Sweetie, it’s almost Valentine’s Day! Dean’s can be your Osseo Valentine’s headquarters, with Roses, Bouquets, Chocolates, Candy, Cards, Cupcakes, Heart Shaped Cookies, and more. Afraid you won’t find those classic Conversation Candy Hearts? We have Brach’s candy hearts in stock. We buy our Roses from a local vendor and offer them in small and large bouquets. Treat yourself or someone special. Hit up our Butcher for some fresh cut steaks and make dinner special. Or share a pi

Follow along with the “12 Treats of Christmas” on our Facebook page, starting this week! We have selected 12 sweet and savory treats and snacks to represent the 12 days of the famous Christmas carol. Have you wondered about the story behind “12 Days”? It’s based in Christian theology, and the history of the carol is somewhat murky. The earliest version first appeared in a 1780 children’s book. The song most of us are familiar with comes from English composer Frederic Austin

No need to complicate this holiday, right? Let's make it about family, friends, fun, football, but not stress, hectic traffic, long lines, and hours spent shopping. Here's how Dean's can make your life simpler and your holiday more pleasant. #1. Shopping List. We've done the planning and list-making for you. See our Thanksgiving Shopping List and print it from our website and Facebook page. #2. Easy Shopping. Time spent shopping Thanksgiving Week at Dean's is time well sp

No matter what your Independence Day holiday plans, they likely involve food, friends, family, and fun. And maybe fireworks! It’s a wonderful opportunity to have some fun with food, go red white and blue, nosh on fresh produce, get your grill on, and keep it easy. Let us inspire you with these fabulous fourth foods! Strawberry Poppers: mix cream cheese with confectioners’ sugar; pipe onto a strawberry, top with blueberries. Watermelon Stars: as easy as it looks- slice a wat

May means Memorial Day, and graduations, weddings, picnics and parties. We like these fun ideas for entertaining to festively feed a crowd. Serving hot dogs? Grill sausages in advance and keep ‘em hot in a crock pot for self-service. Set up a “hot dog bar” with toppings in cute mason jars. Make hot dogs extra special by wrapping them in bacon before you grill them. Extra pork deliciousness! Caprese salad is fancy and feeds a bunch, when you slice tomatoes and layer them with

Spring is the start of party season. There are so many events that become opportunities for entertaining: graduations, weddings, 4th of July... This year we’re taking a novel approach to the party season. We want to help make your party planning easier! Let us shop for you and provide some delicious party foods. Feeding a crowd? Order a week ahead to purchase larger quantities of our fresh made Kretschmar sub sandwiches and croissant sandwiches. Want to eat healthy? Order

This is a time of year, just before Spring hits, that we need to have some fun and celebrate when we can. St. Patty’s Day is a perfect reason to try something different and special. This menu not only celebrates St. Patrick’s, but also the coming of Spring. Wearin’ of the Green Menu: Fresh Spinach Dip & Veggies Slow-cooker Corned Beef & Cabbage Chocolate Mint Brownies Recipes: Fresh Spinach Dip: Combine 4 cups of chopped fresh spinach with 2 tbl.water and microwave for 60 -90