Cozy hot chocolate is a ski lover’s sippable staple. Between wintry runs along Minnesota’s Lutsen Mountains, a comforting cup — one you can hug close to defrost those numb thumbs and fingers — does wonders from nose to toes. Now, what if you condensed that sweet deliciousness into a tiny cookie, marshmallows included? We’ve got you covered, friends! Continue reading “A Sweet Surprise for Ski Season”
Did you catch that glimpse of gooey goodness? That’s your cue to try this homemade cinnamon roll recipe which can be prepped and made handily in the slow cooker. So, the idea here is while you and your crew blaze the breathtaking Lutsen Mountain snowy slopes, these tasty sweets will be baking ala crock pot. Upon return to your cozy lodge, pour a cup of tea or hot chocolate and pass these beauties around… Continue reading “Crock-Pot Cinnies…On the Slopes!”
Tick tock! With Spring making her grand entrance in Minnesota at 4:58 p.m. today, may as well stir up another batch of blueberry muffins to celebrate! Those pints of tiny blue beauties at the market sure are tempting… Continue reading “Blueberry Beauties”
Thanks for taking time to enjoy our second installment of fantastic gifts that hail from Minnesota. These four delicious picks have two things in common: within their respective food or beverage categories, I’d define them as “crave-worthy,” and they claim MN as their home state. So grab a full mug of your favorite blog-reading beverage, and let’s cozy in!
Continue reading “As Promised…More Holiday Gifts from Minnie!”
Well, here’s a warm welcome to a new homemade granola recipe containing a secret Minnesota ingredient! This healthful, nutty, slightly sweet, oat-based blend offers hints of maple, honey and cinnamon with every spoonful. Share Lutsen’s Maple Granola and perhaps the adventurers around your table will be so thrilled with their breakfast, they’ll bring you flowers! ♥
Serve your hungry crew a bowl of beautiful, broth-y, home-cooked Minnesota Chicken Chili and you’ll warm their hearts first while their fingers and toes follow. This recipe tastes so darn good on a crisp fall or cool wintery day, especially after coming in from the breezy Lutsen Mountain slopes, hiking the Cascade River State Park trails, snowshoeing the SHT or riding snowmobile trails. It also doubles as a winning game-day pick fit for hungry fans. And, with Super Bowl LII headed for our home state, the timing is right!
Continue reading “Warm Up, Minnesota, to this Chicken Chili”
Fall in Minnesota…it’s an obsession. The sights, sounds, smells and heart-swells appear at any given moment. Around every single corner you’ll spot autumn’s changing leaves, pumpkins ripening on the vine and pom-pom shaped marigolds blooming till frost. Yet, when it comes to pinpointing a favorite flavor that represents MN around here, apples take the cake…in more ways than one! Continue reading “Minne-Apple Season”
Hello, ‘mallow fellow!
Why waste time, right June? I mean, day two and you’re really putting on a show, Ms. Minnesota. Warm temps, bright sun, breezy vibe….after weeding the garden for an hour I came in to look at the temp gauge…88°. Time for a sipper! Continue reading “Sip-Sip-Hooray! Summer is here”
With springtime shindigs slotting into the calendar, and summer’s just a wish away, wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a go-to party recipe that you could make in minutes, tastes delicious and…is chock full of good-for-you ingredients. Just spotted this summery dip on Pinch of Yum’s Insta-crave today, and knew what I’d be bringing to this evening’s happy hour 🙂
Superior adventures await year round in Lutsen, MN! 