Making a trip to Bemidji, MN? You need to add Ruttger’s Birchmont Lodge restaurant and bar to your list. I spend a lot of my weekends in the Bemidji area. Why? Because I grew up there and most of my family still lives nearby. Even if my family was not there, I would still visit because I love it there.…
Not your typical brewery and restaurant. Headed to Blaine for the weekend? Check out Invictus Brewing and Tipsy Steer restaurant. On any given weekend in the spring, summer, and fall, the National Sports Complex, Blaine Soccer Complex, and the Super Rink are packed with athletes and their families. That does not stop me from getting a craft beer at Invictus…
Looking for good craft beer in Maple Grove? Check out Omni Brewery & Taproom. I make it no secret that I love to try new breweries, wineries, distilleries, and cideries!!! While I love a good beer, wine, or cocktail, going to a new craft or anything place is just as much about the atmosphere and supporting local small businesses. Some…
Are you vacationing in Maple Grove, MN? Check out Brick & Bourbon, a restaurant and bar with a unique menu and an extensive Bourbon and Drink menu. A couple of weeks ago, I was in Maple Grove for a wedding. While we waited for the rest of my family to arrive, we decided to find some dinner. I googled restaurants…
Planning a trip to Clearwater Beach? No beach vacation would be complete without a cold drink, or three. Check out these 7 bars on Clearwater Beach. It’s no secret a big part of my travel plans revolve around food and drinks. A beach vacation to Clearwater Beach is no exception. I don’t know if it’s the hot weather or the…
Looking for a fun brewery in Minneapolis? Check out 56 Brewing! Great atmosphere, fantastic beer, and food trucks! I found 56 Brewing by sheer luck. It all started one day when my boo and I were binge-watching Yellowstone. One of the characters was making fry bread. I made a comment about how yummy fry bread is when he looked at…
Looking for a fun place for dinner in Shakopee, MN? Check out McCoys Copper Pint. Good food, good drinks, and a good time!! This article may contain affiliate links or ads. When you click these links, I may get a small commission. This does not cost you anything but helps me run this site. I only promote products I have…
Looking for restaurants on Clearwater Beach? Check out some of my suggestions for beachy places to grab some food while on Clearwater Beach. To me, travel and food go hand in hand. One of my sources of travel inspiration was Anthony Bourdain. He said something once that stuck with me, “I think food, culture, people, and landscape are all absolutely…
One of the best fall treats is roasted pumpkin seeds. They are delicious and super easy to make. If you are squeamish with pumpkin guts, the process to roast pumpkin seeds is not going to be easy but you can do it! I remind myself that pumpkin has a lot of nutrients. Getting your hands covered in pumpkin goo is…
Several years ago, I realized not only how fun it was but how it tastes better to make marinara spaghetti sauce from scratch. This, however, requires a lot of fresh tomatoes but living in the Midwest finding flavorful tomatoes year-round is difficult and while cans of tomatoes from the grocery store are fine, they still tend to have the taste of tin. I needed a better option. That is when I tried canning tomatoes of my own.