A regular during Ingebretsen’s annual week of craft demonstrations, Phil Holtan, a professional woodturner, is always a crowd pleaser! His visit’s are an unique opportunity to see a demonstration of woodturning and speak with artist behind the lathe. What is woodturning? Woodturning is a unique form of woodworking that uses a tool called a lathe.… More Woodturning With Phil Holtan
The kids are back in school; the State Fair is over; the sweatshirts are at the ready — and that means baking season is upon us. KRUMKAKE Krumkake (pronounced KROOM-ka-ka) means “bent cake” in Norwegian. Most people see it more as a cookie than a cake but everyone who tries it likes. Krumkake is a… More Krumkake and Kransekake: Hard to Say But Great To Eat
Football season has started and in Minnesota, generally, everyone is cheering for the Minnesota Vikings and hoping this is the year they will win the Super Bowl. Here is some background on the Scandinavian flavor of the Vikings. The Name On January 28, 1960 Minnesota was awarded the 14th expansion team for the National Football… More The Viking Heritage Behind The Minnesota Vikings