Minnesota Life
Northern Minnesota life in all four seasons. Hygge, sauna sessions, lake days, and North Woods culture from someone who lives it year round.
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Fall in a Mug: My Crockpot Mulled Cider Recipe for Fall Adventures and Bonfires
My easy crockpot mulled cider recipe makes a whole gallon of apple cider with orange, cinnamon, and star anise. Make it once, keep the jug in the fridge, and sip it all fall long, from bonfires to boat rides.
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The Easy Harvest Punch Recipe That Makes You Look Like You Have Your Life Together This Thanksgiving
It’s not too early to think about Thanksgiving. This easy harvest punch recipe is the one thing you can make ahead, pour into a gorgeous bowl, and let take all the credit while the rest of the meal is still a work in progress.
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Minnesota Yacht Club Festival: My Honest Recap From Harriet Island
Three days, two stages, and a stretch of the Mississippi River as the backdrop — my honest recap of the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival at Harriet Island, from the parking headaches to the hometown band I didn’t see coming.
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Downtown Saint Paul: A Local’s Honest Guide to Things to Do
We booked a downtown Saint Paul hotel for a concert and left with a real list of things to do — a Gilded Age mansion tour, a cathedral organ that fills the whole room, one restaurant to skip, and a purple drink called a Grape Ape that’s worth the trip on its own.
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The Modern Punch Bowl That Elevates Every Party
I once lost a roast in my own oven. Cooking and I have an understanding — I stay out of its way. But cocktails? That’s a different story. Meet the modern punch bowl that has become my secret weapon for every holiday dinner, progressive dinner, bridal shower, and backyard party I host.
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The Bridal Shower Survival Guide
Throwing a bridal shower? I’ve got you covered on the drinks, the glassware, and the wow factor. From a stunning punch bowl to chocolate fondue that makes everyone your best friend — this is your complete bridal shower survival guide. Because someone has to be in charge. 😄
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Foraging for Spring Wild Edibles on Minnesota’s North Shore
Last weekend, my friend Sue and I went foraging for wild edibles on Minneosta’s North Shore at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais. The class was called Foraging for Spring Wild Edibles and I had been trying to get into it for three years. This year, I finally vowed to get registered. The…