November 2016

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The s pirit[s] of South Dakota

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taste of sarcasm a s s ' o c i at e s

the scoop

h o l i d ay h o s t i n g

fashion

cooking up some love

real deal

The food + drink issue vol. 8 | no. 11

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FOOD

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CONTRIBUTORS

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A TASTE OF SARCASM // ASS'OCIATES DELISH DELIGHTS // BOB'S CARRYOUT & DELIVERY

THE ARTS

HEALTH

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CULTURE PROFILES // THE ART OF GIVING

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STUNNING SQUASH

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Q&A // SHOP WITHOUT WALLS

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YOUR TURKEY DAY WORKOUT

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BEYOND BORDERS

ENTERTAINMENT

HOME 22

HACKING AWAY // TATER TUMBLE

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ASK THE JOHNS

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IN SEASON // CRAZY FOR CRANBERRIES

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FACTOIDS

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AT HOME // MATT KECK & SANDI VOJTA

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DIY // FLANNEL COASTERS

EVENTS 12

EVENTS RECAP

LIFESTYLE

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EVENTS CALENDAR

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THE SCOOP // HOLIDAY HOSTING

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7 THINGS

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GET INVOLVED // RECYCLING SEASON

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THE REAL DEAL // KIRSTEN GJESDAL

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LITTLE PARENT ON THE PRAIRIE

FASHION 50

COOKING UP SOME LOVE

ON THE COVER 34

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Not to get mushy here, but we have a lot to be thankful for at the 605 Magazine office. For a group of people who are passionate about our state, there is no better job than promoting it through storytelling and images. None of us takes it for granted. So once again, I asked each of my coworkers to share three things that make them feel

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This month, we focus on one of our shared loves - food and drink. On the cover, we dive into the burgeoning world of craft distilling. In South Dakota, it’s still an incredibly small

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conversations across the state with these enthusiastic folks have us more convinced than ever to drink local.

Also in this issue, you’ll find ideas for entertaining, cooking, and welcoming the holiday season. We hope you'll find some inspiration in these pages, and continue breathing new life into the traditions you hold dear.

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SEAN CALHOUN Factoids Sean, a Sioux Falls native, is a junior writing major at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. He enjoys discovering new music, watching sports on TV, and spending too much time on social media.

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THOMAS HENTGES online Writer Thomas is a Sioux Falls based singer/songwriter, long time scene staple, floor manager at Prairie Berry East Bank, and obsessive music collector.

He enjoys spinning his large collection of vinyl albums, drinking craft beer and tequila, spending time with his wife, family and friends, and keeping tabs on all his beloved sports teams.

KARA SWEET online Writer Kara is a sommelier certified through the International Wine Guild, the Court of Master Sommeliers, and the Society of Wine Educators. Follow all things food, wine, and the Black Hills on her blog, The Sweet Sommelier.

KAYLYN DEITER Health Kaylyn is a senior journalism and English major at Augustana University. When she’s not writing and editing, this Aberdeen native likes to adventure around Sioux Falls with friends, read, attempt to cook, and spend time with her family and dog, Cavvie.

NATALIE SLIETER the scoop Natalie graduated from USD with a degree in communication sciences and disorders. She has a passion for writing, as well as lazy Saturdays, laughing, and spending time with her husband.

ELLIE TREBILCOCK DIY Ellie is a junior at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities studying journalism and political science. You’ll most likely find her snuggled up with a book, singing at the top of her lungs, or laughing hysterically at a pun that most people wouldn’t find funny.

KYLE HALLBERG Hacking Away Kyle is a coffee loving senior at the University of South Dakota. When she isn’t in school, she enjoys creating, building forts, and anything that has to do with Jason Mraz.

ANNA STRITECKY In season Anna is a student at Augustana University, where she double majors in government and journalism.

In her free time, Anna jams to easy listening music, takes photos of the people around her, and can’t resist a good episode of New Girl.

LEAH VANDEN BOSCH the real deal Leah Vanden Bosch is a native of Sioux Falls. She enjoys running outdoors, spending time with her fur babies, and sleeping in.

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N OV E M B E R 17

G E T I N V O LV E D

NOVEMBER 4

Icon Lounge, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. $5. 18+. More info: goodnighttheatre.com.

NOVEMBER 5

» C H E E S E C A K E SA M P L E R A N D B AT T L E OF THE HORS D’OEUVRES

Martin & Mason Building, Deadwood. 6-8 p.m. $20.

More info: leaddeadwoodartscenter.com or (605) 584-1461.

NOVEMBER 4 - 5

» TWISTED: A MISCAST CABARET

N OV E M B E R 17- 2 0

University of Sioux Falls. 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. More info: usiouxfalls.edu or (605) 331-6631.

N O V E M B E R 11

Hill City. Shopping and activities. More info: hillcitysd.com.

Augustana University, Sioux Falls. Seven directors present seven 10-minute plays. $15. More info: (605) 274-5320.

Elks Theatre, Rapid City. 7 p.m. Films promoting environment and adventure. $14 or $25/both nights.

More info: elkstheatre.com or (605) 343-7888.

» D O W N T O W N DAT E N I G H T Downtown Rapid City. Pick up your coupon book at Firehouse Brewing Company and spend an evening eating, drinking, and being entertained. More info: firehousebrewing.com or (605) 716-9463.

N OV E M B E R 4 -13 » T H E G R E AT GAT S BY

Orpheum Theatre, Sioux Falls. 7-9 p.m. More info: siouxfallstheatre.com or (605) 360-4800.

NOVEMBER 5

» B L O T C O L L E C T I V E P O E T RY The Bakery, Sioux Falls. 9 p.m. Midnight open mic follows at Bogtrotters. More info: theblotcollective.co.

NOVEMBER 5 - 6

» C A N VA S B AC K A RT C L U B 2 0 T H A N N UA L A RT S H O W

Pierre Area Chamber Community Room. Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. More info: facebook.com/CanvasbacksArtClub.

N OV E M B E R 12 » ONCE

» 7X7

NOVE MBE R 21 » H E N RY RO L L I N S

Orpheum Theatre, Sioux Falls. 8-11 p.m. $29.50. More info: siouxfallsorpheum.com or (605) 367-4616.

NOVEMBER 22

» TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY IN THE C A P I T O L RO T U N DA

State Capitol, Pierre. 6:30 p.m. Watch 100 trees light up. More info: christmasatthecapitol.sd.gov or (605) 773-3688.

NOVEMBER 25

» F O RT P I E R R E C H R I S T M A S T R E E LIGHTING

Deadwood & Main, Ft. Pierre. 4-8 p.m. Wagon rides 4-6 p.m. Chili cookoff 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tree lighting 7:30. More info: fortpierre.com or (605) 223-7603.

NOVEMBE R 25-DECEMBER 23 » H O L I DAY E X P R E S S

1880 Train, Hill City. Journey from Hill City to the North Pole, and pick up Santa. More info: 1880train. com or (605) 574-2222.

» C E N T E R F O R H O P E FA L L B E N E F I T Sioux Falls Christian Schools, Sioux Falls. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Benefits Center of Hope. More info: (605) 3349789.

N OV E M B E R 14

» S PAYG E T T I & N O B A L L S D I N N E R American Legion Cabin, Pierre. 5-7 p.m. Benefits Paws Animal Rescue. More info: pets4adoption.org.

N OV E M B E R 16

» C H I L I/ S O U P C O O K- O F F, B A K E SA L E & RAFFLE

Avera Behavioral Health Center, Sioux Falls. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Benefits various community charities.

More info: averabehavioralhealth.org or (605) 3224042.

N OV E M B E R 17 » MOM’S NIGHT OUT

Museum of Visual Materials, Sioux Falls. 6:30 p.m.

Benefits American Heart Association. More info: heart.org/southdakota or (605) 359-3208.

» R E C YC L E T H E RU N WAY

N OV E M B E R 18

NOVEMBE R 28 -29

Ramkota Hotel & Convention Center, Pierre. Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. More info: (605) 295-4831.

Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. More info: washingtonpavilion.org or (605) 367-6000.

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» M O S C O W B A L L E T ’ S G R E AT RU S S I A N

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I N D I A N A RT M A R K E T

» B L AC K H I L L S W I N T E R A M E R I C A N

N OV E M B E R 12 -13

The Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City. Artist reception November 18 at 6 p.m.. More info: thedahl.org or (605) 394-4101.

Blue Haven Barn, Sioux Falls. 7-10 p.m. Benefits LifeScape. $30. More info: lifescapesd.org or (605) 444-9631.

NOVEMBER 26

Holiday Inn Rushmore Plaza, Rapid City. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. More info: (605) 341-3339.

» B I G W I L D BY K AT E B U C H M A N

» O N E AU T U M N N I G H T

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, Sioux Falls. 6-9 p.m.

Benefits Dress for Success. $25. More info: siouxfalls. dressforsuccess.org or (605) 610-0665.

Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City. 2 p.m. More info: gotmine.com/event/once or (605) 394-4115.

» ZO N TA H O L I DAY C R A F T S H O W

S TA R S

The District, Sioux Falls/ 6-10 p.m. $50. Benefits NAMI. More info: thedistrictsf.com.

N OV E M B E R 18 - 2 0

» 2 016 T E L L U R I D E M O U N TA I N T O U R

» DA N C I N G W I T H T H E S I O U X FA L L S

» MUC H ADO ABOUT NOTHING

» GIRLFRIE NDS WEEKEND IN HILL CITY

» PI E RRE

» RENT

NOVEMBER 30 N U T C R AC K E R

Fine Arts Theatre, Rapid City. 7 p.m. More info: gotmine.com/moscow-ballets-great-russiannutcracker.

» D R AG S H O W

Club David, Sioux Falls. 10 p.m. Benefits The Center for Equality. $7. 21+. More info: thecenterforequality. org.

N OV E M B E R 19

» S K AT E S - G I V I N G A N D I C E R I N K O P E N I N G DAY

Main Street Square, Rapid City. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Bring a nonperishable item and get $1 off skate rental.

Benefits Cornerstone Rescue Mission pantry. More info: mainstreetsquarerc.com.

NOVEMBER 24

» PA RC A N N UA L T U R K E Y T RO T Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce. 9 a.m. Benefits Feeding South Dakota. More info: pierrerunningclub. org (605) 280-5706.

THIS MONTH NOVEMBE R 2 4 - JAN UARY 1

NOVEMBER 4

N OV E M B E R 18

Sioux Falls. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Benefits Make-A-Wish South Dakota. More info: westernmallchristmas.com.

Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. Also playing: Tenenbaums and Meriwether Raindelay. $7. More info: totaldragrecords.com.

Bigs Sports Bar, Sioux Falls. 9 p.m. More info: thecollectiveeffortsunion.com.

NOVEMBER 26

NOVEMBER 6

» THIRSTY FISH

Fawick Park, Sioux Falls. 8 a.m. 5k run or 1.5 mile walk. Benefits The Arthritis Foundation. $30. More info (605) 201-7973.

Deadwood Mountain Grand. 8 p.m. More info: deadwoodmountaingrand.com or (605) 559-1157.

» C H R I S T M A S AT T H E W E S T E R N M A L L

» J I N G L E B E L L RU N

NOVEMBE R 30

» ZO N TA F E S T I VA L O F T R E E S

» RU P E RT A N G E L E Y E S

» BRET MICHAELS

N O V E M B E R 7, 1 4 , 2 1 , 28 » M O N DAY N I G H T JA Z Z & B L U E S

Spearfish. Zonta Club fundraiser benefits women and children. Includes breakfast with Santa. More info: visitspearfish.com.

The Pheasant Restaurant & Lounge, Brookings. More info: pheasantrestaurant.com.

SPORTS

» P H AT T DA D DY

NOVEMBE R 2, 4, 5, 12 , 2 3 » R A P I D C I T Y RU S H

Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City. More info: rapidcityrush.com or (605) 394-4115.

N OV E M B E R 10 -12

Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. More info: sfstampede.com or (605) 336-6060.

N O V E M B E R 11 , 1 3 , 1 9 , 25, 26

» M A N H E I M S T E A M RO L L E R

C H R I S T M A S BY C H I P DAV I S Fine Arts Theatre, Rapid City. 7:30 p.m. More info: gotmine.com or (605) 394-4115.

N OV E M B E R 18

» PLEASURE HORSE C D RELEASE SHOW

» A L I N A K I RYAY E VA

» HAIRBALL

» R E M E M B E R T O B R E AT H E C D

» S I O U X FA L L S S TA M P E D E

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N O V E M B E R 11

RO D E O

N OVE M B E R 5, 10, 25, 27

Saloon #10, Deadwood. 9 p.m. More info: saloon10. com or (605) 578-3346.

Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls. More info: totaldragrecords.com.

NOVEMBER 4

Swiftel Center, Brookings. $10.50-$20. More info: swiftelcenter.com.

N OV E M B E R 17-19

Saloon #10, Deadwood. 9 p.m. More info: saloon10. com or (605) 578-3346.

Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood. 8 p.m. More info: deadwoodmountaingrand.com or (605) 5591188.

» F I R S T C H A N C E B O N A N Z A P RC A

» C E S C RU

RELEASE SHOW

Total Drag Records, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. More info: totaldragrecords.com.

» C H I C AG O Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. Also playing: Earth, Wind & Fire. More info: dennysanfordpremiercenter.com.

N OV E M B E R 12

Orpheum Theatre, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. $35-42. More info: sfjb.org.

N OV E M B E R 18 -19 » NIK HARR

The Blind Lion, Rapid City. 8 p.m. More info: nikharrmusic.com.

N OV E M B E R 19

» S O U T H DA KO TA S YM P H O N Y: J O N K I M U R A PA R K E R P L AYS B R A H M S

Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. More info: washingtonpavilion.org or (605) 367-6000.

» CHASE RICE

» R A N K Y TA N K Y

The District, Sioux Falls. 9 p.m. Also playing: Ryan Hurd and Lacy Cavalier. More info: thedistrictsf.com.

Larson Ice Center, Brookings. More info: gobrookingsblizzard.com.

Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10-25. More info: matthewsopera.com or (605) 642-7973.

NOVEMBER 20

NOVEMBER 25 -26

» F I V E F I N G E R D E AT H P U N C H

Swiftel Center, Brookings. $8-14. More info: swiftelcenter.com.

Denny Sanford Premier Center, Sioux Falls.

6 p.m. Also playing: Shinedown. More info: dennysanfordpremiercenter.com.

» B RO O K I N G S B L I Z Z A R D

» M I D W E S T S U P E RC RO S S

MUSIC

» LITTLE RIVER BAND

NOVEMBER 2

» JOHN MELLENCAMP

Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood. 7 p.m. More info: deadwoodmountaingrand.com or (605) 5591157.

Washington Pavilion. 7:30 p.m. More info: washingtonpavilion.org or (605) 367-6000.

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NOVEMBER 3

B L U E G R A S S “ O P E N M O N T H LY JA M ”

» E A S T R I V E R & M I S S O U R I VA L L E Y

The District, Sioux Falls. 9 p.m. Also playing: Earl Dibbles Jr. More info: thedistrictsf.com.

Washington Street Arts Center, Vermillion. 1-6 p.m.

Picker and listeners welcome. More info: 1-877-6214118.

NOVEMBER 3 - 5

N OV E M B E R 16

Saloon #10, Deadwood. 9 p.m. More info: saloon10. com or (605) 578-3346.

The Journey Museum, Rapid City. 7 p.m. Gordy Pratt Concert Series. $6-15. More info: gordypratt.com.

» GRANGER SMITH

» HECTOR ANC HONDO

» JA M I LY N N

» M A N H E I M S T E A M RO L L E R C HRISTMAS

Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. More info: washingtonpavilion.org or (605) 367-6000.

NOVEMBER 25

» K R I S L AG E R B A N D

Icon Lounge, Sioux Falls. 9 p.m. Also playing: Sol Fredo. More info: thecollectiveeffortsunion.com.

NOVEMBE R 26

» T H E OA K R I D G E B OYS C H R I S T M A S SHOW

Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. More info: washingtonpavilion.org or (605) 367-6000.

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Winter Wonderland

November 18-January 8.

Falls Park, Sioux Falls. See Falls Park illuminated by thousands of dazzling lights, and the namesake waterfall lit up in a festive display. Drive through or take a scenic stroll, then enjoy a 360-degree view of the park and city from the fivestory observation tower. More info: visitsiouxfalls.com.

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Healthy Holiday Food Fest

November 19. Pomegranate Market, Sioux Falls. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Do you have a dietary restriction?

Is someone with an allergy coming over for Thanksgiving? If you have questions, this is the event for you. Try a variety of samples and find out just how delicious food can be, even when cooking without common ingredients. Vendors include Heart of the City allergin-friendly bakery and Coffea Roasterie. More info: pomegranatemarkets.com.

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Holiday Celebration and Winter Market

November 26. Main Street Square, Rapid City. 1-6 p.m.

Usher in the holiday season with a day in the Square. Activities include ice skating, a tree-lighting, musical performances, and shopping from local artisans. Plus, Santa will be there. More info: mainstreetsquarerc. com ort (605) 716-7979.

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Pierre Parade of Lights 2016

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Festival of Lights Parade

November 21. Pierre. 5-7 p.m. Kick off a week of holiday fun with this 16th annual event in South Dakota’s capital city.

Register your float at the Chamber through November 14. Prizes include top three, Mayor’s Choice, People’s Choice, and the Griswold Award.

Parade lineup begins at Riggs High School and ends at the American Legion cabin. More info: pierre.org.

November 26. Downtown Rapid City. 6 p.m. Ring in the holidays with this glowing nighttime parade. Each year, roughly 30,000 people turn out to see the illuminated floats, horsedrawn carriages, marching bands, animals, and the full-size passenger locomotive. Bring a chair and a blanket. More info: (605) 340-0914.

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Sioux Falls Parade of Lights

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21st Annual Festival of Lights Parade

November 25. Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls. 7:309:30 p.m. Marvel at the glittering holiday floats as they make their way through historic downtown Sioux Falls. The route begins at 14th Street and ends at 5th Street. Awards include: CenturyLink Best Use of Lights, Mayor’s Choice, and Best Use of Lights. After party and awards ceremony at Holiday Inn City Centre.

More info: dtsf.com or (605) 338-4009.

December 1. Downtown Brookings. Parade 7 p.m.

Celebrate the holiday season with an evening of fun. This year’s theme is “The Secret Life of Santa.” Before the parade, head to the Children’s Museum of South Dakota for $2 hot chocolate and cookie decorating, mail a letter directly to the North Pole at Hitch Design Studio, and take in the sights of Brookings’ Historic District on a trolley ride. More info: downtownbrookings.com.

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>> THE ART OF GIVING WHEN SHOPPING FOR LOVED ONES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON, THINGS CAN GET AWAY FROM US. A SIMPLE TRIP TO A BIG BOX STORE TO PROCURE A COUPLE DVDS CAN EASILY SNOWBALL, RESULTING IN A FULL CART, A BIG CREDIT CARD BILL, AND ULTIMATELY A BUNCH OF RANDOM JUNK CLUTTERING OUR HOMES. THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, CONSIDER GIVING SOMETHING MEANT TO LAST. SOMETHING THAT MEANS SOMETHING. CONSIDER THE GIFT OF ORIGINAL ART.

a virtual open call for the show, which means some artists are getting their first shot at showing their work. And, DeBoer says, as Exposure’s biggest sales day of the year, it’s a chance to put a little extra money in artists’ pockets before the holidays.

According to Zach DeBoer, owner of Sioux Falls’ Exposure Gallery and Studios, anyone can afford art, and as he prepares to host the third annual $100 Art Show, he means it.

Like the $100 Art Show, each piece featured in Unwrapped must be for sale, and artists may submit multiple pieces, providing an opportunity to start collecting a particular artist’s work in an inexpensive way. For DeBoer, the gift of original art to a loved one, or even to oneself, is an investment in the community and a statement about who they are.

“To call the show the $100 Dollar Art Show is purposeful,” he said. “People come in and understand the pricing of what I’m about to go see. It puts them at ease. Art prices can be shocking to some who are uninitiated. This is a way to help people be comfortable with purchasing maybe their first piece of artwork.”

Held annually on December’s First Friday, the $100 Art Show aims to benefit the artists, as well. There is

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In Rapid City, The Dahl Arts Center has begun a tradition aimed at making art giftable, as well. Their strategy: keep it small. Unwrapped opens November 18 in the Lobby Gallery, the show features works no larger than 100 square inches, or for 3D pieces, 125 cubic inches.

“We feel this is a really good size for gift giving, or to ship original artwork,” explained curator Denise Du Broy.

“For the most part, nobody is going to have the same piece of artwork. It’s one of a kind,” he said. “You’re not going to go to Target and see a thousand of them stacked up in a row that anybody could buy. If you go and buy a print at World Market or Hobby Lobby, most of that money’s not staying in the city. It’s

“ART PRICES CAN BE SHOCKING TO SOME WHO ARE UNINITIATED. THIS IS A WAY TO HELP PEOPLE BE COMFORTABLE WITH PURCHASING MAYBE THEIR FIRST PIECE OF ARTWORK.” not going to the person who made that print. They probably got paid a one-time fee and that company just owns that image forever, so you’re giving your money to a giant company instead of giving it to your neighbor, who will then take that money and buy groceries at the grocery store and keep the money in South Dakota.”

Du Broy agrees. “In my mind, it is such a personal gift to give to somebody, because it’s made. We won't have prints, except photographic prints. It’s such an intimate thing to do, to have original artwork. It’s really thoughtful. It’s so different than going into a regular retail experience or buying something online.

This, to me, shows that it’s unique, and someone has put thought into it.”

For more information about Unwrapped, visit thedahl.org. To learn more about the $100 Art Show, visit exposuregalleryandstudios.com.

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MARKETING AGENCY FRESH PRODUCE IS INVITING THE PUBLIC TO SHOP SMALL - REALLY SMALL - THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. FOR THE FIFTH YEAR, THE BUSINESS IS HOSTING KIOSK THURSDAY IN ITS DOWNTOWN SIOUX FALLS OFFICE. FRESH PRODUCE’S TED HEEREN AND BRIAN BIEBER EXPLAIN THE IDEA BEHIND THIS INCREDIBLY SPECIFIC SHOPPING HOLIDAY. How did Kiosk Thursday start?

Ted: It was kind of a silly thing that we thought would be fun, as are most things that start at Fresh Produce.

Brian: You have Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday...

T: So we had a conversation about how kiosks, which are one of our favorite things, weren’t getting any love.

B: We started with a podcast one year where we went to the mall and talked to different kiosk owners.

T: We talked to them about Kiosk Thursday and they hadn’t hear of it.

Because you’d just made it up.

B: Yeah. (laughs) I think that first year, we had a handful of vendors. A couple of them had a really good year. It’s always nice to have people in the space who don’t work here. It brings in fun energy.

And since it was worth their time, it seemed like it was worth doing again.

It gets a little bit bigger every year. Last year, we incorporated live music.

What will shoppers find this year?

B: This year, we’ll have art for sale, but

there’s also a lot of great gift stuff. Abby Bischoff is coming back this year with her Abandoned South Dakota calendars.

Marc Wagner brings his zines. Total Drag will have records for sale and they’re going to be playing music. Last year, we had clothing vendors, too.

T: People are bringing art they might not sell in a more traditional setting, so you can find some really cool, unique things.

B: The artists are also selling more affordable pieces. One of my favorite pieces of art in our house I got a couple years ago from Andrew Kosten called “Professor Poopy Pants.” It’s in my office at home, and it was like 40 bucks.

T: Peter Reichardt showed up with a stack of drawings he’d done. He just showed up with a flat file and priced them real cheap. They were original works of art and they were amazing, but to him, they were just taking up space on a shelf.

Do you have a theme?

T: Kiosk Thursday is pretty much the theme, but we do have Little Debbie snack cakes and free apple cider.

B: It has a little bit of a chaotic feel, and that’s part of the charm. It's not a slick storefront situation. Even though it’s trusted vendors, when you see a kiosk, these people could pack up and leave overnight. So there’s this added danger, and I think that’s part of the fun.

T: Right. It’s not a traditional shopping experience. You don’t know how to feel about a kiosk. Kiosks, they play by their own rules.

Kiosk Thursday is December 1 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. at Fresh Produce. The vendor deadline is November 15. For more info, visit facebook.com/ipsogallery or follow Fresh Produce on Twitter @pickfresh.

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MATT KECK & SANDI VOJTA

Matt Keck and Sandi Vojta like to keep things simple. They like quality, craftsmanship, and clean lines. That’s why they are so happy in their new home on Rapid City’s West Boulevard.

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he couple, who own Prairie Berry Winery and Miner Brewing Company in nearby Hill City, viewed dozens of homes before falling in love with this 1930s English Tudor. Known as the Swander House, this historic home was originally owned by a local baker. Sandi and Matt are its fifth owners, and although much of the original charm remains, they have already made it their own.

Matt says the curb appeal was a big selling point for them. The brick masonry was done by the same craftsman who built the nearby Alex Johnson Hotel. And in addition to looking great, it serves as an excellent sound barrier from the traffic of the bustling central neighborhood.

It is the couple’s fourth home in the area. When they sold the last one, they left all of the furniture behind and started from scratch.

“The style fits the house,” explained Matt. “It’s not taking your personal style and forcing it into the house. It’s letting the house guide you to what it should be. Each of our houses, if you were to go look at them, they’re all different colors on the inside and outside. All different kinds of furniture. We don’t bring our style per se to each house. We look for something that’s different.”

Immediately upon entering the home, it is apparent that it has been decorated with an extraordinary level of care. The palette, cool and cohesive. The vibe, easy and uncluttered, which Sandi says is by design.

“We’re very simple. We don’t want a lot of things, a lot of clutter. We are very busy at work, so the last thing we want is to come home to something busy.

To the right is a sitting room done in greys, with cozy chairs flanking the fireplace and a large embossed area rug covering most of the oak planks, which are original to the home. A narrow table done in a weathered-looking grey wood displays a collection of pottery in varying sizes. The room’s art pieces reflect the couple’s affinity for nature. One wall holds an image of a dandelion, ready to shed its seeds. Opposite is a 3D piece made of driftwood and crocheted fibers. As one looks about the home, subtle architectural details reveal themselves.

“We love the coffered ceilings,” said Matt. “There’s a lot of cool details you don’t see anymore. Before buying this house, we looked at dozens of houses and we’re always drawn back to the older ones, because of the craftsmanship and the details. The character.”

Across the entryway is the formal dining room. Atop another large rug, this one with an intricate white and indigo design, is a table in a soft brownish-grey

with turned bannister-style legs. A runner, striped in white and deep blue, echoes the rug below. The room’s greatest adornments come in the form of illumination: from the large windows looking out at the front lawn, and the rectangular pendant chandelier hanging above.

Sandi says she was very picky when selecting her dining room pieces, and that she’s particularly enamored with the chandelier. “It had to go with the table and it’s simple, yet elegant. It’s a combination, a hybrid. We didn’t want anything fancyfancy, because we’re not fancy and it just needed to be pretty, yet functional.”

“It had to go with the table and it’s simple, yet elegant. It’s a combination, a hybrid. We didn’t want anything fancy-fancy, because we’re not fancy and it just needed to be pretty, yet functional.”

Through a set of French doors, which Sandi says are always open, is the kitchen.

Since moving in, they have replaced nearly everything but the cabinets – and even the pulls and knobs are new on those. It’s a kitchen where they hope to do more cooking, but time rarely allows it.

“Right now, we’re in the middle of harvest,” Sandi explained. “We’re not cooking at home, because I’m cooking at work, making wine and beer. We do have a garden and we make a lot of salads this time of year, which works really well.”

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into the fall. One pleasant surprise was several tomato plants that began to grow after they pulled up a patch of grass, which means a previous owner had a garden in the exact same spot.

The backyard boasts several areas for relaxing and entertaining, from simple patio furniture to a hot tub to a massive grill flanked by large countertops, perfect for prepping and serving.

One of Matt’s next projects is putting in another seating area near the garden.

Upstairs is the home’s bedrooms. Adjacent to the master is a tiny bedroom, which Sandi has converted into a walk-in closet, complete with a washer and dryer. Across is a multi-use room with a workspace and a keyboard. Next to that is a guest room with an en suite bath.

Like the downstairs, the bedrooms are done in blues and greys. This floor stays true to the home’s 1930s aesthetic with arch detailing in the tiled bathroom and built-ins, much like those found throughout the structure.

The basement is the one floor that betrays some of the quirkiness associated with a historic home. A large washroom is separated from the rest of the basement by a windowed wall, at one point having been home to a ballet studio. Now, it’s home to Matt and Sandi’s sauna. The family room has another fireplace, adorned with some of the original brick mason’s signature design. Against the back wall are the couple’s stationary bikes.

And tucked in the far end is the wine cellar, a feature added by a former owner, but one that made the home feel like fate.

“We don’t get to be here enough. It’s so calming. It’s very comfortable in all the seasons,” said Sandi. “We’ve lived in older homes that are cold, that are miserable in January. Here, we’re not cold and that’s very important.”

“We love coming home,” Matt added. “It’s very inviting, very comfortable, so when we come home we’re able to instantly relax. It’s great in all seasons. In the summer it’s great to sit out on the patio. In a winter storm, it’s a hoot of a place to be, too.”

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>> SNACKS TO START Sure, everyone’s about to eat their largest (and most caloric) meal of the year, but it’s always nice to have something to munch on while you mingle pre-meal. Choose light, easy snacks like crudites, fruit, or cheese and crackers. Plus, if some unseen force delays dinner, the masses will remain docile until it’s time to sit down.

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share. Just be sure all the bases are covered from bread to salads to dessert, so you don’t end up with five takes on mashed potatoes and no pie to follow.

>> GET GRATEFUL Ask your guests to share one good thing that’s happened to them this week, or something they look forward to doing before the end of the year. Or, go around the table and play the alphabet game as you give thanks, and see how silly it gets. “My name is Jeff and I’m thankful for ABBA sing-alongs, breakfast with my kids, and chocolate chip cookies…” “My name is Deb and I’m thankful for ABBA sing-alongs, breakfast with my kids, chocolate chip cookies, and days off…”

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Many of us enjoy a nice stiff drink from time to time. We all have our favorites Jameson, Stolichnaya, or maybe a top shelf Scotch like Lagavulin or a good Glenfiddich. Now, a growing number of South Dakotans are working to create our next go-to spirit.

This year, South Dakota is celebrating the 20-year anniversary of the Farm Wine Act, legislation that enabled the commercial production and sale of wine.

Today, there are roughly 30 wineries scattered throughout the state, and nearly the same number of breweries.

And although its enabling legislation followed close behind, the state’s spirits industry is just now starting to take off, with the number of distillers sitting at seven, if only for the moment.

It all began a decade ago with Pierre’s Dakota Spirits Distillery and its Bickering Brothers brandy and whiskey.

And slowly, more and more spirits enthusiasts filed for federal licenses and began distilling. For Phillip and Cindee Klein of Watertown’s Glacial Lakes Distillery, the small number was part of the appeal.

“The reason we did a distillery instead of a brewery is there are 4,000-some breweries in the United States now,” said Phillip. “There were only 400-some distilleries. When you see craft brewing taking off like that, you’ve got to assume craft distilling will do the same thing, just a few years later.”

The Kleins and two friends began planning Glacial Lakes three years ago, and finally began distilling in January. The first product ready for distribution was a vodka, since it doesn’t need to age. Made from locallygrown wheat, it is designed to be neutral on the palate, and virtually disappear into a cocktail. So far, it’s been picked up by 205 bars, restaurants, and liquor stores. But the Kleins, like most other spirit-makers in the state, remain employed full-time, with production, tastings, and events occupying evenings, weekends, and vacation time.

“Then it grew to the mammoth business we have right now,” laughed Michael Lewis, owner of Sturgis’ Black Hills Dakota Distillery, recalling the long process of filing for licenses and the initial trial and error involved in spirit making. “It’s not at the point that we’re looking at retiring on it or even quitting our day jobs to focus solely on the distillery. It’s been a slow go. It would have been kind of nice if it had taken off like the TV shows you see.”

Black Hills Dakota was the state’s third distillery, started by Lewis and his brother as their "million-dollar scheme." While it has yet to blossom into that, making products like their flagship Sturgis Shine, has become a point of pride. The development of new and interesting flavors, a passion. And the ability to control quality, while reveling in the nuances of individual batches, a fascination.

This is what Lewis loves about artisan spirit making.

“Once you learn a little more about the industry, it isn’t always what you think it is,” he said.

“For instance, Crown Royal is looked upon as being a very uppity whisky. Well, you’ll find that Crown Royal will add coloring and flavoring to their spirit to get it to the point where they want it. That’s what they do and there’s nothing wrong or illegal about it, but it’s a lot different from an artisan distiller who doesn’t do that kind of stuff. You will find a slight variation from batch to batch, and that’s just the way it is. We don’t have a big lab

“WE WANT TO PROMOTE THE AWESOME THINGS IN SOUTH DAKOTA.” where everybody’s analyzing the final product, saying, ‘We need to add more brown number 50,’ or whatever to get it up to the exact color. We don’t really care, because that’s not what we’re about.”

Lewis’s Sturgis Shine is based on a recipe for poitín, a very strong (and once-banned) Irish liquor. Although traditionally even higher, it is bottled at 100-proof, and drinkers are wise to follow the gentle suggestion on the side of the bottle: “Drink less. Drink better. Enjoy in moderation.”

Poitín is made from honey, sugar, and barley, where most moonshine is made from corn. For the owners of Kadoka’s Badlands Distillery, moonshining is a family legacy. At 22, Shaley Herber is one of the youngest distillers in the country. Her great-great uncle Joe Herber was known for the good quality hooch that came from his still during Prohibition, and he sold it to lawmen and lawmakers alike. His recipe, flavored with brown sugar syrup, has been passed down from generation to generation, and is now bottled as the 100-proof Venom.

Herber’s father, Jim, and business partner Mark Eschenbacher bought an old mechanic’s shop last year, a mere 20 miles from the ranch where Uncle Joe ran his still. With the help of family and friends, the building located a stone’s throw from I-90, now serves as a distillery and tasting room for half a dozen spirits, like the Weta Latte, made to taste like coffee in the most straight-forward possible manner.

“We run our 55-proof moonshine through a coffee machine, a traditional 110-cup urn,” Herber explained. “After that, we treat it with some vanilla, sugar, get it up to taste, and that’s probably our most popular one. Everyone likes that one. Especially beer and wine drinkers.”

Distillers are required, by law, to use mostly South Dakota products in their spirits, but many have proudly built it into their brand.

At Badlands, the jalapenos floating in the Branding Iron are grown by family members, and the honey used in the Honey Buzz comes from the Herber Ranch. Back in Sturgis, one can view Bear Butte from the beehives located across the lawn from the Black Hills Dakota Distillery. And in Watertown, the Kleins believe featuring local wheat makes all the difference.

“We want to promote the awesome things in South Dakota,” said Phillip. “We want to promote our grains and our weather. No other place in the world is really like this. We could give our recipe to somebody in Louisiana or somewhere else in the world, and unless they got the grain from here and fermented it at these temperatures, it would taste totally different.”

It’s that difference these distillers hope consumers will enjoy, and come to request at their local bars and liquor stores.

“Because it’s a small industry, you have to go and look for us and be willing to give it a try,” said Lewis. “Go into it expecting something different. There’s a lot of good distillers and wineries and breweries out there and they make good products. If you come out to our facility, I’ll sit and talk to you as long as I think you want me to talk. You can try something new, meet a lot of nice people, and have a heck of a good time doing it, too.” m

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>>RECYCLING SEASON

BY LEAH VANDEN BOSCH

The timing of ReStore Recycles Day couldn't be more appropriate, with the season of giving upon us. Owned and operated by the local Habitat for Humanity organization, ReStore offers shoppers quality appliances, cabinets, flooring, and hardware made to turn a house into a home, with prices up to 70 percent off retail value. Accepting recycled household items and excess building materials, ReStore puts all sales profit back into the local Habitat for Humanity, an organization that builds and preserves homes for people in need, partnering to increase shelter access and inspire action to end poverty.

“One thing I love about the store is that all the profit from ReStore goes directly back into our community. When someone shops with us, they're giving back to their own neighborhood. It's a win-win situation,” explained Alisha Grove, ReStore's store coordinator.

Open since 2002, ReStore receives materials from contractors and various companies, saving 300 tons of building material from the landfill every year. Larger materials can be overlooked and wasted, with the emphasized importance in recycling cans, bottles, and paper products.

ReStore encourages locals to give back

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to their community through recycling those larger items, turning what would have been trash into something valuable for another and contributing to a cause that provides for those in need.

“The different ways this store has had an impact is amazing,” stated Grove. “Our customers will show us the remodeling projects they've done with items that have come from our store, and there have been some beautiful remodeling jobs.” ReStore has filled its 40,000 square feet with new cabinetry sets, pristine bathtubs, beautiful flooring, and unique light fixtures, offered at a price that makes home remodeling affordable for almost any budget.

On November 12, ReStore is offering the opportunity to give back with Recycles Day. The Sioux Falls Sustainability Program will be at the store to answer any questions about recycling and educate on how to correctly recycle.

Donating to ReStore is encouraged, with a 25 percent off discount offer to anyone who makes a donation. ReStore will be keeping Recycles Day participants both warm and full with a free will donation chili feed, and just as every other day of the week, 100 percent of proceeds from Recycles Day sales will go directly to the

local Habitat for Humanity organization.

If locals don't have the goods to contribute or need to remodel, ReStore offers the opportunity to volunteer time as a way to give back.

“It's a nice outlet for those who don't necessarily have the desire to build a home but are willing to contribute their time,” said Grove. “We don't ask for experience, just the offer of time. We enjoy what we do here.”

ReStore will continue to promote its purpose throughout the year, with the ReStoration Art Auction hosted in the spring. Local artists shop ReStore for materials used to create a piece of original art, showcasing their talent while contributing to the local Habitat organization. Coordinating ReStore’s event is one of Grove’s favorite parts of her job. “I love the versatility. That has to be my favorite aspect of ReStore. It's a little crazy around here, and I never really know what I'll be doing next. There are so many ways to contribute.”

For more information on ReStore, Recyles Day, or the opportunity to volunteer, visit ReStore's website at siouxfallshabitat.org/restore.

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>> ASS'OCIATES

BY DENISE DEPAOLO

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“Every single diet I ever fell off of was because of potatoes and gravy of some sort.” — Dolly Parton

buffalo Chicken Pizzette

As a former Eastsider, I was a regular at The Attic Bar and Grill when it first opened. Since moving to west Sioux Falls, I have definitely missed the spinach dip, burgers, and homemade barbecue sauce.

So when I heard they opened a new restaurant adjacent to the original one, I took it as an excuse to revisit the old neighborhood for an early dinner.

Ass’ociates is an addition to The Attic, which can be accessed through the old restaurant, or through its own entrance.

I was delighted to find that the interior door is made to look like a bookcase, a la secret passage. Inside, I found a decidedly more grown up concept than he laid-back, family-friendly Attic.

The Stoner The Country Boy Burger

I WAS DELIGHTED TO FIND THAT THE INTERIOR DOOR IS MADE TO LOOK LIKE A BOOKCASE, A LA SECRET PASSAGE. INSIDE, I FOUND A DECIDEDLY MORE GROWN UP CONCEPT THAN THE LAID-BACK, FAMILYFRIENDLY ATTIC. The vibe is dark, a bit upscale, and a little bit sexy. The ceiling is heavily beamed and dripping with a variety of pendant chandeliers. The color scheme is muted and the seating is comfortable, sumptuous, and plentiful. In addition to a row of opensided booths, circular booths, and tables, one finds seating areas with large, cozy chairs, and a couple of very isolated, fortlike booths in the far back corner. The bar itself is backlit in crimson overlaid with

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an ornate black pattern. The far side of the bar is anchored by a gigantic cylindrical fish tank.

As a separate concept, I expected to find a separate menu, but it is the same as The Attic’s. However, it had been a while since I had eaten there and there were plenty of new (and old) menu items I hadn’t yet tried. My two friends and I ordered a round of beers. When asked what they had for local brews on tap, our server, Brody, said they had Fernson Lion’s Paw, so we got that.

From the menu of pastas, sandwiches, and house specialties, we chose the Buffalo Chicken Pizzette, The Country Boy Burger, and The Stoner. As we waited for our food, Brody dropped off a selection of oils and balsamic vinegar to accompany our pizzette. The meal itself followed just a few minutes later.

The Stoner would be a delight for anyone fitting its namesake description. It’s gravy fries topped with a burger, over-easy eggs, and sauteed peppers and onions. This was really delicious. Somehow, beneath the rich, brown gravy, the fries maintained a bit of crispiness. The burger was wellseasoned and not lost amid the other toppings.

The pizzette crust was very thin and extremely crispy. A drizzle of ranch dressing served as an important counterbalance to the very spicy buffalo chicken. The red onion, tomato, and bleu cheese crumbles added freshness and depth to the flavor profile. I didn’t quite get the place of the oils that had been dropped off. Although there was plenty of untopped crust, it was cracker-like and therefore unable to easily absorb liquid. I still drizzled a little balsamic on top of a piece. It was good, but didn’t improve the original product.

The Country Boy burger was my favorite

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thing on the table. I’ve had an egg on a burger before, and know that it is an excellent topping choice, but never have I had mashed potatoes. It was awesome.

I expected it to taste good, but feel wrong. It did not. I’m a fan. The addition of a haystack of crispy onions tied it all together. This burger was like Sunday brunch inside a soft, yummy bun.

With 24 craft beers on tap, you can take your TapHouse experience home.

I EXPECTED IT TO TASTE GOOD, BUT FEEL WRONG. IT DID NOT. I’M A FAN. THE ADDITION OF A HAYSTACK OF CRISPY ONIONS TIED IT ALL TOGETHER. THIS BURGER WAS LIKE SUNDAY BRUNCH INSIDE A SOFT, YUMMY BUN. Bottom line: The grown-up, playful concept is a lot of fun. It would have been cool to order from a new menu to match the new concept, though.

We are home of the 32oz canned Crowler, where the beer stays fresh for years.

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Brody did a really good job, finding answers to all of our questions.

TASTE Everything was pretty darn tasty.

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Ass’ociates is 21+ and opens at 3 p.m. each day.

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The name is a nod to The Attic's donkey mascot.

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Ass'ociates has three secret doors.

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The fish tank is home to lion fish and barracudas.

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DE L I SH DE L I GHTS

BOB'S CARRYOUT & DELIVERY 1312 W 12TH ST. SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 (605) 336-7260 BOBSCARRYOUT.COM BEN WEILAND, OWNER

Bob’s is known for its broasted chicken, but regulars know there’s a whole lot more happening in this central Sioux Falls eatery.

From burgers to ribs to the Thanksgiving turkey, Bob’s has grown a cult following for a reason. This month, owner Ben Weiland shares one of his favorite holiday morning breakfast recipes.

“This casserole recipe is easily adaptable.

You can make it however you want - Mexican, Italian, German. It only takes about an hour, it’s a meal in itself, and it’s easy enough for anyone to make.”

APPLE CIDER SHANDY Ingredients:

Directions:

▶ ▶ Apple cider

▶ ▶ Fill pilsner glass halfway with beer.

▶ ▶ Pilsner or your favorite light beer

▶ ▶ Fill remaining half with apple cider. ▶ ▶ Garnish with apple or orange slice.

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BYE BYE AMERICAN PIE Ingredients: ▶ ▶ Round cake pan ▶ ▶ 2 English muffins ▶ ▶ 4 large eggs ▶ ▶ 4 T melted butter ▶ ▶ 4 T flour ▶ ▶ 1/4 C cream ▶ ▶ 1/4 C meat ▶ ▶ 4 T cheese ▶ ▶ 1/4 C vegetables ▶ ▶ Pinch each of salt,

black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder Crust: ▶ ▶ Preheat oven to 375 degrees. ▶ ▶ Slice English muffins into half-inch cubes. ▶ ▶ Use English muffin cubes to line the bottom of the cake pan. ▶ ▶ Place on middle shelf

of oven for 5 minutes. ▶ ▶ Evenly drizzle melted butter over English muffin pieces. ▶ ▶ Put back in oven for 10 minutes.

▶ ▶ Add meat, cheese, and vegetables, stirring lightly. ▶ ▶ Pour into cake pan on top of English muffin crust.

Filling:

▶ ▶ Evenly sprinkle cheese on top.

▶ ▶ Crack eggs into mixing bowl.

▶ ▶ Place on middle shelf of preheated oven.

▶ ▶ Add cream, flour and spices.

▶ ▶ Bake for 25 minutes.

▶ ▶ Whisk together 20-30 seconds.

▶ ▶ Remove from oven, let sit for 3-5 minutes before serving.

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KG: My favorite products are long lasting, thoughtfully manufactured, and beautifully designed items, like Le Creuset enameled cast iron, Wusthof knives, USA Pan baking sheets, and Caldrea cleaning products. My favorite tools from The Carrot Seed that I frequently use at home include an All-Clad immersion blender, a variety of Epicurean cutting boards, and a paring and chef's knife from Wusthof. I've also worked up quite the collection of pretty towels and useful gadgets. Oh, and coffee! I drink lots and lots of locally roasted Kool Beans Coffee.

Tell me about the cooking classes. How often do these occur? Who teaches the classes?

KG: Cooking classes are a ton of fun! We offer about 25 classes a year that cover a range of topics. We've done everything from Indian cuisine to lefse to vegetable noodles and beyond. The instructors are local chefs, dietitians, farmers and passionate home cooks. We'll have our spring schedule posted online by mid-December.

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BY NATALIE SLIETER

HOMETOWN(S): SIOUX FALLS AND BROOKINGS // AGE: 25 SPECIALTY: KITCHENWARE

Kirsten Gjesdal has always loved food. That passion led her to open The Carrot Seed Kitchen Co. in 2015. Through her inventory, cooking classes, and conversations with customers, she is making Brookings a more delicious place to live.

First, what is The Carrot Seed Kitchen Co. and what does the store offer?

Kirsten Gjesdal: The Carrot Seed Kitchen Co. is the everyday chef's dream store. We have a huge variety of kitchen gadgets from whisks to vegetable peelers and cookie cutters, textiles like towels and aprons, pots and pans, unique dĂŠcor, delicious food including locally made treats, storage solutions, quality knives, cookbooks, and more.

We also offer cooking classes throughout the year covering a variety of topics.

Why did you open the store? What inspired you to do so?

KG: I always had the desire to build my own business, but figured it would happen later on in life. After attending an inspiring event on local entrepreneurs, I started taking my dream more seriously and really considered viable options. Fortunately, my love of cooking and food matched the needs of the Brookings community really well. Our town needed a local source for quality kitchenware items and I needed more control over my future. I wanted to build a life I could be proud of, while positively impacting my community. The Carrot Seed allows me to do that and brings me so much joy!

What are some of your favorite products at the store? What do you need to have in your own kitchen?

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What do you love to cook?

KG: My favorite meal to make is butternut squash macaroni and cheese. It has a really rich squashbased cheese sauce with a little nutmeg and cayenne. We like using goat cheese for the sauce, but you can use cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, or whatever you need to clean out of the fridge. The dish makes a perfect fall or early winter comfort food with a good helping of vitamin A! What makes the store different from other businesses in the area?

KG: The Carrot Seed Kitchen Co. is the only place in our area that offers high quality and specialty kitchen products, as well as the largest variety. We try to help build a strong community in Brookings by offering unique events and partnering with area businesses and organizations to get people excited about cooking, local food production, small business support, and just being active, engaged citizens. We want to go beyond only being a place to shop. We want to be an important asset to our community.

Are there any upcoming events for people to get connected with The Carrot Seed Kitchen?

KG: Check out our November 8 cooking class on wild game. We'll be serving up rabbit, deer, elk, and duck, deliciously, of course. Be sure to stop in for some sweet deals and local support feel-goods on Small Business Saturday November 26.

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AS I WALKED TOWARD HIM I NOTICED HIM PICK UP SOMETHING AND, LIKE HE DOES WITH EVERYTHING, PUT IT IN HIS MOUTH.

>> TO B E A F LY ON O UR WAL L

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’ve always thought it quite odd whenever I have heard someone say “If only I could be a fly on the wall…” This particular turn of phrase usually means the speaker wants to covertly eavesdrop on an event or conversation by becoming a fly. I’m always wondering, Why would you want to be a fly? Why not some other small, more cleanly, less-demonic object? I hate flies. I find them to be useless, disgusting, vexing creatures. And so it comes as ironic that I learned a valuable life lesson via a poor fly a few weeks ago.

It all began when my husband sweetly asked months in advance if it would work for our schedule if he took a much-deserved four-day trip away. With naive enthusiasm (and what would turn out to be false confidence in my heart), I flippantly said, "Of course!"

As the four-day trip approached (as with most things on my calendar and basically tasks and events in general) I completely forgot about it. So it came as a shock when two days before, my husband gently reminded me. I gave him a blank stare. What trip? I vaguely remembered something about him going away, but that must have been a joke, right? Okay, husband, you got me! Big “LOL!” But as I quickly checked my calendar there it was: “Jon Away” with the menacing all-day banner spanning Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Uh-oh. Who agreed to this, again?

I feel like I should pause here and say, I am an independent woman, gosh darnit! I know I can care for my children and not burn the house down for a long weekend.

But for some reason, four days suddenly felt incredibly daunting. Nonetheless, I set out planning what I hoped would be one grand adventure for our four-day time together. On the first day, we went to an idyllic apple 48 // NOVEMBER 2016

orchard, we baked, we napped, both the kids and I were filled with glee and I felt like, boy, oh boy, I am an amazing mother.

And just like anything else in life, pride truly does cometh before the fall.

The disasters started small. While out to eat, my toddler took one of his new tennis shoes off and threw it out of the car. I searched everywhere for a half hour only to find it after getting on my stomach in the dirty parking lot and crawling underneath a parked car to retrieve it.

No big deal. So, I had tar on my shirt? Survivable.

That same night, my daughter suddenly had a weird rash on her leg. And while rashes usually make me hyperventilate into a brown bag, I confidently breezed past it.

Next, I got a phone call from our realtor that we would be having a house showing the next day for our house that is (still) on the market. Again, I was optimistic. I could easily clean the whole house while everyone slept at night.

Except… no one slept. For some reason, my brag-worthy heavy sleeping children chose this weekend to sleep regress. The house was in shambles. And 30 minutes before the showing, I heard the unmistakable sound of my dog throwing up. Finding that extremely odd as he never does that, I quickly mopped up the mess only to walk in the living room to catch my daughter accidently spilling her chocolate milk all over the living room carpet. Now, at defcon 5, I was manically scrubbing the carpet and out of desperation I sequestered the children in my daughter's room, the last room to be cleaned.

As I entered her room, both children were sweetly playing and I began to do my speedy vacuum routine.

I opened the curtains and raised the blinds and aghast in disgust, I noticed a dead fly on the window sill. I quickly turned back to grab the attachment to vacuum up the deceased little spawn of Satan, and just as I had my back to it, my toddler son suddenly was standing at the window. As I walked toward him I noticed him pick up something and, like he does with everything, put it in his mouth. Not registering what just happened, I went to suck up the fly and… it wasn’t there. Confused, I looked everywhere and then in slow motion with horror music playing in my head, I realized what happened.

I glanced at my smiling son and I knew.

OH, LORD JESUS, TAKE THE WHEEL. HE. JUST. ATE. A. DEAD. FLY. I REPEAT, A DEAD FLY.

Horrified, nauseated, and frozen in terror, I screamed dramatically, “Nooooooo!” But it was too late, my son smiled at me as if nothing terrifying just transpired and nonchalantly went back to what he believed was a run-of-the-mill Friday.

The day and honestly the whole weekend went on with more disasters that I do not have room to document here. By the end of the four-day adventure, I submit to you, dear reader, I felt like I was failing at life. How could I not? My children were literally eating dead flies.

But the valuable lesson I learned was this: As a parent, not every day is going to be a stroll through an idyllic apple orchard. I’m going to have “my kids are eating flies” type days. All I can do, honestly, in that moment is admit defeat. Call it. Laugh it off, clean my window sill, buy a fly swatter, and start over the next day.

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What do people find appealing about shopping on Black Friday? My friends are pressuring me to shop with them, but I don’t see any appeal in getting trampled at Target.

JR: Every year, I go Black Friday shopping to get the best deal on the latest flat screen TV. I now have 15 flat screens. Sure, I might have injured a few moms along the way, but it's been worth it to get to this place.

JW: If you're into mosh pits and waiting in line overnight in the rain, then you're just the person we want to save 15 percent on a computer (that will be broken when you get it out of the box because you threw it in a moving flatbed to escape the mob of angry shoppers). But I could go either way on the topic.

JT: Some people use it as an excuse to focus on something neutral after a day of family nitpicking. Some just like to get out of the house, and others thrive on the adrenaline of a good deal. If you don’t want to go, just be honest and tell your friends politely that you’d rather claw your eyes out. Or just go. Maybe it’ll be fun.

I have some very… opinionated relatives coming over for Thanksgiving dinner.

How do I keep things civil and under control?

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When it’s your turn, make sure to hit as many sticky topics as possible. Say things like, "I sure hope my e-mails to Benghazi get through to WikiLeaks." (Don't worry about facts, just use buzz words.)

All the men in our family want to do on Thanksgiving is watch football and take naps.

How can I encourage more family activity without ruining their fun?

JR: Tell them they can watch football if they prepare and clean up the meal. Fair is fair.

JW: Don't mess with perfection!

JT: We all work hard. We’ve earned a day of turkey-induced dozing in the La-Z-Boy. This year, join us and experience just how exquisite sloth can be.

JW: Maybe instead of a swear jar, have an opinion jar. Every time someone gives their unsolicited opinion, they put a $20 in the jar. Then that money gets donated to their least favorite political party.

JT: Don’t ban political talk, because then that’s all anyone’s going to want to talk about.

Instead, try to keep your family engaged in positive topics. Odds are, after the election some of the air will be let out of the tires, anyway. If you’re talking about general family nagging, though, I recommend wine, and a lot of nodding.

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THE COST OF THE AVERAGE THANKSGIVING MEAL FOR 10 PEOPLE, ACCORDING TO NATIONWIDE.

1941

THE YEAR THAT CONGRESS DECLARED THANKSGIVING A NATIONAL AND FEDERAL HOLIDAY.

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248 MILLION THE NUMBER OF TURKEYS RAISED IN THE UNITED STATES IN 2011, ACCORDING TO BUSINESS INSIDER.

88 PERCENT THE APPROXIMATE PERCENTAGE OF AMERICANS WHO EAT TURKEY ON THANKSGIVING, ACCORDING TO CNN.

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Stunning Squash Winter squash is in season right now. These colorful, versatile fruits include butternut, acorn, and spaghetti varieties — in addition to pumpkins. They can be savory as a side or main dish, or sweet as a dessert. Either way, squash packs lots of fiber and vitamins C, A, and B6 — perfect for boosting the immune system on chilly fall days.

ROSEMARY HONEY SQUASH

BUTTER GARLIC SPAGHETTI SQUASH

INGREDIENTS

with a knife.

INGREDIENTS

In each cavity, place 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon honey.

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Whole spaghetti squash

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4 T butter

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1 T minced garlic

Sprinkle rosemary, salt, and pepper evenly over each squash half.

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1 small shallot, diced

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1 T chopped fresh parsley

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Bake for 30 minutes on parchment-lined baking sheet.

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Baste flesh of squash with honey and butter from the cavity.

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Whole butternut or acorn squash

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2 T honey

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1 tsp. Rosemary

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2 T butter

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Pinch of sea salt and fresh black pepper

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DIRECTIONS •

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

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Cut squash in half lengthwise.

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Remove seeds and guts with ice cream scoop.

Score flesh lightly

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Bake an additional 30 minutes until flesh is browned and very tender.

parchment-lined baking sheet for 45 minutes, or until spaghetti-like strands pull easily from sides.

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In large skillet, melt butter and cook shallot until it is soft.

10 fresh basil leaves

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Sea salt and fresh ground pepper

Add garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes.

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Remove squash strands from shell, careful to leave shell intact.

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Toss squash strands with butter, shallot, and garlic.

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Add herbs.

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Generously salt and pepper to taste.

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Scoop squash back into shell halves to serve.

DIRECTIONS •

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

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Cut squash in half widthwise.

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Remove seeds and guts with ice cream scoop.

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Roast cut-side down on

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YOUR TURKEY DAY WORKOUT

BY KAYLYN DEITER

TURN THE ANNUAL FOOTBALL GAME INTO A CHANCE TO BURN OFF THAT TURKEY DINNER USING THESE GUIDELINES TO GET YOUR HEART PUMPING.

TOUCHDOWN = 10 PUSHUPS FIELD GOAL = 15 JUMPING JACKS FLAG ON THE PLAY = 7 BURPEES FIRST DOWN = 5 SIT UPS TWO-POINT CONVERSION = 30 SECOND PLANK QUARTERBACK SACK = 25 HIGH—KNEES 62 // NOVEMBER 2016

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FLANNEL COASTERS

BY ELLIE TREBILCOCK

MATERIALS: »»

Two 5-inch squares of flannel

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One 5-inch square of felt

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Scissors

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Glue gun

INSTRUCTIONS: »»

Cut out two 5-inch squares of flannel and one 5-inch square of felt.

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Stack the fabric with the felt in the middle and the two pieces of flannel on the outside.

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Using a glue gun, glue the three pieces together (or if you’re sew savvy, you can use a sewing machine).

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Trim off any extra fabric.

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