Although the next line in the song says you will be “wasting time,” that’s not true when you visitMinnesota. Contrary to popular belief, there are no igloos and it doesn’t always snow. Another falsehood is that Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 lakes. I am here to tell you that that is an understatement! Truth is, Minnesota has 21,871 lakes that are 2.5 acres or more. When we moved here in 2014, I had no idea that there weresomany lakes with clean, beautiful water. I didn’t think that anywhere could compete with my California memories!
Over the last 30 years, I’ve either been travelling to, or living in, the great state of Minnesota. During that time, I’ve learned that it has a huge Scandanvian influence. In fact, my mother-in-law, Miggie, was 100% Swedish. One of the things she was notorious for was creating something out of nothing. She explained that growing up on a farm during The Depression had that effect on people.
Now, this location is not as well known asKey West,Marco Island, orPalm Beach, but Anna Maria Island has some incredible places to stay and things to do. South ofClearwaterandSt. Pete Beach, it’s the ideal place to watch a beautiful sunset every night from your hotel room, the beach, or even on an evening cruise alongside dolphins and manatees.
It wasn’t until I became pregnant with Lex that I forced myself to eat fruits and vegetables. Butas you read onMonday, that has all changed. Because of my love for juicing, they have become a staple in my morning routine.
The Grand Valley’s hot days and cool nights are perfect for growing some of the best peaches in the world. Harvested in the fall, the temperatures bring out the natural sugars, making them sweet and loaded with chin-dripping juice
Ever had a Colorado Bulldog? It’s like a White Russian, but the Bulldog is finished off with equal amounts of cream and cola, instead of just cream. The cola adds a nice flavor, and makes a creamy drink a little less creamy. Give it a try!
You may have heard the proper way to pronounceNew Orleans is "NAW-lins," but locals will tell you that's not the case. Say "NewOr-LEENZ," with a long E sound, and you’re also off the mark. Most locals opt for the simple "NewOR-lins," and some even say it with four syllables: "NewAHL-lee-ins. Me? I pronounce it “GREAT FOOD!”
