Be a Star By Bringing These Oscar Party Appetizers

Everyone loves a winner, including these party treats

Bring Home the Bacon for National Bacon Lovers Day

Incorporate bacon’s savory crunch into every meal of the day
OMC Smokehouse's Bacon and Blue Cheese Potato Salad

Recipe: OMC Smokehouse’s Bacon and Blue Cheese Potato Salad

A top-notch Minnesota side for your barbecue this summer

How to Mix Up a Refreshing Piña Colada

For National Piña Colada Day, here's a classic recipe and some history
"Land of 10,000 Plates: Stories and Recipes from Minnesota" by Patrice Johnson

Three New Cookbooks With Recipes Tied to Minnesota

Each book explores different cuisines, including hearty soups, East African flatbread, and a fresh take on hotdish

Recipe: Sarah Kieffer’s Neapolitan Cookies

The MN baker (and pan-banging queen) shares her Insta-famous Neapolitan cookie recipe from her ”100 Cookies” book
Chicken, Rosemary and Farro Soup and Chicken, Olive and Red Pepper Sandwiches

Hearty Slow Cooker Chicken Soup, Plus Sandwiches

Enjoy two meals from one—Chicken, Rosemary, and Farro soup today and flavorful Chicken, Olive, and Red Pepper sandwiches tomorrow

Want to Try Pickling? Farmers’ Markets Are Your Chance

Sue Z. has tips for seasoning and timing your pickled veggies (hey, she didn’t win second place at the Minnesota State Fair for nothing)
Check out hen of the woods foraging anecdotes and tips from the blog “So I Gather.”

Forest Finds: Foraging in Late Summer

Hazelnuts, chokecherries, and maitake windfalls yield surprising and fresh results
Hikers reading signage

Trail Treats: Seven Snack Ideas for Your Next Hike

To keep you going, packing a combination of protein, fiber, and carbs is key

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