Going Straw-Free
As you sit down to enjoy your next meal out to eat, you may notice something missing from your favorite beverage: a plastic straw. As...
Maren Webb
Learning to Use Locally Grown and Wild Food
Tucked away off Highway 61 in the Northern Wilds is Finland, home to about 200 residents and a hotbed for the local foods movement. This...
Ring in the New Year with Healthier Eating
The start of the New Year has many of us thinking about changes to make in January and healthier eating is often a top New...
Holiday Baking: Better than Homemade?
The holiday season is here, with its joys and merriment as well as stresses. Baked goods are a mainstay of holiday celebrations and the season,...
Cooking Classes: Fun and Practical Skills
Eating is a fact of life, whether at home, on the run, or at a restaurant. Many people have been rediscovering the joy and art...
Family and Kid-Friendly Dining
When I was growing up on the North Shore, eating out at a restaurant was a rarity, other than maybe the smelt fry at the...
Food Truck Season is Here in the North
Summer is in full swing in the Northern Wilds. The must see and do lists are long this time of year, from outdoor adventures to...
Going Fresh with Italian Pastas
As regular readers can attest, I’m a fan of herbs in cooking. Last year, I wrote a column about herbs and spices. Very often, though,...