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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 hammer) 3½ tsp yeast 8½ cups flour, divided into 3…
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 special to to share with others? We know just the thing! Sweet Manoomin…
For Jacki Fisher cross country skiing is a lifestyle. A way to “get out there and play!” And when one lives in the northwoods, a ‘get out there and play’ mentality is essential to doing anything more than simply surviving the winter. Consider any children you know. Consider their drive to be outside, playing.…
No-Can Tater Tot Hotdish Serves 9-12 (depending on hunger levels & how blustery it is outside) This recipe comes from Land of 10,000 Plates by Patrice Johnson, one of the featured books from our Books for Blizzards segment in the 2020-2021 Ely Winter Times. For the sauce: 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1…
This mulled wine recipe is inspired by that served at W.A. Frost, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. 1 bottle dry red wine 3/4 cup Triple Sec 1 Tbsp bitters 1 cup cranberry juice 1 cup raisins 3/4 oz fresh ginger 6 whole cardamom pods 8 whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1/2 cup sugar Zest of…
Richard Willits first started looking at the night sky through a telescope that his twelve year old son purchased at the Minnesota Science Museum. That son is now 55 years old. Willits went on to develop a hobby for deep space astrophotography in retirement. He spent the last seven years learning the technology and software…
Nordlys Ingredients: 2oz Aalborg Jubileums Aquavit 1oz Green Absinthe 1oz spruce tip infused simple syrup—plain is fine too Juice of one fresh lemon 1/2oz Creme de Violet White from one egg Small handful of ice Shaker Fine cone strainer Coupe glass – Place egg white in shaker and dry shake (no other liquids or ice…
Photo courtesy of LynnAnne Vesper, canoe and dogsled guide as well as ricing instructor for the Ely Folk School. When Johnnie first began ricing, she and her husband were on the same lake as Mooney and Mooney’s husband, Joe. Johnnie recalls being in awe of Mooney, who looked so relaxed and barely seemed to…
Brielle’s Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup 2 cups wild rice, cooked (preferably hand harvested – not the dark-colored commercial kind) 4 cups water 8 cups chicken stock 2 lbs chicken – thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces and lightly sauteed ½ pound butter (or combination of butter and olive oil) 1 large onion,…