Monthly Archives: November 2015
I Don’t Wanna Be Scene: Jennings, Jennings, and Music for Your Turkey Coma
By Bobby Benedict
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Interview with Mason Jennings
Not many people are so inspired by music so early that they drop school and move to where their music is, what came out of Minneapolis that drew you there?
Mason Jennings: I really love The Replacements and The Jayhawks. I listened to both bands a ton as a teenager. Prince was big early for me cause...
Holidays and Wine: A Perfect Pairing
By Kara Sweet
I don’t personally believe in saving the best of anything only for a special occasion. Life is too short to only live for what some consider extraordinary moments. These moments should be created every day. To do this, wear fun shoes to work. Eat the good chocolate every day after lunch. Use the fine stemware every evening. And drink the...
In Season Web Extra: Grown-Up Hot Chocolate Bar (Basic Hot Chocolate Recipe)
By Hannah Koeller
An adult twist on this cold weather favorite is perfect for a small gathering of friends or for family visits this holiday season. With a wide variety of options for alcohol and garnishes, countless custom combinations are possible.
Start With Basic Hot Cocoa
Mix:
3 ½ C Sugar
2 ¼ C Cocoa
1 T table salt
Milk (1 C per serving)
Directions:
Combine...
Real Deal: Food Blogger Fran Hill
By Leah Vanden Bosch
Images courtesy of On My Plate
Fran Hill is a food blogger who, ironically, lives in the middle of a food desert. With a population of less than 300 people, there is no grocery store in Colome. Hill's original idea of writing a family cook book eventually evolved into her food blog, On My Plate, where she shares...
Delish Delights Web Extra: Pomegranate Market Kombucha
Pomegranate Market’s Bistro has become a go-to for health conscious eaters in a time crunch. With most items made from scratch, often using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, the staff endeavours to make healthy food delicious and accessible.
In the November issue, Bistro manager Matthew Regnier shares a recipe for kimchi fried rice, and in this web extra, he explains how to...
Dancing with the Sioux Falls Stars
by Jordan Smith
Phyllis Arends, NAMI Sioux Falls’ executive director, had an idea for a fundraiser for many years that is finally coming to life on November 7. Arends and her husband took up ballroom dancing when their youngest son graduated high school, and she has since been looking for a way to incorporate the TV program Dancing With the...
Health Web Extra: Stay On Track This Holiday Season (Recipes)
Many of us use the holidays as an excuse to go off the rails, diet-wise. While traditional foods should be enjoyed this time of year, it’s possible to indulge with less guilt. The trick is to make a plan.
Many items on the Thanksgiving table are perfectly healthy options, including roasted turkey, baked or steamed butternut squash, and fresh cranberry...
Get Cookin’ (with Community Ed)
Not everyone is gifted in the culinary arts. That’s just a fact of life. But it can be your little secret, thanks to classes like Culinary Boot Camp. Offered by Sioux Falls Community Education, participants can learn how to not only fend for themselves in the kitchen, but make simple homemade dishes that will wow family and friends. Instructor...
Craft Italian American Fusion
By Denise DePaolo
After finding myself in Brookings several times on Mondays - Craft’s only closed day - I finally got a chance to try one of the newest additions to the city’s dining scene on a recent Friday. The scant signage and understated exterior gave few clues to the dining experience my friend and I were about to have....
At Home with Carter and Anne Taylor
When Carter and Anne Taylor moved from Pierre to Rapid City in 1998, they were looking for a turn-key home where their young family could grow.
“When we first moved in, our kids were not even one and two, so we didn’t need a lot of projects right away,” Anne explained.
At first, the 1943 ranch on the boulevard...
