It’s about time for school to start so I thought about the Brown Bag Lunch. When I went to grade school we had to cool lunch boxes. Then in high school we had a great cafeteria so I didn’t pack a lunch most of the time. When I entered the work place, I thought it […]
Author: Nordic Needle Editor
Funnel Cake
The Red River Valley Fair is this week in Fargo and one of the highlights is the food vendors. My cholesterol and blood sugar numbers shoot up just walking past the booths! However, I always have to indulge at least one time and get something really unhealthy. Perhaps one of the least sinful treats is […]
Rommegrot (Norwegian Christmas Pudding)
This recipe is from the Stitcher’s Choice Cookbook . Rommegrot (Norwegian Christmas Pudding) 4 cups thick cream 1 1/4 cups flour 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup sugar* 1 Tablespoon cinnamon *Healthy Option: unrefined sugar (Sucanat or Rapadura) This is very rich. In Norwegian ‘Romme’ means sour, but we have always made this with heavy […]
Great Grilled Glazed Chicken
When I gave the recipe to Ryan to include in our last newsletter, she informed me that there weren’t any healthy alternatives! To make it up to her, here is a fabulous recipe great for the grilling season. My David (Ryan’s husband is also a David) plans to use this recipe for Father’s Day. GREAT […]
Spinach and Strawberry Salad
I noticed that my strawberry plants made it through the extended winter cold, yards of snow, and even minor flooding. In fact, they have blooms on them. It’s incredible! Soon I’ll have fresh strawberries for this quick, easy, and healthy salad. Serves 8. Spinach And Strawberry Salad Fresh baby spinach leaves from the garden (or […]
Chicken Tikka Masala
Ryan here! I wanted to share a recipe from a cookbook I received during my bridal shower. My husband and I both absolutely love Indian food and we are regular patrons of a local Indian restaurant in Fargo, but I thought I’d give it a try once I found the recipe in the book (The […]