Monday, August 06, 2012

Best Food Apps   ...More

It use to be that all you needed when you headed out to the grocery store was your shopping list.  Now, you don’t even need that because your smart phone can be an even bigger help.  There are apps to help you find the best item in the aisle, recipes for every occasion, and more!  TCL Tech Producer, Christian Unser tells us about some of his favorite apps.

Sweet Corn and Black Bean Salad ...More

TCL Tech Producer, Christian Unser, shows off one of the recipes you can find from the Whole Foods app available for your smartphone. 

Super Bargain, Monday, August 6th  

Take a cooking class at Chef’s Abode in Lilydale for half price!  Regular prices range from $60-$85, but you can get one class for $30-$42.50.  Call Chef’s Abode at 651-406-5401 before Tuesday, August 7th at 5 PM.  The class must be taken by November 1st.  For their class schedule, click here

Remember, you must ask for the Twin Cities Live Super Bargain!

Beauty Products on the Cheap!   ...More

On average, it is said that women spend up to $100 a year on beauty products alone.  If you are surprised by this, and are looking for ways to get the best products for less, look no further than your grocery store or drug store.  Minnesota Monthly’s Lifestyle editor, Katie Dohman, has suggestions for the products you should grab off the shelf and they are all under $10.

Best Kept Secrets: Keri Noble   ...More

If you ever wonder where local celebrities are hanging out on the weekends or what they do for food, fashion, for fun  - we’ll let you know!  Cities97 Morning Show co-host and local musician, Keri Noble takes us to the places where she goes when she wants to listen to some live local music.

Paddleboarding   ...More

Elizabeth, Emily, and Twin Cities Live intern, Erin, heard that Paddleboarding was not only fun but that it was a good work out for the core, arms and legs.  Stand Up Minnesota does tours on paddleboards so they went to check it out!

8/6 Host Chat   ...More

We had such a fun day on Friday going from the Whirlwind Wedding to one of the Twin Cities biggest nights: Glamorama!

Fifteen’s 5K with Alisha Perkins   ...More

Alisha Perkins, wife of Twin relief pitcher Glen Perkins, explains the Fifteen’s 5K, which takes place on August 12th.  Alisha is an avid runner so when the Perkins wanted to find a way to give back, hosting a race seemed like the perfect fit.

Adopt Dexter!   ...More

We love helping dogs looking for their forever home a new place to call home.  Last month’s dog, Pete (a Jack Russell Terrier) found his forever home with a new family in New Brighton.