Sugar Moon

Primitive Biathlon

I had been looking forward to the primitive biathlon at Forts Folle Avoine for a whole year, ever since the first one, which took place in February 2018, was over. Since I had just acquired my very first traditional muzzleloader, I wanted to get in on the fun. A primitive biathlon is a winter event … Continue reading Primitive Biathlon →

Longing For Spring

Sax-Zim Bog

One of my favorite places to visit for winter birding is the area called Sax-Zim Bog about 30 miles or so northwest of Duluth, MN. From where I live, it is about a 2-hour trip. The 10th anniversary of my first official trip to the bog is coming up in November, so this is my … Continue reading Sax-Zim Bog →

Fleischkuekle

I lived in North Dakota for a year when my daughter was little, and when I came to Wisconsin, I brought with me a couple recipes for foods that are quite popular there, mainly from the influence of German-Russian immigrant farmers from the Black Sea region of Southern Russia who who settled in North Dakota … Continue reading Fleischkuekle →

World’s Best Cookies

Several years ago (2008) I experimented with a batch of cookies that combined the Toll House chocolate chip cookie recipe with the Quaker Oats oatmeal raisin cookie recipe but added a few other ingredients. The results were amazing. These cookies have been requested for many events I've cooked for, and I recently made a batch … Continue reading World’s Best Cookies →

Snowshoeing Folly

After a very busy couple of weeks with no time to get out with my new snowshoes, I finally found an hour today to get out with the dogs for a quick hike. The last hike I took was one I blogged about a few weeks ago, and it went pretty well. I had figured … Continue reading Snowshoeing Folly →

Winter sunset

I took the time to drive home slowly this evening after work through Crex Meadows as the sun was setting. The sunset was gorgeous, and I enjoyed watching the watercolor sky change as I drove along. I only had my iPhone, which takes great photos in good light, but not so great photos in the … Continue reading Winter sunset →

Wild Geese ~ Mary Oliver

You do not have to be good.You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves. Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine. Meanwhile the world goes on. Meanwhile … Continue reading Wild Geese ~ Mary Oliver →

Seven-grain Sourdough Bread

One of the best ways to enjoy bread while maintaining a healthy diet is to make whole wheat seven grain bread. I made a batch this week that turned out amazingly well. First, the starter I used has been brewing in my fridge for several months, but is actually five years old. I obtained it … Continue reading Seven-grain Sourdough Bread →