Vintage Inspiration: Just For Today
/I think we are all remembering to value each day a little more in these uncertain times.
“Staying present” as we are all encouraged to do these days isn’t a new concept by any means. The motivational piece in this video was written in 1921 …
Read MoreMemorial Day: Brats the Wisconsin Way
/Ah, bratwurst. There is no state in the country where the brat is more beloved than Wisconsin.
There are brat feeds throughout the state on any given weekend in the summer months. Non-profit groups know their community members are more than willing to buy a brat for a good cause. I've participated in more than a few of those fundraisers through the years. They always seem to draw a crowd.
Grills all over the state will be filled with brats this weekend for Memorial Day picnics and graduations, too. Wisconsin residents take great pride in knowing how to make the famous beer brat.
Here's my version. Let's get grilling!
Read MoreRemembering Manchester: And The Angels Weep
/My prayers and this poem go out to all those affected.
Read MoreA Guide to Norwegian-American Baking
/One of my early life lessons was about simplicity and resourcefulness...
Read MoreMom's Norwegian Meatballs
/These meatballs are different from their Swedish counterparts...
Read MoreYa Sure, It's Syttende Mai!
/... it's just a great time for some good old-fashioned family fun with Norwegian flair.
Read MoreHappy Saturday!
/It's a beautiful day! I promised myself I would take a day off from blogging today, but as any blogger knows it's very difficult to break away. It can be all-consuming at times.
Instead of a "no blogging" day, I decided I would just try to achieve the ever-elusive balance I'd like to achieve. So, here I am doing a little maintenance and updating after all and later I'll be taking a break to enjoy the gorgeous weather and my hubby's birthday!
Have a wonderful weekend!!