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Spending the Holidays Without Eden Prairie Lifestyle? Bah! Humbug!

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HELLO EDEN PRAIRIE LIFESTYLE READERS, Christmas. Hanukkah. Kwanzaa. Bodhi Day. Pancha Ganapati. Zarathosht Diso. Whichever holiday you’re observing this month, I wish the very best to you and your family. I even wish you well if you’re celebrating the Fourth of July this month, although in that case I also encourage you to consult your nearest calendar. Regardless of your creed and preferred reason for merriment, you deserve to eat a whole lot of good food. As luck would have it, this issue of Eden Prairie Lifestyle showcases just how much care Kowalski’s puts into every delectable they have in store. I have personally offered my own expertise whenever they need a ham tester. Preparing big wholesome feasts for your friends and family is good fun, but it is a lot of work and no one will sing to you while you’re frying and baking. If you’d prefer to have someone else make dinner for you – and treat you to one heck of a holiday show – then you need only read on to learn more about Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2021

FEATURES 10 Kowalski’s The Name That Stands for Exceptional Food

16 Chanhassen Dinner Theatres The Home of Holiday Spirit

22 The International School of Minnesota A Global Education Right in Your Own Backyard

28 Gratefully Giving Away After a Successful Campaign Last Year, Lifestyle Publications is Giving $300,000 to Recipients in Need this

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Good Times

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Back Stage

28 Giving Back 34 Lifestyle Calendar

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FOOD & WINE

Kowalski’s THE NAME THAT STANDS FOR EXCEPTIONAL FOOD

ARTICLE DAVID SCHELLER

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" Quality is wit hout a doub t t he t hing we're most proud of. T he amount of time we spend in meeting s t alking about wh at we bring int o our st ore is unheard of at ot her ret ailers.

MARY HER

ANNE DAUGHTER

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when we’re judging chocolate. Spending

KOWALSKI

several hours exclusively on ketchup, on the

CHRISTIANSEN WILL ONLY PUT THEIR

other hand – not quite as much.

NAME ON SOMETHING THEY’RE PROUD

“We take things a step further with our

OF. They have every right to take pride in

Signature Line products. These have to be

Kowalski’s itself, as they have spent nearly

good enough to impress any foodie, so we

four decades turning it from a languishing

work closely with our chefs as they develop

location in St. Paul into eleven of the finest

our store’s proprietary recipes. That way we

grocery stores in the Twin Cities area – one

can make certain every ingredient is clean,

of which, Mary Anne and Kris are proud to

and sourced as often as possible from a

say, is in Eden Prairie.

local producer. We spend a lot of time on the

But the Kowalskis take their business

road auditing nearby farms, just so we can

even more personally than that. They refuse

know exactly where our foods are coming

to stock one carrot, loaf of bread, or can of

from. It’s the only way to ensure everything

tomatoes that they wouldn’t buy themselves.

we offer is of the highest quality. Essentially,

Indeed, their Signature Products, which

if we wouldn’t serve it to our own houseg-

comprise everything from chocolate cake to

uests, it has no business at Kowalski’s.

smoked bacon, all say “Kowalski’s” right on their labels.

“Our signature ham exemplifies that philosophy. It is uncured, naturally raised with-

This is part of the beauty of Kowalski’s.

out growth promotants or antibiotics, free of

The owners are dedicated to keeping their

nitrates and nitrites, gluten free – and, most

name synonymous with great quality.

importantly, delicious. The balance of sweet,

“Quality is without a doubt the thing we’re

salty and smoky is so perfect that it often

most proud of,” said Rachael Perron, culi-

wins over people who had thought they just

nary and branding director for Kowalski’s.

didn’t like ham.

“The amount of time we spend in meetings

“There is just as much at stake with tur-

talking about what we bring into our store

key, another classic holiday food. That’s

is unheard of at other retailers. You wouldn’t

why we’re proudly partnered with Ferndale

find many products on our shelves that we

Market, a third generation free range turkey

haven’t recently taste tested. I know that

farm only 45 minutes southeast of town.

sounds like fun work, and it really can be

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FOOD & WINE (CONTINUED)

store in Eden Prairie where you can get a local, naturally raised turkey. And if your family prefers roast beef, they will love our exclusive Akaushi beef, a premium brand of Kobe-style beef typically only available at high-end steakhouses. “But no food is so crucial to family get-togethers as dessert. I laugh when I tell people how much time we spend just fine-tuning our pumpkin pie crust. Each and every cookie, from spritz to chocolate chip, is made from scratch in our bakery. Our baked goods haven’t got quite the same shelf life as other retailers’, but we don’t use preservatives at home, so we don’t use them at Kowalski’s either. “We’re happy to admit when another local vendor is able to make something even more exceptional than we can. It’s also exciting to partner with nearby small businesses like Salsa Lisa, Velvet Bees Honey Butter, Bistro Meringues, and Patti’s Roasted Nuts to help them grow. It wasn’t very long ago that Mary Anne and Kris were first starting out, and they’re eager to give the same kind of community support that they owe their success to.”

Kowalski’s is open 6am to 10pm everyday at 16500 West 78th Street in Eden Prairie. You may also order home delivery or curbside pickup online at kowalskis.com.

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THE HOME OF HOLIDAY SPIRIT

CHANHA S SEN DINNER THE ATRE S ARTICLE DAVID SCHELLER

HERB AND CAROL BLOOMBERG FOUNDED CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRES (OR THE CHAN, AS IT’S KNOWN TO PERFORMERS) WITH A HUMBLE VISION: “TO BRING A LITTLE BIT OF BROADWAY TO THE MIDWEST.” The farm town of Chanhassen was hardly Manhattan back in 1968, but it gained one of the best aspects of the borough with the grand opening of a 90,000 square foot dinner theatre. The Bloombergs had a good idea. Today the Chan is the largest theater of its kind in the country, not to mention Minnesota’s largest privately-owned restaurant. They have served nearly 13 million guests since Herb and Carol cut the ribbon. The Chan attracts some fairly major talent from across the world, but Minnesota City, Minnesota would birth one of their greatest singers. Pamela Helmer McNeill, who has toured with Rick Astley, collaborated with Yanni, opened for Etta James, and performed for the Queen of England herself calls the Chan her home theatre. And she gets a little sentimental during Christmastime, because it is when she first decided to become a songstress. “I was only three years old, dressed up as an angel and singing on stage at my family’s church on Christmas Eve,” reminisced Pamela. “When the performance was over I looked across the audience and saw all those faces beaming with happiness. I knew right then what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. I spent the next years learning how to sing, and began practicing on my grandmother’s old Hammond organ before my feet could reach the pedals.

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“Christmas is still especially important to me. It’s such a heartwarming time that I have to resist the urge to start putting up my tree in September. That’s why I’m so proud to be a part of the Rock & Roll Xmas Spectacular. The other seven performers and I are like a little band of misfits, taking classic rock songs and putting Christmas lyrics to them – or vice versa. You’d be surprised how well “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” blends with Peter Frampton’s “Show Me the Way,” and only we could fuse AC/DC’s “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” and “All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth.” It’s not your grandma’s Christmas show! “This will be our 17th year performing the Rock & Roll Xmas Spectacular. We’re kicking it off December 1st through the 5th, taking a little break to do some Christmas shopping, and then coming back for an encore December 8th through 12th. “My group is only a small part of the Chan’s Christmas spirit. This December we’re also presenting The Music Man, A Kat Perkins Christmas, Celtic Holiday Hooley, Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret, An Andy & Bing Christmas (which is very much your grandma’s Christmas show), and many others. I meet so many guests who tell me they just hadn’t gotten into the Christmas spirit until they came to the Chan. It means so much to me, to be able to do that. “How lucky are we, to have the biggest dinner theatre in America in our backyard? Not only can people come to see a Broadway quality show, but also support so many musicians, actors, and comedians living right here in our community. But I’d feel terrible if I left out the kitchen and waitstaff. Their ability to plate and serve hundreds of gourmet dinners all at once really puts the kind of orchestration I do to shame. Thanks to them we’re able to create the perfect evening of entertainment for everyone – families with little kids and great-grandparents, company gatherings, and couples on dates. The Chan can be very romantic, and I should know. I met my husband here!” Please visit chanhassendt.com to learn more about the Chan’s upcoming shows, including Rumours & Dreams – The Music of Fleetwood Mac which will return this January as part of the CDT Concert Series. Pamela’s mastery of the Nicks tremolo is truly remarkable. You may also visit pamelamcneill.com to discover more about Pamela. Be on the lookout for her seventh studio album, which drops next year!

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neighborhood grocer starts by being

a grateful one

When you put as much food on as many holiday tables as we do, you learn a thing or two about giving thanks. So we’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you – for shopping here, for working here, for growing and making great products and selling them here. Thank you.

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May your holiday season be full of happiness, kindness and, most of all, the joy of good food.

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The International School of Minnesota A GLOBAL EDUCATION RIGHT IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD

MINNESOTA’S EDUCATION SYSTEM IS ONE OF THE

You’ve most likely driven by its sign on the corner of

BEST IN THE COUNTRY WITH MANY OF THE BEST

Highway 62 and Beach Road marked by three rotating

SCHOOLS RIGHT IN OUR BACKYARD. One school

country flags that stand tall behind it, but do you know

that particularly stands out is The International School

what the school is all about?

of Minnesota (ISM), a private preschool through grade 12

ISM’s mission is to provide an affordable, top-quality

college prep school in Eden Prairie. Nestled on a vibrant

education to a highly diverse student body. The pillar of

57-acre campus just west of Bryant Lake Regional Park

the school is its Student Life Organization® (SLO®), which

this “hidden gem” of a school has been educating students

provides students with a platform to acquire and refine life

for the past 35 years, with roots tracing back to 1886.

and leadership skills.

ISM 2021-22 SLO student leaders

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“SLO is divided into nine different departments with areas of focus including academics, sports, social responsibility, and community outreach, all of which are led by a head prefect,” said Jean Åkesson, who has taught at ISM for 28 years and currently serves as the school’s Student Life Coordinator. “The students who head SLO applied for their positions like they would for any job, complete with an extensive interview process, because they’re all taking an active, impactful role in the school and the community.

Rigorous academics are also at the core of the ISM student experience. The college-preparatory curriculum challenges students to reach their fullest academic potential. “Whether students live only a few minutes away or are one of the 39 international students, everyone who comes to ISM

“Our SLO leaders organize several special events throughout the year.

becomes a true global citizen as they experience different cul-

The events not only let our SLO leaders do good for their fellow students

tures firsthand. Part of that includes ISM’s language program,

and the surrounding community – they develop them into tomorrow’s

in which students choose to learn French, Spanish, or Chinese

leaders as well. Our events often blend lower and upper school students

from native speakers. Both of my children are ISM alumni and

together, so the younger kids get to spend time with great role models.

fluent not only in their second languages, but also in those lan-

It means a lot for lower and middle schoolers to meet the kind of people

guages’ authentic accents.” World language classes are taught

they’ll want to become in just a few years’ time.”

daily beginning in preschool.

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Everything we offer at ISM is designed to create strong, intelligent, and confident individuals who want to contribute something meaningful to the world. “It’s a very exciting time to be at ISM. We recently added a new

educational approach, students make global connections. These

dining hall as well as an amazing new chef who prepares delicious,

connections come from the campus community as well as the

healthy meals for our students and staff. He’s received such acco-

extended SABIS community, which consists of 70,000 students in

lades that we’re planning on adding a dine-in or take-out dinner

20 countries on five continents. No other school in Minnesota has

service to help alleviate some mealtime stress for our families,” said

such a vast local and global network.

ISM Executive Director Mahdi Kansou.

“Everything we offer at ISM is designed to create strong, intelli-

“We’ve also launched a Golf Academy, added two state-of-the-art

gent, and confident individuals who want to contribute something

science labs, and will soon create a new art studio and robotics lab.

meaningful to the world. I witnessed the results in my own children

A journalism/audio-visual lab is also in the works,” Kansou reported.

as they both graduated college early. I’m delighted to see those same

Although ISM is a small school in growth mode, its reach is still

results again and again as we welcome more eager new students to

unmatched. As a member of the SABIS® Network, a world-renowned network of schools that has gained recognition for its innovative 24

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our school each year,” Åkesson said. To learn more about ISM, please visit ism.school.

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GIVING BACK

Gratefully

ARTICLE ALLISON GIBESON PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

GIVING AWAY AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR, LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS IS GIVING $300,000 TO RECIPIENTS IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND BEYOND... AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO ANNA SAROL, THE DAUGHTER OF A SINGLE MOTHER, WAS PARALYZED IN A GYMNASTICS ACCIDENT WHEN SHE WAS A FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL, BUT UNTIL LAST YEAR SHE DID NOT HAVE A STAIRLIFT IN HER HOME. The stairlift was made possible when Lifestyle Publications gave her family $10,000. Anna Sarol

“I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my family and I are,” Anna says. The money for Anna’s stairlift was part of a giveaway campaign from the company during the 2020 Christmas season that benefited more than 80 recipients across the country with a final distribution of $250,000 throughout the year. When the company opened nominations, they were flooded with submissions. Community leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you nominated people that were in need of assistance. As the eyes and ears of the community, these readers were able to help identify people who might have otherwise gone unnoticed or unrecognized. One such nominee was Kathy*, an aunt who is raising her three young relatives. The children came from an abusive situation, and Kathy, a single guardian, works tirelessly to provide for them. Nevertheless, the family was already living in poverty despite her working seven days a week when Kathy lost her job during the pandemic. She resorted to selling tamales to help pay the rent.

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When a case manager with a Big Brothers Big Sisters foster youth mentoring program heard about Lifestyle’s campaign and call for nominations, she quickly thought of Kathy. “When I shared the news that Kathy was selected and would be receiving $3,000, she cried, screamed, and was in disbelief,” the case manager said. “She immediately wanted to give back to me and the donor by providing endless tamales. This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.”

“This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.” CONTINUED >

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GIVE AWAY $3OO,OOO This year the company will have nominations for the giveaway open from December 1-15, 2021. To submit a nomination, follow @CityLifestyle on Instagram and fill out the form found in the bio link. The amount given to each recipient will be based on need. The leaders of Lifestyle Publications believe God has blessed them with their company’s continued success, so they in turn wish to be a blessing and encouragement to others as they increase the amount of this year’s giveaway to those in need to $300,000 for the year.

In yet another case, Emily* who worked as a janitor at a school, was a recipient and was struggling to afford simply buying groceries for her children. Before the ongoing difficulties of the pandemic even started, a tornado destroyed the school she worked at just a couple weeks before the initial shutdown in March 2020 which resulted in a loss of income for her. Emily was incredibly surprised and grateful to receive assistance from the giveaway. *Names changed for privacy 30

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