Phở the Love of FlavorVirginia GeorgeMay 27, 2026 by Virginia GeorgeMay 27, 2026 Since the early 1900s, America has often been referred to as a great “melting pot.” The idea is that cultures and ideals from around the...
Hiking and Diners on the North ShoreVirginia GeorgeApril 30, 2026 by Virginia GeorgeApril 30, 2026 Mud season. It’s that season between winter and summer where the weather starts getting warmer. You can feel the sun’s intensity on your face. Snow...
Famous People: Beatrice OjakangasVirginia GeorgeMarch 26, 2026 by Virginia GeorgeMarch 26, 2026 While I write about food here at Northern Wilds, I’m a literary nerd at heart and I love learning about people’s stories. This is the...
It’s All Food and Games: Gaming CafésVirginia GeorgeFebruary 25, 2026 by Virginia GeorgeFebruary 25, 2026 I moved out of my parents’ house when I was 19 years old. I had dreams of independence, which were met with bills and responsibilities....
Say Cheese!Virginia GeorgeJanuary 30, 2026February 23, 2026 by Virginia GeorgeJanuary 30, 2026February 23, 2026 Over thousands of years of documented cheesemaking, the process has been refined, and today there are hundreds of different cheeses to choose from....
Anatomy of a BurgerVirginia GeorgeDecember 29, 2025 by Virginia GeorgeDecember 29, 2025 Human beings need five resources in order to survive: air, water, shelter, sunlight, and… food. Food is not only necessary for survival, but it has...
The Coney Island Dog—Not from Coney Island?Virginia GeorgeNovember 25, 2025November 25, 2025 by Virginia GeorgeNovember 25, 2025November 25, 2025 The coney island hot dog is a curious concoction with no meaningful historical connection to the East Coast amusement park with the same name. Who...
Family Ties: Together at the TableVirginia GeorgeOctober 29, 2025 by Virginia GeorgeOctober 29, 2025 As we find ourselves well into autumn, I cannot help but look back and observe the changing of seasons—both practical and existential. On the practical...