Twin Cities breweries are not only creating beer, they are also dabbling in hard seltzer waters. Reporter Kelli Hanson has a roundup of some Minnesota made seltzers to sip in.
Kelli featured:
Bauhaus Brew Labs: Bolo
Tin Whiskers Brewery: Gummy Bear Hydropower Hard Seltzer & Arnold Palmer Hyropower Hard Seltzer
Wooden Hill...
Susan Ritts is the creator of Putting on the Ritts, a website with tons of tasty recipes.
Serves 8
4 Roasted red & yellow bell peppers (purchased roasted)
Caramelized onions (page)
2 yellow squash, sliced in ½ inch slices (discs or strips)
2 zucchinis, sliced in ½ inch slices (discs or strips)
Crazy Good Dressing (CGD) Original...
When planning a party, you may wonder how much bubbly should you get, or do you have enough wine for everyone? How many servings are there in a bottle anyway? Ted Farrell from Haskell’s is here to clear all of the up for us with his party planning tips.
Things to consider:
Length of time and time of day
Menu and format
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Whether you have time to plan or are in a pinch, Haskell's Ted Farrell shares advice on building the perfect cheese platter for your next gathering.
Whether you’re hosting or attending a bridal show, wedding shower, or baby shower, Laurie Crowell the owner of Golden Fig has some recipes that would be just perfect.
Chevre with flowers
This one is as easy as it sounds. You need 1 4 oz piece of chevre and some edible flowers. Press the flowers on the cheese OR pull the petals into...
The mobile bar trend has become increasingly more popular across the nation. It’s a trendy, yet convenient experience that brings the fun to your party. The Fab Tap is the newest mobile bar to hit the Twin Cities. Lisa chats with Lindsay Pattee, the creator behind all the fun.
The Fab Tap is giving away one free hour of services with...
The popularity of cold-pressed juices has skyrocketed in the past couple of years. They serve as a way to get a boost of immunity, help digestion, give you a boost of energy and so much more. So Good So You is the market leader in the juice shot category making cold-pressed, all organic plant based beverages. The founder, Rita Katona,...
TCL producer Lisa Adams shares another fun company for her "Lisa Loves Local" series - Gray Duck Spirits!
TCL Reporter Kristin Haubrich visited the new Chanhassen Brewing Company in, where else, beautiful Chanhassen! They will officially open their doors on April 15th, 2021! And they'll offer $1 dollar off beers through April 2021 for TCL viewers!
Our wine guy, Ted Farrell from Haskells, has a deal for a six pack of wines perfect for springtime in Minnesota.
The Spring 6 For $60 includes:
Cavatina Moscato
Sittman Riesling
Masso Antico Primitivo
La Forge Pinot Noir
Spice Block Malbec
Projection Cab
Certified Personal Trainer Sara Gerbracht stopped by the TCL studio with some tasty tropical drinks that have a healthy twist.
Fruity Lemonade
80oz Vanilla Almond Milk
1 Cup Frozen Berries
4oz Calorie Free Soda Lemonade
1 Scoop Protein Powder
Whipping Cream
Key Lime Pie Virgin-Rita
1 Can Coconut Milk
1/4 Cup Lime Juice
1/2 Scoop...
Red Cow is launching new boozy ice cream drinks at all four Red Cow locations. Beverage Director, Ian Lowther stopped by to make them.
Dreamsicle Boozy Shake
3 scoops vanilla bean ice cream
3oz heavy cream
2 oz orange juice
5oz Tattersall orange crema
The Luck O’ The Irish
1 shot of Jameson
Vanilla soft serve
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TCL photographer Drew Schingen shares his recipes for drinks inspired by "The Bachelor"!
Bachelor in Paradise
Mango juice
Splash of cranberry
2oz of vodka
Sprite
Fill glass with ice, pour mango juice half of the glass, add cranberry juice and vodka, stir and add Sprite.
Hot and Duurrty
3oz vodka
1oz vermouth
...
This time of year most of us are craving warm temps and sunshine and the chance to enjoy a meal on the patio with a view of the water. Susan Ritts is the creator of Putting on The Ritts, a website with tons of tasty recipes and her new cookbook called Boat Food and Drinks is out now. Along with recipes perfect for a day out on the water - the...
With spring weather, it’s time to transition your wines to lighter varieties. Ted Farrell from Haskell’s has some suggestions. Get all six of the featured wines for only $60 through March 21st!
6 Spring Wines for $60:
Snowline Pinot Gris
Chateau Loumelat Bordeaux Blanc
Gergenti Nero D’Avola Merlot
Koala Ranch Shiraz
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We take you back to school but this time it’s a lot more fun than calculus or algebra. Haskell’s Wine Guy Ted Farrell teaches us a little Wine 101.
5 Steps to Wine Tasting
What Does it Look Like? Observe the Wine
First Smell (bouquet)
First Sip
Aerate wine
Aftertaste
6 Noble Grape Varietals
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Producer Lisa Adams has a variety of local brews to check out and where you can get them.
Lisa featured:
Honour Coffee, Northeast Minneapolis
Jinx Tea, Linden Hills neighborhood in Minneapolis
Northstar Kombucha, Minneapolis
Minneapolis Cider Company, Minneapolis
Minneapolis Cider Company is giving away $100 worth of cider...
Kombucha (“booch”) is a fermented drink that has a ton of health benefits that also tastes good. The owner of Apple Valley’s Bootlegger Brewing, Jake Haneman stopped by with some of the Kombucha flavors they offer.
Studies have shown that kombucha can improve gut health, cardiovascular health, improve cholesterol, and it may protect...
TCL reporter Kristin Haubrich heads to Northeast Minneapolis to 56 Brewing microbrewery. It’s where they price their beer on the weather, “The Colder the Weather, The Cheaper the Beers!”
All week we are talking about local brews…from beer to tea and coffee to even Kombucha. TCL photographer, Seth Holst is an aspiring coffee snob and he kicks us off with a Beginner’s Guide to Beans & Better Coffee!
