Healthy Food—Commitment to Community
Autumn and early winter seem to provide the perfect opportunity to add a few pounds to the old physique. With the first winds of autumn,...
Chuck Viren
Winter Cocktails for the Holiday Season
It takes a special sort of genius, I think, to devise innovative cocktails that delight the palate and warm the belly on a cold winter...
Sausage-Making Traditions
Meat cutting is an age-old profession. The tricks of the trade have been passed on from generation to generation. That knowledge includes the art of...
Poutine—A Canadian Classic from Quebec
During this time when the U.S./Canadian border is closed, many of us on the southern side of the border miss the opportunity to explore, shop...
North Shore Classics from the Big Lake
Early settlers to the North Shore were predominantly Scandinavian, and many depended on the bounty of fish in Lake Superior for both income and sustenance....
DIY Campfire Meals
The scene has played out so frequently in the Northland that it evokes fond memories for most of us. The sun slides toward the western...
Smoking Meats: Low and Slow is the Secret
With so much time spent at home these days, people are attempting do-it-yourself projects more than ever. People are also spending more time in the...
Local Farmers Connect to Land and Community
Many who move to the North Shore seek a deeper connection with the land. For some, that connection involves gardening, producing one’s own food from...
