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Living Greens Farm: Sustainability In Action
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of a difference you want to make” ~ Jane Goodall At Living Greens Farm in Faribault they are taking sustainability to new heights. Their impact on how produce…
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The Twin Cities Restaurant Scene: Eating and Imbibing During The Week Of The Big Game
The pinnacle of football game days is almost upon us and the anticipation has been building. There are throngs of exciting events surrounding this colossal affair. The Bold North is ready! We’re bursting with immense cultural activities, tremendous musical talent, ice bars aplenty and of course bounteous opportunities for dining and imbibing.
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Empty Nester Productions: DIY Movie Screen
We are in seasonal purgatory. That middle place between the crisp days of fall and the eagerly awaited birth of spring in Minnesota. During these arctic months John and I devote a fair amount of time to discussing our anticipation of warmer weather and the outdoor festivities that spring and summer will bring.
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Semi-Homemade Fall Menu Ideas
Fall is the time of year in Minnesota when the air turns cool, the leaves drop and we mourn the end of summer. I choose to think of it as the beginning of comfort food season. A period of time when we can give ourselves permission to enjoy dishes that are just a little sweeter, a little higher on the calorie scale and that during…
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Pantry Raid: Lisa’s Easy Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe
I get really excited about composing a great meal spontaneously, using only what I have on hand. This recipe came together on a recent Sunday afternoon while I was perusing the pantry and mulling over what I could design for dinner in under 30 minutes. I liken that sort of culinary exploration to a fashionista who creates new clothing combinations with…
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Empty Nester Productions: DIY/The Outdoor Bar Project
“Think Outside, No Box Required” ~ Author Unknown DIY: Those three letters conjure up excitement in some and hesitation in others. John and I are in the former group. We enjoy taking on home improvement projects together and we have long discussed the desire to have an intimate outdoor area where we can host gatherings on our beautiful Summer/Fall evenings here in Minnesota.
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Twin Cities Burger Tour: A Photo Gallery
“We all need to make time for a burger once in a while” ~ Erica Durance In the past 2 years John and I have devoted a plethora of time to searching out as many mouth-watering Twin Cities burgers as possible. Sometimes we enjoy the company of friends and/or family on these outings, other times it’s the two of us.
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Burrata Cheese
“We see the beauty within and cannot say no” ~ Dave Eggers, A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius Burrata cheese has a beautiful essence about it. It is a fresh Italian cheese made from water buffalo and/or cows milk mozzarella and has a center filled with a rich and silky cream. It is also my latest culinary obsession. It’s common knowledge…
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Empty Nester Adventures: Our Photo Gallery of Thailand
“Wherever you go, go with all of your heart” ~ Confucius Traveling to Thailand was an ethereal experience. When the opportunity to meet John in Bangkok arose last summer, I jumped at it. I’ve always had a weakness for Thai cuisine and I had long hoped I would have the chance to visit and immerse myself in the magnificent and historic culture.
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It’s Time For Tequila
“Drinking tequila is more about the journey than the destination” ~ Rainbow Rowell Today is Cinco De Mayo so it only seems fitting that this post relates to the shining qualities surrounding tequila. In my younger days, tequila meant nothing more than party shots and an almost certain headache. Thank goodness I’ve evolved. While shots still have their place, there is a…