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The Great Outdoors

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may/june “A local garden Photography by Zach Davis

2015

VOLUME 6, ISSUE 3

FEATURE

ADDITIONS 50 Scenic River Retreat On a tranquil lot on the Mississippi River, this architectural beauty boasts prime views and the perfect place for the family’s favorite water activities.

42 DÉCOR An artistic journey from Russia to Fargo.

58 DESIGN An international stained-glass project bridges generations.

DEPARTMENTS

66 PETS What you need to know about your pet and summer allergies.

22 HUMOR In the quest for a healthier diet, comfort foods reign supreme.

70 ART Leading a colorful life through cooking, writing and painting.

26 GARDEN The sweet smells of summer’s bounty fill the air on Elm Street.

74 GATHERINGS Easy tips for a summer party your guests will love.

30 OUTDOORS Backyard living areas lend sophistication, relaxation and ultraconvenience.

78 AT HOME A local pastry chef’s own homemade treats.

36 ELEMENTS Transform your patio into an elegant and functional outdoor living room.

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14 Contributors 18 Musings 62 Health 69 Nature 94 Reflections

80 INGREDIENTS The delicious art and flavors of edible flowers.

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Welcome

CONTRIBUTORS

to Every issue we share a fresh and local approach to your home & life.

Meet Our Inspired Team: TERRI FERRAGUT Associate Publisher, Editorial Director and Creative Director.

Every issue we take great pride in presenting this beautiful local home and lifestyle guide we call Inspired Home.

Truth of the mater is, without the heart and dedication of this talented and professional team, this publication would not be possible. Issue after issue their creativity brings Inspired Home to your doorstep or area business.

They inspire me.

Sheri L. Fercho Born and raised in Fargo, Fercho attended Fargo North High School and graduated from NDSU in business.

She resides in Fargo with husband Billy, 8-year-old son Benjamin and their beloved black Lab pointer, Jaguar. Sheri admits her “love of all things beautiful” led her to her sales position at Inspired Home magazine.

ZACH DAVIS Davis loves capturing stories with his camera. He is a photographer and videographer who specializes in weddings and portraits. He has a weakness for wanderlust, feeling the urge to leave the country whenever possible. He currently curates The Open Window Exchange, a collaborative online travel journal.

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Wanda Perkins For more than 15 years as a freelance writer, Perkins has enjoyed creatively crafting stories about local, national and international people and topics. She lives in Fargo with her beloved and incredibly intelligent rescued dog, Jake, who also appreciates an encouraging phrase: Good dog! Her book, Blessing After Blessing − Seeing God’s Blessings in All the Seasons of Life, was published in 2006.

Dayna Del Val Del Val is the executive director of The Arts Partnership, where she writes a monthly column on the arts for The Forum, manages 2 staff and an active board, and works to support the mission of cultivating the arts in our community through a variety of ways. In other words, she wears 27 hats! She is also a professional actor and writer. She lives in Fargo with her husband and their golden retriever, and she loves when her college-aged son is home on breaks.

Zainah Haider Ever since she was young, Haider remembers her parents always taking pictures.

“They have inspired me to love photography.

We get pretty competitive when we travel, and we see who can take the best pictures,” she says. Competition or not, Haider says she will always love photography as an art form.

JoAnn Ohma Ohma has always had a passion for words and how they work together.

She loves working behind the scenes at Inspired Home, honing and polishing each story into what you read on the page, all while making sure the author’s voice shines through.

Bernie Erickson Specializing in helping his clients make small changes with maximum impact, Erickson is a sales associate with Park Company REALTORS® in Fargo.

ANDREA BAUMGARDNER Baumgardner is a cook, talented eater and aspiring gardener. She most recently was the chef of Green Market Kitchen in downtown Fargo and previously worked in San Francisco, Los Angeles and for the Hotel Donaldson in Fargo.

Lauren Ferragut Ferragut is a geologist residing in Upstate New York. She is currently working for Cornell University as a research assistant at The New York State Agricultural Experiment Station. There she conducts field work and data collection of shrub willow as bio energy. She takes a great liking to baking, cooking, running, renaissance art, and writing.

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Ashley F. Johnson Married mother of an active 5-year-old son and a 3-year-old daughter, Johnson also enjoys her career as an inpatient registered nurse in the heart of Oklahoma City. She is passionate about writing, entertaining, cooking with fresh foods and good wine. She adds, “I love traveling with my husband and look forward to exploring the world together as a family.”

PHIL STAH Stahl began his lifelong passion for all things creative in South Dakota, where time and long landscapes are plentiful. An NDSU architect graduate, with emphasis in art/ photography, his two-decade practice with Stahl Architects has led him places to observe life, including Europe and the Middle East. He is an adjunct lecturer at NDSU, national speaker for Intern Development, a regular contributor to regional and national home magazines, and has been featured on HGTV and in Dwell.

Grace Estes Estes has always found writing compelling.

Whether it is as simple as writing a card or writing for a local paper, words have great impact on others. She resides in Grand Forks with her husband and spends her free time cooking and hopes to start gardening at the local co-op this summer.

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ife in our community has been greeted by spring, and everywhere you look, we witness the ambitious results.

Farmers, gardeners and construction companies alike are preparing the earth for upcoming bounties. Local building and construction companies are surpassing all records and are beautifully changing the landscape of the F-M area with tremendous growth. This is an exciting time!

In this issue, Inspired Home explores growth on multiple levels, from readying our gardens to designing welcoming and highly functional outdoor living spaces in our backyards.

We will traverse our healthy obsession for entertaining family and friends at "the lakes" and discover why summer outdoor spaces are so important to us Northerners.

Warm weather and increased time outdoors may trigger allergies for our pets. Dr. Amy Anderson shares great insight into understanding allergy symptoms and what you need to know to keep your pets comfortable.

As always, Inspired Home will introduce you to area artists who bring great skill and creativity to our community. Where would this city be without artistic expression?

Inspired Home favorite: Read “Gardening through Generations” by Grace Estes and photographer Zach Davis. Meet Barb Rawlings, whose gardens have been admired by many on the annual Soroptimist of Fargo Garden Tours.

Soroptimist International of Fargo is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of area women and girls. Proceeds last year benefitted Fraser Limited, Rape and Abuse Crisis Center, Girls Scouts, Nurse-Family Partnership Program, Project Ignite Light, Jeremiah Project, Expanding Your Horizons, Women’s Way and Dress for Success.

Area homeowners share their beautiful gardens for the 2015 Annual Soroptimist of Fargo Garden Tour, July 15, 1:30–7:30 p.m.

Inspired Home encourages you to attend this special event.

Enjoy “The Great Outdoors” issue!

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HUMOR

The quest for healthier foods

An honest effort, but comfort foods reign supreme.

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t’s no secret that I have unsophisticated and unhealthy food preferences. I want to enjoy popular and healthy dishes like broiled leeks with a balsamic/ chardonnay reduction topped with crumbled goat cheese and scallions. I just don’t.

Where I come from, butter is a spice and gravy is a beverage. And if the hot dish is good, it’s even better with a glop of sour cream and some shredded cheese on top.

I called my friend Dahlia for some advice on healthy eating. Dahlia and her husband are the epitome of healthy living. If Malibu Barbie had parents, they would look exactly like Dahlia and Darryl.

They think hiking the Andes and riding bicycle marathons in New York City are great ways to spend a vacation.

I cannot drive my car 26 miles without stopping for a snack and a nap.

My idea of a great vacation is sitting in a lounge chair on a beach with some

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attractive young thing bringing me cool, refreshing beverages and salty snacks on a regular basis, dozing off in the sun and waking up just in time for an early-bird buffet.

“For starters, stop eating foods with all those preservatives,” she said.

I’m pretty sure I read somewhere that there’s a direct correlation between eating lots of food preservatives and not needing as much wrinkle cream.

“If the nutrition label has more than four ingredients, you could just as well be dining on some high-school chemistry experiment.”

Food has nutrition labels?

“You need to shop at healthy food stores like ‘Whole Paycheck’ or ‘Trapper Tom’s’ if you want to eat better.”

It certainly couldn’t hurt to try something new—like vegetables or a main dish that didn’t have canned condensed soup as a binding and flavoring agent.

The next day I picked up Dahlia and headed over to “Trapper Tom’s” food emporium.

We grabbed a shopping bag that looked like it was made of goat hair and began making our way to the vegetable aisle.

Dahlia and I were staring at a display of about 400 different varieties of beans when a woman wearing a green goat-hair apron wandered up. In a breathy, fake exotic accent, she asked if she might be of assistance in our selection of legumes.

She didn’t say “legumes” like a normal person. She said “legumes” like “lagoon” with an “m” at the end.

“No, thank you,” I replied. “The potential health benefit of eating a meal of ‘lagooms’ is not worth the risk. Could you direct us to the frozen foods please?”

She looked at me like I had just stepped out of a spaceship.

“Sir, at ‘Trapper Tom’s,’ we believe fresh is best, and we strive to provide farm-totable foods with the least amount of human intervention.”

So we grabbed a couple of $3 organic green apples and a $14 bunch of carrots and went on our way.

“Trapper Tom’s” does not have a butcher shop, but it does have a dizzying array of cheeses and brown eggs to provide dietary protein.

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With funds raised from the 2014 tour, we helped support the following: • Fraser Limited • Rape and Abuse Crisis Center • Nurse-Family Partnership Program • Girl Scouts • Project Ignite Light

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I asked Dahlia if we could stop on the way home to buy some.

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“Here, try this one. You’ll love it,” she said.

It was one of those firm, white cheeses that had clumps of blue fur on it.

I told her I preferred my penicillin in pill form, thank you.

“Okay, here’s an interesting merlotinfused cheddar.”

Some of my best friends are merlot infused! I knew it would be good.

I’ll admit it was pretty tasty, so I picked up a $22 block of it, gluten-free French bread and a pound of free-range, salt-free butter. We went through the checkout line, loaded the goat-hair bag and proceeded to bring Dahlia home.

“You need any help with that?” asked Dahlia as I pulled up to her front door.

“Dahlia, it’s one small bag of groceries. I think I can handle it,” I replied.

“No, I mean preparing the food when you get home.”

I shot her an evil stare over my dollarstore reader glasses and expressed gratitude for her assistance.

The taste of a merlot-infused cheddar grilled cheese with gluten-free French bread and free-range butter pales in comparison to processed cheese food, Wonder bread and Mazola margarine.

I don’t even know what free-range butter is.

When Dahlia called later that evening and asked how I enjoyed my dinner, I told her it was all I hoped it would be.

I didn’t tell her I tossed it out, grabbed a $2 carrot to munch on while I walked to the corner café to enjoy a blue-plate hot-beef special with gravy and instant mashed potatoes served atop processed white bread—with apple pie smothered in imitation whipped cream for dessert.

Maybe I’ll start eating healthier tomorrow.

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s you drive north on Elm Street in Fargo, your eyes gravitate toward the home adorned in red. With large, red flowerpots, inviting wicker furniture and a spacious porch, Barb Rawlings’ home draws you in.

As you continue on the cobblestone path, your mind begins to relax, breathing in the sweet smells of summer, and for a moment, you forget where you are.

Born and raised in Traverse City, Michigan, in a family of eight children, Rawlings was brought up to believe in hard work. Everyone was taught to lend a helping hand, especially in her father’s garden. During the fall and summer months, Rawlings helped her father by picking potatoes and cherries, earning money to buy school clothes. “It was a busy time growing up, but I liked it,” says Rawlings.

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here and there, but gradually, it kept growing each year,” says Rawlings. Today, her garden is a colorful feast for the eyes.

An opulent trellis stands at the center and is surrounded by a vibrant array of flowers, bushes and trees.

Rawlings, a member of the Fargo Garden Society, has gained popular attention in recent years. The Soroptimist International Fargo Garden Tour has featured her home not once, but twice—a rare and rewarding accomplishment. Being a part of the local community is important to this gardener.

Meeting others who are passionate about gardening and learning from them keeps her fervor going.

With a desire so strong, it’s not surprising that Rawlings’ children have grown green thumbs and have carried on the tradition of gardening. When spring rolls around, Rawlings and her daughter Beth, a master gardener, head out for a day dedicated to plant shopping. With an empty station wagon, they travel to various cities in North Dakota and do no return until the wagon is full. Once home, they empty their goods, trade seeds with one another and wait patiently until the ground is ready to be fertilized.

Tending to gardens requires time, gentleness and diligence. During the spring and summer months, you can find Rawlings outside tending to her beloved plants and watering them by hand, never taking shortcuts. Watering not only keeps her busy, but it gives her the opportunity to check on her plants, and “if you enjoy doing it, it’s not work,” she says.

When the warm summer air fades away and the chill of fall begins, the Rawlings family joins together to winterize the backyard. Everyone pitches in, cleaning flowerpots, putting away lawn furniture and tidying up the yard. As a reward, Rawlings bakes homemade apple dumplings as they retreat from the chilly outdoors.

Her sweet and endearing personality has easily translated into her garden to create a safe haven for family and friends.

If you ever find yourself in front of the home adorned in red and breathtaking plantings, stop by. Barb Rawlings will be there—in her garden.

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OUTDOORS

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Ultra-convenient with exceptional performance, this inviting outdoor kitchen shows a Wolf 42-inch Outdoor Gas Grill, a handy Sub-Zero 15-inch Under Counter Outdoor Ice Maker and a Sub-Zero 24-inch Under Counter Outdoor Refrigerator.

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modern indoor kitchens. beauty of peaceful outdoor living areas “Homeowners want their outdoor promote relaxation, convenience and kitchen spaces to reflect their lifestyle,” cherished memories? explains Michele Bedard, vice president “When you cook in an outdoor kitchen, of marketing for Sub-Zero and Wolf. it creates a sense of occasion for every “Whether they’re avid entertainers meal,” notes Russ Faulk, vice president of interested in grilling meals fit for kings design at Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet. or simply want to make sure they don’t “It’s relaxing and enjoyable, and the flavors run out of ice and cold beverages by the you can only create outdoors have a strong pool, the design of homeowners’ outdoor appeal. More people are entertaining kitchens and the appliances selected needs at home, and homeowners continue to to accommodate their lifestyle.” find ways to invest in enhancing that Why are backyard kitchens and experience.” entertaining spaces so popular? Is it Many home remodels now include simply our love of fresh air and the great modern and sophisticated kitchens with outdoors? Or do the sights, sounds and inviting landscapes. Not only do these 32 | May/June 2015

remodels add value to a home, but they create inviting living space beyond interior walls.

Fargo outdoor kitchen enthusiasts George and Pauline Economon created a lovely garden environment with a yearround kitchen. “We expanded our patio, added a creek and designed a kitchen that allows us to enjoy the fresh air, entertain family and friends and escape to the outdoors,” Pauline says. “There’s nothing better than fresh garden vegetables and grilling a steak or piece of chicken over an open flame.”

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The Economons’ fabulous outdoor kitchen features Kalamazoo products including the K500HB Hybrid Fire Built-in Grill with almost 506 square inches of grilling area and a 24-inch Outdoor Refrigerator to keep beverages and food cold. Photo courtesy Stan Hoglund, Hoglund Landscape, Inc.

“Homeowners want their outdoor kitchen spaces to reflect their lifestyle.” ~ Michele Bedard, Vice President of Marketing for Sub-Zero and Wolf with outdoor refrigeration.” George smiles.

“Our hassle-free Kalamazoo grill keeps cooking with 50,000 BTUs of cooking heat.

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Fast-forward nearly 80 years: The company purchased by Dudley and Don Flanders in 1983, respecting the Lloyd heritage, changed the name to Lloyd Flanders. The company takes pride in using the patented Lloyd Loom weaving technique that the business has used since 1917. By weaving strands of cellulose into the wicker, it creates a durable, long-lasting weave that can withstand harsh weather and wear. Though the technology has been modernized since then, Lloyd Flanders still creates furniture in the warehouse where it all began.

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Lloyd Flanders is constantly following the latest color trends.

Outdoor furniture trends have changed in the last couple of decades. Flanders explains, “Twenty-five years ago, it was all about five-piece dining sets. Outdoor spaces are getting significantly larger, creating a need for more versatile furniture.”

He says they are seeing a greater demand for circular seating and large sectionals with a fire pit as a focal point, and they work hard to stay ahead of these trends. They know what their customers want and do a superb job of answering their customers’ design calls. “We know what sells and what doesn’t. We consult with designers, and if we see a certain piece we like or we get inspired by a particular motif, we go from there,” he says.

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help them create sophisticated outdoor living spaces. It is no surprise that their artistic vision and design talents used in landscaping translate easily into the world of indoor art and design. When traveling, the Klockes are always seeking inspiring and unique artwork that speaks to their love of culture and life.

While vacationing in Palm Springs, Terri discovered an art gallery owned by Russian-born artist Elena Bulatova where she found an abstract piece that she loved.

She texted Roger a photo of the painting, and he was drawn to it immediately. “We had been looking for an abstract piece for nearly five years. Nothing was quite what we wanted. I saw her painting and knew it was exactly what we had been waiting for,” he said. And with that first procurement, the Klockes became Elena Bulatova art enthusiasts.

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dance. She says, “I attended art school for seven years, but my focus was on playing violin. I also wanted to be a politician and to work for the government.” She attended the School of Public Administration at Moscow State University—the most prestigious educational institution in Russia—where she played in the Chamber Orchestra. Bulatova studied in France, learning to speak the language in just a few short months. Following graduation, she expanded upon her already impressive educational resume. She was offered a job within the Ministry of Finance while she completed her dissertation on the Sovereign Wealth Fund. It was not long before Bulatova was offered the Fox Fellowship, a highly coveted and esteemed graduate exchange program, at Yale University, which brought her to the United States. Though she admits she didn’t plan on becoming an artist, the transition from music to art was effortless.

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Although Bulatova’s art creates energy, it also combines with a sense of calm that creates a beautiful and perfect balance.

and Elena Bulatova Fine Art. Bulatova has described some of her work as “mixed media abstract art,” which reflects her. It is vibrant and full of life. Her paintings evoke a sense of energy and calm simultaneously. Her brushstrokes suggest movement and vitality. You will often find streaks of silver and gold metallic paint, adding depth and contrast to her already intricate pieces. Bulatova is not only passionate about her art but those her art speaks to. It’s important to her that people feel a connection to artwork by evoking a sense of happiness and optimism.

Bulatova says, “In many paintings, I use a lot of primary colors. I know what kind of response reds can draw—passion, excitement, power and growth. I think there is part of me in each painting.”

The Klockes understand this connection, as Roger describes how he and his wife were first drawn to Bulatova’s art. He laughs as he recalls how the art was delivered to their home. “The doorbell rang. We had been expecting our art, but here was Elena on our front doorstep delivering it to us personally,” he says. “She’s incredibly kind and very easy to talk to.”

Bulatova often paints on a large scale, and she lives her life in a similar fashion.

She adds, “For me, the artistic experience is about finding your own parameters. As an artist, it is having as intense and as vivid a life experience as possible and then trying to communicate that to others.”

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White pine beams and timbers with lofty vaulted ceilings in the great room complement arched Marvin windows, a rock fireplace and stunning views.

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hat began with Rod and Amy VanSurksum’s wish list of ideas, magazine photos and Rod’s pencil drawings evolved into a stunning 9,221-square-foot architectural beauty. The tranquil lot on the Mississippi River boasts prime views, calm shores and a wonderful place for the family’s favorite water activities.

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Angular exterior roadside views showcase architectural stone columns, maintenance-free cement board siding and an inviting design.

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sincerely enjoyed the opportunity this home presented to creatively fuse both the setting and design.”

Bitterroot stone columns, chimneys topped with custom copper tops, and maintenance-free cement-board siding enhance the home’s welcoming appearance.

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Adjacent to the kitchen, an organized pantry and work alcove provides extra storage and preparation space for the homeowners.

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“As the social heart of their home, the great room’s materiality complements architectural elements by providing a sense of warmth,” Hansen describes. “Even within the room’s generous open space, the use of Bitterroot stone and white pine timbers make it architecturally coherent, comfortable and welcoming.”

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burning fireplace is a favorite place to enjoy a good book and steamy cup of coffee. Even the canines love this relaxing room, where conversations are always good.

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When not enjoying the outdoors near their river home, Rod works as an oral surgeon. His favorite activities include golfing and fishing. Amy is a bookkeeper and a franchise owner who enjoys cooking and time with family. They both love traveling abroad but agree that it is always a joy to return home to their private, peaceful shores.

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A cheery, colorful flower planter accents the home’s exterior, along with a neatly stacked pile of firewood.

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a connection to the exterior. They came to the design table with a wealth of information and ideas. Unique features of their home include the balcony, kitchen workspaces and upper-level ceilings and loft area. The open balcony to the living room ties in with the sitting and kitchen areas. An interesting design of the small office and pantry between the kitchen and riverside mudroom provides for everyday access to a screen porch adjacent to the pool. The upper level incorporates vaulted and unique ceiling spaces in the bedrooms and kids’ loft area.

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they embarked upon an international project, resulting in the most challenging and rewarding career experience of their lives.

Tracy Wallach grew up in a safe neighborhood in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Following an excellent referral by another large project in 2013, Wallach secured a contract to create customized stained-glass windows for the Adoration Chapel in St. John’s Cathedral in Boise, Idaho. They collaborated with a talented father and son from England who utilize Munich-style painting depictive of true artisans from a century ago.

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them to completion. The windows were again packed, crated and transported to Idaho. Wallach and a highly skilled crew traveled to Idaho for the installation.

“Looking back, this project was refreshing to work on,” Wallach explains.

“The people were a treat to work with, and since they desired the best quality work, budget was not a hindrance.”

“Working with the church allowed us to fall in love with the process and our art as a whole,” Morin recalls. “They approved the facial details and overall design work and never micromanaged us as artists.

Instead, they allowed the creation to flow through us.”

Morin explains the complexities of creating stained-glass windows in simplistic fashion, although the artistry and craftsmanship behind each work of art far exceeds his description. All projects start with a concept. A style of art is chosen, whether contemporary, traditional or Munich. Design work

follows. Then a color palette is labeled on the design. Finally, the manufacturing stage of the project can proceed by cutting the glass, building with lead, soldering, mudding and adding rebar and installation.

“Over the years, Tracy has mentored me and allowed me to grow and nurture my artistic gifts,” Morin adds. “I feel grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him and to collaborate on this international project. God has truly blessed me with this artistic gift.

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A FRESH APPROACH TO HOME & LIFE

daily three cups of coffee aren’t cutting it anymore. I realized what I was missing: movement during my workday. I began to do some online research and was concerned, though not surprised, with what I learned. As we all know, a sedentary lifestyle rapidly increases the risk of things like heart disease and diabetes. It can also increase the risk for cancer, obesity, hypertension and elevated cholesterol.

What I didn’t know was that being physically active and working out regularly does little to offset the damage done during deskbound office hours. Those who are in good physical shape outside of work are still placed at higher risk because of long periods of inactivity during the day.

Kelly Costello, an occupational therapist for RehabCare, is familiar with the risks of inactivity. “Seated jobs often require repetitive movements. For example, typing may lead to carpal tunnel, poor posture, neck and back pain; therefore, you need to change tasks often and change positions frequently,” she says.

There are a few things you can do during the day to burn a few calories, keep your blood circulating and give your behind a break.

• Keep your office cooler. This prompts your body to create its own heat, burning more calories during the day.

• Increase your fluids. By doing this, you allow your body to perform at its optimum level of efficiency, which helps to promote healing, stimulate metabolism and promote good circulation.

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If there is work you can do standing up, such as reviewing a report, do it! Stand up while eating lunch or while taking a 10-minute client phone call. This, too, gives your body a much-needed break from the office chair.

• Get up at least once an hour. Instead of emailing your colleague down the hall to find out what time your meeting starts, get up and go ask.

• Engage in small, less-noticeable exercises that you can do embarrassment free behind your desk.

Squeezing your glutes and holding for 10 seconds every hour on the hour builds strength in your gluteus that can support your spine, which leads to better blood flow and proper posture.

Things like calf raises or chair dips also help burn calories and tone muscle groups that are otherwise stagnant in a seated position.

• If there is work you can do standing up, such as reviewing a report, do it!

Stand up while eating lunch or while taking a 10-minute client phone call.

This, too, gives your body a muchneeded break from the office chair.

Costello also recommends checking with your employer about ergonomic chairs or adjustable computer desks that can be raised or lowered so you can work while standing. She explains, “Often employers offer ergonomic assessments and desk setup. Many employers are required to provide these accommodations.” It is important to remember that these tips are by no means a substitute to actual exercise, so please continue your regular workout routine before or after hours. In the meantime, before you flip this page, stand up and move a little. Your body will thank you.

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PETS

Your pet and allergies What you need to know for the summer season

BY ASHLEY FERRAGUT JOHNSON

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Though paw licking can be harmless grooming, excessive licking can be a result of food or inhalant allergies.

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ummer is upon us. The sun is warm, the grass is green, and the pollen and dust allergens are, well, everywhere. For many of us, summer means not only opening windows but also that pack of Zyrtec that’s been stashed away all winter. But itchy eyes, hives and runny noses don’t discriminate based on species. Humans are not the only ones affected by seasonal allergies. Animals can also suffer similar symptoms requiring the same medical treatment we undergo to get through a day tissue and itch free.

Our boxer Rupert was a big allergy sufferer, sneezing and scratching almost every time we went out. We saw the vet after he began to develop hives, and he was prescribed a seasonal antihistamine. This prompted me to wonder how many other pets were suffering with seasonal allergies. To learn more about this topic, I spoke with Dr. Amy Anderson of West Fargo Animal Hospital. She explains, “Allergies are quite common in this

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region. Usually, dogs are the most common species affected, but cats can have allergies, too. The most common signs are chewing and licking at the feet, scratching the belly, red skin or eyes, and ear infections.

The scratching, licking and chewing may be especially noticeable once a pet comes inside after having spent some time outside playing.”

There are several things you can do to alleviate your pet’s itchy season. Make sure a veterinarian has seen your pet so he or she can help identify what your pet may be allergic to. For example, if the doctor has identified that grass is a known trigger, at times, it may be best to avoid outdoor play.

Take your walks on the sidewalk instead of a grassy area or take your dog to an indoor doggy day care to get in some extra playtime.

It is also important to wipe your pet’s paws after being outside to remove pollen or allergens that may exacerbate symptoms.

If the allergies are bad enough, medication can also be an option. Pets can take something seasonally or year-round if need be. Anderson continues, “Antihistamines are commonly used to alleviate itching and redness. Just like in people, different antihistamines work better for different pets. It is also important to note that the dose for pets is different than in people, so it is important to ask your veterinarian for the proper dose for your pet.”

It should also be noted that it is rare for seasonal allergies to turn into something more severe. However, large and numerous hives, facial swelling and redness are more serious symptoms that need to be addressed right away. “This type of reaction is typically the result of interaction with insects or spiders, ingestion of a substance the pet is allergic to, or exposure to some other item that a pet is sensitive to,” says Anderson. “Dogs that are prone to allergies, however, are more prone to having severe allergic reactions from other stimulants.”

If left untreated, severe symptoms can quickly escalate to respiratory distress or worse. Pay attention to your pet’s habits and symptoms, and always call your local vet before embarking on any type of medical regimen for your pet.

Have a happy, hive-free summer!

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"Allergies are quite often common in this region.

Usually, dogs are the most common species affected, but cats can have allergies too."

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NATURE

“Willy” the white robin

By TERRI FERRAGUT

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n a recent early-morning run, I noticed this beautiful bird as the rising sun caught his brilliant white presence. He swooped down over me to perch confidently in a nearby tree. I stopped running and slowly approached him to get a better look.

It was then that I noticed Fargo resident Jan Melby in her front yard. She began to tell me the story of their adopted “Willy” the white robin and his family. The robin family has nested in her family’s backyard for two years. The mother robin has normal coloring. Some of their young exhibit normal coloring while others have white patches on their feathers. Science lesson: Willy is not an albino, which is a total absence of all color, evident by his piercing black eyes. He displays paleness leucism, a genetic mutation that prevents melanin from depositing normally on feathers, producing the evenly paled color. Likewise, pied leucism produces patches of paled/ white feathers displayed in Willy’s offspring.

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ART

An Artful Taste for Life

BY Dayna Del Val

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herbanoo Aziz has led a colorful life, and her cooking and art reflect all that color. Born in India, she came to Washington, D.C., in 1973 with her three sons to begin work for the World Bank as assistant personnel officer for the East Africa region and as personnel officer for staff overseeing every country on the African continent.

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In 1996, Aziz moved to Fargo to be near her son and his family. In semi-retirement, she went to work for the USDA as a rural economic specialist, which led her to work with then Senator Byron Dorgan on a similar program suited to North Dakota communities.

In the midst of all this very serious work, however, Aziz was refining another, more creative culinary side. She says, “When I was in Washington, D.C., we would have potlucks in our offices. I cooked Indian food because that’s all I knew at the time. People loved it. Then I started doing demos. There was a place called Kitchen Bazaar in D.C., and from there I started to book parties—invite me to your home and I will teach people to cook Indian cuisine.”

She continued cooking demos in Fargo, using her cooking talents to raise funds to purchase materials for an educational program she needed to help teach people English.

As her cooking classes continued, she received requests to create a cookbook.

In India, Aziz did not cook with recipes because she grew up cooking without them. That is when luck stepped in.

“Andrea Halgrimson was at an event I was doing, and she said I had been mentioned in the Washington Post. She offered to be my editor. She taught me how to write a recipe; it had to be an exact amount and exact time, how you itemize the ingredients and the way you cook them. That’s how I published my first book in 2001,” Aziz recalls.

Aziz was surprised by how much interest there was in Indian food, and her book sold incredibly well. In fact, she has just come out with her third edition of Sherbanoo’s Indian Cuisine—Tantalizing Tastes of the Indian Subcontinent. The new edition has beautiful color photos, nutritional information and wonderful recipes that combine her Indian roots and her American life.

In her cookbook, right next to Gulab Jaam (milk balls in syrup) and vegetable samosas is what Aziz simply refers to as “the best apple crisp.” Growing up, apples

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Sherbanoo Aziz has led a colorful life, and her cooking and art reflect all that color. not native to her region of India were rare. She recalls occasionally having one and sharing it with her siblings. When she moved to Fargo, she had an apple tree in her backyard. She invited her Indian friends to bring their children and pick apples, and naturally, she started cooking with them.

In addition to honing her cooking skills,

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Aziz rediscovered a love for painting once she came to America. She notes, “I was very fond of art as a child, but in India, we didn’t have art programs. When I finished high school, my father was ill, so we didn’t have extra cash for me to take special classes. We had a neighbor who was an artist who saw my work and was very interested in teaching me. I learned how to do some oil painting on silk for my sister’s trousseau. Then I went out to work and earn a living.”

Aziz was teaching a cooking class at Dave and Carol Zielinski’s home when she noticed Dave’s art and commented on it; he invited her to join the Red River Watercolor Society. Her friend Donna Chalimonczyk encouraged her to enter a juried show. Her work was not selected, but it was a fabulous boost to her ego.

She has been active in the painting community ever since.

For Aziz, cooking and painting are all part of what keeps her going. She says, “One thing I think is very important is that rather than talking about aging, we should talk about maturing and reinventing ourselves. We don’t realize that we are always doing that—from youth to graduating from high school and college. Those steps are set up for us. Nobody does that for us when we get older. It’s very important to feel hopeful and keep reinventing oneself.”

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Yellow Potatoes (Similar to Potato Salad) INGREDIENTS: 1 pound potatoes (about 4 medium) cup cooking oil ¼ teaspoon black mustard seeds ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1 hot green chili pepper (more to taste) chopped 1 clove garlic finely sliced 1 medium onion finely sliced 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice ½ cup water Crushed walnuts and raisins for garnish

Boil the potatoes. Let them cool. Peel and dice into ½ inch cubes. Set aside.

Heat oil in a medium saucepan. Throw in the mustard and fenugreek seeds. As they sputter, throw in green chili peppers, garlic and onion.

Fry on medium for about 3 minutes. Add salt, ground turmeric and potatoes and mix for 2 minutes. Add lime juice, water, cover and cook on low for 5 minutes. Potatoes will be mushy and bright yellow. Garnish with walnuts and raisins. Serve with puri, deep-fried unleavened bread and dosai, fermented crepes, (Chapter 6) or as part of an outdoor meal as potato salad.

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GATHERINGS

Friend Gina Acker helps Sheri Fercho add final touches before the guests arrive.

Lakeside Summer Entertaining Easy tips for a summer party your guests will love!

BY SHERI FERCHO

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Adding simple touches such as these to your summer gathering adds beauty and elegance.

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n London, the most important occasion at Buckingham Palace in early spring is preparing the grounds, streams and gardens for Queen Elizabeth’s garden party. The royal staff is all abuzz planting young seedlings, trimming boxwoods and encouraging the new buds and seeds for the season of parties.

The outdoor entertaining season is here. We’re aware of the warm days that are near, and soon the place to be will once again be at the INSPIREDHOMEMAGAZINE.COM

lakes. Let the cool breezes of the water’s edge capture your imagination to help create a stylish lakeside event.

The most important step in creating a truly memorable party is to keep it simple.

Begin with a theme that ties the invitations, menu, music, lighting and tablescape together. Color is a key ingredient. Try natural hues such as green and white, fresh and full of life. Add beautiful details—white sand, white pebbles, white peonies and crisp white linens, dewy fresh limes, fresh mint leaves, green foliage, honeydew and green hydrangeas. Categorize the planning stage into easy-to-follow steps.

Invitation: This is the foundation of your party. Choose something with a bit of class and a touch of whimsy, because this is the first place your guests are enticed to fall in love with the date on their social calendar.

Menu selection: I recently served an easy and delicious hors d’oeuvres menu of smoked salmon with chive cream and gourmet flatbread, white bean dip with rosemary olive oil, baked Colby-pepper jack cheese sip served with sweet potato chips, brown sugar fruit dip with strawberries, pineapple and honeydew.

Read your recipes a few times if trying new ones, and make sure they are not too complicated. I love a signature cocktail that carries your theme, such as mojitos with green mint leaves in pretty glass pitchers to serve to the guests as they arrive.

Presentation: Make a list of your menu items in a hostess diary; include a shopping list and serving dishes next to each item.

Make the food look attractive by using vintage bowls and crisp white dishes, and bring back classic sterling silver punch bowls as ice buckets for wine and other beverages. Gather white peonies from your garden and place in clear glass vases to add elegance to your tablescape and theme.

Beautiful bar: Build a beautiful bar that reflects the feel of the event. Dress your table in a white linen tablecloth that gracefully grazes the ground. Arrange green hydrangeas in large vases, scatter white pillar candles in glass hurricanes and incorporate votive candles for a magical effect. Candles with strong scents— cinnamon, cedar, basil and thyme—will naturally repel insects at your event.

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Lighting: Simple strands of white outdoor twinkling lights over a pergola or strung like a canopy over two trees can add a dazzling effect to the ambiance.

Music: A noteworthy and relaxed mood makes a first impression and should complement the atmosphere. Music sets the tone. Create playlists according to the theme of your cocktail party so guests feel the ambiance as they arrive.

Pitcher of Mojitos Serves 10 INGREDIENTS: 10 limes, fresh pulp and juice 3/4 cup white sugar 30 leaves fresh mint, or to taste 1 cup white rum 1 liter club soda

White Bean Dip with Rosemary Olive Oil Rosemary oil adds rich flavor and color to this earthy dip. If you are short on time, top instead with kosher salt and olive oil.

Prep and cook time: 20 minutes Yield: 2 cups (serving size 1 tablespoon) INGREDIENTS: ¼ cup olive oil, divided 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced (add more as you like) 2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans (great northern, cannellini or white kidney beans) drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons kosher salt (add less or as you like it) 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, rinsed DIRECTIONS: In a 10-inch frying pan over medium heat, stir half the olive oil and the 2 gloves garlic until fragrant, being careful not to brown garlic, about 1 minute. Pour the oil and garlic into food processor. Wipe out the pan and set aside.

Add white beans, lemon juice, and small amount of the salt to the food processor and whirl until smooth. Pour into a serving bowl.

Return the frying pan to medium heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the rosemary sprigs. Warm the rosemary in the olive oil until fragrant, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally so the rosemary doesn’t burn.

Remove from heat and let cool 10 minutes.

Set the rosemary aside and drizzle the olive oil over the bean dip. Mince 1 tablespoon of the rosemary leaves and sprinkle over the dip.

DIRECTIONS: Muddle lime juice, sugar and mint leaves together in pitcher until leaves are well broken down and sugar dissolved. Add rum and lots of ice topped with club soda. Garnish with fresh mint and limes.

Brown Sugar Fruit Dip Brown sugar brings sweet goodness to the fruit dip. Pair it with any seasonal fruit. We prefer strawberries, pineapple and grapes.

Yield: Makes about 3½ cups Prep: 10 minutes Chill: 4 hours INGREDIENTS: ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup coffee liqueur (optional); we used Kahlua 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed Brown sugar to garnish Assorted fruit DIRECTIONS: Beat brown sugar and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, and if desired, coffee liqueur, beating until blended and smooth; fold in whipped topping. Cover and chill 4 hours.

Garnish, if desired. Serve with assorted fruit.

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nspired Home asked wine expert Chelsey Malstrom of Seven Sisters Spirits, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, about wines for summer entertaining.

Here are a few great beverage tips!

“Choosing wines for any summer event can be overwhelming,” says Malstrom. “Just keep it simple!

I recommend having a red, white and one sweet or seasonal option.”

Chelsey’s personal favorites: Grooner: An Austrian white wine. A cross between a sauvignon blanc and pinot grigio, this wine is wonderfully crisp, bright white and perfect for entertaining.

The 100 percent Grüner Veltliner is Austria’s number one grape varietal, which hints of apple and citrus fruit. It pairs well with food, and it is great on its own.

Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon: This Washington cabernet sauvignon is one of my favorites year-round, but especially in the summer. Red wines from Washington and Oregon typically are a little lighter bodied but incredibly bold. This wine is very fruit-driven with concentrated blackberry and black cherry flavors.

It is food friendly and perfect for grilling!

Lift your spirits Colby-Pepper Jack Cheese Dip Prepare up to a day ahead; cover and chill in an airtight container, and bake just before serving.

Prep: 15 minutes Bake: 30 minutes Makes 10 servings INGREDIENTS: 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup sour cream 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon finely chopped canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Colby-jack cheese blend 1 4-ounce can chopped green chilies 4 green onions, finely chopped 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro Fresh cilantro sprig to garnish Tortilla and sweet potato chips DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together first 5 ingredients in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in chicken and next 5 ingredients until blended.

Spoon cheese mixture into a lightly greased 8-inch square baking dish.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Spoon into a serving bowl. Garnish, if desired. Serve with tortilla and sweet potato chips.

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AT HOME

Peanut butter goodness is added to the heated sugar mixture.

The peanut butter mixture is ready for the rice crispies addition.

Chocolate ganache provides the finishing touch.

Scotcheroos Story and photos by Andrea Baumgardner

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astry chef Nichole Hensen and bars, pronounced with a long, Northern “sss”, are two things that do not seem to go together. Napoleons, croissants, lovely lemon tarts—yes, definitely. A recipe with Rice Krispies as the central ingredient—I wouldn’t have believed it until recently.

When I stopped by Hensen’s home kitchen to talk simple desserts, she had her first published recipe on the counter. Her high school effort, “Best Bars Ever,” was published in the 1990 Glenburn Trinity Lutheran Cookbook.

With a sheepish smile, she added, “It’s a little retro.”

Glenburn is the little town outside of Minot, North Dakota, where Hensen grew up on a farm. Although surrounded by fresh food, large gardens and a grandmother who worked as

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a restaurant baker, she doesn’t recall any overt interest in cooking and baking as a child. Later, while finishing her business degree at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, she found herself working in a deli and immediately took to it. “The atmosphere and the enthusiasm from customers” was energizing and fun, she says. The necessary organization and hard work of a kitchen felt like home to this farm girl. Post-college, she studied pastry at the Culinary Institute of America’s Greystone campus in northern California and returned to Fargo open Nichole’s Fine Pastry.

Those of us who have been eating Hensen’s pastry for the past 12 years may be initially surprised by a recipe that uses only a saucepan and takes less than 20 minutes to prepare. However, Hensen advises that “good food doesn’t have to be complicated.”

“Flavor counts,” she says. “So does

presentation. But otherwise, why stress over it?”

Although called “scotcheroos” for the butterscotch chips added to the chocolate frosting in the original, Hensen upped the ante with an elegant chocolate ganache.

Chocolate ganache, a workhorse in the pastry kitchen, is chocolate and cream, warmed and whisked together to make anything from a glaze to a cake filling or frosting, depending on the ratio of chocolate to cream and the temperature at which it is mixed together.

So make a homemade treat that a pastry chef will serve. As Hensen says, “You can take the girl out of the farm,” but the farm stays with this girl. For occasions requiring something more complicated, Nichole’s Fine Pastry is always a sensible plan.

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“Chocolate ganache, a workhorse in the pastry kitchen, is chocolate and cream, warmed and whisked together to make anything from a glaze to a cake filling or frosting.” ~ Andrea Baumgardner

Nichole’s Retro Scotcheroos Serves: Makes a 13-by-9-inch pan, enough for 15–20 bars INGREDIENTS: ½ tablespoon butter for the pan 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup Karo syrup (12 ounces by weight) 1 cup peanut butter 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 6 cups Rice Krispies 1 cup heavy cream 1 ounce granulated sugar 1 ounce butter 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped, or use chocolate chips DIRECTIONS: In a medium saucepan, heat the sugar and Karo syrup to a simmer or until the sugar is dissolved.

Do not boil.

Add the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla to the pan and mix until well blended and smooth, maintaining medium heat.

Measure the Rice Krispies into a large mixing bowl. Pour the peanut butter syrup mixture over the cereal and fold in until uniformly mixed.

Pour into a buttered 13-by-9-inch pan and press into an even layer.

Let cool.

To make the ganache: Scald the cream and add the sugar and butter.

Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and whisk until completely smooth. Let it cool and thicken to your desired frosting consistency. A stainless steel prep bowl will cool the ganache quickly.

Frost the bars, and let the bars cool to set.

Cut and bring to a party! These will definitely last a few days when wrapped and left at room temperature.

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ingredients

A beautiful array of edible flowers including violets, dandelions and chrysanthemums

The delicious art of edible flowers Take advantage of the natural beauty, aroma and flavors from your garden

By LAUREN FERRAGUT

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Chopped chive blossoms have a delicious, mild onion flavor.

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t is known that a rose called by any other name smells as sweet, but what about taste? Beauty and fragrance—as well as creativity and curiosity—have long been integral components used by our ancestors.

According to recorded history, nearly every civilization has used flowers in the form of food, including the Incas, Aztecs, Hindus, early Romans and Asian cultures. Tangled pea vines and roses are depicted on Bronze Age artifacts. Carnations are used to make Chartreuse, an old classic French liqueur. Leonardo da Vinci himself penned his own rosewater recipe. Flowers and their seeds were just as important during the spice trade as spices like cardamom, cinnamon and mace.

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B.C., where they were first mentioned as oleander, rhododendron, jack-in-thesomething greater than the beauty of their pulpits and lilies of the valley. However, petals. do not let this deter you from expressing Edible flowers are simple to grow at creativity in the kitchen, because edible home and are becoming readily available flowers vastly outnumber those you should at farmers markets and grocery stores. not eat.

When using flowers as a part of your home Flowers that are wholly edible, such as cooking, it is important to keep a few violets, pansies, nasturtiums, honeysuckle, things in mind. Not all flowers are entirely lilacs and begonias, are beautiful inside edible. For example, only the petals of roses, of a homemade Popsicle, almost frozen in calendulas (marigolds, also called poor- time. Begonias lend a citrus flavor, while man’s saffron), tulips and chrysanthemums the violets add an earthy sweetness. For a are edible. It is important to remove lovely presentation, fold them gently into reproductive parts—stamens and styles— cake batter, add to ice cream or place on before use. your plated dessert.

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BAD MEDICINE LAKE $ 375,000 # 20-3206

Extremely well-built cabin on Bad Medicine Lake with 163 front feet.

Outside of cabin is all Cedar wood, main room is local Knotty Pine, bedrooms Oak and Basswood. Deck is maintenance free Timber Tek, with cable railing. The yard has large grass area, several planters and was designed for space to put a main house closer to water. Newer dock and electric Floe lift included with sale. ▐

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LAKE LIDA Just relax & enjoy this carefree

Lake Lida living. Common interest community to include 308 sq ft fully furnished cabin (sleeps up to 6 bunk house style) new dock…

FRANKLIN LAKE 2100 sq ft 2 bdrm 2 bath home allows for year round lake living in Franklin Shores. Shared grounds allows enjoyment of lake shore, play area…

MCCRANEY LAKE Private retreat on 9 acres with 1300 feet of frontage on beautiful McCraney Lake. Property offers 2 bdrms 1 bath with 1536 square foot living space in main…

SHELL LAKE 620 feet of frontage on Shell Lake with a level lot. Attractive 2 bdrm 1 bath Foltz building with large 32 X 36 attached garage. Cabin on the waters edge and much…

LAKE IDA Cozy cabin on Lake Ida with 240 feet of shoreline! Private & simple this charmer boasts big fish & little upkeep with 2 bdrms, 1 bath & loft for extra sleeping. Storage shed…

RICE LAKE Great potential in this pre-started home. Enjoy the serenity of 356 front feet on Rice Lake. Peaceful setting offers 2 bdrm 1 bath home with 1836 sq ft. Efficiently…

FRANKLIN LAKE Home on Franklin lake with 3.7 acres, 3 car garage, fully furnished, All appliances, including newer 140 foot dock system with pontoon slip…

TOWN LAKE 7.8 acre level lot with gentle slope to shoreline and 537 front feet on Town Lake*. Well maintained 1232 sq ft rambler over basement. 3 bdrm, 1 bath, breezeway entry…

BASS LAKE Nature lover’s paradise. 612 front feet on Bass Lake near Snellman. Property provides beautiful trails with streams running through it. 4.75 acres holds miles of trails…

BEJOU LAKE 3 bdrm 2 bath year round cabin on Bejou Lake. This is a perfect cabin for either a young family hoping to grow or someone simply looking for something quiet…

HEIGHT OF LAND LAKE Rare find! 80 front ft on H-O-L Lake to enjoy! This split entry 4 bdrm, 3 bath 2892 sq ft home is located just off Hwy 34 for easy access. Back yard is…

SOUTH LAKE LIDA Amazing lot and newly remodeled 3 bdrm 2 bath home on South Lake Lida with 166 front feet. Great 4 season sunroom with panoramic views of Maplewood…

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$ 97,000

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$ 247,900

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$ 259,900

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BIG PELICAN LAKE $JACK 429,000 CHIVERS TOP STAR ▐

# 20-3230

BIG FLOYD LAKE $ 989,000

Pristine describes this 6 bdrm 3 bath remodeled home. Home features home with 100 ff sand beach on the Viking appliances, reclaimed plank esteemed Floyd Lake Point. The flooring, wool carpeting, knotty display of windows allows for a southeastpine wallson and logs.

Great private location Bigstraight Pelicanriver Lake.

90 breathtaking view offront Big Floyd Fieldstone fireplace, dual heat &3 feet ofLake. excellent lakeshore with sandy swimming.

No expense was spared on 1this Oohs & extensive Awes abound! bdrm, bath, one floor air. living with decking.

# 20-3014

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bath mobile home with sharedheated accessgarage to Crystal Waves of perennials, a 30x40 Lake.separate Mature man treescave give & this property a feel of with a sweet 3 bdrm home seclusion. features SS appliances... that boastsHome 151 ft of nice shoreline on Pearl…

ROSE LAKE Lake lot with ELBOW LAKEBeautiful BeautifulRose views of Elbow level building and 150 feet. Faces west Lake, quiet andsite peaceful onfront 21.5 acres with 900 with feet. absolutely views of Rose6Lake. front Plentystunning of room for everyone, bdrms, lotwith will big require a tram for...

3This baths family roomlift downstairs and…

STRAWBERRY beautiful LITTLE PELICANLAKE LAKEThis Acclaimed Big Strawberry lot is waiting for you.

Enjoy Pelican LakeLake Amenities via channel, with the 150 feet of frontage on a gorgeous with Pelican. great seclusion of 65 sandy front feetlake on Little fishing and sports for2016 everyone! ‘’The Best of water Both Worlds!’’ sq ft, 3 bdrm …

MARSHALL LAKEin2.54 acre lakeonlot with LAKE LIZZIE Move ready cabin the 370 feet of frontage Marshall Lake.Lizzie.

Lake* 50 front feet onon NE bay of Lake Level Lot to shore. This 2 bdrm, 1 bath 1152 sq ft cabin comes furnished. Full window…

HEIGHT OF LAND This is what LAKE SEVEN SweetLAKE home on Lake Seven for you’ve been asking for! A LEVEL lot with sandy sweet price!

This adorable home has beautiful beach!

170 front feet on Height gas of Land Lake.a Hickory cabinetry throughout, fireplace, (Locals say it’s the BEST pan wall of lakeside windows, 2+ fishing stall... lake…

LITTLE PELICAN Charming FRANKLIN LAKELAKE Large wooded lakeLittle lot Pelican Lake year-round lake home, perched on with southern exposure in upsale neighborhood 90 of frontage andLake. a level lot. Beautifully onfeet beautiful Franklin Priced to sell! kept and move-in ready with 884 sq ft…

HEIGHT beautiful HEIGHTOF OFLAND LANDLAKE LAKEEnjoy 336 front feet on views fromHeight the deck overlooking Height of Land this level of Land Lake lot.

This 3.3 acre Lake, feet of shore 1.22 lot is featuring a park like212 setting ready toand build on.acres Lot ofcomes mature manicured upper.… equipped withlandscape. a drivewayCozy and...

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LITTLE DETROIT LAKE life to BIG PELICAN LAKE Big Enjoy Pelicanlake Lake its fullest in75 this well keptlevel 3 bdrm 2 bath condo views with ft of sandy lakeshore. on Little Detroit Lake.

Located in the2heart Charming cottage features 3 bdrms, bathsofand Detroit this property isbuildings... next to the…

1188 sqLakes, ft. Includes 2 storage

DEAD SHOT BAY DIRECT ACCESS TO BIG BIG PELICAN LAKE One of three large lots DETROIT LAKE! This 4 bdrm,elevation 3 bath home is with 100 front feet of perfect and easy alake great way to get on the lake without breaking access on Bass Lake, a quiet extension of the Quiet location & detached garage…

Bigbank!

Pelican Lake.

Buy one lot or all three!

LAKE MAUD year round lake with BUFFALO LAKE 360 feet of home frontage on level lakeLake. frontage and 300 front Built3on Buffalo Lot is elevated andfeet. has over the bluff this home has panoramic lake views.

2 acres with many trees. Level at lake shore with bdrm, 1 bath home with open floor plan… great view.

BAD MEDICINE wellBUFFALO LAKELAKE ''RareExtremely Find'' incredible

20-3079 ##20-3121

##20-3155 20-2978

##20-3277 20-3081

142,600 $$264,900

$$269,000 299,000

$$ 279,000 399,000

20-3040 ##20-3266

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139,000 $$288,000

$$289,000 195,000

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20-2862 ##20-3260

##20-3197 20-3023

##20-3337 20-2604

115,000 $ $299,000

$ 349,000 $ 99,000

$ 349,000 $ 95,000

20-3037 ##20-3302

$ 47,900 $ 350,000

finest lake offers on thisLittle gem!Floyd 1800 Lake. sq ft log-sided feet of frontage Just 3 4miles season cottage withLakes 4 bdrms, baths, large from Detroit near 2Iron Man Golf screened Course. porch, knotty pine interior…

##20-3258 20-3034

$ 369,000 $ 99,500

built cabin on Bad Medicine with 163 front Buffalo Lake lot with 273 ft Lake of beautiful lake feet.

Outside of cabin is allover Cedar frontage.

Property offers 30wood, acres main of room is local Pine, of bedrooms wooded landKnotty with plenty wild life.Oak…

##20-3206 20-2964

$$375,000 329,000

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BIG TOAD LAKE $ 595,000 # 20-3336

Sandy level swimming with 170 ft of frontage and a beautiful home!

Over 3600 sq ft of high quality and energy efficiency in this 3 bdrm, 3 bath home that faces west to extend your lake day. Cherry, Oak and tile flooring along with Cherry vaulted ceilings, Tulikivi soap stone fireplace, sauna, office, sunroom, bonus room, central vac and in-floor heat are just a few of the details in this immaculate Toad Lake home.

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ISLAND LAKE Resort on Island Lake (by

Lengby) with a 3 bdrm log home, 2 bdrm small cottage (needs work) & 17 parking slips for campers. Over 280 front feet on the lake…

BIG PINE LAKE Views & a lot of room in this 5 bdrm, 4 bath home on Big Pine Lake that offers entryway ‘’lockers’’ for kids & clutter, office, craft room, family room and stunning…

BIG PELICAN LAKE Awesome sunrise’s overlooking Big Pelican Lake with 103 front feet.

This property offers elegance and comfort with 3 bdrms, 3 baths and 1600 sq ft. Kitchen…

COTTON LAKE 4 bdrm 4 bath beautifully

BASS LAKE Welcome to your Northland retreat. This wonderfully designed 4 bdrm 3 bath year round lake home is ready to be your quiet getaway. Situated on over 5 acres…

BIG PELICAN LAKE Totally updated like new 4 bdrm 3 bath home for large family on the south shore of Big Pelican Lake with 50 front feet. Great level lot sandy lake bottom…

PEARL LAKE ‘’ULTIMATE PRIVATE

BAD MEDICINE LAKE Northeast shore of

ROUND LAKE Large 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath home located on 17 plus acres. Beautiful walking trails and heavily treed. 477 front feet on Round Lake.

Turn-Key plus extras. Mower negotiable…

COTTON LAKE Cotton Lake lakeshore is a

TULABY LAKE 637 feet on Tulaby Lake, and

# 20-3238

# 20-3311

# 20-3215

$ 389,000

$ 389,900

$ 399,900

# 20-3122

# 20-3254

$ 449,000

$ 469,000

bonus to this home filled with originality. 1/6 interest in 174 front feet in Cotton Lake Est. Quality cannot be described as this 3295+/-…

# 20-3348

$ 469,000

# 20-3307

$ 495,000

ESCAPE’’ at the end of the road with 2.2 acres of land featuring 350 ft of lake frontage on beautiful Pearl Lake. Heated pool, large game…

# 20-3295

$ 495,000

96 acres of hunting land border this 3000 sq ft year round 2 bdrm, 3 bath cabin. Main & lower level rock surrounded wood fireplace…

# 20-3242

$ 537,500

updated log home on Cotton Lake. Many nice features, split rock fireplace, gourmet kitchen, floor to ceiling window s in family room…

# 20-3317

$ 580,000

Bad Medicine Lake with over 800 feet of private peninsula frontage. Incredible east/west vistas with perfect elevation over water amongst…

# 20-3228

$ 625,000

LAKE SEVEN Breathtaking views

overlooking the renowned Lake Seven. 150 ff holds this recently updated 2,736 sq ft 4 bdrm, 3 bath home with guest house/studio…

# 20-3191

$ 689,000

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LAKE SEVEN $JACK 834,900 CHIVERS TOP STAR ▐

# 20-3318

BIG FLOYD LAKE $ 989,000

Pristinebuilt describes bdrmon 3 bath home.Lake Home features Stunning custom Cedarthis log 6home the water’sremodeled edge of pristine Seven with 100 ff sand theoffers 4 Viking appliances, 200 front home feet ofwith shore line.

This beach hiddenon gem bedrooms, 3 baths,reclaimed open floorplank plan, esteemed Floyd Lake Point. flooring, wool carpeting, knotty granite counters, maple cabinets, wall The to wall “H” windows in the lakeside entertaining display of windows for aThe detached pine walls and2 straight river logs. room, main floor laundry andallows large den. studio with overhead doors is breathtaking view of Big Floyd Lake. cottage.

Fieldstone fireplace, & great for storage or easily converted into guest Enjoy your privacydual withheat beautiful No expense was spared on this air.

Oohs & Awes abound! swimming, landscaping and gardens. Located just minutes from Spanky’s Stone Hearth.

# 20-3014

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CRYSTAL LAKELAKE Check out this 3 bdrm 2 BAD MEDICINE 200+ feet of

bath mobile home with shared Crystal shoreline on the pristine watersaccess of Badto Medicine Lake.With Mature trees this property a feel of Lake. over 2.5 give acres, outdoor sauna, tennis seclusion.

Home features SS appliances... court, 3 stall garage and a home with…

20-3079 ##20-3294

142,600 $$699,000

COTTON LAKESweet Single-level luxurious LAKE SEVEN home on Lake Seven for year-rounder on gorgeous Lake.

3 bdrm, sweet price! This adorableCotton home has beautiful 2Hickory bath with quality throughout, build and attention to detail. cabinetry gas fireplace, a Boasts 200 windows, frontage feet on one of the… wall ofover lakeside 2+ stall...

##20-3288 20-2978

$ 739,500 299,000

EAST SPIRIT LAKE Furnished LOG BIG PELICAN LAKEFully Big Pelican Lake HOME LIVING 340ff on E Spirit Lake*. views with 75 ft with of sandy level lakeshore.

Enjoy a quiet setting in this3spacious ft, Charming cottage features bdrms, 24,032 bathssqand 51188 bdrm, custom-built, sq 3 ft.bath Includes 2 storagehand-hewn… buildings... ##20-3309 20-3081

$$ 798,900 399,000

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ROSE LAKE Beautiful Rose Lake with BIG PELICAN LAKE Discover 62lot pure sand level feet building site and 150 front feet.Point Faces front on the prestigious Pelican onwest with absolutely stunning views Rose Lake.

Pelican Lake. Look no further forofpicturesque This lot you will wouldn’t require athink tram possible… lift for... beaches

20-3040 ##20-3287

$ 139,000 $824,900

LAKE SEVEN Stunning custom built Cedar FRANKLIN LAKE Large wooded lake lot

STRAWBERRY LAKE ThisPremier beautiful BIG CORMORANT LAKE

Strawberry Lake lot is waiting forThis you.estate Enjoyhas 150 property on Big Cormorant Lake. feet 8000 of frontage gorgeous over sq ft &on allathe roomslake you with needgreat with fishing and living. water sports everyone! manageable Spendfor your time…

20-2862 ##20-3239

115,000 $ $899,000

MARSHALL 2.54 acre lake lot with FOX LAKE OneLAKE of a kind luxury property 370 to feet of frontage Lake. 1.2 acre close Detroit Lakeson onMarshall a very private lot with 200 front feet on Fox Lake. Design meets function in this 2007 architecturally…

20-3037 ##20-3233

$ 47,900 $ 1,370,000

log home on theexposure water’s edge of pristine Lake with southern in upsale neighborhood Seven.

Granite counters, Maple cabinets, on beautiful Franklin Lake.

Priced to sell!wall to wall ‘’H’’ windows in the lakeside entertaining…

LAKE LIZZIE Luxury LAKE home with HEIGHT OF LAND 336hunting front feet on land.

166 front feetofofLand sandy bottom on Lake this level Height Lake lot. This 3.3 acre Lizzie 3800+ sq ft 3on. bdrm lot is holds a parkthis likestunning setting ready to build Lot4 bath home.

Unique features insideand... and… comes equipped with a driveway

BIG DETROIT LAKE 100Level feet of sand LITTLE FLOYD LAKE lotsugar with 126

LOON LAKE Incredible location on Loon BIG PELICAN LAKE One of three large lots Lake 187 feet swimming with with 100 front feetofofspectacular perfect elevation and easy beach.

New 3200 sq ft fully furnished, Montana lake access on Bass Lake, a quiet extension of custom crafted ponderosa Big Pelican Lake.

Buy onepine lot orlog allhome… three!

LAKE MELISSA of frontage Lake Melissa BUFFALO LAKEEast 360shore feet of on with 200Lake. feet ofLot level lakeshore and sugar Buffalo is elevated and has oversand 3 beach.

Includes 2380 sq ft lake home with 4 acres with many trees. Level at lake shore with bdrms, 2 baths and 3.6 acres. A rare parcel… great view.

BIG PELICAN LAKE One of Big Pelican BUFFALO LAKE ''Rare Find'' incredible Lake’s finest designed

by Stahl Buffalo Lakenew lot homes with 273 ft of beautiful lake Architects built offers by a prominent structural frontage. and Property over 30 acres of engineer focus to detail. wooded and landhis with plenty of wild4,900+ life. sq ft…

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##20-3005 20-2937

$$834,900 195,000

$$889,000 229,900

##20-3211 20-3023

##20-3322 20-2604

$ 1,250,000 $ 99,000

$ 1,250,000 $ 95,000

beach the north Big Detroit Lake feet ofonfrontage onshore Little of Floyd Lake. Just 3 featuring theDetroit lakes most prominent miles from Lakes near Ironlocation.

Man Golf Woytassek Course. construction’s finest efforts...

##20-3356 20-3034

##20-3292 20-2964

$ 1,681,700 $ 99,500

$ 2,185,000 $ 329,000

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BIG DETROIT LAKE $ 1,475,000 # 20-3220

Breathtaking sunsets with this Woytassek-built masterpiece. Exquisitely designed home boasts ceramic heated floors, Maple custom cabinets, granite countertops, 12’ ceilings, wall of energy efficient windows with spectacular views & attached heated 3-stall garage, to name a few. Situated on a 400’ deep lot with 125’ of lakeshore on Big Detroit Lake, this 4 bdrm, 4 bath home is one of area’s finest.

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DETROIT LAKES This 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 1152 sq ft rural home is on over 3 acres close to town right off Hwy 34, under $90,000! This home does need TLC but has some very nice…

DETROIT LAKES Peaceful and spacious

describes the setting for this 5 bdrm 3 bath home on 30 acres. Huge heated and insulated shop. Wild life makes this a hunter’s dream.…

PERHAM Executive home in fantastic neighborhood. This 5 bdrm, 4 bath home sits on 1.39 acres located just north of the golf course & close enough to Little Pine Lake to enjoy…

29 ACRES Great Recreational Combination.

DETROIT LAKES 5 acre park like setting holds this updated, well maintained 3 bdrm, 2 bath home approximately 10 minutes of Detroit Lakes. Updates include: foundation &…

FRAZEE Beautiful views of Elbow Lake, quiet and peaceful on 21.5 acres with 900 front feet.

Plenty of room for everyone, 6 bdrms, 3 baths with big family room downstairs…

DETROIT LAKES Beautiful contemporary, 5 bdrm 4 bath home just passed city limits, close to public access to Big Detroit Lake. Oversize 4 stall heated garage. Stunning home…

160 ACRES Hunter’s dream set up. Nestled near the Itasca State Park and adjacent to DNR land, sits this 160 acre deer hunter’s paradise.

Mixed timbers of Popple and Oak…

DETROIT LAKES Rare find! 80 front ft on Height Of Land Lake to enjoy! This split entry 4 bdrm, 3 bath 2892 sq ft home is located just off Hwy 34 for easy access…

PELICAN RAPIDS This 2004 hand-built 4

OSAGE Own your dream horse ranch on 92

160 ACRES This is an amazing piece of property! 2 ponds; one 8 acres and another 11 acres, meadows and woods with so many opportunities. Property is fenced on 3 sides…

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# 20-3265

$ 87,000

$ 224,000

$ 250,500

# 20-3276

# 20-3273

$ 269,000

$ 288,000

bdrm, 3 bath beautifully kept home has a lot to offer. Elevated 5 acre lot promises a private, yet commanding view of the heart of lakes…

# 20-3300

$ 329,000

# 20-3314

# 20-3164

$ 329,900

$ 499,000

acres with 6500 sq ft, 7 bdrm, 5 bath home.

Amazing one of a kind copper roofed barn with indoor timbered 60’ round pen, stables…

# 20-3188

$ 2,200,000

Lake and hunting what more could you ask for? 29 +/- acres of land with 500 front feet on Elbow Lake. Unique property…

# 20-3316

# 20-3312

# 20-3234

$ 189,000

$ 319,900

$ 395,000

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# 20-3205

BIG FLOYD LAKE $ 989,000

Pristine describes this 6 bdrm 3 bath remodeled home. Home features home with 100 ffMOTIVATED sand beach onSELLERS!! the Viking appliances, reclaimed plank 350 front feet on Shell Lake. 5.4 esteemed Floyd Lake The & electric. Includes: flooring, wool carpeting, knotty acresPoint. with well pontoon lift, boat lift, 2 display of windows allows for a building. Secluded pine walls&and straight river logs. docks & storage private yet has excellent breathtaking view of coverage.

Big Floyd Great Lake. deer/duck Fieldstone fireplace, dual heatwith & cell hunting, sandy shoreline No expense was spared this air. Oohs & Awes&abound! privateon boat launch. Excellent opportunity fantastic price!

# 20-3014

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LITTLE PELICAN LAKE This lake lot has 150 front feet shared access on Little Pelican Lake with access to Big Pelican Lake. Close to Fair Hills Resort for golf and entertainment. Within minutes to…

$ 29,900 HEIGHT OF LAND LAKE Beautiful level lot for that weekend get-away or build your dream # 20-3259

home! 1.6 acres of woods plus 162 front feet on Height of Land Lake. Look today!

# 20-2986

$ 32,000

LITTLE FLOYD LAKE Be part of this beautiful Common Interest Community just 3 miles north of

Detroit Lakes. Lots ready for your dream home with lake access, club house, swimming pool, golf…

# 20-2465

$ 34,900

# 20-2601

$ 39,000

ARROW LAKE 100 ft of frontage on Arrow Lake, close to Big Cormorant Lake.

CRYSTAL LAKE Lakeshore Check out lot thislocated 3 bdrmin2Sunshine ROSE with BIG PINE LAKE Villa on LAKE Big PineBeautiful Lake. BigRose PineLake Lakelot with over

bath mobile home with shared access to Crystal level building site and 150 front feet. Faces west 4,700 acres is one of the premier walleye fishing lakes in central Minnesota. Marina. Lot 6...

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BIG PINE LAKE Lakeshore lot located in Sunshine Villa on Big Pine Lake. Big Pine Lake with over # 20-3079 # 20-3040 $ 142,600 $ 139,000 4,700 acres is one of the premier walleye fishing lakes in central Minnesota. Marina. Lot 7...

$ 40,000

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BIG PINE LAKE Lakeshore lot located in Sunshine Villa on Big Pine Lake. Big Pine Lake with over 4,700 acres is one of the premier walleye fishing lakes in central Minnesota. Marina. Lot 13..

$ 50,000

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JOHNSON/REEVES LAKE FOR THE NATURE LOVER. 394 front feet on Johnson/Reeves Lake.

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$ 53,500

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LEEK-TROWBRIDGE LAKE Looking for lake life? These lake lots are your gateway there.

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$ 129,900 ROSE LAKE Beautiful Rose Lake lot with level building site and 150 front feet. Faces west with # 20-3326

absolutely stunning views of Rose Lake. This lot will require a tram lift for access to the lakeshore…

$ 169,000 ELBOW LAKE Great Recreational Combination. Lake and hunting what more could you ask for? 29 +/- acres of land with 500 front feet on Elbow Lake. Unique property as parcel is separated…

STRAWBERRY LAKE This beautiful MARSHALL LAKE 2.54 acre lake lot with # 20-3315Lake lot is waiting for you. Enjoy 150 $ 189,000 Strawberry 370 feet of frontage on Marshall Lake. feet of frontage on afeet gorgeous lake with great LAKE LIDA 100 of frontage on this elevated lot on Lida Shores Loop. Build your dream home # 20-3040

fishing water sports for everyone! and takeand in the views on Lake Lida, or park your RV for the summer on this peaceful property…

# 20-3037 $ 115,000 47,900 $ $195,000 TAMARAC LAKE Very nice large lot on Tamarac Lake with 290 front feet, sandy peninsula, view of 20-2862 ## 20-3194

sunsets, newer septic system and well and 38 ft 2004 travel trailer. Ready to enjoy, spend summers…

$ 199,000 FRANKLIN LAKE 325 feet of beautiful shoreline with sandy bottom & over 5 acres of heavily # 20-3262

wooded land on Franklin Lake, make for an awesome location to build your new lake home. Exploit…

$ 225,000 LITTLE SUGAR BUSH LAKE 17 acres with over 900’ of frontage on beautiful Little Sugar Bush # 20-2854

Lake. Property is near Maplelag Resort.

$ 229,000 BIG CORMORANT LAKE 113 front feet on elevated lot with beautiful view of Big Cormorant

Campers allowed in this area. Lots of room to build as well. One of the lots is already fenced…

# 20-2007

BUFFALO LAKE 1.9 acres south side of Buffalo Lake. 339.08 front ft 23,100 sq ft buildable area.

Lake. Only a few buildable lake lots remain on this prestigious lake! Perfect distance from the FM...

$ 60,000

# 20-3313

Located 5 miles west of Tamarack Wildlife Refuge.

LAKE SEVEN Sweet home on Lake Seven for # 20-3142

FRANKLIN LAKE Large wooded$lake lot 62,500

sweet price! This adorable home has beautiful with southern exposure in upsale neighborhood LAKE 610 This picturesque lot with 200 on Lake 610 is nicely wooded with great Hickory cabinetry throughout, lake gas fireplace, a front feet on beautiful Franklin Lake.

Priced to sell! elevation for building your2+ family wall of lakeside windows, stall...lake home. 4.69 acres on a quiet lake that sits just south of Ida…

62,900 $$195,000

# # 20-3267 20-2978

$ 299,000 # 20-3080 LAKE 610 This picturesque lake lot with 246 front feet on Lake 610 is nicely wooded with great

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$ 69,900

# 20-3297

$ 94,000

LAKE TEN Quiet and Natural. 200 front feet (+/-) on ‘’the point’’ of Lake Ten. Beautiful building site with gentle slope to shoreline. Close to the Fargo/Moorhead area for your convenient…

BUFFALO LAKE 360 feet of frontage on Buffalo Lake. Lot is elevated and has over 3 acres with many trees. Level at lake shore with great view.

$ 95,000

# 20-2604

UNNAMED LAKE Approximately 75 front feet on unnamed lake (DNR#56035900). Over 100

black walnut trees, pine, wooded lot, groomed trails. Beautiful building 4.5 acre site located less than…

$ 105,000

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frontage. views with 75 ft of sandy level lakeshore. with 100 front feet of perfect elevation and easy # 20-3125 $ 112,000 Charming cottage features 3 bdrms, 2 baths and lake access on Bass Lake, a quiet extension of 1188 sq ft.

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LITTLE FLOYD LAKE Incredible lot overlooking Little Floyd Lake.

Lake with ofall frontage.

Across road from Iron Man Golf Course. # 20-3081 $ 399,000 # 20-3225

# 20-2937

$ 229,900 $ 114,900

$ 235,000 HEIGHT OF LAND LAKE 336 front feet on LITTLE FLOYD LAKE Level lot with 126 BIG CORMORANT One of 23.3 buildable lots feet left on Wermager 113 front feet on3 this level Height of LandLAKE Lake lot.

This acre of frontage onBeach!

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Just # 20-3298

elevated lot with beautiful viewtoofbuild the prestigious Big Cormorant Perfect distance from theGolf FM... lot is a park like setting ready on. Lot miles fromLake.

Detroit Lakes near Iron Man # 20-3299 $ 235,000 comes equipped with a driveway and...

Course.

# 20-3023 20-3034 $ 99,500 BIG CORMORANT LAKE 227$feet99,000 of lakeshore on#Big Cormorant Lake with mature trees and

58,000 square feet.

$ 325,000 BIG CORMORANT LAKE 185 feet of lakeshore on Big Cormorant Lake with mature trees and # 20-2844

49,000 square feet.

$ 325,000 BUFFALO LAKE “Rare Find” incredible Buffalo Lake lot with 273 ft of beautiful lake frontage. # 20-2846

Property offers over 30 acres of wooded land with plenty of wild life.

$ 329,000 BIG CORMORANT LAKE 237 feet of lakeshore on Big Cormorant Lake with mature trees and # 20-2964

55,000 square feet

$ 340,000 COON LAKE A beautiful secluded get away located on Coon Lake north of Park Rapids. This is a BUFFALO LAKE 360 feet of frontage on BUFFALO LAKE ''Rare Find'' incredible hunters dream, your next deer camp. Old cabin on property could be fixed up. Hunting, fishing… # 20-2845

Buffalo Lake. Lot is elevated and has over 3

Buffalo Lake lot with 273 ft of beautiful lake

$ 349,000 frontage. Property offers over 30 acres of LITTLE SUGARBUSH LAKE 72+ acres of primordial virgin forest untouched since the great view. wooded land withland plenty of wild life.

1800’s.

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The flagpole stood at attention in front of the hobby barn, and pretty geraniums surrounded the miniature Dutch windmill.

Birds and bees buzzed and darted in and around the whole yard, making it feel like a wonderland, and the earthy, floral smells were abundant.

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My grandparents were both always there, too. These gardens didn’t magically tend

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Many summer mornings, I wake early and could choose to spend a little time in my backyard, but if I am in the middle of a good book, there’s no way I will pick weeds over reading. As I dig deeper into the pages, the weeds dig deeper into the soil.

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One of the kindest things anyone has ever said to me was, “I sat in your yard last night, and it was so beautifully manicured. It was a perfect setting for a wonderful event.”

You could have knocked me over. Where I saw the sad little bunch of wildflowers struggling to grow and the somewhat outof-control hostas, he saw a welcoming place where good music, food and conversation happened.

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