This blueberry crisp comes from an early Byerly’s cookbook back when a team of home economists spent their days creating delicious food in the Byerly’s test kitchen.
Sweet Treats
Lemon Forsythia Pie from the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska
About the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Location:Chaska, Minnesota Status:Open Dates active:1958-present In 1907, the Minnesota Horticultural Society successfully petitioned the University of Minnesota to establish a new fruit-breeding and testing farm within the Horticulture Department. The farm was located about 5 miles west of Excelsior, spanning 78 acres. Additional land was […]
Maple Creams from Watkins in Winona
About Watkins Location:Winona, Minnesota Status:Open Dates active:1885-present It’s been more than 150 years since J.R. Watkins acquired the rights to sell Dr. Ward’s Celebrated Liniment, produced the product in his home kitchen, and sold it door-to-door. Since then, Watkins established a catalog business and hired a fleet of sales agents […]
German Sour Cream Twists from Polly’s Slow Food in Saint Paul
About Polly’s Slow Food Location:Saint Paul, Minnesota Status:Permanently closed Dates active:1979-1989 Polly’s Slow Food served comfort food in Saint Paul for just over a decade. Owner Polly Sidney’s restaurant was the antithesis of the fast-food joints crowding out independent, sit-down eateries across the country. Polly’s Slow Food felt like you […]
Cranberry Fluff Salad from Dayton’s Sky Room in Minneapolis
About Dayton’s Sky Room Location:Minneapolis, Minnesota Status:Permanently closed Dates active:1947-2017 The Dayton’s building in downtown Minneapolis was built in 1902 and initially housed Goodfellow’s Department Store. In 1903, George Draper Dayton opened Dayton’s Dry Goods Company in the space. Fast forward to 1947 when it was common for department stores […]
Pecan Crunch Cake from Donaldson’s Department Store in Minneapolis
The story of Donaldson’s department store began with two brothers from Scotland, William and Lawrence S. Donaldson. Before leaving their mark on the Twin Cities, the Donaldsons worked as salesmen across the United States. Eventually, both found their way to Minneapolis, where they established a retail empire spanning decades.
Fruit Cake from Gluek’s Brewery in Minneapolis
While other breweries were going out of business, Gluek’s survived Prohibition by making near-beer and soft drinks. But after 107 years in business, the Gluek Brewing Company closed in 1964, and their core brands of beer were discontinued. At the time, Gluek’s was Minneapolis’ oldest continuously operated business in the city.
Cranberry Apple Crisp from Apple’s Restaurant in Eagan
Apple’s Restaurant opened in 1990 along Town Centre Drive in Eagan, Minnesota. Patricia “Pat” Boland owned and operated the restaurant after the death of her husband, Jack. The restaurant closed in 1998.
Double Dutch Pizza Cookie from Classic Cookie Co. in Minneapolis
Classic Cookie Co. has been a family-run staple in the skyway of what is now the CenturyLink Building for 40 years. All of the recipes are baked fresh from old tried-and-true family recipes.