cozy atmosphere... the balcony dining... dramatic entryway... this was my second visit to Roots of Brasil, both times a treat to the palate…when...
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time for morels
when the lilac bushes blossom the foragers hit the woods in search of morel mushrooms…the hunters keep their sacred grounds secret to protect their prized delicacy, those that share their bounty are revered…this honeycombed fungi is cherished not only because of its...
best eats in Chippewa Falls
the small town of Chippewa Falls is home to a surprising number of restaurants, ranging from quaint ice cream shops to Wisconsin favorite supper clubs, you can also find everything from family to fine dining…my first stop was like turning back the clock, returning to...
back to where it all began: The General Store
life goes by quickly…I look in the mirror and see the image of my gramma staring back at me, yet in my mind I still see that spunky young woman just entering the culinary field of dreams, full of pith and vigor, ready to explore everything I could about food and wine...
prime boji
once a year my husband, Doug, and I escape to Iowa to enjoy a lazy day cruise with friends on lake Okoboji…eventually the pontoon ends up tied to a restaurant dock, time to cool off over a cocktail and enjoy dinner with a view…this time we were introduced to a...
nostalgic feast cooking class
my hometown of Sioux Falls is lucky to have Plum’s Cooking Company, a kitchen store stocked with the best cookware, dishes, knifes and foodstuffs, all beautifully displayed…they also have a well-equipped kitchen to host cooking classes that feature local chefs, and I...
French Wine Dinner
it was an exciting day for Heather Taylor, owner of Good Spirits Fine Wine & Liquor, last night was the first time since Covid upended our lives that she was able to host a wine dinner again, and she kicked it off with style… Pascal Salvadori was the guest...
La Luna Cafe
So often, when someone says, “let's go out sometime!”, we immediately think of dinner or lunch...but what about breakfast? so today, I joined a friend at La Luna Cafe to do just that...located on the boardwalk of The Cascade building in uptown Sioux Falls, there is...
The Seasoning of a Wok
With a deep love for rich food, I have to be smart and balance that with a healthy meal or two…that usually means a trip to my local favorite Asian restaurants, Sushi Masa, Oshima Sushi or Phnom Penh Restaurant…I have tried making stir-fries at home but without the...