Lake Minnetonka Magazine November 2021

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IN EVERY ISSUE

14 — Coffee for a Cause

22 — Wine of the Times

One daughter starts a conversation on pancreatic cancer.

Uncork sommelier wine buying strategies and cold-climate wine education.

16 — History Meets History

29 — Let’s Talk Turkey

“… indoor nesting and outdoor living is going to continue …”

What do you really know about Thanksgiving’s ubiquitous dinner guest?

6 — Editor’s Letter 9 — Noteworthy 34 — On the Town 40 — Gallery 48 — Last Glance

18 — Winter, You Wonder Questions lead to answers in children’s book.

TASTEMAKERS 42 — Grain Elevators Add a touch of history and new flavor profiles to your menu.

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“Lake Minnetonka is the most amazing example of nature’s playground, and we have the most unique opportunity to witness a stunning shift of seasons here—from humid sunny skies to ice crystals forming on our eyebrows.”

—Perris Deppa, page 18

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s it too early to think about holiday gift giving? I don’t think so, especially when this issue offers a few inspired-giving ideas, rooted in gratitude—the word of the month.

For those who like to sip or bake and cook with coffee, Kathie’s Coffee is a local selection by way of Minnetonka resident Kym Jolstad. On page 14, writer Kira Schukar shares with us Jolstad’s story of developing the product to help support pancreatic research and awareness after her mother’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Portions of the sales go toward the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and other fundraisers and nonprofits. Given that this month is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, it’s even more fitting to make a purchase.

For children on your list, consider gifting them with Winter, You Wonder by local author Perris Deppa of Deephaven. Her book encourages the exploration of winter’s playground and inspires readers of all ages to embrace the season with curiosity and joy. “The most wonderful gift for any child that you hope to instill a curiosity for life in,” Deppa says. “Winter can be a challenging time of year for many and inspiring joy and enthusiasm around the season is so important for all.

The story is so relatable to any child growing up in Minnesota, but I’ve been so pleased that the book has struck a chord with readers all around the country in warm climates, too. Whether you live in the snow or long for the snow, there is always magic to be found in winter’s wonder.” Read more about my interview with Deppa on page 18.

Editors Angela Johnson and Hailey Almsted reached out to Sarina Garibović, a certified sommelier and owner of Ženska Glava, a woman-owned and operated wine and spirits events business. Turn to page 22 to read their discussion about a variety of wine-related topics, including the best wine to bring to a dinner party or give as a gift, as a lovely token of appreciation for your host/hostess.

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when buying a

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When it comes to selecting a turkey for your holiday table, there’s more to turkey than “fresh vs. frozen.”

This season, Kowalski’s is proud to partner with Ferndale Market of Cannon Falls to offer free-range and antibiotic-free turkeys, now under Kowalski’s own label.

It’s only fitting that Kowalski’s would have its first private-label turkey partnership with Ferndale, a company that shares our deep connections to Minnesota as well as sustainable, humane farming and strong community values.

Nearly 70 years ago, Dale Peterson settled in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, to do what he knew best: raise turkeys. In the early years, he shared a residence with incubators, and the sound of day-old turkeys

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routinely filled his home. Dale’s wife, Fern, had grown up raising turkeys, too. Fern was an avid advocate for the environment and believed that everybody had a role to play in preserving our earth.

Through the years, the legacy of Fern and Dale has guided this family farm’s mission, and Ferndale Market is named in their honor.

The Ferndale tradition has continued for three generations, with Dale’s grandson John and John’s wife, Erica, running the business alongside Dale and Fern’s son Dick and his wife, Martha. They continue to treat customers as family and care deeply for both the land and their turkeys.

Find Kowalski’s Free Range Turkey in the Meat Department or preorder online at shop.kowalskis.com for pickup at your local market.

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SISTER DUO TURNS CREATIVITY INTO A FULL-FLEDGED BUSINESS.

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S I STE R S A N N A H AG E N A ND N I K K I H O L L E R I C H run their

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own custom wood décor shop, Hagen and Oats, and sell their wares in a number of makers markets and shops around the Twin Cities, including Ridgedale Center’s Minnesota Strong.

The Newport-based workshop is in full swing with a team of parttime women and an ever-expanding repertoire of exclusively hand-cut designs. “As far as the creative process goes, we have our classic pieces like the cribbage board or the beer opener, but it really just evolves with the customer,” Hagen says.

Hagen and Oats also specializes in custom projects. (Think personalized and sentimental holiday gift ideas.) From creating memorabilia out of a family’s old kitchen table to memorializing a grandmother by capturing her hand-written grocery list in wood, Hagen says it’s pieces like these that she tends to love best.

For your custom moment captured in wood, fill out Hagen and Oats’ custom order form. After you approve the mockup, the turnaround time is about four weeks before the piece is ready for shipping or to be picked up in-store.

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NOTEWORTHY

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Painting pulls at nostalgic heartstrings.

“The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit and freedom.” —Sharon Ralls Lemon, author Hollie Blanchard of The Art Girls says, “This beautiful Impressionistic oil painting

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Days filled with feeding apples to the horses that lived down the road ... being in Montana several summers with my best friend Brynn. I love the way this painting brings to the surface

those sights and experiences.

May we never forget, no matter our age, the thrill of being faced with such rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit and freedom.”

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What grows together goes together.

Some of my best memories around this time of year are the wonderful smells coming from the kitchen, particularly warm cookies and pies.

Keeping baking supplies organized makes for a smooth “baking season,” since it is convenient to have a designated space in your kitchen to store all baking necessities, such as an entire cupboard or baker’s rack in a nearby closet.

Choose airtight containers for dry goods. Square stacking containers save space, and label the containers with both the contents and expiration dates.

A Lazy Susan with tall sides and dividers organizes food coloring, salts, oils and powders. Open front bins are great for packaged mixes or frosting.

Stackable drawers are ideal for cookie cutters. Lid organizers can be used to hold cookie sheets, pie tins and cooling racks. Collapsible measuring cups and bowls are great space savers and can be clipped together and hung on the bakers rack with a carabiner or S hook.

Organize supplies early this month and be ready to roll come Thanksgiving.

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Wine and the holidays go hand in hand.

When hosting, a great pairing can make a meal so much better when done right.

Wine makes the dish taste better, and great food makes wine taste amazing.

This can be a daunting task if you think about it too hard; don’t be intimidated.

A good rule of thumb: What grows together goes together. Pick a wine that matches your cuisine. Pasta deserves an Italian red or white. Manchego cheese deserves a nice Rioja, and so on. Have red and white wine on hand, and keep everyone happy. (Have a backup bottle in case guests prefer one over the other.)

There are really fun grape varietals out there from around the globe that often get overlooked. Just a few minutes of research can land you an interesting verdejo instead of sauvignon blanc or a nice dolcetto in lieu of that same old pinot noir. Lastly, but not least, rosé goes with everything, so try to keep a bottle or two at home, and you’ll always be prepared.

Kevin Castellano, general manager at Wayzata Wine and Spirits, is a lake area wine and liquor expert. wayzatawineandspirits.com

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KRISTI WEINSTOCK PRESENTS… TAST E

Sample the “new” dinner party.

I recently helped my college-age daughter host her first dinner party for her friends.

(She said they were just “hanging out,” but it was, in fact, a dinner party.)

Dinner parties aren’t what they used to be and, personally, I am all for it. I don’t have time for what used to be known as entertaining. I’m not putting on a show, nor am I running a restaurant. I’m over the ideas of formal invites, copious advanced planning and multi-course menus. Considering all the socializing we missed last year, who needs any more barriers to getting together?

Over many years, I’ve written about hosting at home, and I’ve always tried to maintain a fairly casual perspective. For example, I’ve encouraged hosts to focus their cleaning energy on the only two areas anyone ever notices—the entryway and the bathroom. I’ve probably held on a little too long to some fading notions about what it means to entertain guests, like setting the table ahead of time or arranging flowers.

Nonetheless, I was able to offer my budding hostess some invariable advice.

“Offer everyone a beverage shortly after they arrive, and make sure they know where they can refill it, themselves,” I said.

“And don’t be afraid to ask your friends to help as they arrive. Put someone on the grill. Let someone else toss the salad.

Nothing makes a guest feel more at home than being given a job to do.” I offered a final piece of only-a-mother-could-offer, although pertinent, advice, “Remember to point out the bathroom.”

When my husband and I returned several hours later to survey the scene, the food was gone and loud laughter could be heard wafting in through the kitchen windows from the backyard deck—signs of a most successful first dinner party indeed.

Rachael Perron is the culinary and brand director for Kowalski’s Markets, where she specializes in product development and selection, culinary education and communications.

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Coffee for a Cause

ONE MORNING IN AUGUST 2019,

Minnetonka resident Kym Jolstad got a call from her sister Kelly. “I said, ‘Hey, Kelly, what’s up? I’m at breakfast. Is everything okay?’ and she said, ‘No,’” Jolstad says. “... It was just like my heart sunk.”

What came after that “no” was the news that Jolstad’s (now late) mother, Kathie Kemi, had been admitted to the hospital that morning with jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes. “And by five o’clock that night, they had found a mass on her pancreas,” Jolstad says. Kemi’s diagnosis of pancreatic cancer came as a complete surprise to her family. Besides jaundice, she had no other obvious symptoms.

Kemi’s story is not unusual. According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, there are no reliable screenings for early-stage pancreatic cancer. More

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than 60,000 people are diagnosed with the disease each year, and of those people, only 11 percent are diagnosed with a more treatable, early stage of cancer.

When she first found out about her mom’s diagnosis, Jolstad was determined to find a way to raise money for pancreatic cancer research, including research on early detection and screenings.

Most of the fundraisers she found were one-time or annual events that raised money sporadically throughout the year.

For Jolstad, those fundraisers weren’t enough, and she wanted to do something more ongoing to build awareness.

In January 2020—nearly five months after her mom’s diagnosis—Jolstad was walking her dog and drinking a cup of coffee when she got an idea—Kathie’s Coffee. To Jolstad, opening a nonprofit coffee business was the perfect way

to raise money for pancreatic cancer research while also incorporating her mom’s individuality. “[My mom] really truly did build her relationships over cups of coffee,” she says.

Kemi had a lifelong love of coffee; she remembered tasting her parents’ coffee as a child and drinking it with friends after church. As an adult, she treasured her daily coffee breaks.

Jolstad imagines customers buying her ground or whole-bean coffee to brew for their friends and family and sitting down for meaningful conversations, just like her mom did for nearly her whole life.

By April 2020, Jolstad had a sample blend ready to ship to her mom, who lived in Cloquet, Minn. With Kemi’s approval, Jolstad began selling ground and wholebean coffee that month. With each bag, she donates $3 to the Pancreatic Cancer

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One daughter starts the conversation on pancreatic cancer.

November is Pancreatic Awareness Month. Visit pancreaticcanceraction.org for information.

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Action Network (PanCAN), in addition to supporting other fundraisers and nonprofits. In the first year of operation, Kathie’s Coffee has sold over 2,200 bags of coffee and donated over $10,000 to PanCAN. Jolstad kept her mom updated on the business and would call her as she mailed checks to PanCAN. All the beans from Kathie’s Coffee are sourced from Ethiopia and Colombia and are roasted in St. Louis Park. The nonprofit offers medium roast blends, both caffeinated and naturally decaffeinated.

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History Meets History “… indoor nesting and outdoor living is going to continue …”

Miller Block Building on Water Street in March, Faribault Woolen Mill Co. will greet its first winter holiday season with new product lines, which hit the shelves this autumn.

“Our store has gotten off to a fantastic start,” says Faribault Woolen Mill president and COO Ross Widmoyer, noting that the store’s expansion to Excelsior was influenced, in part, by an incumbent fan base in the Lake Minnetonka area, as well as the iconic location on Water Street. “We knew the location was going to be great, but we really lucked out with the opportunity to go into the building we’re in, which is a circa 1900 development,” he says.

The historic nature of the Miller Block Building in many ways complements the Faribault Woolen Mill’s legacy. Not only is it the oldest Minnesota-based manufacturing company still in operation, it’s also one of the last two vertically integrated mills in the country. (There’s another one in Oregon.)

Over the course of the pandemic, the business faced many of the same challenges and uncertainties experienced by other local companies, but Widmoyer says it also underwent a Renaissance over quarantine.

Since March 2020, Faribault Woolen Mill has developed and introduced over 100 new products to the marketplace, ranging from artist-designed throws to pillows. “This idea of indoor nesting and outdoor living is going to continue for some time,” Widmoyer says.

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AFTER OPENING A NEW RETAIL STORE in downtown Excelsior’s historic

GIFT GIVING GUIDE Widmoyer highlights some of his favorite picks from the Faribault Woolen Mill catalog.

For the First-Timer: Lake Minnetonka Map Wool Throw: “The lake and city map blankets would be an obvious choice; they’re just excellent gift-giving items. It’s a beautiful weave, a place that speaks to someone’s passions and a great hand-feel …” ($195) Lake Minnetonka Pillow Case: “These pillows will also be fantastic giftgiving items for someone who really wants to get a feel for the quality of our products.” ($95) For the Faribault Woolen Mill Fan: Wool Totes: “We’re coming out this fall with a line of men’s and women’s apparel, as well as men’s and women’s bags. We’ll have wool-leather combination tote bags, as well as duffel bags, which will make fantastic gift-giving items. On the apparel side, we’ll have a whole line of women’s shawls [and] a line of men’s and women’s sweaters.” ($195)

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The pandemic also influenced the business’s storefront strategy. “Our feeling is that as people were reacting and dealing with COVID-19, the idea of being in the neighborhood was going to be a prevalent thing not only during the pandemic, but we believe coming out of the pandemic, as well,” Widmoyer says.

With plans to open a retail store in Duluth this spring, Faribault Woolen Mill continues to look to the future while staying tightly knit to its past.

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A R T S A N D C U LT U R E

Winter, You Wonder Questions lead to answers in children’s book.

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Pave´ Diamond Earring s DO SNOWMEN HAVE FEELINGS?

What do fish think about below a frozen lake? Author Perris Deppa of Deephaven plays off such ponders (and more!) in Winter, You Wonder (Wise Ink, 2021), a children’s book that explores nature’s wintry playground through the natural curiosity of a child.

“Inspired by the enchanting questions of little ones, Winter, You Wonder explores the often-overlooked charms of a chilly winter landscape,” Deppa says. “The story follows precocious Pipa [based on Deppa’s daughter Parker] on a heartwarming adventure, from the thrill of the first snowfall to her last skate on fresh ice, as she ponders how do stars stay warm? [and more] … Her inquisitive adventures illustrate that anyone can discover the unseen wonder of the season, turning our coldest months into a joyful celebration.”

“I have three children, ages 5, 4 and 2, and their curiosity of the world is what led to my writing of this book,” says Deppa, a native Californian. “Raising each of them in this landscape has allowed me to truly re-experience childhood through a new lens, and it has been one of my biggest joys as a parent.”

The book was published in February, and the timeliness of that, given the pandemic, was not lost on Deppa. “… I could not help but think how many more people needed to hear my message than may have just one year prior. There is beauty in everything, even a long cold winter with nowhere to go,” she says.

It includes images of a tomte (a familiar creature in Scandinavian folklore), a winter spirit and Pipa’s mischievous companion. “… I wanted to be sure to incorporate elements that my own children adore in many of their favorite books,” Deppa says. “They love nothing more than when a book has a hidden character woven throughout.”

Illustrations by Raquel Martín are inspired by local scenes, including an ice fishing village (based on the village that pops up each winter on Carson’s Bay), skating images (the rink at Deephaven City Hall) and school scenes (her children’s experiences at the St. Therese Early Learning Center).

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Defrosting the Narrative Deppa’s perspective on winter also plays an important role in the book.

“Winter in Minnesota is cold and long, and it is practically tradition to complain about it,” she says. “But 19

my children’s beautiful perspective and exuberance for the season got me thinking … What if we change the adult narrative about winter? We can drive, bike, ski, snowmobile [and] dog sled on the very same lake we boat and swim in each summer. Lake Minnetonka is the most amazing example of nature’s playground, and we have the most unique opportunity to witness a stunning shift of seasons here—from humid sunny skies to ice crystals forming on our eyebrows ... There is

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beauty in the change of our seasons if we’re willing to pause and embrace it.”

Complaining about “the weather” is practically a sport in the Bold North, and winter seems to amp up the negative chatter. Deppa values the importance of turning that down (or off!). “As parents, one of the most important ways we can teach our children is through our own actions,” she says. “Adopting a positive mindset about winter allows our children to continue to embrace the season for the wonderful gift it is ... Rather than focus-

ing on the ways in which winter restricts us, I strive to look more closely at the opportunities winter provides.”

To help illustrate her point, Deppa turns to Nicolette Sowder, a proponent of nature-connected parenting. “[She] states, ‘Encouraging a child to go outside in all-weather builds resilience, but more importantly, it saves them from spending their life merely tolerating the ‘bad’ days in favor of a handful of ‘good’ ones—a life of endless expectations and conditions where happiness hinges on sunshine.’

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I hope my book helps to encourage children to hinge their happiness on their attitudes instead of the weather report.”

Deppa stresses the importance of perspective, of changing the way we think about things. “At the end of the day, life is all about perspective. If there is something you don’t like, you have the power to change the way you think about it.”

Goal setting can aid in changing perspectives and habits. To help launch her book, Deppa partnered with Ginny Yurich of @1000hoursoutside on Instagram. “We have adopted her simple yet impactful family goal of spending 1,000 hours outside in the year,” she says. “The benefits of nature-filled days are immense not only for our children, but for ourselves.”

Good intentions aside, 1,000 hours is a lot of time—equating to about three hours a day. Deppa offers inspiration. “I believe having special spots to visit is a huge part of getting outside during the winter months,” she says. “If you’re too close to home, it’s too easy to come right back inside. I like to venture somewhere that has an ‘attraction.’ This could simply be a cool climbing tree, an abundance of wildlife or maybe a sledding hill.”

Locally, she points to Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista and Victoria’s Lowry Nature Center in Carver Park Reserve.

The family also keeps a winter bucket list to inspire adventures (dog sledding with Silent Run Adventures in Delano; ice fishing on Lake Minnetonka; making ice globes; building an igloo).

“More than anything I think it’s important to go somewhere that makes you happy as a parent. Children feed off of our energy, and if we’re loving life, they likely will, too," she says.

“My hope is for this book to contribute to the existing movement to embrace our winters and cold northern climate (à la Askov Finlayson’s #keepthenorthcold movement). But I also hope for it to fall into people’s home libraries and round out a wide array of stories that inspire their children to live a more curious life.

There are so many wonderful books that encourage our children to explore, learn and keep an open mind, and I hope mine is a small piece of that puzzle.”

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UNCORK SOMMELIER WINE BUYING STRATEGIES AND COLD-CLIMATE WINE EDUCATION.

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ine can be appreciated all year, but it’s especially apropos during the holiday season.

Dinner parties, restaurant gatherings and holiday gift giving tend to make wine top of mind for many revelers. We connected with local experts for information to help would-be wine drinkers gain confidence with buying, ordering and gifting wine during the holidays, or for that matter, any time of year.

Sarina Garibović is a certified sommelier and owner of Ženska Glava, a womanowned and operated wine and spirits events business. She also founded Twin Cities Somms, a nonprofit with fellow sommeliers.

Let’s start with what to look for in a good wine. “As a somm, what we’re thinking about is what do you usually like to drink?

What flavor profiles do you already appreciate? If you love a California pinot noir, you probably like fruity wine with some acidity,” Garibović says. “Also, price is a factor for everyone, so we might ask which producers you enjoy in order to see what you’re used to paying; because you might not love a fantastic wine if you feel like you’ve overpaid.” For adventurous sippers, Garibović leans toward wines from underrepresented regions like Slovenia because, “It can be good and also be a better value,” she says.

Garibović stresses the importance of asking questions. “Don’t be afraid or embar-

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rassed to ask questions because a little bit of knowledge can go a long way, for example knowing things like more fruit character typically comes from a warmer climate where there is riper fruit and more sugar and higher alcohol,” she says.

We dove deeper into our wine glass and asked Garibović’s opinion about some common wine varieties.

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Cabernet: The land in Napa Valley is quite expensive and new oak barrels are used to produce many cabernet sauvignons in the area, all leading to a higher cost for the finished wine.

Merlot: This has fallen out of favor, so you should get a good deal because of the current lack of interest. Thicker grape skins mean more tannin and a deeper black fruit character. [It] pairs well with steak and other weightier dishes.

Pinot Noir: Pinot noir is a hugely popular grape variety that can express itself in wildly variable ways due to factors, such as climate, soil type, aspect and aging methods. If you love pinot noir from Burgundy or Oregon but find the offerings restrictive due to budget, try Gamay from the same places, which can offer similar qualities with a typically more affordable price tag.

Malbec: This has exploded in popularity,

but the issue with it occurs when the cheap examples available in grocery stores cannot be found on wine lists and are instead replaced by higher quality examples at surprisingly high prices. This is because, though malbec originated in France, it is now produced primarily in Mendoza, Argentina, where it can vary greatly in quality. Stick to affordable examples when buying retail for everyday wines, but talk with your server in a restaurant for help finding a great example or another wine that matches your preferences.

Zinfandel: This can be a very misunderstood wine. The grapes ripen unevenly on the vine, so, when the grapes are picked, there are different characters in the finished wine.

Producers are aiming for a more balanced zinfandel rather than pushing the limits of harvest time to get the most ripe fruit, which has in the past contributed to the perception of zinfandel as a big, jammy wine. The rich and ripe style can be great for pairing with weightier and more intense dishes.

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Sauvignon Blanc: Garibović says, “This is so popular, it’s hard to sell any other wine on the menu.” It’s refreshing and crisp but also has a uniquely green character, like bell pepper or a gooseberry quality. It pairs well with vegetable dishes or foods with an herb component.

Riesling: Known as the darling of somms; “We all adore it,” says Garibović. If you like

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a high acid, high tone, crisp, electric white wine, you cannot find a better option with lime, lemon and apricot flavors. Though even riesling with sweetness shouldn’t be discounted, due to its high acidity, the sugar is easily balanced and sometimes practically imperceptible. Riesling is also versatile in food pairing.

Pinot Gris: As with pinot grigio, both are wonderful, crisp and neutral with a fresh style. Gris is from France and expresses itself differently, a little richer and with a golden hue.

Chardonnay: Climate and winemaking have a great impact on chardonnay as a finished wine. A fairly neutral grape, tending toward a high toned, chalky, minerally wine from cool climates like

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chablis, and riper apple, and even tropical fruits when grown in a warm place like Napa, chardonnay can be many things.

Chardonnay can be a wine of process, so it’s important to ask, “Where does it come from, and how is it made?” Cost can be a window into style, as well, since extending time before bottling and the use of new oak barrels create a lot of expense for winemakers

IS ROSÉ STILL A THING?

Garibović says, “Yes. It’s a thing, and somms want to make rosé popular all year-round because the idea that you can only drink it in the summer and only crisp varieties are from southern France isn’t really true. There are beautiful examples from Germany, Austria and California. It also has the ability to age, so a rosé that is not from 2020 is totally fine.

In fact, seek out a rosé with a couple of years of age and see how it goes.”

WHY IS WHITE WINE SERVED CHILLED?

It frequently served too chilled, and red wine not chilled enough. Most restaurants keep wine in a beer cooler at 36 degrees, which is too cold. White wines taste better when they’ve had some time to warm up a bit. Red wines are best at 55–65 degrees.

When red wine is too warm, the alcohol overrides other flavors.

WHAT MAKES A GOOD COOKING WINE?

If you cook so much that you need specific cooking wine, go for something in the middle … But most people also don’t want a $20 cooking wine. If you care about the ingredients you put in your food, you should care about the sourcing of your wine for cooking.

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WHAT’S THE BEST BOTTLE TO BRING TO A DINNER PARTY OR GIVE AS A GIFT?

To share, bring a bottle that pairs well with food. Beaujolais goes well with lots of dishes, or select a red from Jura in France, where you can find textured red wines with balance and impress your friends with wine from a lesser known place. For a gift, if you want a high impact, give Champagne, though sparkling wines can be just as good and at a lower price point. Garibović also recommends gifting magnums (larger bottles that hold as much wine as two standard bottles) because they have a celebratory impact and can age for longer because there is less oxygen exchange before opening. Magnums are also great for the dinner table because they’re indulgent. You can find a good one for around $60.

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Top: Frontenac grapes (left); Matthew Clark (right). Bottom: Bottles of wine at the Horticultural Research Center (left); la crescent grapes (right)

In cold-climate Minnesota, which boasts just 80 wineries, fruity frontenac varietals and sweet la crescent take the lead.

The state produces cold-hardy and disease-resistant wine grapes. At the University of Minnesota’s (UMN) Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station, one of the top grape research programs in the country, more than 12,000 experimental vines are cultivated.

Matthew Clark, assistant professor of grape breeding and enology and the

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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s director of research, says, “At the University of Minnesota, our grape breeding project has focused on developing new varieties of grapes … [It’s] focused on bringing in genetics through breeding methods of high-quality wine grapes that people are familiar with and bringing in the cold to learn what varieties can grow here.”

Although cold climates were once deemed “too cold” for fine wines, regions are now capable of producing such wines

if the grape varieties possess the properties needed to sustain the climate.

Clark says Minnesota’s short growing season and severe winters contribute to how long grapes are on the vine, which plays a major role in flavor and aroma development. “The grapes in Minnesota do quite well with our short season because they’ve been selected and adapted for those environments,” he says.

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“In many cases, the answer is no.

Things that perform well [are] one-in-athousand vines,” Clark says. “In our case, we grow 10,000 vines at one time, so we go through and pick out the vines performing well. Over the year, we make 75–100 wines and taste those to help us make decisions about a new variety.”

To produce a new variety, the station relies on university collaborators to test the vines. Once a new variety is released, the station works with growers to produce the vines, nurseries to propagate the vines and licensees to sell the vines.

“We certainly grow different varieties,” Clark says. La crescent is one variety, which has a high aromatic and is compared to moscato. “We often hear people say that wines in the Midwest are sweet … One reason we might see more sweet wines in the Midwest is because the grapes have a higher acidity,” he says.

Residual sugar, found in wines with a good balance of sugar and acid, can offset the tartness in wine grapes and, in turn, create sweeter wines. Although many of the wines produced by the UMN have been on the sweeter side, Clark says the program is focusing on developing new wine grapes with lower acidity, with the goal of producing more dry wines.

The most recent variety, 2017’s Itasca, features lower acidity and high sugar levels. The variety outperformed everything in its class and survived the 2013–14 polar vortex; “It received an A+ grade,” Clark says. The white wine has been a bestseller among the UMN’s varieties.

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Somewhere, someone in your family or friend circle (or maybe it’s you!) is planning this year’s Thanksgiving meal. This annual celebratory feast serves as an expression of gratitude and helps us connect or reconnect with loved ones around a bountiful table of nostalgia-inducing dishes—the center of which is typically turkey.

It’s unsurprising that turkey is tops on American tables since the U.S. produces the most turkeys of any country in the world, followed by Brazil and Germany.

Americans consume approximately 46

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million turkeys around Thanksgiving and consumed around five billion pounds of turkey in 2019. That’s 16 pounds per person that year!

Come closer to home and you’ll discover that Minnesota has the largest number of independent turkey farmers in the nation with over 600 turkey farms and stakeholders, making Minnesota the turkey capital of the U.S. According to the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association (MTGA), Minnesota turkey farmers raise between 40 and 42 million birds every

year, and the industry generates over $1 billion in economic activity and provides more than 26,000 jobs in the state.

The association’s executive director Sarah Anderson says of the 600 turkey farms in Minnesota, “Some are multigenerational families. One farmer is a sixth generation turkey grower. Imagine that, growing turkeys since the civil war era. Most are family operations with farmers who live with their flocks.

This is not a hobby for them but their livelihood,” and so they’re dedicated to

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delivering high quality.

Quality continues with Minnesota’s three locally-owned operators who bring the turkeys from farm to table. According to the MTGA’s website, “Jennie-O Turkey Store based in Willmar, Minn., allows consumers to trace their whole turkey back to the farm. Turkey Valley Farms is a grower-owned operation in Marshall, Minn., and is known for packaging as many as 100 private labels as well as antibiotic-free and free-range birds, and Northern Pride in Thief River Falls, Minn., is a cooperative of independent turkey farmers who, among other products, specialize in free-range, antibioticfree and organic turkeys.”

Anderson points out that there is U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) presence at each processing facility to ensure standards are met.

(This monitoring could also be done by the state government so long as the consistent, stringent guidelines are met.) Did you know that it’s illegal to raise turkeys with added hormones?

For those who prefer to shop organic, Anderson says, “There are federal government USDA guidelines for organic certification for poultry, and no farmer can just slap an ‘organic’ label on their product. When it comes to organic, feed is the big thing. Also, no hormones or steroids. No antibiotics is another

big thing [for organic certification], although many farmers provide that.”

Want to go beyond organic and purchase a free-range turkey? According to Jayson Lusk, department head and distinguished professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University, all turkeys are raised cage free, mostly in large open barns. But free-range turkey farming is also practiced in Minnesota. Anderson says, “You can take a fun trip with the family on a Saturday before Thanksgiving to visit a grower called Ferndale Market in Cannon Falls and pick out your own freerange turkey, not unlike picking out your Christmas tree. Several processors also specialize in free-range, antibiotic-free

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turkeys. Most anything you prefer is available, and grocery labels should [indicate what you’re getting] since it is regulated by the government.”

Anderson also shared that some grocers provide turkeys labeled with a QR code that lets consumers track which farm raised that particular bird. The QR code can also provide a bio about the farm family for a peek into who cared for that bird. “Some folks from the East Coast contacted us about a bird they got from Minnesota,” Anderson says. “This is so great because it brings home the fact that the food you eat came from a farm and that your purchase is supporting a family farm.”

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TURKEY TRIVIA If you want to divert Thanksgiving conversations away from hot topics, toss out a few of these morsels to keep the dinner table talk much more palatable.

The incubation period to hatch a turkey egg is 28 days‍.

Turkey eggs are tan with brown specks and are larger than chicken eggs.

A baby turkey is called a poult.

Only toms (male turkeys) gobble and take 18 weeks to reach maturity and weigh about 38 pounds.

Hens (female turkeys) take 14 weeks to reach maturity and weigh about 15 pounds.

Turkeys have approximately 3,500 feathers at maturity.

The most common breed of turkey we eat today is the Broad Breasted White‍.

What size turkey should be bought?

When purchasing a whole turkey, allow at least one pound per person, plus an extra 1/2 pound per person if you want leftovers (this includes bones).

How should we thaw a frozen turkey?

Most reliable way: Put a tray or pan underneath the bird in its packaging to catch drips, and place it in the refrigerator on the lowest shelf for one full day for every five pounds of turkey.

Fastest way: [If you are] short on time or fridge space, this is your best option.

Make sure the turkey is sealed in a leakproof wrapper, and place it in a vessel large enough to completely contain it.

Add cold tap water to cover. Change the water every 30 minutes, and allow 30 minutes of thawing time per pound.

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How can cooks make sure stuffing from the turkey is safe to eat? … Because turkey juice drips into the stuffing while roasting, the stuffing needs to reach the same temperature as the fully-cooked turkey (165 degrees F) in order to be safe to eat. The stuffing will be the last area to come to proper temperature, so more than likely the breast meat will be overcooked and dry by the time the stuffing is safe to eat. If your turkey is done but the stuffing isn’t, consider transferring the stuffing to a baking dish and putting it back into the oven until it comes to 165 degrees F. Microwaving until it reaches 165 degrees F is also an option. Remember to loosely spoon the stuffing into the cavity—do not compact it.

Is there a secret to crispy turkey skin?

The drier the turkey skin to start, the crispier it will get as you roast it. Starting with a dry-brine ... will get you to that point quicker. Use your favorite dry rub recipe (or just kosher salt and pepper

with extra-virgin olive oil to help it stick) on top of and underneath the skin. Then set it on a rack in a rimmed baking sheet, and refrigerate it uncovered for 24 hours. Right before roasting, brush the skin with 1–2 tablespoons of extravirgin olive oil or ghee/clarified butter.

Bake on a roasting rack to allow air to circulate around and under the bird. All turkeys need to rest when they come out of the oven, but there’s no need to cover them with foil. The foil will trap heat and create condensation, which will create a soggy skin.

How long should a turkey rest? While it depends on the recipe you’re using, most recommend letting the turkey rest anywhere between 30 and 40 minutes before starting to carve and serve.

How long can you keep turkey leftovers?

With cooked turkey, the general rule is that properly stored leftovers can last for three to four days in the fridge.

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The $45 ticket to the festival includes free sampling from 16 Minnesota-only breweries, a fresh brat and chips, a raffle entry, a commemorative Tonka Brew Fest tasting glass and live music from The Abiders, a Twin Cities Americana quartet.

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Minnetonka Theatre Presents: Chicago 11/6–11/21 Experience Minnetonka Theatre’s rendition of Chicago, America’s longestrunning musical. Chronicling the murderous tale of Roxie Hart in 1920s Chicago, Chicago features classic numbers, such as The Cell Block Tango and All That Jazz. Evening performances will run November 6, 13, 19 and 20, with matinee performances on November 7, 14 and 21. November 7’s performance

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Sip, Shop & Support 11/18 Help support local Wayzata businesses at Sip, Shop & Support. Hosted at the Sears Imported Autos dealership, this night of socially distanced shopping, appetizers and drinks will kick-start your holiday season. All guests who register will be eligible for a free gift basket from one of the exhibitors. All ages. Free. 4–6 p.m.

Sears Imported Autos, 13500 Wayzata Blvd.; 952.473.9595; wayzatachamber.com

Birch’s Thanksgiving Day Buffet 11/25 Make Thanksgiving Day easy at Birch’s on the Lake with its Thanksgiving buffet.

Both dine-in and take-out options are available. Order your take-out dinner online for pickup on November 24 between noon and 4 p.m. All ages.

Prices vary. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Birch’s on the Lake, 1310 Wayzata Blvd., Long Lake; 952.473.7373; birchesonthelake.com

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Black Business is Beautiful Local Markets 11/2 Spend your Saturday at an area popup market that highlights BIPOC and Black-owned businesses in the Twin Cities. All ages. Free. 11 a.m–5 p.m.

Black Business is Beautiful @ The Lab, 767 N. Eustis St. Suite 115, St. Paul; 651.731.1320; blackbusinessisbeautiful.org

Movie and Music 11/5 Watch Black Panther on the big screen with a live orchestra playing the score. Nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards in 2018, this action-filled superhero film is sure to be even more engaging with the Minnesota Orchestra. All ages.

Ticket prices vary. 8 p.m. Minnesota Orchestra, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Mpls.; 612.371.5600; minnesotaorchestra.org

The Second City Hits Home 11/5 Join one of Chicago’s top improv groups for a night of comedy tailored to St. Paul. The Second City Hits Home combines witty quips from the headlines with St. Paul history and

All ages. Tickets $27–$58. 7:30 p.m.

Ordway Concert Hall, 345 Washington St., St. Paul; 651.224.4222; ordway.org

Children’s Theatre: Annie 11/7 Join the Children’s Theatre Company as it kicks off its 2021–2022 season with Annie. Running from November 7 through January 9, Annie follows the life of a young girl, filled with kindness and optimism. All ages. ­­­­Tickets $15–$20. 7 p.m. Children’s Theatre

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Minneapolis Gift & Art Expo 11/5–11/7 Kick off the holiday season with thoughtful shopping. The expo features an array of homegoods, decor, jewelry, pottery and sculptures,

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paintings and more. All ages. ­­­­Adults $6, ages 16 and under free. Times vary. Minneapolis Convention Center Hall A, 1301 Second Ave. S., Mpls.; 612.335.6000; giftandartexpo.com

Murder Mystery Dinner 11/13 Take part in The Dinner Detective, an award-winning comedic murder mystery dinner show hosted in the Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown.

Ages 18 or over, or 15 and up with adult supervision. Tickets start at $69.95. 6– 9 p.m. Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown, 1500 Washington Ave. S., Mpls.; 866.496.0535; thedinnerdetective.com

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Who better than Caroline Sluyter, the Oldways Whole Grains Council program director, to clear up some grainy questions?

What constitutes a whole grain?

A grain that is whole contains all three edible components (bran, germ and endosperm) in their original proportions.

What are refined grains? Grains that are missing some portion of their original kernel are considered refined grains. Typically, when grains are refined, some or all of their bran and germ are removed. Since most of a grain’s nutrients and flavor are found in the bran and germ, refined grains are both less nutritious and less flavorful than whole grains.

Is there such a thing as “faux grains,” meaning not from the Gramineae family? Quinoa, ama-

ranth and buckwheat are pseudocereals. While they are not in the Poaceae (or Gramineae) botanical family, they are generally considered grains alongside true cereal grains because their nutritional profile, preparation and use are so similar.

Is there an emerging grain trend we should know about? … There

are five clear frontrunners when it comes to growing popularity. Perhaps the most illustrious of all is quinoa …

[It] is now included in more than 10 percent of all [Whole Grain] Stamped products. Sorghum has also made impressive gains with its prevalence increasing more than threefold in 10 years. The other top contenders are millet, amaranth and teff.

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You’ll never hear a doctor tell you to stick to carrots and spinach, even though they both have great nutritional attributes. Just as variety is key when eating fruits and vegetables, the best way to take advantage of the health benefits of whole grains is to eat a wide variety. Every grain has a little something different to offer.

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whole grains qualify as a good source of protein (providing at least 10 percent of the Daily Value for protein per serving). The pseudo-cereals (quinoa, buckwheat and amaranth) are all “complete” protein sources, which means they contain significant amounts of all nine essential amino acids.

Whole grains are somewhat famous for their fiber content. Again, you’ll find that almost every grain variety qualifies as either a good source of fiber

(providing at least 10 percent of the Daily Value for fiber per serving) or excellent source of fiber (providing at least 20 percent of the Daily Value for fiber per serving).

How can we incorporate more grains into our diets? Making easy

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hard about it. Use whole grain bread instead of white bread, brown rice (or farro and quinoa) instead of white rice, and whole grain pasta instead of white pasta. When baking, try substituting half of the all-purpose flour in your recipe with whole grain flour.

Many consumers new to whole grains are quite pleasantly surprised at the wonderful depth of flavor you get by using whole wheat or whole spelt in place of white flour.

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FO UR TO KN OW Information is provided by the Oldways Whole Grains Council. Recipes can be found at wholegrainscouncil.org.

A m a rant h: Technically a pseudo-grain, it’s a staple of the Aztecs, with a long history in Mexican and Peruvian cuisine (later becoming popular in Nepal, India and other countries). It’s typically served as breakfast porridge throughout Latin America and Southeast Asia.

In Mexico, it’s also served popped with honey as a sweet snack called allegria.

Flavor Profile: Peppery with a sweet, grassy aroma and pairs well with squash, corn, sesame, cinnamon, vanilla and chocolate. Gluten-free.

Mi l le t : This is one of the leading staple grains of India and was also used in ancient Chinese noodles before wheat was domesticated. Nutritious millet is also important to the cuisines of South America, Russia, the Himalayas and Africa.

Flavor Profile: Buttery and pairs well with mushrooms, herbs, warm spices, scallions and squash. Gluten-free.

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S org hu m: Also called milo, it is believed to have originated in Africa, where it remains an important cereal grain. It is naturally drought tolerant, making it a good choice when keeping in mind ones environmental footprint.

Flavor Profile: Sweet with hints of corn or wheat flavor and pairs well with Southern ingredients (bananas, berries, bourbon, dates, figs, ham, peanuts, pecans and warm spices). Gluten-free.

Te f f : This tiny (less than one mm) grain is native to the Horn of Africa, where nomads could carry enough teff seed in their pockets to sow an entire field. Its name may come from the Amharic word for “lost” because the seed is so tiny.

Flavor Profile: Slightly sweet taste with

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undertones of cocoa and hazelnut and pairs well with chocolate, dark fruit, nuts, pumpkin and seeds. Gluten-free.

*Wild Rice: You’ve had in hot dishes.

You’ve eaten it in salad or as a pilaf, but have you ever in your wildest rice dreams ever considered—popping it?

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Shake the covered pan constantly, making sure to keep it over the heat source.

(If the grains don’t start popping within three to five seconds, heat the pan more thoroughly for the next around.) Pop as many of the grains as possible, but do not to let them burn. Each batch will take approximately 30–40 seconds to pop. As soon as the popping slows, pour the popped grains into a large mixing bowl. Repeat the process, one tsp. at a time, until the ½ cup of amaranth grains is popped. (About ¼ of the grains in each batch may remain un-popped, and ½ cup un-popped amaranth grains = about three cups popped.)

Add the chopped almonds and berries to the bowl of popped amaranth; set aside. In a small saucepan, heat the honey and maple syrup over medium-low heat until it thins and becomes more fluid. Do not allow the mixture to bubble or boil. Remove from heat, and immediately pour into the amaranth/almond/berry mixture.

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LAST GLANCE

Story by Renée Stewart-Hester — Photo by Cat Parker

FIRST PLACE: CITY LANDMARKS

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serves as the striking backdrop for Boats and Rainbows, which was taken by Cat Parker and placed first in the City Landmarks category of our annual Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest.

Taken around 5 p.m., Parker used a Nikon D850 with a Tamron 70-200mm 2.8 Lens,

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and utilized Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

“Being that this is one of my favorite areas to photograph often, I am always drawn to this area,” Parker says. “The photo I took that day caught my eye as all the boats were lined up just like they were waiting for their owners to come back for the next day to go out on the water and enjoy the day.”

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