Mellow Monday: Relaxing across Nebraska: Prairie Grounds Cafe & Gifts in Broken Bow
Several weeks ago, we were on our vacation across Nebraska. When we were in the town of Broken Bow, a few of the kids and [...]
Poppy Seed Kolaches: Nebraskans Eating Czech
Growing up, many of my family's celebrations included traditional Swedish foods. Until I met my husband, I had never tried kolaches, a traditional Czech pastry. [...]
My Birthday to Remember in the Town of Wilber, Nebraska
Did you know that the 2013 Wilber National Czech Festival begins this Thursday August 1st? So, all week I will be featuring stories about Czechs [...]
The Scoop: Finding the Best Ice Cream in Nebraska
Visiting my grandparents meant one thing for meals - somewhat substantial meals for dinner (otherwise known as lunch) like roasts and light suppers (butter cheese [...]
Dueling Desserts: The Battle for the Best Homemade Ice Cream in our Family
When I was growing up, I loved going to visit all my relatives on their farms in central Nebraska. For awhile, both my uncles and [...]
Ivanna Cone in Lincoln
Another one of our family traditions also happens to involve ice cream. Every May on our "last" day of school, we go out for ice [...]