U.P. Pasties – What happens when Finns meet Celts

The meeting of Celtic and Finnic culture on the Iron Range gave the world more than the redoubtable St. Urho. It was also the catalyst for the creation of the U.P. pasty – a semicircular pastry crust that holds a filling of meat, potatoes, rutabagas, and carrots.  “The Cornish may have developed the pasty, but… More U.P. Pasties – What happens when Finns meet Celts

Danish Burning Love

Danish Burning Love, Brӕndade Kӕlighed, – the name is appropriate for Valentine’s Day. Whether the burning love is for bacon, for mashed potatoes, or for the person to whom you are serving this dish, this recipe is a celebration how satisfying simple food can be. Add enough butter to sail a flotilla, and you are… More Danish Burning Love

Mindy Schumacher – Artist Feature

“I originally drew the snail and mushroom design for my daughter, and it has stood the test of time, “ says Mindy Schumacher, the artist behind Follysome Prints. Ingebretsen’s carries Follysome’s appealing snail and mushroom pin, along with block-print tea towels, stickers, and jewelry. The pin’s folks-style line drawing grew from time spent with Mindy’s… More Mindy Schumacher – Artist Feature