Wine and the Outdoors
By Kara Sweet
Summer is almost officially here. Not just the day of the year when the solstice begins, but the season when the weather actually denotes it...
Real Deal: Rebecca Swift
By Natalie Slieter
Submitted Images
Rebecca Swift has had a love for makeup ever since she was a little girl. This love has now become her career. When...
Breaking Into Coffee
By Leah Vanden Bosch
Images by Wes Eisenhauer Photography
Many of us are dependent on a flavorful, satisfying cup of coffee to start our day, but not all realize...
At Home with Dave and Lori Dykstra
There is always a lot of action at the Dykstra’s home in the country. The second we walked into their brand new open ranch, owner Lori greeted us...
Life on Two Wheels
By Denise DePaolo
Images by Elizabeth Lucille Photography
There is no more productive form of muscle-powered travel than cycling. A 2012 article on popularmechanics.com cites the example of a...
Web Extra: Ode’s Dirty Arnold
In the May issue, Ode to Food and Drinks shares recipes for its sweet and tart Roarin' Ruby-Tini and brunchy favorite the San Francisco Special. In this web...
Jim’s Burgers
By Denise DePaolo
Sioux City-based Jim’s Burgers recently opened its first location in Sioux Falls. The restaurant, which is the chain’s sixth, can be found in a former...
Get Involved: Buffalo Gals
By Kinsey Gustafson
South Dakota is known for the Black Hills, rolling plains, and many Buffalo. A new type of Buffalo is being associated in South Dakota though,...
When the Doctor Says “It Might Be…”
By Tracy Kirby
Image by Crista Ballard Photography
Almost a year ago, we welcomed our second miracle baby into our family; our first son, Wes. We brought him home...
I Don’t Wanna Be Scene: Production and Music
By Bobby Benedict
Most music fans have heard of producers but have no real idea what they do or how they can affect music. Depending on the genre...
Sometimes I Cook With Wine
By Kara Sweet
The days are getting longer. The sun is shining more. Spring has sprung. Â
For many, this means spring cleaning. Time to clear out cupboards, organize...
The Real Deal: Kate Sedlacek
By Kinsey Gustafson
Images by Michell Studios Photography
Kate Sedlacek combined her longtime love of fashion and new-found love of writing to create her blog Kate Maree. This East...
