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…
November 28th, 2015
Austin Texas is weird, always has been and they like it like that. The weirdest thing I found about Austin last week is how damn big it has gotten in the four years we have been in Fargo. It is staggering - the high rises, the hotels and traffic that are choking out the hill country skyline almost make it unrecognizable, until you get downtown. Sitting in an outside café with the brunette and some local friends, weird strolled by in the form of a sixty plus year old man sporting a tiny…
November 24th, 2015
By Nikki Berglund
“May suitable doses of guaranteed sensual pleasure and slow, long-lasting enjoyment preserve us from the contagion of the multitude who mistake frenzy for efficiency.” -- Slow Foods Manifesto
When my friend and heirloom tomato provider, Stephanie approached me about helping her start up the first Slow Foods North Dakota chapter, I was intrigued but also hesitant. As interesting as it sounded, when would I find the time to dive into something like this? I have a busy…
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By Bryce Vincent Haugen By his own account, Edwin Chinchilla is lucky to still be in the United States. As a 12-year-old Salvadoran, he and his brother were packed into a semi with a couple dozen other people and given fake…
By Michael M. Miller Rev. Salomon Joachim, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, Beulah, North Dakota., delivered an address to the Western Conference of the Dakota District of the American Lutheran Church in 1939. His presentation was…
Wednesday, March 25, Group lesson 7 p.m., Dance 9 p.m.Sons of Norway, 722 2nd Avenue North, FargoCare to dance? If you don’t already know how to dance, the Northern Lights Dance Club can show you a thing or two about social…
By John StrandDisclaimer: This editorial is the work of someone who’s spent most of his adult life working in the media — most of those years co-owning this very entity, the High Plains Reader, since 1996. The notion that folks…
By Ed RaymondBernie Sanders is on the world’s longest and oldest walkaboutAdolescent Australian Aboriginal males often volunteer to challenge the transition to adulthood by performing well (that means staying alive) in a…
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 GionFor those folks with busy lives who can’t afford or attend culinary school, community cooking classes are a good way to learn new tips and tricks in the kitchen. Cookbooks, instructional online videos and watching…
The Slow Death at The AquariumSaturday, March 21, doors at 7:30 p.m. The Aquarium above Dempsey’s, 226 N. Broadway, FargoThe Slow Death is a punk supergroup led by Jesse Thorson, with members and collaborators that include…
By Greg Carlson A number of critics and media outlets have already noted the variety of cinematic antecedents that have influenced writer-director Amy Wang’s movie “Slanted,” pointing out how the story of a frustrated…
Saturday, March 7, 4-8 p.m.Swing Barrel Brewing, 814 Central Ave., MoorheadEmpty Bowls is a nationwide, grassroots, artist-led movement to support hunger related organizations in their communities. On March 7, prepare to fill your…
Saturday, January 31, 6:30-9 p.m.Transfiguration Fitness, 764 34th St. N., Unit P, FargoAn enchanting evening celebrating movement and creativity in a staff-student showcase. This is a family-friendly event showcasing pole, aerial…
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…
By Ellie Liverani In January 2026, the 2026-2030 dietary guidelines for Americans were released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. They are supposed to be revolutionary and a “reset” from the previous ones.…
January 31, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.Viking Ship Park, 202 1st Ave. N., Moorhead2026 marks 10 years of frosty fun! Enjoy sauna sessions with Log the Sauna, try Snowga (yoga in the snow), take a guided snowshoe nature hike, listen to live…
By Vern Thompson Benjamin Franklin offered one of the most sobering warnings in American history. When asked what kind of government the framers had created in 1787, he replied, “A republic, if you can keep it.” Few words…
