Earlier this summer we had quite the adventure in Ely. Derek & I were caught in a fast moving storm that produced straight-line winds. The portage to the lake we had been fishing on was covered with over twenty trees – all in a just a few minutes. The next day after the storm, we…
Grilled Corn & Zucchini Salad
The fourth of July is coming up this weekend and my favorite part about the fourth is hanging around at the lake and grilling out. My parents host an annual open house party for friends and family to stop by. Usually it turns out into a giant pot luck with everything bringing something. This grilled…
Broccoli Salad
You’re about to read a recipe that I’m going suggest that you take it with you to a Memorial Day weekend party. But before you read that, I’d like you to stop and take a moment to think about why we have this three day weekend. Yes, for many it marks the first day of…
Pudding’d Fruit
Living in Minnesota, when Easter comes around it’s not exactly the pinnacle of fresh fruit or berry season. Yet, when I’m hosting Easter dinner – I like to have something fresh and fruity as part of the meal. You know some form of a fruit salad. That’s when I turn to pudding’d fruit. This recipe…
Southwest Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
I don’t do New Year’s resolutions. I’ve yet to meet anyone who really sticks with them and I don’t want to set myself up for failure. So unlike some people I know, I’m not on a huge healthy eating, salads only kick at this time of the year. But for the past year and a…
Fall Salad with Pumpkin Maple Vinagrette
Anyone else besides me want to admit to a little over indulgence on Thanksgiving yesterday? That means today is probably a good day to have a salad. And just because we’re having a salad doesn’t mean it’s not going to be tasty – trust me there will be no feeling of sacrifice. We’re even going…
