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…
Barbecue Sauce
My Dad’s family used to have a cabin in the Brainerd Lakes area. Growing up at least one weekend in the summer my grandparents, and all four of my dad’s siblings and my cousins used to try to get together there. We’d swim, waterski, jump off the rope swing, play badminton, enjoy cocktail hour and …
Brisket Mac ‘n Cheese
Mac ‘n cheese is one of the quintessential comfort foods and definitely tops my list. Although I grew up eating a basic mac ‘n cheese, from my Aunt ‘Thann’s recipe (that we’ll post sometime soon), I’ve since discovered that her recipe is the perfect vehicle for experimenting and adding extra flavors. Whether it’s changing up…
