Drinks

Caribbean Backyard Bash

June 1, 2020Drinks, Food, Main Dishes, Restaurants

If you've got a summer BBQ in your upcoming plans, we want you to put down that package of hotdogs. Don't even think of buying that relish tray. Instead, escape to the Caribbean. The owner of Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, Tomme Beevas, stopped by to show us how to pull together a Caribbean Backyard Bash.

Coffee Cocktails

May 27, 2020Drinks, Food, Recipe Replay, Recipes

Minnesota has a booming cocktail & spirit scene and an equally thriving craft coffee So why not combine the two and really make some Minnesota coffee cocktail magic! If coffee is not your thing, try a chai cocktail. Or if you like beer, go for some local brews made with local coffee.

Old World Wines vs. New World Wines

May 14, 2020Drinks, Food, Ted Farrell

A good way to start learning about different kinds of wines according to our wine guy, Ted Farrell from Haskells, is to compare “Old World” with “New World” wines. Wines Ted featured: Chardonnays: Gergenti Chardonnay vs. Mystified Chardonnay Zinfandels: Masso Antico Primitivo vs. Pra Vinera Zinfandel Blends: CDR Rastellian...

Make Ahead Smoothies

May 14, 2020Drinks, Featured, Food, Laurie Crowell, Recipes

Pre-packaged smoothies can get a bit spendy and cutting up the ingredients each day to make a smoothie, can take more time than you have in the mornings. Laurie Crowell, owner of Golden Fig, prepares the makings of smoothies for up to 18 days.

Three Ingredient Cocktails

May 1, 2020Drinks, Featured, Food, Recipe Replay, Recipes

Owner of Sociable Cider Werks, Jim Watkins, stopped by to share recipes for three tasty cocktails that only require three ingredients.

6 Wines for $60

April 24, 2020Drinks, Featured, Food, Ted Farrell

Ted Farrell from Haskell’s put together a 6-pack of wine for Twin Cities Live viewers and it was so successful that he decided to do it again! 6 For $60 available through Sunday, May 3, 2020. includes: Malen Rose Les Rastellains Cotes du Rhone Craft Creamery Chardonnay Chateau du Pin Bordeaux Domaine Pech de L’Escale...

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

April 16, 2020Drinks, Food, Nancy Burgeson, Recipe Replay, Recipes, Sweets

Baking Instructor, Nancy Burgeson stopped by the TCL studio with a tasty pineapple upside down cake recipe. Pineapple Upside Down Cake 1-1/4 cup key lime margarita 1 cup packed light brown sugar 20 ounce can juice-packed pineapple rings, drained (reserve juice) 6 ounce jar maraschino cherries without stems, drained 1 package yellow...

Virtual Happy Hours

April 13, 2020Advice, Drinks, Food, Fun

Meeting your friends and co-workers for happy hour has definitely changed. With bars and restaurants closed, happy hour is looking a little different. Producer Lisa Adams shares tips for making your virtual happy hour a successful happy hour. Local breweries are still making your favorite beverages that you can pick up. Unmapped...

Cherry Smoothie

April 10, 2020Drinks, Food, Recipe Replay

Cherries are delicious and are packed with nutrients. The Real Food RN, Kate Doubler stopped by to make a tasty cherry smoothie and to talk more about the health benefits. Cherry Smoothie 2 cups cherries 1-2 cups kefir 2 tbsp honey 1 tsp vanilla Blend it all-together in a blender and enjoy! Cherry-it Cherry Pitter Cherry...

Updated TCL 6-Pack of Wine

April 10, 2020Drinks, Food, Ted Farrell

Ted Farrell of Haskell’s Wine introduced us to a six pack of wine that he put together and offered as the Twin Cities Live 6-Pack. This proved to be very popular and you haven’t missed out on it either. You can still pick it up curbside or get it delivered to your home. TCL 6-Pack is available through Saturday, April 11, 2020 for just...