Bars are one of those staples of Midwestern baking that are surprisingly difficult to explain to people from outside the region. “They’re kind of like a cake, but flat,” I explained a few weeks ago, simplifying my English slightly to… Continue Reading
Family is at the heart of North Dakota’s newest brewery. When Half Brothers Brewing Company opened in Grand Forks in the fall of 2017, the name attracted attention. “A lot of people are intrigued by it and it kind plays… Continue Reading
Want to enjoy espresso in a church where Tedddy Roosevelt once worshipped, sip tea in a hidden courtyard or fund a nonprofit with your morning coffee purchase? Then put these North Dakota coffee shops at the top of your list.… Continue Reading
Kuchen is German for “cake,” but that doesn’t really hint at its rich, addictive goodness. It’s more like a thick custard poured into a crust of sweet dough. It’s traditionally cut in triangular wedges, like pie. In Germany, an afternoon… Continue Reading
Hey #PrairiePeople, there’s a new event in Fargo and I think it’s gonna be pretty fabulous. It’s called the Fargo Spring Wing Fling. Eight Fargo-Moorhead restaurants, Shotgun Sally’s, Brickhouse Taverns, Dempsey’s Public House, Herd & Horns, Labby’s, Rookie’s, Sickie’s Garage and… Continue Reading
One of my favorite things about being a Minnesota girl (other than the lakes and my bittersweet love affair with Twins baseball) is the plethora of great craft beer offerings. Distribution of Minnesota beers in neighboring North Dakota is pretty… Continue Reading
Gathering at Sandy’s Donuts has been a West Fargo tradition since 1983. I usually don’t eat donuts if they’re put in front of me — much less seek them out — but donuts from Sandy’s are the exception to the… Continue Reading
My sister Brynn and my friend Liz — with help from my Grandma J, cousin-in-law Jenna and my friend Erin — threw me the most fabulous baby shower a few days ago. It was low-key and fun and gave me… Continue Reading
Speciality markets are such sensual and tactile places to shop. I love the exotic-to-me fruits and vegetables, the spices and the shelves of mysterious pantry staples. Sometimes when I need inspiration, I just roam around the aisles. Speciality markets are… Continue Reading
