Sour Cream Apple Squares

from Mikey Hoeven 2 cups flour ¼ tsp. salt 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup sour cream ½ cup butter, softened 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup chopped nuts 1 egg 1-2 tsp. cinnamon 2 cups finely chopped peeled apples 1 tsp. baking soda Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large...

Crab Bread

from Mikey Hoeven 1 can drained crabmeat 1 cup mayo 3 green onions, diced 1 tsp lemon juice 4 ounces fine shredded cheddar cheese English Muffin Bread Cut slices of bread with a decorative cookie cutter. Leave bread out to dry 1 ½ hours. Butter each side and spread...

Chicken Suizas

Mikey Hoeven shares a recipe 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 ½ pounds total) 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup chopped onion 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped 10 ounces grated cheddar cheese, divided, save 2 oz. for top 10 ounces grated...

Dream Makers Ball – Fun, Fabulous, Fesitve

by Deb Seminary Need a little mid-winter rejuvenation? Put on your dancing shoes and head to the Dream Makers Ball, Saturday, February 12th at the Seven Seas. Organizers have planned a night to remember, including a silent and live auction. “This is the first time we...

Knit One, Purl Two

by Marcia Dorrheim One can almost picture a Norman Rockwell painting this time of year. One side of the painting depicts the dark, cold, winter snow and wind blowing outside. And then, as your eye travels across the painting, you see the warm glow of the fireplace...

A Slice of Inspiration

Viola Mueller Hostess with the Mostest Patrons of the Ramkota Hotels’ Seasons Café know this lady very well. Since 1975, when the hotel opened as the Kirkwood Motor Inn, she has been greeting and seating folks who come to dine or just have coffee. Mueller was...

Airline Travel Tips, Rules & Regulations

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations seem to change daily. What is the 3-1-1 Rule? How big can a carry-on be? Do they still serve peanuts? Country Travel has put together the following list of travel tips to make your flight easier. Going through...

Keeping Kids Healthy

Colds can be tricky to prevent and treat in children By Kylie Blanchard As the snow falls and temperatures drop, the number of colds, runny noses and coughs among kids of all ages rises quickly. Prevention can seem like an endless battle between exchanges at day care,...