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…
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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…
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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…
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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…