June/July 2021

Welcome to the most anticipated issue of the year—the Best of Plymouth annual readers’ poll results, showcasing community members’ favorite businesses and services, and, in my estimation, this issue can’t come soon enough.

 
Lefse is a Minnesotan favorite

The North Star State, the Land of 10,000 Lakes, the Gopher State, the Bread-and-Butter State—though Minnesota has numerous trademarks, its culinary scene is also unlike any other.

 
family with dog in park

Summer is back—and with it comes fresh opportunities for you and your pooch to get out of the house, enjoy the warm weather, and make new friends.

 
leaf photo by Nihar Sahani

If we had our druthers, our Plymouth Magazine staff would include many more categories in our Best of 2021 readers’ poll contest. However, this affords me the opportunity to highlight some Editor’s Picks that don’t fall into our standard categories.

 
Meet your Best of 2021 winners

Excuse us while we get our party vibe going because we’re in the mood for a community celebration—some homegrown revelry—and, possibly, a bit of merrymaking as we invite you to celebrate the richly-deserving winners and runners-up of our Best of Plymouth annual readers

 
clothing collage

“Most people in the United States only wear about 20 percent of their wardrobes. That means that 80 percent of the clothes are languishing in their closet being unworn,” says Nancy Dilts, a personal wardrobe stylist, who specializes in sustainable shopping.

 
sound therapy

Sound therapist and massage practitioner Jessie Daniels recalls the first time she was introduced to Himalayan singing bowls in the summer of 2018.

 
cabin-friendly plants

Cabin owners know the drill. Head up (or over) to the lake in springtime for opening, plant the garden beds and flower boxes, return home and hope for the best.

 
Burano by Peter Wong

Tucked away 40 miles north of Venice, Italy, is the quaint fishing island of Burano, known for its brightly-colored painted homes. Legend has it that the homes were painted in bright pastel hues to help the fishermen find their ways home when the lagoon was blanketed in fog.

 
Sip

I’ve chosen a wonderful Barolo for a couple reasons. This region is just a small portion of greater Piedmont in northwestern Italy, known for a variety of wonderful reds.

 

Whether I’m scrolling through social media or picking up a magazine, I am always drawn to the “best of” lists. Having those recommendations can make life a bit easier. Let me share with you my can’t-live-without home organizing products. 

 
Under My Hijab by Hena Khan and illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel

The best beach reads. Summer sizzling romance novels.