Eden Prairie June 2017

Eden Prairie JUNE 2017

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Lifestyle Letter

Lifestyle Letter

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s we welcome you to our June Men’s Issue we wanted to take a moment to thank our readers for your wonderful and inspiring comments about our May “Women of Substance” feature. It is our honor to recognize true contributors to Eden Prairie. To Jan Carlson, Renee Jacobus, Marcia Levoir, Hanadi Chehabeddine, Nancy Tyra-Lukens. Mary Mackmiller and Kay Nordbye thank you for being who you are, what you do and for making Eden Prairie all that it is.

Our men’s issue features fashion, skin care, culinary exploits and the game of Golf. To our male readers we hope you enjoy the focus on you.

Of particular note, we want to thank Rudy Luther, Peter Eaton and the welcoming staff at Olympic Hills Golf Club for being the most gracious of hosts in welcoming Jay Smith, our writer back to the game of Golf. Golf is a game played on the course and in the mind…we think our golf lovers will related to Jay’s insights as he rediscovered a cherished sport and made new friends.

It is hard to believe we are almost through half of 2017. You have warmly welcomed us into your homes, participated with us, given us ideas and concepts and let us be part of your lives. Thank you! Please always know that we welcome meeting and connecting with you. Call us, email us and greet us in person, we are your neighbors.

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Beautiful end unit townhome in Demand Eden Prairie location. Serene views of nature. Open floor plan, updated kitchen, one level living and main floor laundry. Incredibly spacious lower level complete with bedroom and bath.

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John Sligh (612) 327-3123 JohnSligh @edinarealty.com

Custom family home in high demand area of West Bloomington. Charming front porch. Private wooded backyard. Open kitchen and family room. Walkout lower level retreat with fieldstone fireplace.

10593 Purdey Road, EP | $1,069,000

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LUXURY MODERN FARMHOUSE of your dreams!

Open, extremely functional clever floor plan. The Vance Model accommodates today's buyers. High level finishes and attention to every detail.

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This cozy, well-appointed single level walk-out rambler is at the end of a cul-de-sac on a private wooded lot.

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Classic elegance meets modern design in this beautiful showcase home. Rich in amenities and detail. This entertainer’s dream features large room sizes, chef’s kitchen, stunning use of stone and granite. Park-like backyard.

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Immaculate cul-de-sac home on a private wooded lot.

Many recent updates including hardwood floors, new white trim/baseboard, remodeled kitchen with new countertops and backsplash. Fresh exterior and interior paint throughout and much more!

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Heidi & Brian Wiessner (952) 200-2229 HeidiWiessner @edinarealty.com

Sun drenched, well-appointed penthouse loft boasts panoramic south, east and west views of Lake Minnetonka. The interior is cohesive and timeless; fitted with exotic cherry hardwood floors, crown molding and cabinetry. An entertainer’s dream condo.

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Cherry cabinets, beautiful like new cherry floors, cherry built-ins, along with granite, stainless and high quality finishes. A rare 3 Car Garage! Outstanding lower level with large game room, exercise room.

Custom cul-de-sac home with extensive upgrades.

Granite, stainless, hardwoods, large lot, 1/2 block to community pool, less than 2 years old. Looks like new.

Many other more expensive homes in the neighborhood. Finished lower level with bar, 5th bedroom.

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Randy Kellogg (612) 240-2924 RandyKellogg @edinarealty.com This custom built walk-out rambler in the popular Wynnfield neighborhood features main level living with transitional styling for contemporary or traditional lifestyles. Spacious kitchen opens to the main floor vaulted great room, formal/ informal dining,

Randy Kellogg (612) 240-2924 RandyKellogg @edinarealty.com Quite possibly one of the most private and breathtaking settings in Carver County. This exclusive 10 acre retreat boasts southern exposure with views of rolling hills, ponds and wetland reserve owned by the DNR. Authentic elements and exquisite attention to detail.

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Departments

14 Essential Oils For Men

Natural Healing isn't just for women, everything

you need to know about essential oils

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Locals Only

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Trend Setter

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Tech Savvy

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Local’s Choice

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Hops & Vine

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Parting Thoughts

16 Reconnecting

Follow Jay Smith as he reconnects with the game

of golf at Olympic Hills Golf Club

20 Meat Smoking

Summer means it's time for a new hobby,

try your hand at smoking your own meat

26 2017 Summer Menswear

Dressing for the hot Minnesota summers, and look good doing it

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

EDEN PRAIRIE PLAYERS PRESENTS: HONK! A delightful musical adaption of one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved fables is a quackingly good time. Enjoy a new take

The 5K will cost $25 per person, for more information contact the Fire

on the classic ugly duckling story with Eden Prairie Players'

Department or call 952-949-8367.

Honk! The Eden Prairie Community

Band

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PIM COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE

as

The Performing Institute of Minnesota (PIM) will be hosting a

the pit orchestra. Since

Community Open House with informal tours on June 13, from 3:00

it first hatched in 1993,

to 7:00 PM in their new facility at 7255 Flying Cloud Drive. Beginning

Stiles & Drewe's musical,

this fall, the Performing Institute of Minnesota will be home to the

Honk!, has winged its

PIM Arts High School (formerly the Main Street School of Performing

way around the world in

Arts) as well as an arts hub for all of the South Metro.

vides

instrumentals

over 8,000 productions and in many different languages. Winner of multiple awards, including the 2000 Olivier Award for Best Musical, this heartwarming celebration of being different is sure to delight

MINNESOTA FESTIVAL OF JAZZ ON THE PRAIRIE

audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit and memorable score.

Join friends for the 26th annual Festival of Jazz on the Prairie

Honk! will be on stage June 16th though the 18th and June 22nd

featuring six area big bands. The bands that will be performing

through the 25th at 7:00 PM at Staring Lake Amphitheatre.

include, Just Friends Big Band, Good News Big Band, River City

FIRE DEPARTMENT 5K FUN RUN/WALK

Big Band, ACME Jazz Co., Bend in the River, and Jazz on the Prairie. Plus, enjoy RibFest (benefiting the Eden Prairie Noon

Join the Eden Prairie Fire Department at Purgatory Creek Park for

Rotary charities) for a barbecue rib meal with cole slaw and chips

the sixth annual 5K Fun Run/Walk to benefit the American Cancer

(pulled chicken sandwiches and hot dogs are also available).

Society. There will be activities for all ages including games, raffles, a

Tickets for RibFest are $10 in advance or $12 on the day of the

dunk tank and fire truck tours. The Fire Department 5K Fun Run/Walk

event. Minnesota Festival of Jazz on the Prairie in on June 11th from

is on June 24th from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Purgatory Creek Park.

2:00 to 8:00 PM at Staring Lake Amphitheatre and is free.

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FRESH HALIBUT IS BACK!

FLOWN IN FRESH DAILY Jimmy’s is featuring fresh wild Alaskan Halibut all summer long, prepared in a variety of delicious ways! Halibut is the perfect health food, high in protein & omega 3-fish oils, low in fat, sodium & calories.

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Roasted fingerling potatoes, spinach, crispy prosciutto di parma, lemon caper beurre blanc

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GARLIC CRUSTED HALIBUT

Roasted garlic bread crumb crust, fresh mozzarella, heirloom cherry tomato, basil pesto

HALIBUT WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Roasted halibut served with Thai chili pineapple salsa and arugula

SURF & TURF

Choice of halibut preparation accompanied with Jimmy’s prime new york strip, prime sirloin or fillet

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MEN’S SKIN CARE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WITH DR. JANE H LISKO OF ASSOCIATED SKIN CARE SPECIALISTS

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DO MEN REALLY NEED TO WORRY ABOUT SKINCARE?

Services that are even more popular with men include laser hair

From a dermatologist’s perspective, absolutely men need to worry

removal to permanently remove unwanted facial and body hair in a

about their skin! Men have all the same skin problems as women –

nearly painless manner. Kybella, an injectable treatment performed in

acne, dry skin, sun damage, aging, etc. The problem though, is that

the office is an amazing therapy that permanently destroys the submen-

many men have been raised believing that only women “cared for

tal fat pad. This fat pad under our chins creates the undesirable “turkey

their skin”. Products were marketed to women for women; packaging

neck”. Kybella serves to sculpt this area into a more defined chin. Our

has been very feminine and “frou-frou”, and the products themselves

new TruSculpt device helps both men and women to treat those pesky

were not ideal for male skin. Over the last decade, though, this has

small fat deposits in areas such as the abdomen, back, thighs, etc. that

begun to change as manufacturers have begun creating lines of skin

just won’t go away despite all of those hours at the gym. Furthermore,

care products more suited to male skin. Dermatologists, too, have

miraDry is a device that permanently destroys the sweat glands in the

become more tuned into the unique needs of the male patient.

underarm. This dramatically reduces both sweat and odor.

IS THERE A FUNDAMENTAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MALE & FEMALE SKIN AND SKIN CARE? DOES STRESS PLAY A ROLE?

WHAT PRODUCTS SHOULD MEN BE USING ON THEIR SKIN DAILY?

To begin, men should use a high quality gentle non-soap

The simple answer to this is yes and no. Male skin is different in its

cleanser. In regards to shaving, using a pre-shave oil can help the

composition in the sense that it is often thicker and contains a greater

razor to glide better over the skin. In addition, using a brush when

density of pilosebaceous (hair follicle and oil glands) units. This is

applying shaving cream helps to lift the whiskers from the skin.

responsible for the greater oil content typically on male skin, explain-

Next, I recommend using an anti-oxidant product with vitamin C.

ing why men may not require as much moisturization as women. With

This coupled with sunscreen gives much greater protection from

the greater density of oil glands and hair follicles, though, cleansing

the sun than just sunscreen alone. Finally, men should apply a

the skin is very important in men. The similarity between men’s and

light moisturizer with sunscreen to the skin. Sunscreen should be

women’s skin is with respect to sun damage. Sun is an equal opportu-

reapplied every 90 minutes if outside. In the evening, men should

nity offender to both male and female skin. As dermatologists, we are

again cleanse with a gentle cleanser then consider applying an

of course concerned with the connection between ultraviolet (UV)

evening moisturizer if the skin feels dry.

and skin cancer. Sun is also the key factor is premature aging of the skin. Stress plays a role in every facet of medicine. While stress does not in and of itself cause any particular skin disease, it is certainly an exacerbating factor if someone has an underlying skin issue.

WHAT TYPES OF SERVICES ARE MEN USING THROUGH YOUR

WHAT’S THE NUMBER ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE TO MEN ABOUT THEIR SKIN?

There are so many options for treating male skin! Schedule an appointment to see all of the possibilities to improve your skin health and appearance.

PRACTICE? WHAT NEW TECHNOLOGY OR PRODUCTS ARE YOU MOST EXCITED TO OFFER?

At Associated Skin Care Specialists, we offer a wide array of ser-

Call Associated Skin Care Specialists at 952-934-7336 for more information or to make an appointment.

vices for men. Our board-certified dermatologists recommended an annual full skin check for men.

Botox or” Brotox” as we say when treating our male patients (botulinum toxin) is a popular treatment for men, too. This protein is injected into the skin to specifically target muscles of facial expression to diminish the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, especially on the forehead and around the eyes. This helps the eyes to look less tired while at the same time lessening the pensive furrow between the brow. Men are also starting to use fillers to help restore a more masculine facial shape and contour.

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Healthy Lifestyle

Essential Oils

FOR MEN

NATURAL HEALING, ONE DROP AT A TIME

ARTICLE CINDY MENNENGA

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kay, guys, do you know that essential oils are great for MEN? Most of you probably have heard the ladies in your lives talking about essential oils and how amazing they are. Perhaps some aromatic and fragrant essential oils have even made their way into your home.

But, did you know the health benefits of essential oils are vast and that several of the oils carry neutral or masculine scents?

Which Essential Oils ARE MEN’S FAVORITES? FRANKINCENSE:

The

king

of

all

essential oils—it helps with nearly any health concern.

LAVENDER: Second only to frankin-

cense in versatility—it is a good one WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS?

to keep on hand.

Essential oils are plant-based medicine.

The oils are derived from seeds, rind, leaves, flowers and barks of plants found all over the world. The oils are extracted from the plants and distilled into amazing essential oils that can provide health benefits for a wide variety of health concerns.

Essential oils can be used to assist with workout recovery and provide relief to tired muscles. They can also tame skin irritations caused by shaving, offer relief from digestive issues, soothe away headaches, alleviate symptoms of allergies or a stuffy nose. This list goes on and on.

Essential oils are truly gifts from the earth and because they are made from plant compounds, our bodies intuitively know how to utilize them for our benefit.

QUALITY IS CRITICAL

There are many companies that sell essential oils, and not all brands are pure, high-quality essential oils. I encourage you to do your own research to determine which brand to purchase. After all, you will be using these wonderful oils to overcome various health concerns, so be sure you are using a brand that is 100% pure and has no chemical additives (which may negate any benefits).

LEMON: Known for its amazing

detox qualities—simply add a drop or two to your drinking water.

PEPPERMINT: Great for relief from

headaches, digestive issues, and

GIVE THEM A TRY

respiratory concerns.

A couple of years ago, when I first purchased several essential oils, my husband laughed and rolled his eyes. He assumed the oils were just a waste of money. It didn’t take long for him to change his opinion! The first thing he noticed was the fact that the oils didn’t smell like chemical-laden perfumes. The next thing he noted was that I received nearly immediate health benefits from the various oils I tried. Observing all of this, it wasn’t long before he started asking questions about what each oil was used for. Within a few weeks, he started using essential oils himself—and he tells everyone he knows about how amazing they are (like he discovered them)!

Now, essential oils are the first thing either of us turns to for aches and pains, stuffy noses, digestive issues, etc. My skeptical husband was easily converted into regular oil user—maybe you should give it a whirl and find out for yourself the remarkable benefits of essential oils!

MELALEUCA: Recognized for provid-

ing relief for cuts and skin irritations, melaleuca is a multi-purpose oil.

CEDARWOOD: Helps improve focus

and is known for its calming qualities. Cedarwood has a very masculine, soothing aroma.

SANDALWOOD: Can help to alle-

viate insomnia and provide relief from muscle spasms.

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RECONNECTING ARTICLE JAY SMITH | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY OLYMPIC HILLS GOLF CLUB AND PETE ROSE PRODUCTIONS

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“C

ome on, Jay. Don’t embarrass yourself.”

As if on a continuous loop, this thought kept running through my mind as I timidly lined up my tee shot on the first hole at the recently remodeled Olympic Hills Golf Club on an early-spring Friday morning.

My internal monologue was not always this bleak when it came to golf. But times and circumstances change. You see, until recently, golf had always played a significant role in my life. My earliest golf memories involved trips to a local park with my late father when I was about 6 years old. He would patiently stand there and watch me hit balls with an old set of clubs he had cut down to size upon which he had used a mixture of green athletic tape and duct tape to fashion grips. I continued to play throughout my childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood and cherish all the friendships formed and life-lessons learned through the game of golf.

Following graduate school, my wife and I relocated from Southern California to Minnesota. Starting a new job, discovering all the Twin Cities had to offer, and contending with seasonal restrictions cut into golf time. The ensuing years brought with them several

exciting changes, namely the purchase of our first home, the birth of our children, and moving from the city to the suburbs. It was also during this time that I made the calculated decision to leave my career as a forensic psychologist and venture into the world of real estate. While these changes have proved to be both wonderful and fulfilling, they also really cut into golf time. In the last 5 years, I have swung a golf club on two occasions. However, now that my kids are a little older (4 and 2 years old) and I have established a foundation in my real estate career, I have been pining for an opportunity/excuse/divine intervention to get back into the sport.

As fate would have it, Eden Prairie Lifestyle Magazine intervened. Namely, Andy Stavast, the publisher of the Magazine, asked if I would be interested in writing a story about golf at the Olympic Hills Golf Club. I told him my history with the sport and that I would be thrilled to take on the assignment. After chatting for a bit longer, we decided that an article about reconnecting with the game would be interesting. But the article would require one critical component – a round of golf by the author. As a Realtor with CONTINUED >

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RECONNECTING (CON TI N U ED)

the Eden Prairie office of Edina Realty, I have heard numerous accolades from friends, colleagues, and clients about the course at Olympic Hills Golf Club. So, when Andy made arrangements for a tee time with his friends at Olympic Hills, I was elated.

On (the) Friday morning, I arrived at Olympic Hills Golf Club. I was greeted by Andy and Peter Eaton along with a number of most welcoming staff members. During my warm-up on the range, I quickly realized that a 5-year golf hiatus was going to provide for a very interesting round of golf. Gone were my aspirations of shooting a “respectable” round.

I was now desperately clinging to the hope that I could complete a round of golf with 3 strangers (who quickly became friends) without embarrassing myself. Following the warm-up, I was introduced to my partners for the day: Adam Sklader, Tom Berg. Peter Eaton joined us to round out the foursome.

After some brief introductions, we were off.

Adam, Tom, and Peter are all current members of the club. Peter has been a member since 1989, while Adam and Tom are both newer members. On the first tee box, each of these gentlemen hit impressively long drives down the center of the fairway. Then it was my turn. Consciously trying to push my nervous thoughts to the back of my mind, I lined up my shot and tried my best to put a smooth and easy swing on the ball, but sliced it into the rough off the right side of the fairway. Not ideal, but I made solid contact!

After getting over my first-hole-jitters, I was actually able to process the scenery around me. The course is beautiful, even in the early part of spring during which time courses all over the region are still waiting for much of the course vegetation to fully blossom. Several of the holes run along wetlands, which served as a majestic frame for the picturesque fairways and undulating greens.

As we played, the pride that each of my golfmates feels for the course became apparent.

They discussed how they enjoy the challenging layout of the course, but appreciate that the wide fairways make the course approachable for less experienced golfers. One of the most striking features of the course is the greens. Even after a long hiatus from the 18

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game, I immediately realized that the greens at Olympic Hills are fast – some of the fastest that I have ever played on. Moreover, several of the greens were characterized by dramatic undulations and tiers – straight puts were a rarity. During his tenure as a member at Olympic Hills, Peter has assumed an operational role and was very knowledgeable of the changes that had been made to the course during the major remodeling that was completed in the last several years. As our group walked the course, Peter highlighted several of these changes and discussed some of the innovative methods that are being used to maintain the course, such employing use of solid-tine in lieu of core aerification methods for maintenance of greens and fairways.

Others seem to have taken notice of the impressive changes at Olympic Hills too, as Olympic Hills will be hosting an upcoming NCAA Collegiate Golf Event this fall hosted by golf great Annika Sorenstam.

As our round played on, I found myself becoming less and less concerned about my performance (which continued to be pretty poor) and more focused on what I believe to be one of the most important components of golf: spending quality time with people.

Adam, Tom, and Peter could not have been kinder and more welcoming. As we played, everyone seemed to enjoy basking in the joy of each other’s successes, occasionally mocking misfortune, and cracking jokes. We even added two members to our group along the way – Nick Oprish joined the group at the 11th hole and we added another Tom Groom on 16. Just like their Olympic Hills brethren, Nick and Tom were great guys as well. On one of the later holes on the course, Tom even invited us into his home that was nestled near to the green for a drink.

After we finished the round, I was filled with gratitude not only for the opportunity to play a round of golf on a spectacular course but also for the hospitality that was extended by the gentlemen that hosted me. The experience reconnected me with a game that I love and has also motivated me to start introducing the game to my own children. Thanks again to Olympic Hills Golf Club and everyone I played with.

Hope to see you out on the course soon.

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MEAT SMOKING IN YO UR OWN BACKYARD

ARTICLE BILL ROLAND

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ow many of you have started a hobby that initially only required a minimal financial investment, only to see it slowly eat away at your retirement portfolio? That special golf club, the first of many, to add to your bag? The newest camera with the most features, many of which you may never use? Well, if your New Year’s resolution was to keep those discretionary dollars for junior’s college fund, you may want to stop reading. If, however, you enjoy the taste of perfectly smoked pulled pork or the aroma of smoked turkey, I may have the newest way to keep your wallet, if not your waist, thin: smoking your own meat.

My addiction, I mean hobby, started when my employer gave me the opportunity to choose a gift in appreciation of my years of service. I was given the link to a catalog of gifts from which I could choose an item. Most of the items held no interest for me (cocktail glasses with my employer’s logo? Really?) but then, as I scrolled down the page, there it was. A small wood smoker.

It looked like a stripped down R2D2. And it was shiny. Wow, smoking my own meat; a lifetime desire that I had only just become aware of. I enjoy cooking and baking, and have done a

few turkeys on our gas grill for Thanksgiving (wearing an oven mitt for warmth while sliding across a snow covered deck to check on the bird is true dedication) Without hesitation, or much thought, I ordered the smoker.

While waiting for it to be delivered, it dawned on me that I probably should read up on how to use a smoker. Mine is what is known as a water smoker. I soon wondered if I had perhaps been a bit rash in choosing this new hobby. Using a smoker, especially a wood burning one, requires a lot of time and work. Low and Slow is the battle cry of those who smoke their own meats. Low heat, maintained for hours… sometimes many hours, is a basic requirement. You don’t want to quickly bake the roast or chops; you want the smoke to have sufficient time to slowly develop, cue the flourishing trumpets, the holy grail of smoked meats: the smoke ring. That slightly reddish layer of meat on the exterior surfaces of whatever you are smoking. The goal is to avoid making jerky or to have a cut of meat that tastes like the bottom of a grill. The end results can be very rewarding, but when your Saturday afternoon is spent tending the firebox and all you end up with is a CONTINUED >

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dry, tough, the-only-flavor-is-smoke end product, well, those days of shivering by the gas weber as it held a constant temperature with the mere twist of the controls and then bringing a big, bronzed, beautiful turkey to the supper table look a lot better.

I quickly realized that I have neither the patience nor the skill to maintain a constant temperature while using wood or charcoal to create the heat and smoke for the smoker. I committed what many, if not most, hardcore folks who smoke meat consider a sin; I converted my wood fired smoker to an electric one. You add small amounts of soaked wood, such as hickory or cherry, to an electric element that replaces the wood or charcoal that is normally used. The cost was minimal, and it would keep the smoker from gathering dust in the garage. Sadly, I soon learned that my ‘updated’ electric smoker, while definitely slow, was way too low. If I used it on a day when the ambient temperature was under 80, I had trouble keeping the temperature in the desired 220-240 range. This is a hobby; a past time; not a mandate to work around a hot smoker for hours in the heat of a balmy Minnesota July 4th.

It was at this time that I fondly recalled how easy it was to control the heat of my gas grill. I ordered a special adaptor that would allow me to convert my smoker to an LP gas one. The cost was not that great, and I had gone too far to turn back now.

While smoker purists reading this are no doubt in tears by now, I have been able to create some mighty tasty smoked meats with my gas fired smoker. Set it and forget it. Well, come to think of it, you don’t want to forget it. Even Slow and Low will result in leather if you allow the internal temp of the meat to get too high for too long. What I need is a remote temperature probe; I can sit on the deck under the umbrella while the smoker smokes away in the back corner of the yard. (My one serious piece of advice: don’t use your smoker on your deck) With a remote sensor, I can set it to chime when the temp is ‘just right’. I recently saw one for only $245.00. But to justify that cost, I really should abandon my ‘starter’ smoker and look into a larger model that can handle a side of beef. And then, once I am ready for the competitive circuit, a trailer to mount it on. And a truck to pull it. Yes, nothing like a little hobby; smoking meats and burning up cash.

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2017 SUMMER MENSWEAR

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he 10,000 lakes have thawed, and it’s time for your style

to follow suit. We all need a few reminders after essentially dressing for survival all winter (and most of spring, if we’re being honest). Allow us to jumpstart your summer wardrobe inspiration!

Find one standout piece that you can wear repeatedly all season.

Summer is social. It’s the time for dressing to be photographed, and a signature piece will consistently make you a centerpiece. If you cop a bold statement item early in the season, you can spend the entire summer imbuing it with memories. It might sound silly now, but come winter you’ll be able to look back fondly on an entire season of photos of you in your summer-2017-defining look. It’ll keep you warm, we promise.

Nostalgia still reigns supreme, and the 90s trends we saw all winter will likely continue throughout this summer. You don’t have to go full 90210 to capitalize on the trend. Wear modern fits in throwback colors, or consider revisiting brands you might not have worn in a while. Many beloved 90s names are putting out affordable collections aimed at an audience who didn’t get to enjoy similar looks in their heyday. Looking for absolute authenticity? Scout out vintage or thrift shops for inexpensive pieces your friends won’t have. Swimwear options are limited for men, so don’t be afraid to wear a secondhand swimsuit in the name of individuality— just wash it first.

If you’re a fan of the layered look, there’s no reason to stop when the weather warms up. Layering makes for great transitional outfits at the beginning and end of the season. Go for thinner fabrics or denim. Let those heavy flannels rest. Think of a button-down shirt as a light jacket.

You can always tie it around your waist later if things really heat up. Pair with a baseball cap for a look that can transition throughout the day.

Layering in the summer works well in Minnesota where we often end up altering our outfits throughout the day as the weather changes. It makes sense to wear long sleeves with shorts here, don’t let someone tell you otherwise. You may also wear sandals with pants—as long as they are not flip flops. “Seasonally appropriate” is a relative term in the Midwest.

Are you partial to wearing darker colors? You can keep your fifty shades of black and still fit in at the beach. Just look for patterns in darker tones that still tap into that warm-weather whimsy. If you’re wearing solid dark colors, choose airy fabrics to avoid overheating. Do try some color if you dare.

Brighter colors go with blue skies, and pastels can be dressed up or down to fit your mood. Winter was full of heavy, clunky fabrics and garments. Take this time to dress lightly while you can, and above all have fun with it. Use the summer to wear what you want—not what you have to.

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Tech Savvy

THROUGH MINNESOTA’S

TO NINTENDO’S A BRIEF HISTORY OF CLASSIC VIDEO GAMES ARTICLE ALEX RAMEY

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LEVEL 1: Ancestors

: ANCESTORS

The inception of video games is not so much debated as it

The wider success of such computer games, as compared to 1962’s

is dynamic - up for discussion. Business Insider cites 1962’s

Spacewar!, was in part due to the fact that no external hardware was

Spacewar!, the specialized combat game, while Mashable.com

necessary; it could be played on existing computers.

steps back to 1889 when a small Japanese company called Nintendo began to produce playing cards. In 1950, both Claude Shannon and Alan Turing created computerized chess programs; in 1961, the Raytheon Company created a Cold War strategy

LEVEL 4: Home Consoles

: HOME CONSOLES

In the mid-1970’s, the video game market caught the attention of

simulation of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, which was not a

Sears, Mattel, and other corporations, including television company

“game,” however apparent the influence to series like Civilization

Magnavox. In 1972, the Magnavox Odyssey was released, after a six-

Revolution may be now. However, there’s no argument over when

year development by a small team lead by Ralph Baer - now known

commercial video games stepped into the mainstream: the 1970’s.

as the father of video games. The unit was a console that plugged into televisions, two controllers, 12 games, and, against Baer and

LEVEL 2: Arcades

the team’s initial wishes, playing cards, poker chips, and dice. While

: ARCADES

The first commercially available arcade game, Computer

Baer’s forward thinking lead him to believe that these add-ons were unnecessary, they most likely aided in the average family consumer’s accessibility of the concept.

Space, was released in 1971 by creators Nolan Bushnell and Ted

1977 brought us a very familiar release: Atari’s Video Computer

Dabney, who would later rename their small company, Syzygy

System, or the Atari 2600. The games were in color, came in car-

engineering, to Atari. In 1972, Atari gave us Pong, the simple ten-

tridges, and utilized joysticks. You could alter difficulty levels and

nis-themed arcade game, which made its debut in a California

save progress within the cartridges as well, setting the stage for

bar. Historians love to debate the legitimacy of the popular Pong

gameplay to come.

anecdote: the first machine stopped working because it was so full of quarters that it jammed.

In 1978, Taito’s Space Invaders, a spaceship-themed shooter, made its way into Japanese arcades. While arcade games were

LEVEL 5: Jumpman

: JUMPMAN

In the 1980’s, arcade games made huge strides, particularly with

already popular, Space Invaders is cited as one of the first cult

the debut of games like Pac-Man, as well as Nintendo’s arcade game

hits. Taito’s own legend entails that during Space Invaders’ rise

Donkey Kong in 1981, which featured a sprite named Jumpman along-

to hit status, there was a shortage of 100 yen coins due to their

side the namesake ape.

necessity to play the game - but this one’s been debunked.

Jumpman, of course, would later become Mario. He was created by a graphic artist named Shigeru Miyamoto, a pragmatic designer

LEVEL 3: Rise of Computers

unfamiliar with the video game industry. The sprite had overalls to

In 1971, Minnesota’s own Bill Heinemann, a math teacher in

hated animating hairstyles.

: RISE OF COMPUTERS

accentuate arm movement, and a mustache instead of a mouth for recognizability. The red cap had an easy explanation, too: Miyamoto

Minneapolis, Paul Dillenberger, another Minneapolis math teacher,

As legend (and, this time, fact,) has it: a fellow developer told

and Don Rawitsch, a History teacher in Minneapolis, created the

Miyamoto that due to Jumpman’s practical design, he looked less like

classic that is still available to play in your (and your kid’s) browser

a sprite, more like a plumber. He was then renamed Mario, as having

today: The Oregon Trail. Almost immediately, Rawitsch made it

a proper name appealed to wider markets.

available - on a single teletype machine - to schoolchildren in the

Since 1981, a litany of enemies to be thwarted, princesses to be

Minneapolis public school system. The educational game was then

saved, and Player 2's have appeared. He’s traveled through countless

produced by the Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium

consoles, including our handhelds and smartphones. Most of all, he’s

in 1974, and distributed to Minnesota schools for educational use.

jumped through generations. And thanks to a playing card company

The game has remained popular to adults and children willing to

forming in 1889, in 2017 he can be found in arcades across the world,

risk virtual death, disease, and dysentery ever since.

on our PCs, and in the palm of our hands.

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WHAT YOU NEED

WHAT YOU DO

4 1/2 cups peanuts, raw and shelled 2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup water

Bring peanuts, sugar, salt and water to a boil and boil until liquid is completely absorbed (25-30 mins). Spread nuts on lightly-greased pan, sprinkle with salt and bake 20 minutes.

Remove, stir and bake 20 minutes more.

Recipe from Food.com

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x i M ex h C s Ber Nut

WHAT YOU NEED 4 cups Corn Chex cereal 4 cups Rice Chex cereal 2 cups pretzels 1 1/2 cups beer nuts 1/2 cup brown ale beer 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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WHAT YOU DO Mix cereals, pretzels and nuts in a large microwavable bowl. In 4-cup microwavable measuring cup, place ale and microwave on high, uncovered,

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for 4-6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until reduced to 1/4 cup. Add brown sugar, butter, chili powder, salt and cayenne. Microwave on

s n a c e P y Spic WHAT YOU NEED

high 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Pour over cereal mixture and coat evenly. Microwave on high 6-8 minutes until just browned, stirring WHAT YOU DO

1 tablespoon coarse salt 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 cup sugar 2 large egg whites 5 cups pecans

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Recipe from MarthaStewart.com

Reduce temp to 250 degrees and cook for 10

every 2 minutes.

Recipe from BettyCrocker.com

Combine salt, cayenne pepper, paprika and sugar in a bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. Add spice mixture and pecans. Spread on baking sheets into a single layer and bake for 15 minutes at 300 degrees. minutes. Let cool before serving.

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Parting Thoughts

Minnesota Monarchs D

ARTICLE KELLY LORENZ id you know that Minnesota’s state butterfly is the Monarch? The Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), also known as the milkweed butterfly, was

adopted as the state’s official butterfly in 2000. Because of its size and colorful markings, it is hard to miss in backyards, parks, and rural areas.

The life cycle of the monarch is fascinating. We see as many as three to four overlapping generations throughout May to October in Minnesota.

Each generation lives approximately four weeks with the exception of the last of the season. As many as 50 million, which also include our Minnesota Monarchs, migrate south to central Mexico for the winter in a state of semi-hibernation from November to March.

In the spring, Minnesota monarchs that have wintered in Mexico, fly north laying eggs on milkweed plants there or in southern states. Then the adult dies, one month later, the young butterflies head to Minnesota. Mature caterpillars of the first generation are found in Minnesota around mid to late June and hatch in July. The second generation appears by mid-August. According to Karen Oberhauser, director of the University of Minnesota’s Monarch Lab: “If you spot eggs, they typically hatch within three to six days depending on the weather.

The iconic yellow-, white- and black-striped caterpillars spend nine to 14 days making their way across the milkweed, eating, growing and shedding their skin about five times to fit their growing size. The final step is the green chrysalis, which protectively blends in with leaves, keeping the creature safe for the 8- to 14-day transformation into a butterfly. When the colors are really vivid, they’re ready to come out", Oberhauser said. "The just-hatched butterflies break the chrysalis open using their legs for leverage and carefully emerge. It can take four to six minutes for wings to expand and four to six hours before they’re ready to fly."

Want to attract, encourage the Monarch butterfly population? It is fun and easy to create and incorporate a butterfly garden in a new or existing garden space. Here is a step by step plan to get you started to create a garden that will support all stages of the monarch’s lifecycle: Firstly, most butterfly plants prefer soil that is well-drained and rich in organic matter. Compost is a great amendment that will enrich the soil to successfully grow butterfly plants. It is then important to know the types of plants that will attract butterflies, choose plants that require full sun to part sun and work best for your garden space. Also, ensure that your butterfly garden has little to no wind. Lastly, be sure there is an absence of herbicides in your garden so the butterflies may stay strong and thrive.

The adult monarchs use its long straw-like mouth to consume nectar from a variety of flowering plants. Some of these plants include perennials such as asters, bee balm, butterfly weed, chrysanthemums, daisies, live forever, purple coneflower, sedum, and yarrow. Annuals, like coneflowers, impatiens, marigolds, phlox, sunflower, and verbena. And wildflowers, including Black-eyed Susan, butterfly flower, coreopsis, and ox-eye daisy.

To learn more about monarchs, visit The University of Minnesota’s Citizen Watch program (mlmp.org) where volunteers monitor milkweed for larva at more than 900 sites across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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