Enjoy Spring with Spring Greens
The official first day of spring was March 20, but along the North Shore, spring tends to blossom a little later. While most gardening books...
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Ukrainian Easter Bread & Stuffed Eggstravaganza
Ukrainian Easter Bread This recipe was brought to Canada by a Ukrainian immigrant over 100 years ago. Rose Bunza’s recipe; contributed by Kathy Toivonen. Soak 1 level tablespoon of...
Finding Flavor with Herbs and Spices
by Maren Webb
Herbs and spices are at the heart of any good recipe and meal. They allow us to transform basic ingredients into everything from an exotic...
Kiwifruit: The Sunny Peach
by Kim Falter
With a name like “kiwi” we would assume this fruit originates from the picturesque country of New Zealand, but, the kiwi comes from the Yangtze...
Sweet Treat Recipes
Cranberry Pecan Butter Tarts By Kathy Toivonen Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Filling: In a small saucepan, place the following and heat for 20...
Vitamin D Food Recipes
by Amy Schmidt
According to Mayo Clinic, spending 10 minutes per day in mid-day sun goes a long way toward providing our bodies with the proper amount of...
History of the Potato
by Kim Falter
Controversial, life-changing and versatile— the potato has truly shaped our world. How exactly did that lovely baked potato sitting on your plate go from a...
Homemade
By Beatrice Ojakangas University of Minnesota Press, $22.95 Author and chef Beatrice Ojakangas reflects on life growing up in a big Finnish family in northern...