ANN BAILEY: Rhubarb: A rite of spring
My mom made sauces, cakes, pies and desserts from our rhubarb, and I enjoyed them all. When my husband, Brian, moved from Grand Forks to the farm where we live, near Larimore, N.D., my mom and dad planted rhubarb in our garden.
RELATED CONTENTPasta carbonara remade as a delicious summer salad
.jpg)
Pasta carbonara — richly cheesy, creamy and studded with crisped pancetta — is easily one of the most comforting of pasta dishes. The only trouble is, with the onset of warmer weather we tend to crave salads more than steaming bowls of pasta. So for this recipe, we decided to have it both ways.
RELATED CONTENTThe secret to a great burger? Less is more!
When the weather turns warm, I find myself craving the smell and taste of a great homemade burger off the grill. So what makes a great burger? There are a few simple rules. But if you remember just one of them, it should be that less really is more.
RELATED CONTENTA kebab as happy on the grill as under the broiler
.jpg)
The trouble with spring is that we get eager to grill, but we can’t always count on the weather to cooperate. Admittedly, I am a fair weather griller. I know some people who gleefully brave blizzards for the joy of putting meat to searing grate. I simply am not so hardy a man.
RELATED CONTENTHibbing kicks off annual Dylan Days this week
The northeastern Minnesota city of Hibbing kicks off its annual celebration of native son Bob Dylan this week. Dylan Days 2013 features music, poetry and a singer-songwriter contest.
THE EATBEAT: My (Italian) Moon adventure
Tilapia was the last thing on my mind when I stopped for lunch at the Italian Moon on a sunny day in May. I was aiming for the salad bar that is laden with choices including soups, pasta and pizza.
RELATED CONTENTMicrosoft touts Xbox One as all-in-1 entertainment
The company unveiled the Xbox One, a next-generation entertainment console that promises to be the one system households will need for games, television, movies and other entertainment. It will go on sale later this year.
RELATED CONTENTReturning to normalcy after a cancer diagnosis
Cancer. It’s a word no one wants to hear, yet all too many people are diagnosed each year. With a diagnosis comes many questions, most important how to get the best medical care possible. For many, the next logical question is how to maintain a normal life with cancer — including balancing work, life and health demands.
RELATED CONTENT-zheng.jpg)
Calling on the community
The Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition draws on community support to inspire change.
Nurturing a healthy mind
The Center for Psychiatric Care in Grand Forks helps patients deal with trauma.
RELATED CONTENTExperts successfully treat sleep disorders
Residents of Grand Forks can rest easy at night, thanks to the small staff of the local Sleep Wellness Center at Winmar Diagnostics.
RELATED CONTENTPutting a price on health
Rick Hogan, produce department supervisor at Hugo’s Family Marketplace, wanted to know if it really costs more to eat healthier, so he compared apples with apples.
RELATED CONTENTAt last: 'Arrested Development' is reborn Sunday on Netflix
After years of clamoring from fans and rumors firing them up while the cast hung on for a green light, "Arrested Development" has risen from the dead with 15 half-hours premiering en masse on Netflix on Sunday at 3:01 a.m. EDT.
RELATED CONTENTLocal woman treats her kids to a day at the salon
Jill Bisson brought her kids to the salon for the full treatment. The staff pampered brother and sister, washing their hair and doing their nails. The salon’s proprietor even gave the duo a treat. Meko and Tanuki, both 5, didn’t smile after the hourlong session.
RELATED CONTENT
.jpg)
RSS Feeds