Have you seen the newly remodeled Cossetta's in St. Paul?
Long a go to place for great and authentic Italian food in St. Paul, Cossetta's has recently completed a huge new expansion of their restaurant and market place. So if you are looking for some unbelievable pizza (whole or by the slice), pasta, salads or if you want to shop in the market and bring things home to make yourself this is the only stop you need to make. This is a great spot if you are on your way to the Excel Energy Center, Science Museum, History Museum or the Childrens Museum. It's perfect for the entire family. You can get more information on their official website (https://cossettaeventi.com) or follow them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cossettaspizzeria) . Cossetta's is located at 212 7th Street West, St. Paul MN 55102 Hours Mon - Thu: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Fri - Sat: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Sun: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm . (https://www.facebook.com/cossettaspizzeria)
The Ice Castle at the Mall of America
For the first time ever the Mall of America is presenting The Ice Castle. With tours daily up until February 20th this is a must see attraction in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. And you should probably plan on your wife dragging you through Ikea while you are there as well ;) Unlike typical ice structures that are built with ice blocks, the Ice Castle is made of icicles organically grown from 4 million gallons of water and then fused together. The castle will join 50 large ice towers together to create a series of shimmering archways, tunnels, walls and caverns. In the center courtyard looms the largest frozen tower, reaching more than 30 feet high. Latticed icicles connect the icy columns to the tower, creating roomy caverns. Inside the Ice Castle, there will be several “Throne Rooms” with a chair large enough sit several people. At night, the castle will take on a magical look as thousands of LED multi-colored lights illuminate the ice from within. Expected Closing Date: Feb. 20 Hours Open: Mon. – Fri. noon to 10pm Sat. 11am- 10pm Sun. noon to 7pm Ticket Prices: Adult (13 years and older) – $10 Child (3 to 12 years old) – $5 You can get more information on the Mall of America website (https://www.mallofamerica.com/events/feature/ice-castles)
Planning a wedding? Visit a bridal show to learn about the year's hottest trends
Now that the Holidays are wrapping up, bridal show season is quickly approaching. Each year, hundreds of brides-to-be visit one of these shows to get inspiration and connect with potential bands, florists, dressmakers, rental halls and DJs. If you are planning for an upcoming wedding, you will not want to miss the opportunity to visit one of these shows to find out the latest trends and meet the people who can help you plan and organize the wedding of your dreams. Here are some upcoming bridal shows in the area… The Wedding Fair (https://www.twincitybridal.com) Jan 13, 2013 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Minneapolis Convention Center (1301 2nd Ave S) Cost: $15.00 The Wedding Fair brings you a convenient and exciting array of virtually everything you'll need to plan your wedding, pre-nuptial events, honeymoon, and future lives together. The Wedding Fair is the largest and most respected bridal show in Minnesota. No other bridal show even comes close to bringing you as many options to experience in one fun-filled day! This is your chance to gather information, see all that's hot, trendy, new and exciting while gaining advice from nearly 200 of the Twin Cities leading wedding experts. The Wedding Fair features Minnesota's premier bridal fashion event highlighting today's bridal trends for every season - all from the world's most famous designers. *** Maplewood Bridal Fair Feb 2, 2013 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Maplewood Community Center (2100 White Bear Ave) Cost: $5 Meet with dozens of top wedding professionals. Learn about everything from cakes & catering to flowers & photos at this one-stop wedding planning resource. *** The Wedding Fair (https://www.twincitybridal.com) Mar 10, 2013 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Minneapolis Convention Center (1301 2nd Ave. South) Cost: $15 The Wedding Fair brings you a convenient and exciting array of virtually everything you'll need to plan your wedding, pre-nuptial events, honeymoon, and future lives together. The Wedding Fair is the largest and most respected…
The Top New Years Resolutions
Welcome to 2013! It's that time of year where many of us make a resolution or two that we are going to try and stick to for the new year. What have have you promised yourself you will improve on this year? We have compiled a list of some of the top New Years resolutions. I bet one of yours is on this list. 1. Spend More Time with Family & Friends Recent polls conducted by General Nutrition Centers, Quicken, and others shows that more than 50% of Americans vow to appreciate loved ones and spend more time with family and friends this year. Make plans to meet up with friends for an evening of comaraderie at a favorite family friendly local restaurant (https://blogs.citypages.com/food/2010/07/top_5_kid-frien.php) or take the family to one of these popular Minneapolis/St. Paul places for family fun (https://minneapolis.about.com/od/lifestyles/tp/freethingstodo.htm) . 2. Fit in Fitness The evidence is in for fitness. Regular exercise has been associated with more health benefits than anything else known to man. Studies show that it reduces the risk of some cancers, increases longevity, helps achieve and maintain weight loss, enhances mood, lowers blood pressure, and even improves arthritis. In short, exercise keeps you healthy and makes you look and feel better. Why not make this the time to start getting in shape for one of these popular Minneapolis Charity Events (https://www.roadracerunner.com/Races/RunningCalendar.aspx?state=mn) ? 3. Get rid of that spare tire Over 66 percent of adult Americans are considered overweight or obese by recent studies (https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/overwt.htm) , so it is not surprising to find that weight loss is one of the most popular New Year's resolutions. Setting reasonable goals and staying focused are the two most important factors in sticking with a weight loss program, and the key to success for those millions of Americans who made a New Year's commitment to shed extra pounds. Check out some of the fitness center options…
P!nk
P!nk, Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter and pop culture icon, announced that she will tour North America for the first time in four years. P!nk is known around the world as one of the most captivating live performers of her generation. The recently named COVERGIRL has confirmed 25 dates for The Truth About Love Tour presented by COVERGIRL in support of her new album, "The Truth About Love."Since her debut in 2000, P!nk has released six albums, sold over 40 million albums, 65 million singles and over 1 million DVDs worldwide, and has had 12 singles in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. In addition, 15 of P!nk’s singles have reached No. 1 in at least one or more countries. She is the recipient of three Grammy Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, two MTV Europe Awards, two People’s Choice Awards and many more. The deluxe edition of "The Truth About Love" will be sold exclusively at Target, and will offer fans four additional studio tracks. P!nk has teamed up with producer Greg Kurstin (Lily Allen, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foster The People and The Shins) for the very first time on this release along with long time collaborators Max Martin and Shellback, Billy Mann and Butch Walker. She has also worked with songwriter/producer Dan Wilson (Adele’s "Someone Like You"). The album is P!nk’s unique take on the different shades of love – the dark, the light, the happy and the sad. XCEL ENERGY CENTER (https://www.xcelenergycenter.com/events/detail.jsp?month=3&year=2013&day=19&event_id=1289) Tuesday, March 19, 2013 – 7:30pm Doors open at 6pm Tickets (https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0600492E2C7CA300?brand=xcelenergy&camefrom=CFC_XCELENERGYCENTER_WEB) ($39.50 / $49.50 / $69.50 / $89.50 / $99.50)
Bon Jovi is Coming Back to St. Paul
Blazing a trail across the globe, all-American rock icons Bon Jovi are hitting the road in 2013 for their “BON JOVI Because We Can – The Tour.” Kicking off in North America, the tour makes its way to Saint Paul for a one-night-only performance at Xcel Energy Center on Sunday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. The tour will debut brand new songs from Bon Jovi’s upcoming album, "What About Now," to be released in Spring 2013, loading even more ammunition into the band’s huge arsenal of hits. The group’s return to the road in 2013 will launch the latest chapter in an ongoing blockbuster run which has already secured Bon Jovi’s status as the essential live rock band – having performed more than 2,700 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 35 million fans. “BON JOVI Because We Can – The Tour” will make its way across the globe with dates in Europe, the Far East, Africa, Latin America and Australia. This will be Bon Jovi's seventh visit to Xcel Energy Center. Previous performances were on Feb. 25, 2003, Jan. 27, 2006, March 18 and 19, 2008 and April 7 and 8, 2010. Bon Jovi Xcel Energy Center Sunday, April 7, 2013 7:30 PM Tickets are available through Ticketmaster online, (https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/06004970880D497B?brand=xcelenergy&camefrom=CFC_XCELENERGYCENTER_WEB) by phone (800-745-3000), or in person at the Xcel Energy Center Box Office. Ticket prices: $149.50 / $99.50 / $59.50 / $49.50 / $29.50 / $19.50
The secrets to cooking that Christmas Turkey
Is it your first time having the family over for the big holiday dinner? Are you afraid to put that 20lb monster turkey in the oven for fear that you are going to overcook it and have it come out dry? We are here to take some of the mystery out of this process and get you to the table with a tasty piece of poultry. The video below that we found on YouTube goes over some of the basics that you need to know in terms of getting the turkey ready for the oven and how to monitor that it is cook to the perfect point of doneness. One note is that you do not have to use the stuffing they show you here. I would recommend that you do not stuff the bird at all. It will cook faster and more evenly. You still want to monitor the temperture and pull it our right when it says 165 degrees. Do not let it stay in longer than that or you will end up with that sad and dry turkey :( If you do want to have stuff make it in a seperate pan. One recipe that we highly recommend you try is this cornbread stuff from the Food Network website (https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/caramelized-onion-and-cornbread-stuffing-recipe3/index.html)
Dazzling Disney-like light show in Brainerd-Wadena
If you are in the Brainerd/Wadena area this holiday season make sure you take a trip to see this incredible Christmas Light display. GP Anderson's Christmas Light and Music Show in Wadena, Minnesota has been compared by viewers to a 'Disney' production. GP starts setting up the lights in October or November and says the task of setting up takes about the entire month, at least 400 hours, on average. The first show was in 2008 with subsequent yearly shows beginning the Friday after Thanksgiving. GP says,"When the lights are all on, I can easily draw 18,000 watts of power." The roof and Christmas star lights are C9's (lights with that wattage are needed to melt any snow that may fall and otherwise build up and obscure them). For the 2008 show, approximately 45,000 lights were used. In the 2011 show, over 100,000 lights were displayed and used. Over the years, the show and technology advances, and so does the number of lights and computer protocol. GP tells us "With the advent of 2012 ghost protocol for LED lights, advanced DMX programming and servo rebotics, the sky is the limit!" Each year the Anderson family collects donations from visitors for the show that go to the Wadena County Food Shelf. You can also watch the show and donate directly on the website athttps://christmasinwadena.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fchristmasinwadena.com%2F&session_token=E1pcRkKeWKFJik9E46za4mIkHWh8MTM1NTk0NjA1MUAxMzU1ODU5NjUx) .
Rhianna
Worldwide superstar Rihanna is bringing her Diamonds World Tour to Xcel Energy Center on Sunday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. with very special guest A$AP Rocky.Rihanna’s previous tour, the extremely successful "LOUD" tour, solidified her status as one of the top female solo artists of this century. The "LOUD" tour grossed $90 million worldwide to become the 7th highest grossing tour of 2011 and included a historic 10 sold out concerts at London’s O2 Arena – a first by a female solo artist. As the recipient of a phenomenal six Grammy Awards, Rihanna has sold over 37 million albums and 146 million digital tracks worldwide, and currently holds the record for top-selling digital artist of all time. In 2012, Forbes crowned Rihanna as the No. 1 social networking superstar with more than 60 million fans on Facebook and 25 million followers on Twitter, in addition to owning over 2.7 billion views on YouTube/VEVO – the most for any female artist. Rihanna’s impressive catalogue of hits includes 11 No. 1 singles, including “We Found Love” which spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, 18 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Dance Club Song Charts, and 22 top 10 singles. XCEL ENERGY CENTER (https://www.xcelenergycenter.com/events/detail.jsp?month=3&year=2013&day=24&event_id=1283) Sunday, March 24, 2013 – 7:30pm Doors open at 6:30pm Tickets (https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/06004926EA9F6D84?brand=xcelenergy&camefrom=CFC_XCELENERGYCENTER_WEB) ($39.50 / $59.50 / $95 / $125)