I Got a Bag of Lentils as a Present, This is What I Did With Them
Being from the north, lentils, split peas, or beans aren’t a staple on our dinner table, not like they are in the south. When I got a bag of lentils as a present it forced me to do recipe research and inevitably lead me down the road of soups and stews along with dips and salads.
7 Healthy and Delicious Soups to Freeze for Later
Learning how to freeze soup is an easy way to make sure you always have something warm and delicious around the house. Here are seven of our favorite soup and stew recipes that taste just as delicious after they’ve been frozen as they did when they were first made.
Learn to Cook Like a Jedi and Drink Like a Wookiee with the Best Star Wars Kitchen Gadgets of All Time
If you ever wanted to cook like a Jedi or drink like a Wookiee we’ve got everything you need in our collection of the best Star Wars kitchen gadgets of all time.
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.
9 Thanksgiving Recipes You Should Make for a Tastier Holiday
If you’re looking for a tastier Thanksgiving here are nine of our favorite holiday recipes that will make your Thanksgiving meal planning easy as pie.
Watching Hot Lava and the Ocean Get Together in Hawaii Will Change How You See the Earth
Watching molten rock bubble up from below the waves and pour into the ocean is a singular experience. All around you waves crash against the rocks, sending clouds of steam into the air, while liquid orange fire cuts through the mist and pours into the ocean causing the dark grey water to spit and hiss.
High Above the Clouds at Haleakalā National Park
The view from Haleakalā is the type of view that inspires people to travel across the globe, to stand at the summit, to look out, and to try and make sense of the immensity in front of them. As amazing as the view from the top of Haleakalā is the real magic is inside the valley.
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.
Umami Bites: We Chase a Partly Cloud Eclipse, Smoke Some Chicken, and Make a Greek Salad Inspired by the Sun
In this Umami Bites We Chase a Partly Cloud Eclipse, Smoke Some Chicken, and Make a Greek Salad Inspired by the Sun.
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.
Umami Bites: We Figure Out How to Build a Better BLT, Grill Delicious Cauliflower, and Give Roast Beef a Bath
In this Umami Bites, we figure out how to build a better BLT, grill delicious cauliflower, and give roast beef a long hot bath.
Walking on the Green Path: On Being a Trailblazer
Whether you’re lost in the woods or trying to be one of the first restaurants in Minneapolis to pay your staff a fair wage while forgoing tips there are challenges and rewards to being a trailblazer.
Umami Bites: We Unleash Our Best Pulled Pork, Figure Out What Natural Means on Food Labels, & Reveal the Best Places to Watch the Solar Eclipse
In this Umami Bites we unleash our best pulled pork recipe, figure out what natural means on food labels, and reveal the best places to watch the solar eclipse.