Want to know what’s causing a lot of people in Washington to work long hours right now? Here’s a hint: it’s not immigration reform or gun control or, for that matter, any other legislation coming down the pike. Instead, it’s a pair of three-
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
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- 11:44:26, May 21st 2013 - airmaxs52274 - Have you ever thought about adding a little bit more than just your a ... [Read More]
- 5:56:33, May 18th 2013 - modgudur - I guess the child is anti-gun control since Obama went to all that trouble ... [Read More]
- 9:27:41, May 16th 2013 - caal girl - Nice outfit on you. I loved some of the dresses but am holding my breath ... [Read More]
- 2:03:34, May 14th 2013 - - Thanks for sharing the trip with us! ... [Read More]
- 4:12:01, May 9th 2013 - Amanda Ziebell - Wow! Thanks to the Fillmore County Journal for this kind story. For a ... [Read More]
- 11:47:30, May 7th 2013 - EW - ramble.....ramble.....ramble..... ... [Read More]
- 10:25:25, May 7th 2013 - Thunder6 - Great article! I love to see the Youth of Fillmore County receiveing acco ... [Read More]
- 6:52:10, May 6th 2013 - Jason Sethre, Publisher of Fillmore County Journal & Olmsted County Journal - Maryh, ... [Read More]
- 7:29:56, May 5th 2013 - maryh - Where are OCJ's available for pickup...other than at the new office? ... [Read More]
- 2:41:47, May 3rd 2013 - Remark1976 - Mrs. Buckbee, I just looked up Senate File 796 and in it there are said p ... [Read More]
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Overnight Asparagus Strata
Fri, May 17th, 2013
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Asparagus is such a sexy vegetable. Its most delicate taste is in the tips. The French called them “love tips” and served them to the mistress of the king. She was called Madame de Pompadour.
A recipe for asparagus is in the oldest surviving book of recipes from the third century A.D. It supposedly counteracted fatigue and was considered an aphrodisiac. Serve large amounts of this vegetable with caution!
Asparagus is healthy, too! It is low in calories and sodium and high in fiber. Of course because of its “powers” and taste it costs more than carrots. My mother served it at Easter as a sign of spring. Unfortunately, because of the price and the fact that everyone loved it (even my brother Larry who wouldn’t eat pizza as a kid), we each got about 3 spears.
Later in life I learned that even parts of the stem could be served raw with dip. It could also enhance the flavor of many other dishes.
When I started working, I would buy 2 or 3 pounds of asparagus at a time. My husband also loves it, so the “asparagus fights” continue. Sharing doesn’t come naturally to me so I eat some on-the-sly in the kitchen before I serve it. What he doesn’t know won’t hurt me.
I tried growing asparagus but because it takes time, patience and weeding; I wasn’t successful. That was sad because eventually people hide when you bring them zucchini but not asparagus.
The birds planted raspberries for me in my garden patch. The berries were a cross between black caps and red raspberries and, they thived. Soon I had a raspberry bramble which my mother and my sister, Barbie, would invade to pick berries. First, we would suit up in long pants and shirts with long sleeves and sturdy shoes and socks. Raspberry branches have thorns. Raspberries attract bees. We needed to be prepared. It was worth it to eat fresh raspberries and cream. Also the jelly was superb. My finicky brother said it was the best jelly he had ever tasted!
I am a “low maintenance” woman when it comes to clothes and make-up but a “high maintenance” woman when it comes to food. My favorite foods include asparagus, raspberries, shrimp, lobster and steak. (You get the picture) My husband complains about me being fussy about food. Fortunately, his mother taught him to eat everything. He even loves leftovers!
O.K. I admit I love labor intensive, short shelf-life fruits and vegetables. A .....
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A recipe for asparagus is in the oldest surviving book of recipes from the third century A.D. It supposedly counteracted fatigue and was considered an aphrodisiac. Serve large amounts of this vegetable with caution!
Asparagus is healthy, too! It is low in calories and sodium and high in fiber. Of course because of its “powers” and taste it costs more than carrots. My mother served it at Easter as a sign of spring. Unfortunately, because of the price and the fact that everyone loved it (even my brother Larry who wouldn’t eat pizza as a kid), we each got about 3 spears.
Later in life I learned that even parts of the stem could be served raw with dip. It could also enhance the flavor of many other dishes.
When I started working, I would buy 2 or 3 pounds of asparagus at a time. My husband also loves it, so the “asparagus fights” continue. Sharing doesn’t come naturally to me so I eat some on-the-sly in the kitchen before I serve it. What he doesn’t know won’t hurt me.
I tried growing asparagus but because it takes time, patience and weeding; I wasn’t successful. That was sad because eventually people hide when you bring them zucchini but not asparagus.
The birds planted raspberries for me in my garden patch. The berries were a cross between black caps and red raspberries and, they thived. Soon I had a raspberry bramble which my mother and my sister, Barbie, would invade to pick berries. First, we would suit up in long pants and shirts with long sleeves and sturdy shoes and socks. Raspberry branches have thorns. Raspberries attract bees. We needed to be prepared. It was worth it to eat fresh raspberries and cream. Also the jelly was superb. My finicky brother said it was the best jelly he had ever tasted!
I am a “low maintenance” woman when it comes to clothes and make-up but a “high maintenance” woman when it comes to food. My favorite foods include asparagus, raspberries, shrimp, lobster and steak. (You get the picture) My husband complains about me being fussy about food. Fortunately, his mother taught him to eat everything. He even loves leftovers!
O.K. I admit I love labor intensive, short shelf-life fruits and vegetables. A .....
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Summer came and so did Farm Safety Day Camp!
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in All Agriculture
Posted in All Agriculture
Another beautiful day for the joint Fillmore/Houston fourth grade Farm Safety Day Camp held at the Mabel Steam Engine Grounds. The farmer volunteers were planting corn like crazy last Tuesday, so we had a number of very capable substitutes at Farm S
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St. Mane Theatre Undergoes Air Quality Test for Renovation
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in Lanesboro Arts & Culture
Posted in Lanesboro Arts & Culture
Lanesboro, Minn. - Between January 21 and February 6, 2013, a complete facility assessment and air quality test was conducted at the St. Mane Theatre, 206 Parkway Ave. N. in Lanesboro, in preparation for its renovation to begin in December 2013. Lan
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Graduation Perspective… One Year Later
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in All Features
Posted in All Features
By Mitchell Walbridge
It doesn’t feel like nearly a year has passed since I stood on a stage in the gymnasium of Lanesboro High School reciting my valedictorian address to hundreds of people. The experience was unreal. My 13 years in elementary a
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Preston Lions Club visits Historic Forestville
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in Preston Features
Posted in Preston Features
The Preston Lions Club met at Historic Forestville on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. to spend an enjoyable evening in a peaceful setting. The Lions members were met by Sandy Scheevel, Site Manager, and John Grabko, Site Supervisor. The event be
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Board of Review at Harmony City Council meeting
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in Harmony Government
Posted in Harmony Government
The annual Board of Review was held before the regular Harmony City Council meeting on May 14. Cindy Blagsvedt from the County Assessor’s office summarized the sales study that was conducted on residential, commercial and agricultural sales in Fil
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Friends cut down 200-year-old tree in Lanesboro
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in Lanesboro Home & Garden
Posted in Lanesboro Home & Garden
By Jade Sexton
The huge white oak tree fell over during a storm last summer in the backyard of Dona Conway. The fallen tree took up much of the backyard, and it remained there most of the summer until a group of Amish cut it up and hauled the brush
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Community partners can make the difference: Stormwater Mini-Grant Program
Fri, May 17th, 2013
Posted in All Agriculture
Posted in All Agriculture
Fillmore County SWCD has received $45,000 in Clean Water Funds to be offered as mini-grants for projects that reduce or treat stormwater runoff to local streams.
Is your community or nonprofit organization interested in planting a rain garden?
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