Monthly Archives: January 2010

Reuben Sandwich Casserole

A lot of people are familiar with Reuben sandwiches. For those of you who aren’t, they’re the ones that are made with sauerkraut, corned beef (sometimes pastrami), Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing and rye bread. I’ve had my share of restaurant … Continue reading

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Get the Blues

We have a bowl of oatmeal just about every morning. One of Therese’s favorite things to do with hers is to add some fruit. During the summer, she uses fresh raspberries. Recently, she’s been into raisins. Another of her favorites is … Continue reading

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Super Healthy Chili

It would be a safe bet to assume most people who are hosting a Super Bowl party will have chili on the menu. And you can be sure that no two of them will be exactly alike. That’s the way it is with … Continue reading

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Traditional Mexican

I haven’t been to the new Mexican restaurant in Grand Forks, Mi Mexico, but from most of the comments to a poll question on the Herald’s Web site, it sounds like a pretty good place to eat. I’m a big … Continue reading

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A Bowl of Green

Chili always is good bet when the weather turns nasty. Nothing tastes better than a bowl of some piping hot chili when the wind is blowing new-fallen snow around, making for blizzard conditions. I’d be making chili today if Therese … Continue reading

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Shrimp — It’s in the Bag

Sometimes when looking for an idea of what to fix for supper, the first place I head is the freezer. A lot of times, there are things in there that I’ve forgotten about. Actually, I should say freezers because we … Continue reading

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A Classic Combo: Cabbage and Sausage

One of my favorite things to eat is any kind of sausage and sauerkraut. For example, I find it hard to resist a brat with sauerkraut when it’s available at a sporting event or summer picnic. Occasionally, I’ll have throw … Continue reading

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‘Fabulous Bean Soup’

Any day is a good day for soup. And if you add fresh bread to the mix . . . Our Relay for Life committee sponsored a soup and bread fundraiser this week. Featured soups included tomato, chicken tortilla, vegetable … Continue reading

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Old-Fashioned Pot Roast

You can hardly beat an old-fashioned pot roast dinner. There’s nothing like coming home and walking into a house that’s filled with the aroma of a roast and vegetables slow-cooking. I just love it when were having an elk roast with … Continue reading

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Pie for Pie Day

Have you made a pie lately? If you the answer is no, Saturday might be the perfect day to do so. That’s because it’s National Pie Day. But if you’re unsure that you can do it, the American Pie Council … Continue reading

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