Some people are born to delight others with their presence and their food. Chef Yia Vang is one of them. When you meet him, you will know what I mean. His friends and supporters describe him as someone who commands respect with love and humility. He is serious about his food and his tribe. His…
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Ten delicious things of the last decade
In a week, my oldest daughter turns 11. So the list below documents my culinary experiences of my journey being a mother, caretaker, and suddenly responsible for a life. She was born in Denver, and before settling down on the hills of Stillwater, MN by the mighty St. Croix River we ventured to Los Angeles…
How to nourish your soul when you lose somebody?
This month tragedy struck our lives. We have had painful losses. None of us are immune from it. My girls also lost their one and only favorite great-grandma. It’s their first experience losing someone close to them, and they described it as very tragic. They are very, very sad. We are a very close-knit family,…
After Back-to-School Woes: What to feed my kids?
We have all sent our perfectly imperfect kids to school. Praying and hoping that they will have a great year. They will learn something new. They will make great new friends. They won’t get bullied. They will eat their lunches. They will make safe and healthy choices. They won’t get shot at school. All these…
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