Blueberry Plant Care Starts with Garden Planning
We are continuing our series on growing blueberry bushes sponsored by a plant donation from Monrovia®. If you are wondering where to buy blueberry plants, you can […]
Month: August 2015
Vermilion Gorge
My family was able to stay at Creekside Cabin at Elbow Lake Lodge last week. We took several day trips from there including one to […]
Late Summer at Elbow Lake Lodge
Late summer at Elbow Lake is awesome. The water is warm, the bugs are few, and the crowds are starting to settle down a little. […]
Simple Summer Salad
A delicious Simple Summer Salad with fresh greens, goat cheese, berries, and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette is the perfect side dish for lunch or […]
Vermilion Falls Northern Minnesota Day Trip
One of my favorite places to stay is at Elbow Lake. I have a cabin on Elbow Lake Lodge that you can rent here, and […]
Blueberry Peach Crisp
Eating Blueberry Peach Crisp for dessert is just like eating the most delicious oatmeal cookie you’ve ever had with the added benefit of warm summer […]
F&D Meat in Virginia, Minnesota
Driving up to Lake Vermilion Area I always get fresh meat at F&D’s. I go to Creekside Cabin at Elbow Lake Lodge and End of […]
Canned Vanilla Bean Peaches
Every summer I make enough low sugar organic Canned Vanilla Bean Peaches to last me all year. Our family loves them and they make great […]
Hinkley Fire Museum | Go Explore Minnesota
I have driven through Hinkley about one hundred million times but I never stopped at the Hinkley Fire Museum. Usually, it is a quick “Dad, […]
25 Lessons from 25 Years of Marriage, pt 9
25 Lessons from 25 Years of Marriage, pt 9 SERIES NOTE: Since one of the most read posts I’ve published was about how Theresa and […]
13 Poisonous flowers you never knew about
13 Poisonous flowers you never knew about Flowers spread the color and joy and compliment the garden. However, there are some flowers that are common […]
Enchilada Stuffed Squash (Paleo & Low Carb)
Enchilada Stuffed Squash (Paleo & Low Carb) Last year when we made our annual trip to Shields Herb Farm, I picked up a delicata plant […]
Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Primavera
Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Primavera Pasta primavera simply means pasta with fresh vegetables and it’s a dish I used to make all the time when I […]
Pecan Pie Fun Cakes
Pecan Pie Fun Cakes These delicious and easy to make Pecan Pie Fun Cakes topped with cream cheese frosting and M&M’s Pecan Pie pieces are […]
Roasted Italian Zucchini
Roasted Italian Zucchini I like this dish because it’s simple and it tastes a bit like pizza. I know that sounds crazy but the olive […]
Fall Gardening – 5 Steps to Consider When Bringing Your Plants Inside for the Winter
Fall Gardening – 5 Steps to Consider When Bringing Your Plants Inside for the Winter If your temperatures outside are regularly dipping below 60 degrees, […]
Pumpkin Protein Ice Cream (low carb)
Pumpkin Protein Ice Cream (low carb) Let me start this post by saying I realize that the concept of protein ice cream is ridiculous. However […]
The Unmeasurable Losses of Inaction
The Unmeasurable Losses of Inaction I have wasted far too much in my life, running after useless trinkets, watching endless hours of moving pictures on […]
Pulled Honey-Lime Chicken Sandwiches with Corn & Cabbage Slaw
Pulled Honey-Lime Chicken Sandwiches with Corn & Cabbage Slaw (Slow Cooker) Well, since it’s still summer (yes, pumpkin everything on Pinterest, you can just go […]
Honey Lime Chicken & Soba Noodle Salad
Honey Lime Chicken & Soba Noodle Salad This is such a delicious salad recipe, and it is ready in under 20 minutes if you use […]