I finally had spare time to stop on a trip to the lake to hopefully learn more about this cool old building. I took a walk around the grounds snapping some pictures on a perfect bluebird day.
Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend
For the past 6 years I have been driving my grandparents old 2004 Buick LeSabre. It was grandma-gold, had enough storage to move me in-and-out of five different places, and still smelled like my grandparents old cigarettes on really hot days.
My Midwest Kitchen: Life Lessons Come in Different Forms, Including Sandwich Spread
As I poured in a teaspoon of paprika I snapped out of my daze. What did I just make?
See Inside the Planters Nutmobile
Nothing kick starts a work week like a 26-foot-long peanut rolling into the parking lot.
Treasure City in Royalton, MN is the Most Interesting Rest Stop on Hwy 10
Every aisle was another adventure. It was almost like a store of souvenirs that were once for sale at another souvenir shop that went out of business.
My Midwest Kitchen: Homemade Pizza Rolls
One of my favorite junk food snacks is Totino's Pizza Rolls, and I wanted to try my hand at making them at home.
A Walk Around Maple Island Park in Little Falls
It was a picture perfect summer day and there were a handful of other people in the park that exchanged smiles and modest waves as we passed on the path.
Water Towers are the Best Part of Any Small Town
Water towers are a staple in a small town skyline. They're often the thing noticed before you can even spot the town.
My Midwest Kitchen: Busch Light Apple Pie
My first thought when this beer hit my taste buds was, "I need to make this into a pie". Not a normal thought process to have, but that's how my brain works.
An Open Letter to the Hwy 10 Stoplight in Royalton
We are just barely into summer and we have already seen a lot of each other. Lots of trips to the lake during an event-less summer have had us crossing paths more than usual.