February 2017 Plymouth Magazine

In the February issue check out some of the most decadent desserts around town and take a peek at some incredibly chic Bollywood fashion that's only a click away.

Derek Brigham doesn’t consider himself much of a photographer. Back in 1981, he used an old SLR camera while he was in high school, but today, he just uses his iPhone. “It’s in my pocket, and it’s high quality, so that’s what I use most often.”

 

Ah, the allure of chocolate. With Valentine’s Day coming up, desserts are fashionable and chocolate makes them more so. Rich chocolatey desserts are especially appropriate during February. Split the chocolate love and share and share alike. How can you not fall for chocolate?

 

This February, the Seven Dreams Education Foundation is bringing back Bird Bash for its fourth annual fundraising event. Each year, donations through Bird Bash are aimed toward a specific project for Robbinsdale Area schools.

 

Hundreds will soon gather on Medicine Lake for the Holes for Heroes Ice Fishing Tournament—a fun ice fishing contest honoring members of the Armed Forces who have served our country, and their families who have sacrificed along with them.

 

From beautifully hand-embroidered sarees, lenghas and salwar kameez to bangles, necklaces and bindis, Nila Chakraborty expresses her love for Indian ethnic wear through her online business ShopBollyWear.com.

 

The share of women in the United States computing industry is less than 25 percent and shrinking. But Plymouth resident Kris Haagenson, a technology integration specialist for Robbinsdale Area Schools, is doing her part to counteract that trend.

 

If you’re looking for a place to talk about issues affecting your life, Westside Progressives could be a good fit for you. The non-partisan community group meets monthly to engage on topics of interest to progressives that affect everyone.

 

Minnesota winters are harsh all around, and that includes what it does to your skin. We caught up with local skin care experts to find out the best ways to prevent and treat the most common problems during the cold winter months.

 

Here are some facts related to ice safety from the Minnesota DNR.

 

Sue Olmscheid at Lillian’s Urban Market Medina suggests an outfit composed of a long-sleeve T-shirt topped with a tunic, leggings and boots.

 

Plymouth Magazine art director Emily Handy takes work with her on a family vacation to Nashville, Tennesee, which included visits to Civil War battlefields such as Fort Granger.

 

As you’ve probably already seen this winter, flannels are here to stay. Many men are still enjoying the full beards and “lumber-sexual” style, and flannel shirts fit in perfectly, says Nicole Chose, one of the owners of The Foursome in Plymouth.

 

Valentine’s Day is upon us, and a bouquet of flowers is the easy way to go. This year, try these different gift ideas from around Plymouth to show your love.

 

My husband and I really enjoy participating in Three Rivers Park District programs. They host full moon and solstice activities, geocaching for s’mores, winter campfires and lots of other great outdoor activities.

 

For an indoor art adventure, young kids can create paper polar bears. You’ll need paper plates, white paper, googly eyes, black Sharpie, and glue. Draw polar bear paws, face, and snout on the paper, cut them out, and glue them to a trimmed paper plate. To finish, attach googly eyes