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Snowshoe on Lee’s Pool Trail

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Linda

It was another blustery day and everyone was working including Mr Linda Lemke. I considered taking my tele skis out for some turns but didn’t want to battle the wind so opted for a snowshoe instead. Checking in at Moonlight … Continue reading →

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Big Sky Day 1

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Linda

We began our 5 week adventure on Sunday, driving across North Dakota with winds up to 60mph. It was a tense day to say the least. But we arrived safely and have settled into our condo home for the next … Continue reading →

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Dark Days Challenge #4

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Linda

Someday I’ll remember to take pictures of food. In the meantime my first local meal was broiled pork chops with brussle sprouts sauteed in garlic and bacon (Laura’s recipe) strawberry and blueberry fruit cup, and a plain lettuce salad from … Continue reading →

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-28 and holding

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Linda

I’m in Winter Park Colorado at the SIA (Snowsports Industry of America) on snow demo days. It’s all about skiing the newest and greatest skis for the 2011 season. We skied Monday in beautiful conditions on the mountain and then … Continue reading →

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Check out the new NWQ Video

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Linda

nwq introI’m playing with a new introduction to Nordic Walking. Let me know what you think so far

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Dark Days Challenge #3

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Linda

As a young girl I loved coming home to the smell of saurkraut for dinner. My mom would bake pork hocks all afternoon in a big pot of homemade saurkraut and the whole house would smell delicious. It must be … Continue reading →

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Dark Days Challenge #2

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Linda

Christmas adds it’s own challenge for cooking and eating.  There are so many meals and which do you choose for your local challenge?  How to be true to tradition and at the same time do it with local ingredients? I … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Linda

We have record snow here in Minnesota.  It’s up to our armpits, literally, in some places. It was a white Christmas of epic proportions.  It’s beautiful and also fascinating to watch the snow removal process of pushing and digging and … Continue reading →

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2010 Dark Days Challenge Week 1

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Linda

Once again I find myself facing the challenge of preparing and enjoying one local meal per week during the dark days of winter.  How do I let my daughter talk me into this? ok I have to admit that I … Continue reading →

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Winter Nordic Walking

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Linda

It’s a challenge.  It’s dark, it’s slippery and it’s cold.But if you add a headlamp and reflector so people can see you, “Get a Grips” on the bottom of your shoes so you don’t slip and dress in layers with … Continue reading →

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