What happens when I hit the road with my 17-year-old nephew and my parents for a weekend in Lincoln, Nebraska? Laughter, entertaining family trivia, and a chance to see my nephew, Davis, as a future college freshman – yikes! When did that happen? First things first – why Lincoln, Nebraska? Well, the long story is […] Read more…
Girls Weekend in Des Moines? Hell Yes!
Can four women have fun on a girls weekend in Des Moines? Last weekend was my 14th annual girls weekend with my cousin – which just made me realize that this whole girls weekend thing has been going on longer than my marriage. Wow. Some background: The girls weekend has always involved myself and my […] Read more…
Creepy Finger Sticks for Halloween
I’ve worked for the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association for over 17 years, so by now, it’s no big surprise to my family and friends that I love to share good turkey recipes. This means even at Halloween, when these Creepy Finger Sticks fit the bill! This weekend, my brother and sister-in-law hosted their annual Halloween […] Read more…
Lonely Gopher in a Hawkeye World?
I married an Iowa Hawkeye fan. Let me repeat that for emphasis: I married an Iowa Hawkeye fan. This means that sometimes I need to know when to quiet my Minnesota Golden Gopher allegiances and just go with the black and gold. (Always with one caveat – as long as the Hawkeyes aren’t playing my […] Read more…
Hunting in Polka Dot Boots (and Crockpot Pheasant Wild Rice Soup)
I am so excited to share this fabulous Crockpot Creamy Pheasant Wild Rice Soup with you! But first, I must tell you why I’m using pheasant in this recipe. This weekend I did something I’ve never done before – I went pheasant hunting at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club just south of the Twin […] Read more…