How to properly compost
Why compost? Composting is a natural process whereby organic material such as yard clippings or food waste decomposes into a nutrient-rich mulch or additive to...
coffee
History in a Cup of Tea
Did you know that tea is the world’s second most popular beverage after water, followed by coffee, orange juice and beer? Tea is also the...
Your One-Stop Coffee Guide
Twelve and a half years ago I walked into a coffee shop for my first day as a barista. It wasn’t the kind of coffee...
The Historic Highway 61
by Shawn Perich
The North Shore has become so focused on present-day tourism that many visitors and new residents are vaguely aware of the region’s long and storied...
Sisu Coffee Project
by Eric Kaira
The Sisu Coffee Project is, in every sense of the word, a community project. Inspired by the resiliency of the North Shore and its inhabitants,...
Coffee shops demonstrate sisu in Northshore communitiesÂ
by northwilds
Grand Marais—Small businesses in Lutsen and Grand Marais are rallying grassroots support for members of their small community in need—via sales of bagged coffee. One...
A Selection of Hot Sandwiches
by Chuck Viren
John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, loved to gamble. One day he was on a hot streak and instructed a cook to prepare him...
Canyon Country Co-op
by Kim Casey
Dorion is situated between Lake Superior and the western shore of Black Bay. Surrounded by captivating forests, its tourist attractions include Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park,...