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February 14 is more than just the day of love this year in Saskatchewan, it also marks the lifting of the province’s proof of vaccination mandate. ....
They are exactly as their name describes: Luxe. “I wanted to (experiment) with something more high end and high quality, so I think it was more like a gift,” said Mintenko, owner and founder of Luxe Artisan Chocolates and Dandy’s Artisan Ice Cream. Luxe chocolates are swirled gold on dark grey, or a turquoise stripe across dark blue, or pink and red spots on pale pink, or shimmering silver, or black specks on mint green. Each of the 18 first flavours has a unique design. “We wanted to treat it like it’s a piece of art,” said Mintenko. “Some are a plain colour, but some we really paint individually and it takes a lot of time to do, but I think it tells how much we are focused on making such high-end product. ....
Grand Rapids Business Journal Food business started by nurse executive/clinician is back in business after a COVID-19 pause. Courtesy Steve Czerniak In addition to the many other hats she wears, a local self-described creative and foodie started making artisan preserves as an outlet for her passion for cooking and her love for entertaining friends with unique and great-tasting offerings. Now, her onetime hobby is a business that’s selling product in 22 states. Kimberly Slaikeu, who holds a Ph.D. in nursing and urban studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, is a published author, certified life coach, former Grand Valley State University assistant professor of nursing and award-winning nurse executive and clinician. ....