Have you heard the phrase “May-cember”? Basically, all the stress, time and work of December, but without the gifts (and snow)! It is a busy time of year. This week we will feature some on-the-go, simple, family-friendly and homemade food and snacks for those families in the middle of “May-...
Minnesota Annual Fishing Opener signals the beginning of summer for a lot of Minnesotans. Approximately 29% of Minnesota residents fish. Walleye is the most sought-after fish, followed by Northern Pike and Muskie combined, Pan Fish, Bass Crappie and then Trout. (US Fish & Wildlife) Good Luck...
Did you know that Mother’s Day was officially established in 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson signed a measure officially establishing the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day! Here are a few recipes to celebrate all the wonderful women in our lives!
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Did you know... Cinco de Mayo actually commemorates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla, which took place on May 5, 1862. Almost 40% of Americans mistakenly believe that Cinco de Mayo marks Mexican Independence Day.
And interesting fact: Mole Poblano is the official dish of...
Do you have a pressure cooker? The new pressure cookers (like Instant Pot®) are a wonderful addition to your kitchen appliances. They can make meal prep easy and tasty! It is a great way to make a homemade meal in less time for our busy lives. If you have a tried-and-true pressure cooker recipe...
I think Spring has finally arrived! Spring means the start to busy school/activity schedules and the official start to grilling season.
This week I also included the start of a new portion of our column where we will occasionally add tips and tricks for new cooks/bakers or for those that need a...
Quiche - Sounds fancy or scary, but it’s really not! This great leftover recipe is basically an egg bake in a crust. This easy recipe can be changed up by adding different meats or veggies. Give it a try!
Wishing everyone Easter Blessings!
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Two recipes this week include Pancetta - which provide a great option for those who would like a little something different this year on their Easter table. Pancetta is a cured pork product that has a similar taste to bacon. NOTE: All sites I visited did say you can substitute bacon for the...
Have you ever wondered “Why ham at Easter?” With a little research it sounds like, before refrigerators, people would cure ham during the winter months and when the ham thawed out in the spring it made sense to use it as an Easter meal. No complaints from my family!
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Turning the clocks always creates a week of chaos for everyone when trying to get schedules back on track, but it does mean Spring is getting closer! This week we are focusing on a few new ideas for meals during Lent. Here’s to being closer to Spring!
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