LIVINGNORTH
Fish Tales, From Thailand to New Foundland, frying fresh fish has worldwide appeal
Most coastal cultures have local recipes for fish fried to a golden hue, with a crunchy coating on the outside and tender, succulent flesh encased within the protective blanket of crust.
By Arlene Coco Buscombe, CCP , May 06, 2011
How to Grow a Gardener
Mama, can I help?”
The 12 spindly tomatoes that await transplanting cast long shadows under the rapidly descending sun. Delicate stems, fragile roots, holes needing to be dug just so… “Please?”
By Susan Darley-Hill , May 06, 2011
Going the Distance
For 25 years, hundreds of Northlanders have been lining up to do just this at the Brewhouse Triathlon. From humble beginnings to what race organizers anticipate to be a sold-out race, the Brewhouse Triathlon is now considered a top-notch triathlon for both serious athletes and those looking to have some fun.
By Beth Probst , May 06, 2011
Dreaming of summer
Celebrated Minnesota author Sarah Stonich’s new memoir “Shelter” whisks us up to the Northwoods, into the dream and drudgery of creating a family cabin from an untamed patch of lakeside property.
By Lindsy O'Brien , May 06, 2011
Breaking the Mold of Business as Usual
When life closes a door, it opens a window. And Duluth glass artist
Ron Benson took that window and recycled it into an
extraordinary new line of functional, environmentally friendly
“green” art.
By Story and Photography by Lucie Amundsen , May 06, 2011
Float On
Why would someone want a cabin in the woods when they can have a houseboat?
By Story by June Kallestad, Photography courtesty of Timber Bay Lodges and Houseboats , May 06, 2011
ABC's of Summer Fun
The Northland region offers so much in the way of summer entertainment, we had a tough time scaling our list back to just 26 things.
May 06, 2011
Maggie's Makeover
When Maggie Reed received the call telling her she’d won Living North’s
makeover contest, the excitement in her voice spoke volumes.
But not every reaction was equally positive.
By Rebecca Osterlund with clothing provided by Lillians of Duluth and hair and Makeup by Salon in the Valley , May 06, 2011
Esther Bubley: Superior's Unknown Daughter
Even with a resume that includes Vogue, LIFE Magazine, Ladies’ Home Journal and National Geographic, Superior native Esther Bubley has gone virtually unknown in the Twin Ports.
By Story by J.L. Kuhlman, photographs courtesy of the Duluth Art Institute , May 06, 2011
Lovely Loyly, Sweaty Saunas are a Northland Family Tradition
If you’re a transplant to northern Minnesota, you may have noticed the
strong Finnish heritage that thrives here. In the early 1900s, Duluth was home to one of the largest Finnish communities outside Finland.
By Story and photography by June Kallestad , March 03, 2011
Tips for making the best iced coffee cocktail
The type of roast used to make your iced coffee is more important than
you may think. Using a medium roasted coffee bean will produce the best flavor for your iced coffee cocktail. The result is a blend that offers
balance, sweetness and a mild acidity.
March 03, 2011
Take the Cake, Grow your own cake decorations and try this easy candied flower technique
Roses are red. Violets are blue. And sprinkling sugar on their petals can make them sweet as well, creating an elegant, delectable treat. Roses and violets are just two of the varieties of flowers that can be eaten, but not all blooms are suitable for consumption.
By Arlene Coco Buscombe, CCP , March 03, 2011
The Art of Giving
There’s no question the performing arts play a large part in the culture
and unique spirit of the Twin Ports. Many artists, dancers, musical performers and actors make their home in this region because of the prominent role the performing arts play in daily life. On any given night, one can wander the streets and encounter a slew of arts-related entertainment.
By J.L. Kuhlman , March 03, 2011
HAZ-MOM: One Mother's Strategy to Adressing Toxic Chemicals at Home
Toxic chemicals, it seems, are everywhere.
By Sarah Lerohl , March 03, 2011
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