February 11th, 2016
With the special day for romance just a few days away, are you stressing about what to do for that special person in your life? Can’t afford a diamond? Flowers always work but are so predictable. An expensive dinner at a restaurant? Well that’s just a waste of money and frankly not romantic at all. Anybody can make a reservation.
So do something really special for your lover, something intimate, make dinner yourself.
That probably struck a bolt of fear in your romantic heart. But…
January 29th, 2016
A few years ago I came across the term “food desert.” I was intrigued and then struck by the seriousness of the matter and wrote about it in this paper. Recently, I discovered that a national organization in conjunction with others is spearheading a plan to get healthier foods into the mouths of people who really need them, mainly the underprivileged segment of our population who tend to survive on foods that lend themselves to obesity, diabetes, and which lead to pitiable health.
I…
January 28th, 2016
No two chilies are exactly alike – Is yours spicy? Smokey? Sweet? Chunky? Brothy? Beans or no beans – all are welcome to compete. This popular regional phenomena, the Coors Light Chili Cook-off, sponsored by Bergseth Brothers, is in its twenty-seventh year. Bars throughout the region are currently hosting contests, each selecting a first, second, and third place winner.
The 2016 cook-off kicked off with three establishments on Saturday, January 16. Each weekend there are cook-offs…
January 21st, 2016
What really helps me sort through the good, bad and ugly sides of the wine business is my love of an entertaining and informative wine story. I would venture to say that as a person who gravitates toward the unique and esoteric wines for both my restaurant and retail needs, it has become one of the most important tools in my constant search for really good wine. Not unlike food, you can tell a lot about a wine when you know the story behind it. A detailed narrative provides knowledge of…
January 14th, 2016
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Who was the genius that came up with the idea that come January 1st we should make resolutions that basically remove all the fun and good things from our lives? Seriously, losing weight is a great idea, especially if you are fat as a house, yes we all put on a few extra pounds during the holidays, but it is January, we are in the Dakotas not Palm Beach. Is this really the best time to be crunching on carrots sticks as the mercury drops to ungodly temperatures? Of course not. This is…
December 28th, 2015
The French are our friends and we are playing nice with them right now. But oh those French and their upper-crust attitude about how superior their pastries are to others, and in the close quarters of the EU, that is pretty arrogant. Just look around you, France. You have the Swiss and their fine chocolate work, the Germans -- ok, well, forget the Germans -- the Italians who do some nice work, and then there is Belgium, that little jewel of a country that makes exquisite pastries and…
December 28th, 2015
Enjoyable food does not have to be about spending a lot of money or going to five-star restaurants, just saying. I know there are a number of us that have had a comfort meal that we don't let people know we eat. Here is the story of one of my faves: noodles.
When I was in college I ate as well as I could with the little amount of money I could spend on food. I ate a lot of, honest to God, eggs, and I found I was in that world of being vegetarian, so I actually ate vegetables a lot more…
December 24th, 2015
Something new is coming to the downtown restaurant scene in 2016. A familiar name in Fargo dining, Andrea Baumgardner, is back with a new venture to be located in Mid Mod Madhaus Furniture, located on 115 Roberts St. N in downtown Fargo. Andrea, a pioneer in the Fargo culinary scene from her time at the fledgling Hotel Donaldson and then on to her Green Market ventures, has been a force in supporting local farmers. Now she’s back, partnering with husband Brent Bernath at his eclectic…
December 17th, 2015
When I was a kid one of our big things to do around this time of year was to go downtown to the grandiose department store and take in the window decorations and themed displays. They were amazing and probably still are to this day.
The first time I saw the movie the Christmas Story it was like watching a documentary of my life, spooky department store Elves and Santa included. We don’t have a grand old department store downtown, but I am pleased to say we have some great Christmas…
December 10th, 2015
We all talk insensately about the farm to table movement, GMOs and the obesity epidemic. Well, anyone who is of age has probably heard everything there is to say on the matter, and if they are going to do anything about it now is the time. Who we really need to be talking to about these issues are the children; forget the diabetic overweight Twinkie eating parents, they are doomed; save the children, save the planet.
So Chipotle, the stock market darling of healthy fast food upstarts…
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By Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.comThe Fargo Park District will host the Kids Triathlon on Wednesday, July 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at Madison Park and Bicycle Playground, located at 3010 11th Avenue N.…
Back-to-school season is on the horizon, but there's still plenty of summer left. Check out our favorite August attractions and events in North Dakota and western Minnesota. And if if you missed them, here are a few excellent May…
June 21, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N., Fargo“We Watch Shudder,” Fargo’s favorite horror podcasters, bring on the darkness during the longest day of the year. The Darkest Day of Horror Film Festival features…
Fighting the good fightBy Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com Over two thousand rallies took place nationwide June 14 as part of the “No Kings" protest. Ten of those protests were held in North Dakota, with thousands in attendance.…
By Ed Raymondfargogadfly@gmail.comWhy doesn’t the world require politicians to leave office at 60?Most of the leaders of countries, whether gods, fascists, democrats or socialists, are not doing very well these days. David Van…
By Rick Gionrickgion@gmail.com Holiday wine shopping shouldn’t have to be complicated. But unfortunately it can cause unneeded anxiety due to an overabundance of choices. Don’t fret my friends, we once again have you covered…
By Rick Gionrickgion@gmail.com The weather warmed up quickly here in the upper Midwest this spring, sparking prime eating season. This means burger battles, food trucks and lake-season food travel. The 2025 Downtown Fargo Burger…
By Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.comThe Moorhead Public Library will offer three free, all-ages outdoor concerts featuring regional bands this summer. The series begins on June 12 with the Meat Rabbits, a group that blends…
By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.com Filmmaker Matt Wolf, whose lovely “Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell” suggests he would be the perfect director to construct the definitive biographical account of the wholly…
By Deb Wallworkdwallwork@icloud.comI first met Catherine Mulligan at a party at her house. It was a small gathering, spontaneous, just a few people over for dinner. Directed toward a stack of plates and bowls and a big pot warming…
North Dakota play about mental health launches Midwest tour in AugustBy Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.com A new one-act play inspired by patients buried in the Old Cemetery at the Jamestown State Hospital will tour festivals in…
By Annie Prafckeannieprafcke@gmail.com AUSTIN, Texas – As a Chinese-American, connecting to my culture through food is essential, and no dish brings me back to my mother’s kitchen quite like hotdish. Yes, you heard me right –…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comNew Jamestown Brewery Serves up Local FlavorThere’s something delicious brewing out here on the prairie and it just so happens to be the newest brewery west of the Red River and east of the…
The drug that keeps re-purposing itselfBy Ellie Liveranieli.liverani.ra@gmail.com There is a drug that is getting a lot of attention nowadays all over the world. It has various commercial names (Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus), but…
By Alicia Underlee NelsonProtests against President Trump’s policies and the cuts made by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are planned across North Dakota and western Minnesota Friday, April 4 and…
By Vern Thompsonvern.thompson@rocketmail.com Working in the Bakken oil fields of the Williston Basin is so different from my home in Fargo. I'm not judging, because the people working and living in western North Dakota are very…
