Halloween Shenanigans on the Farm

I’ve worked for the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association for over 17 years, so by now, it’s no big surprise to my family and friends that I love to share good turkey recipes. In fact, it’s pretty much expected at parties and family gatherings. And, I will admit, it’s a bit of a personal mission of …

Lonely Gopher in a Hawkeye World?

I married an Iowa Hawkeye fan.  Let me repeat that for emphasis: I married an Iowa Hawkeye fan. This means that sometimes I need to know when to quiet my Minnesota Golden Gopher allegiances and just go with the black and gold. (Always with one caveat – as long as the Hawkeyes aren’t playing my …

A Meal to Enjoy

I wasn’t going to blog tonight, but I feel I must share with you these two recipes I made today. I took a day off because it’s fall break for schools in Minnesota, and I really wanted to spent the day with my 8-year-old at home. You know – because I figure in just a …

My Turkey Family

I was reminded this weekend that I am lucky to have an extended “family” who I also happen to work for as the communications director for the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association (or MTGA for short). After 17 years with the organization, it only makes sense that I would get to know many of these people …

Hunting in Polka Dot Boots

This weekend I did something I’ve never done before – I went pheasant hunting at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club just south of the Twin Cities with the hubby (“Teacher Man”), my sister and brother-in-law. I’m not a stranger to hunting, but aside from clay pigeon shoots once or twice a year, I haven’t …