Well, friends, I think I've found my new "thing!" Each season I feel like I get into a new hobby, project, cooking genre…what's the current obsession?? Galettes. Have you heard of them before? Pinterest is full of tarts, pastries, and the like. But galettes are my new joy. Even the name is lovely!! :) Today I'm sharing a recipe I developed with a bit of experimenting. I brought this Rustic Spiced Pear Galette to our Olson Christmas celebration yesterday and it was a hit! My husband and I … [Read more...]
A Kitchen in France // a review
I was so excited when this book arrived in the mail! I've actually known of the author, Mimi Thorisson, for several years. Her website, Manger, was one of the very first blogs I followed. I was really drawn in by her elegance, her ingenuity with recipes, and her stunning photographs - oh, the pictures! And hey, her Icelandic husband is a photographer, so every idyllic aspect of their kitchen endeavors is beautifully captured! You can head over to her blog most any day for new pictures and … [Read more...]
The Box Says So // Breton Crackers
We've all seen the "serving suggestions" pictures on the side of boxes…but how often do we actually give their ideas a shot? I'm all for creativity with ingredients and discovering new recipes on our own, but there are times we really appreciate help with the creativity aspect. This is when the serving suggestions on the box come in handy! Bjorn and I decided to try one of the recipes suggested on the box of Breton crackers, to see if their "serving suggestion" was really something we'd be … [Read more...]
Minneapolis Holiday Market
Last weekend, on a blustery, cold gray Sunday, we joined the crowds of hardy (brave? silly? chilly?) Minnesotans and ventured to the Minneapolis Holiday Market! We double-dated with my cute parents and although we couldn't really feel our toes or our fingers after a while, it was worth spending the time outside. The mulled wine was warm, the people friendly, and the holiday cheer just plain contagious. The Holiday Market is new this year, so it was fun to check it out! ^^ … [Read more...]
Minnesota’s largest candy store
Today I'm excited to be sharing about one of our very favorite road-trip stops: Minnesota's Largest Candy Store in Jordan, MN! When Bjorn and I find ourselves heading up to the Twin Cities from southern MN, we just have to swing by! (After all, see what their sign says?) :) It's kind of true. Resistance is relatively futile when it comes to such a wide selection of delicious candy! The huge store consists of two very long aisles that customers and other tourists can wander… I just love … [Read more...]
Avocado open-faced sandwich.
Some days, sandwiches and leftovers get old and all you need is a quick, healthy lunch idea! In the market for something different and fresh? Try this avocado open-faced sandwich! I saw a picture of this idea as I was scrolling through my Pinterest feed the other day and decided to give it a try. All you need to do is toast 2 slices of bread (it really is best if you toast it), cut (and smash? is that an acceptable foodie term?) an avocado so you can spread it on the bread. Spread hummus … [Read more...]
Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery
My husband and I became fans of visiting wineries (and cideries) while we lived in Virginia last summer…so this past weekend we were thrilled to find a lovely winery near us here in Minnesota! Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery is located near St. Peter, MN, and is just minutes from Hwy 169, for you local folks! :) I first heard of the Chankaska Creek Ranch & Winery on a highway billboard, actually! Bjorn and I found ourselves with a couple extra hours in the area, and the weather was … [Read more...]
5 recipes we’ve been loving recently.
Happy Friday, friends!! I'm excited to be linking up again with September Farm and The Farmer's Wife to share "5 Things on Friday!" This is such a fun link-up. I just love discovering new blogs and reading about interesting topics! Be sure to check out the two host blogs - I love their writing styles and their fun posts. It's no secret that I love to cook. Today I'm sharing 5 recipes that Bjorn and I have been loving recently! Click on the title of each recipe to get to the amazing blog that … [Read more...]