Dining and Dwelling by the Big Lake
The history of the North Shore is full of resilience. Long, harsh winters were endured first by Native Americans, then Voyageurs, and eventually Scandinavian loggers...
Virginia George
Food Trucks and Springtime Adventures
Spring is here, and I’m excited for longer days and sunsets after dinnertime. Longer days mean warmer days. The frozen lawn turns into a slip...
Starting Your Food Business Journey
Have you ever dreamt of opening your own food-based business? We have shared a variety of businesses here at Northern Wilds, from kitchen startups to...
Food, Fun, and Learning: Kitchen Classes
“No matter where I serve my guests, it seems they like my kitchen best.” It’s a common sentiment, don’t you think? When I was a...
Kombucha’s Tangy, Timeless Appeal
Kombucha has surged onto the market in recent years, and if you’ve been wondering “What is this new fan-dangled drink they’re trying to sell me?!”...
Brewing Tea and Memories
Have you ever received a gift you weren’t really sure what to do with? My Grandma Dorothy had a knack for giving gifts like that....
Eating at the Thunder Bay Country Market
My Grandma Irene was a good cook. She rarely used a recipe – only for baking and even then just barely – but some of...
Passion for Pumpkin
Pumpkin fare is one of those controversial food conversations. You have the people who cannot WAIT for the moment pumpkin spice comes back on local...