intentionally held off on any major renovations to ensure each update made sense for their lifestyle. “I’m really big on living in a house before making any major changes, just to see how it works for [our] specific family,” VonVett says.

Working with the existing features of the home, she wanted to adhere to the original integrity of the space. Instead of expanding the structure, they worked within the existing walls.

“I wanted the challenge of working with what we had,” she says.

Though the enclosed kitchen was functioning, it did not match the VonVett’s aesthetic, and the floorplan didn’t offer good access to their backyard—something they wanted.

The original kitchen featured neutral

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walls, black appliances, honey-toned cabinetry, blonde floors and minimal natural light. “It was kind of lackluster, and [Emily] wanted the space to be bigger to provide more space,” says JoLynn Johnson, owner, designer and project manager of Crystal Kitchen + Bath, a design-build firm in Crystal with over 48 years of industry experience.

Taking nearly two years to plan out what she wanted to do with the space herself, VonVett says she gathered inspiration from her experience being around hundreds of houses when selling residential real estate. “It was all original,” she says about the ideas she conceptualized for the space.

Teaming up with Crystal Kitchen + Bath to help bring her visions to life, they were able to combine the kitchen and dining spaces to create an open and airy space with English countrystyle charm within the nine months (finishing one week before VonVett gave birth to her first son). “They have lifelong customers, and I have expe-

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rienced why that is,” VonVett says about working with the Crystal team.

The Layout

Though many would take out the loadbearing wall to make the dining room open to the kitchen, VonVett wanted to open up the space while still maintaining the room definition. Comparable to a galley kitchen, the room then opens up to a more accessible and casual eat-in style dining area. Defined by its functions, the kitchen emulates a light and airy feel with its layout. “I really wanted to make it feel like the space was not just adhering to the 2021 trends but [was] something that was truly traditional, the way the house was built,” VonVett says.

Wanting to best utilize the space, VonVett considered many elements of their entertaining lifestyle for inspiration. She

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says sticking with the walkthrough-style kitchen was the best way to make the most of what they had without having to sacrifice flow or succumb to additional add-ons to the existing structure.

“In a lot of these houses, people try to squeeze in an island even if they don’t truly have the space,” she says. “The layout is just not conducive [to that], and sometimes that can block people from having more people in the space. Even though it has the look that everyone likes, the functionality isn’t there.”

The Windows

The windows in the kitchen and dining space were updated to match the existing style in other parts of the home. “Viewing the back of the house from the outside … all of the windows look consistent with each other. You can’t really tell what

is old and what is new with the space,” VonVett says. “It really makes it feel cohesive, like it has been there all along.”

In addition to the subtle update on the windows, VonVett also wanted to enlarge the existing window over the sink to bring in more natural light and add an additional overlook to the backyard.

The Built-In Buffet

What once was an eat-in breakfast nook is now a functional buffet. Designed to feel like it was meant to be there all along, these built-in features emulate a piece of furniture. Serving as extra storage, countertop space for entertaining and a place to display seasonal décor, VonVett says it is one of her favorite features in the remodel.

To utilize the amount of space they had to work with, Crystal interior designer

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Mary Maney opted to pull the feature forward to create a hidden storage closet behind the buffet for cleaning supplies off of the mud room. This helped increase the functionality for the space without sacrificing a visually pleasing aesthetic.

between the kitchen and the built-in buffet. These doors not only provide a way for guests to come and go as they please, but they also act as an additional source for natural light through its windows.

The French Doors

To maintain consistency throughout the entirety of the home, VonVett wanted to update the variety of floor types they had across the main floor. “You got dizzy walking around and seeing all of these different broken-up pieces of flooring,” she says. The kitchen had an engineered blonde wood; and the living, dining and den spaces had 35-year-old wool car-

As big entertainers, VonVett wanted to create a layout that flows. With direct access to the back patio, they decided to install two French doors on opposite ends of the kitchen. Symmetrically placed, one door is positioned in between the main kitchen and the eat-in dining space and the other is located along the same wall in

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peting. Addressing the mix-and-match materials, she says it wasn’t worth the time and energy to do anything about them until the walls were removed in the floor plan to create more space.

After knocking down the wall separating the dining space from the kitchen, they decided to update all of the flooring to 1.5-inch by 3/4-inch red oak planks to match the wood floors featured on the entire second level of the home.

The Color Story

Though the tone-on-tone color scheme is common in design trends today, VonVett says this approach was more about pro-

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After two years of testing, the couple added organic solutions to the offerings of their commercial lawn care business. To grow their business and knowledge base, Shay earned a master’s degree (MPS ‘18) in horticulture from the University of Minnesota. What knowledge she gained has helped them perfect their organic approach to lawn care.

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THE ART OF CREATIVITY Tap into your creative side with spring events at the Edina Art Center.

to get out of the house and try something new this spring? The Art Center in Edina offers a plethora of opportunities for children, teens and adults of all abilities to tap into their creative side and explore new mediums—at both the Art Center and Edina Senior Center. And this April, there are some especially fun offerings.

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Does your child love dinosaurs?

Children ages 18 months to 6 years old can participate in Dino Discovery, which involves creating a dinosaur diorama (and taking home a toy dinosaur). $21/session; 9:45–10:30 a.m. and 10:45–11:30 a.m; April 9 Every Friday in April, kids ages 4–6 can try our new art forms, materials and

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techniques to create new projects— from painting and sculpture to drawing and collage. $21/session; 10–10:45 a.m.

Fridays, April 1-29 Encourage your teen to explore and express their creativity through weekly Teen Art Escape—an opportunity to create art with their peers, with a mentor on-site to work with students. $90/session; 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 29–May 24 Get a global perspective with Family Fun Saturdays: Art Around the World. At this once-a-month event, adults and children (ages 5–12) can explore art together and learn about artforms from around the world. In April, participants can learn about

and create Mexican Folk Art. $30/session; 10 a.m.–noon, April 16 Adults can also explore mosaics, watercolor painting, portrait painting and drawing, figure drawing, oil and acrylic painting, and poetry at the Art Center throughout the month of April and beyond. Head to the Art Center’s website for the full spring/summer activities directory. —Amy Overgaard

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O N T H E TOW N Compiled by Emily Deutscher and Hanna McDaniels

Inver Grove Heights Home Show

LOCAL EVENTS

The Dirty Shorts Brass Band Performance 04/03 The Dirty Shorts Brass Band is made up of Minnesota and Wisconsin natives that perform traditional New Orleans Style performances. Watch The Dirty Shorts Brass Band show off their talent as they play a combination of blues, jazz, rock and other music. All ages.

Free. 6–7 p.m. Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S.; 763.486.9018; edinamn.gov

The Gnu Woodwind Quintet Performance 04/10 The Gnu Woodwind Quintet specializes in performing popular genres like jazz and light classical. The assembly consists of the clarinet, horn, bassoon and the oboe. Watch the group of five create an tion. Ages 18 and up. $195. Times vary.

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AREA EVENTS

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Watercolor Landscape Painting

The John Philip Sousa Memorial Band Performance

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nect with builders, interior design-

Bring a reference photo to a class-

Formed in 1970, The John Philip

ers and other industry professionals

room taught by an artist. Brush your

Sousa Memorial Band is made up

and get ideas for your own home.

way through a water-colored land-

of Edina High School alumni, with

scape, sky and clouds. All levels are

45 members total. Join them for a

welcome. Supplies are not included,

thrilling performance. All ages. Free.

6–7 p.m. Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S.; 952.833.9540; sousaband.net

All ages. Free. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Veterans Memorial Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights; 952.232.765; minnesotahomeshows.com

their instrumental passion. All ages. Free.

6–7 p.m. Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave. S.; 952.833.9540; edinamn.gov

but the instructor will contact you on the supplies needed after registra-

Inver Grove Heights Home Show Head to this one-day event to con-

Hot Chocolate 15K/5K 04/09 Raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital by participating in

APRIL 22–23 / 7 P.M.

Minneapolis’ Hot Chocolate 15K/5K. There’s something for everyone at this

SPACE GIRL

race: Two distances for runners of every

The Edina High School Thespians present an excit-

8:10 a.m. Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE, Mpls.; hotchocolate15k.com

ing play called Space Girl. Watch the Thespian crew

endurance, a post-race hot chocolate and premium swag to commemorate the event. All ages. Tickets start at $40.

perform its newest science fiction production as you follow them across the galaxy. The Thespians are

Minnesota Craft Beer Festival

composed of alumni and talented students alike; you

04/09

don’t want to miss an experience like this. All ages.

Sample beer from breweries across

Prices vary. 7 p.m. Edina Performing Arts Center, 6754 Valley View Road; 952.848.3800; ehsthespians.com

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the state, all under one roof. There will be over 130 breweries attend-

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enjoyable listening experience through

ing and over 500 beers to enjoy.

Ages 21 and up. Tickets start at $44.

1–5 p.m. Minneapolis Convention Center (Hall B + C), 1301 Second Ave. S., Mpls.; minnesotacraftbeerfestival.com

SOLVING YOUR PROBLEMS, NOT CREATING THEM.

Minneapolis Vintage Market 04/10 The Minneapolis Vintage Market is back with two levels of vintage clothing and housewares to shop. All ages. $10.

11 a.m.–4 p.m. Machine Shop, 300 Second St. SE, Mpls.; mplsvintagemarket.com

Landscape Arboretum Full Moon Hikes 04/25–04/26 Magical fairy lights, bonfires and a cup of hot cocoa await you at this special after-hours event. The hike will span over a 1.5-mile loop and a bog boardwalk. All ages. $20 for nonmember adults and $5 for Arboretum members and children. 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska; 612.624.2200; arb.umn.edu

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TA S T E M A K E R S

Dig into the ritual and history of afternoon tea.

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BY AMY OVERGAARD

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Steeped in Tradition

Photos: Matt Lien

AS A LIFELONG AN G LOP HIL E,

I find the goings-on of the British royals so interesting. (The pageantry! The rules and regulations! The fashion! The drama!) But it’s not just the royals that intrigue me—it’s the culture that’s so much more steeped in tradition than our own. One of these traditions I love the most? The ritual of teatime.

In the British show, Call the Midwife, the characters are always unwinding from a long day or recovering from a traumatic event with a cup of tea and some cake. I love that—the comfort you can find in the ritual of slowing down for a hot drink and something sweet.

It’s human nature to turn to rituals.

These repeated acts and traditions can offer a sense of control in the midst of a day that feels out of control. They can also help us carve out a time to pause and focus solely on that ritual, grounding ourselves in the present moment.

In an article by Psychology Today titled, “The Transformative Power of Engaging in a Ritual,” the author Caitlin O’Connell, Ph.D., writes that practicing rituals “alerts our minds to an unusual stimulus that requires focus, activating areas of the brain like the amygdala— which is responsible for processing our emotions and responses ... The science behind these acts shows how engaging in ritual can relieve stress, make us more present and even improve our cognition.”

I don’t know about you, but the past two years have reminded me exactly how much I control in life. (Spoiler: nothing.) So, I like the idea of having one small part of my day that’s predicable and in my own control. And if it relieves stress? Even better.

British or not, the ritual of afternoon tea can be just the thing to add a little comfort, joy and mindfulness to your day.

ing and drinking tea at a higher dinner table versus the low drawing room tables where afternoon tea was served.)

The History of Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea at The Lynhall

While today seen as a quintessentially English custom, the ritual of afternoon tea is relatively new, all things considered. While tea was first brought from Asia to Europe in the 1600s, it wasn’t until the early 1840s that afternoon tea as we know it was first introduced, thanks to Anna Maria Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford.

It all started because the Duchess would often become hungry in the late afternoon, but the evening meal wasn’t served until around 8 p.m. To tide herself over until dinner, she would request a tray of tea and snacks to be brought to her room at 4 p.m. each day. When she began inviting friends to join her for her afternoon tea, the trend caught on.

Within 40 years, afternoon tea became a social event of the upper class (primarily women). In the late afternoon, society women would transition from day dresses into long gowns, accompanied by hats and gloves, and gather for tea in the drawing room.

According to tradition, the food served with formal afternoon tea includes dainty sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, as well as cakes and pastries.

While the pomp and ceremony surrounding afternoon tea was reserved for the upper class, tea drinking in general became more engrained in daily English life in the second half of the 19th century, with the working class often enjoying “high tea” as a simple meal after a long day of work. (“High” referring to eat-

If you love the idea of afternoon tea and are looking to indulge in this fancy affair, look no further than The Lynhall. The Edina location offers afternoon tea every Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. (by reservation only). Guests can come in for the full experience or pick up a to-go box to enjoy at home.

The Lynhall launched the afternoon tea service in fall 2020, shortly after opening its Edina location. The restaurant’s founder and owner Anne Spaeth lived in London with her husband and children for five years. During that time, she picked up a love for the ritual.

Whenever friends visited, she was sure to bring them to a tea house or hotel that served formal afternoon tea.

Spaeth hoped to incorporate an afternoon tea service into The Lynhall’s offerings since the restaurant’s inception—but it didn’t quite fit the schedule and concept of the Minneapolis location. It wasn’t until the opportunity arose to open a second location in Edina that the timing and setting was right.

Both Spaeth and The Lynhall’s executive pastry chef Katie Elsing intentionally planned the Edina location with an afternoon tea service in mind.

More than just tea and treats, they designed The Lynhall’s afternoon tea to be a true experience. Upon arrival, you and your companions are guided to a table that’s pre-set with a three-tier tea tray, filled with sandwiches, pastries and desserts concocted by Elsing and The

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Lynhall’s executive chef Natalie Allesee.

Each place setting includes a bone china food plate, a teacup and saucer and a personal teapot. As for tea, each guest gets to choose his/her own from more than 10 options, with a rotating selection provided by TeaSource.

When preparing the menu (which changes seasonally), The Lynhall’s chefs use the traditional afternoon tea staples as a starting point, serving tea sandwiches, pastries and desserts at every afternoon tea service. But from there, they let their creativity guide them to create something that’s special and memorable.

“With our tea menu, we wanted to be unique in that we highlight the things that are different about us [at The Lynhall],” says Elsing. “We make everything in-house—pastries, desserts, bread, everything.” With that, she says they can have fun and experiment with food that’s beyond the traditional crustless finger sandwiches.

Allesee adds that everything she develops for the afternoon menu still has the “Lynhall ethos” and aligns with what she would put on the regular menu. “But it’s tinier [and] cuter,” she says.

Elsing says each tea menu is intentionally crafted to be as local as possible and very seasonal. But she adds that a huge value of both chefs is “just having fun with it and being able to be creative.”

Beyond the weekend tea menus, the chefs are currently working on building out a catering menu to do in-home tea events for bridal showers, birthday parties and other special events.

“I didn’t think [afternoon tea] would be such a big part of my life or my career,” says Elsing. “But it’s been so fun. Being able to talk to people who are so excited and having such fun—being able to be part of those special moments is really why I love being a pastry chef.”

“In [the hospitality industry], we’re all nurturers,” says Allesee. “Tea is definitely an extension of that. I still remember the first tea I assembled—seeing a little girl in the cutest little dress, [with] a big smile on her face and so excited. I was like, ‘OK, this is the coolest thing I’ve done in a while.’ It’s really rewarding.”

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The Different Types of Tea

All tea, other than herbal, comes

appearance. After the leaves are

from an evergreen shrub called

picked off the plant, it’s “fired”

the camellia sinensis plant. This

(generally either pan-fried or

plant is native to Southeast Asia

steamed), which neutralizes the

but is now being cultivated world-

enzymes that enable oxidation.

wide. To make tea, the leaves of

By preventing oxidation, the

this plant are harvested, giving

leaves retain the natural green

us what we know as tea leaves.

color and fresh flavor. The result is

What happens with these tea

a light-bodied tea with a vegetal

leaves—essentially, how they are

or grassy flavor. Green tea can

processed—is what creates the dif-

become bitter or astringent when

ferent types of teas. This one plant

brewed for too long, so it’s recom-

results in hundreds of tea varieties,

mended to brew them for shorter

which fall into several different

times and at a lower temperature

categories or types.

than black tea.

Black Tea

White Tea

Black tea is a category of tea fea-

White tea is made up of tea leaves

turing tea leaves that are withered

that are minimally processed and

and quickly and heavily oxidized.

not intentionally oxidized. These

(Oxidization is what happens

leaves are simply air-dried, result-

when the tea leaves are exposed

ing in a flavor that’s similar to

to air after being picked off the

green tea but generally a bit softer

plant—similar to the way an apple

and sweeter.

turns brown once cut open.)

This produces a full-bodied,

Dark Tea

amber-colored tea. Common black

Dark tea involves tea leaves that

teas are English breakfast, Earl

are fermented anywhere from

Grey and Darjeeling. Black tea is

several months to years. During

what you’d traditionally find at a

the oxidation and fermentation

British afternoon tea ceremony.

process, the tea leaves become

Oolong Tea

darker—hence the name “dark tea.” The most common type of

Oolong tea is partially oxidized

fermented tea is Pu’er tea from

tea sitting somewhere in between

the Yunnan province in China.

green and black teas on a scale

The fermentation process results

of oxidization. However, it’s not

in a mellow, mildly sweet flavor.

the oxidization level that defines this tea—rather, it’s the process in

Herbal Tea

which it’s created (which involves

As mentioned above, herbal teas

withering, shaking, pan-firing, roll-

do not come from the camellia

ing, drying and baking). Oolong

sinensis plant, and in the most

tea leaves are traditionally roasted

technical terms aren’t tea at all.

and rolled to bring out specific

Rather, it’s dried out plants and

flavors—and the particular way

herbs that often have medicinal

they’re rolled impacts the appear-

qualities. Unlike true tea, herbal

ance and flavor profile of the tea.

teas don’t contain caffeine.

Green Tea Green tea gets its name from its

Some popular types of herbal tea include chamomile, rooibos, ginger, peppermint and hibiscus.

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LAST GLANCE

By Bryce Helmbrecht-Lommel

R U N N E R U P : W I L D L I F E & N AT U R E

Time for Dinner Winning photo captures young birds ready for their father (and food).

MARTIN FREEMAN, an amateur wildlife photographer, captured this photo in Arden Park on the edge of Minnehaha Creek, in a patch of formerly untouched woods that was a haven for birds. While waiting to capture a shot of bald eagles in their nest, Freeman noticed the young birds—pileated woodpeckers—sticking their heads out, waiting for their next meal, so he hid until the first parent showed up. Freeman recognized the father by the red chin stripe, which male pileated woodpeckers have and females don’t.

Freeman says his favorite part of the shot is “the parental bond between [the] adults and young—and, in this case, equally shared by male and female parents.”

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Photographer: Martin Freeman Title: Father and Sons

Equipment: Canon SLR with 400mm Canon Lens

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