Walking the Green Path: Claiming Our Green Space
Growing up I lived among gardens, something I didn’t appreciate until it was gone. Now I’m trying to learn how to grow these green spaces in the neighborhood.
How to See Split Rock Lighthouse Shine Across Lake Superior
High above dark grey waters, Split Rock Lighthouse stands as a testament to the danger and romance of sailing on the Great Lakes. Each year thousands of people visit this Minnesota icon but November 10th is the only day to see the lighthouse shining across Lake Superior.
Walking the Green Path: Greener Paths at the Crossways
Finding ingredients that have the least impact on our environment can be difficult. It takes the time, energy, and desire to find the information needed to make the right choice.
Hanging Out on the Edge of the Boundary Waters in Ely, Minnesota
Sometimes it feels like Ely’s purpose in life is to make people less afraid of the woods. Nestled on the edge of Superior National Forest, Ely is home to two internationally recognized wildlife centers, the Root Beer Lady Museum, and has more places to hike, bike, and paddle than you can cover in a lifetime.
Going Beyond the Stick to Find Food Worth Eating at the Minnesota State Fair
There’s a lot worth eating at the Minnesota State Fair that doesn’t come on-a-stick. Check out all of Umami’s recommendations for finding everything worth eating and drinking at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Falling for the Harriet Brasserie
I’ve been crushing on the Harriet Brasserie for a few years now; dinner with friends, lunch with my mother, dessert with the kids, beer, and fries (with béarnaise for dipping) at the bar with my husband. If anyone asks about my dining preference, the answer is compulsory: The Harriet, of course!
The Sleepover: Late Summer Along the North Shore
As you head along the North Shore from Duluth, you reach a fork in the road that sets the tone for your trip. On the right, the vast blue waters of Lake Superior reach out before you along the Old North Shore Road that winds it’s way leisurely along the shore on your left is Hwy 61 that whisks along.
Northfield Olive Oils and Vinegars: Chemistry, Geography, and Making the Leap
Gathered along the Cannon River, Northfield presents the quintessential Midwestern hamlet with pubs and restaurants with beguiling names like Froggy Bottoms Pub and tidy streets featuring artisan shops like Northfield Olive Oils and Vinegars.
The Sleepover: The Keweenaw Bay in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
For those seeking a deeper level of remoteness, a rustic nirvana awaits those who travel to Keweenaw Bay in Michigan’s the Upper Peninsula.
Vikre Distillery Creates Gins from the North Shore
Tucked into a corner of Duluth’s Canal Park Vikre Distillery is creating a unique family of gins inspired by Lake Superior and the Northwoods.
From Tree to Pancake – Let’s go Maple Sugaring
Some good friends invited me to help them make maple syrup. Seeing how real maple syrup is boiled down from sap is an eye-opening experience.
Why Minnesotans Should be Ticked Off that the New York Times is Trying to Pin Grape Salad on Us
There are a lot of good reasons why so many Minnesotans are ticked off that the New York Times is trying to pin one of the worst salad recipes ever made on Minnesota.