Apr 8, 2023 | Food & Drink
The Ely Summer Times began with a 28-page booklet in 1996. To quote the first issue, “There’s no place like Ely, MN for creating summertime memories. Whether you’re here for the fishing and paddling, swimming and picnics, blueberries and northern lights, or shopping,...
Jan 24, 2022 | Food & Drink
This gingerbread cake is simple to make, and pairs well with any good book in the coziest snuggery in your house. Cake Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus some for dusting the pan 1 tsp baking soda 1.5 tsp cinnamon 1.5 tsp ground ginger Zest of 1 lemon 0.5 tsp...
Dec 3, 2021 | Community, Food & Drink
This recipe was submitted to an Ethnic Eats of Ely cookbook that was compiled and published by the Slovenian Union of America Branch No. 23 in Ely, Minnesota. Makes 3 braids Ingredients: 2 cups scalded milk 10-12 whole cardamom seeds, shelled and pounded with a...
Nov 16, 2021 | BWCAW, Calendar Sidebar, Food & Drink, From the Archives
From Cache Lake Country by John Rowlands, a 1947 book full of poetic descriptions and practical directions: The Chief and I have been dressing the skin of his first buck which will make fine moccasins later on, although he wants to get a moose, too, for its hide will...
Nov 2, 2021 | Food & Drink
We’ve crossed into November, or Gashkadino-Giizis, the Ojibwe name for the Freezing Over Moon. As the water freezes and snow begins to fall, many of us turn our attention toward upcoming gatherings with friends and family. Are you hoping to make something...
Feb 21, 2021 | BWCAW, Community, Food & Drink
The Outward Bound Flapper has enough calories to keep you warm and get you through your afternoon adventures in a tasty, chewable-even-at 20-below bar you can make yourself. Used by expedition students and instructors at the Voyageur Outward Bound School in Ely, these...
