Monthly Archives: December 2015
I Don’t Wanna Be Scene: Music and Studios and Labels! Oh My!
By Bobby Benedict
Much like my waistline around the holidays, the Sioux Falls music scene is expanding immensely. The past couple months have just been announcement after announcement of great things happening for the scene. 2016 will bring three very distinct record labels, a new recording and performance studio from Last Stop, and whatever the Soulcrate and Later Babes guys are cooking up...
The Gift of Wine
By Kara Sweet
Mother Teresa once said, “It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.”
Most of us are not giving at the Mother Teresa level at Christmastime; however, it is truly a pleasure to give to others. A definite delight is received in choosing a unique present that spreads joy. Seeing someone’s face light up when receiving...
“…as long as you’re writing on conviction and integrity about things that matter to you, I think it comes across.” – Joey Cape on aging, Fat Wreck’s 25th anniversary, and...
By Austin Kaus
In the world of skate punk, Joey Cape might be considered royalty. His band Lagwagon has released eight full-length albums since their inception in 1990. He’s also part of the all-star punk rock cover band Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, and Bad Astronaut, Scorpios, Liverbirds, and Joey Cape’s Bad Loud. When the punk rock touring ends, the solo acoustic music seems to flow.
To mark...
Delish Delights: K Restaurant Bruschetta Recipes
Chef Kristina Kuehn has made her mark on the Sioux Falls dining scene with her made-from-scratch gourmet bistro-style menus. At K Restaurant, she is bringing her style of contemporary Americana to the business lunch and weekend dinner crowds with weekly, seasonal specials. In the December issue, she shares two of her favorite holiday party recipes - a simple cocktail...
One Versatile Dough, Three Delicious Cookies
Holiday baking doesn't have to be time consuming! With this one cookie dough, you can make three types of cookies - classic sugar, jammy dodgers, and chocolate sugar.
Ingredients for Basic Dough
- 1 1/2 cups of softened butter
- 2 cups of white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
-...
Throwing a Stress-Free Holiday Cocktail Party
Addie Graham-Kramer is an expert at making hosting a low-stress experience. Through her work over the past two years as president of The Event Company, and her previous decade in corporate event planning, she's used to creating fabulous fetes that appear effortless. However, you don't need a party planner to have a great time with friends and family this...
Great Places to See Holiday Lights
Taking a drive to check out holiday decorations is one of the simplest activities that can build the fondest memories. Turn on the “Christmas music all the time” radio station (or create your own custom soundtrack), pack a container with cookies and other favorite holiday treats, and load up the family for a festive adventure around your community.
Sioux...
Who’s Throwing the Party?
By Denise DePaolo
It’s 8 p.m. on a brisk December evening. Snowflakes are drifting slowly from a violet sky and inside, a holiday party is getting into full swing.
Glasses are full, festive music is lilting from the speakers, tiny plates of shrimp and crostini and fancy cheese are being balanced, and most importantly, the evening’s hosts are smiling.
Behind...
At Home with Steve and Pam Jansa
To say Pam Taylor Jansa loves Christmas would be like saying Eric Clapton dabbles with the guitar. She is a full-fledged fangirl, and her fandom is the holiday season.
Pam, who is semi-retired from Taylor Oil Company, and husband Steve, a retired CPA, live in a sprawling five-bedroom 1934 farmhouse situated on six acres in south Sioux Falls. The...
MacKenzie River Pizza
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such excitement surrounding a new restaurant in Sioux Falls, but somehow this place has done it. MacKenzie River Pizza opened its doors on November 9, and when we stopped in the next day for lunch, the wait was 40 minutes. That was a little long for the middle of the workday,...
