I am crazy for Christmas—the music, the cheesy movies, the decor, the festive foods. All of it! I am pretty sure the reason I love this season more than any other is because of my mom Carol, who always made the holidays so special for our family—and still does! One…

We are in the midst of college visits right now which means a busy month of road trips. What makes staying at random budget hotels a bit more enjoyable? Our favorite sips packed in my vintage travel bar. Also known as hootch suitcases or portable pubs, these handy totes were…

Baking up a new State Fair Tradition… The Minnesota State Fair is a big darn deal, and my family cannot get enough! We go several times during its run and sometimes twice in one day. This year, we have a whole new reason to love the fair: the annual baking…

Some of the original keepers of our family’s recipes and food traditions are pictured here. L to R: Edna, Ede, Tilly, Hilma and Grandma Annie Salvevold (seated). If your recipe box looks like mine, it includes dozens of family recipes connected to the special women in your life. Some are…