

Jenny Hill
- Aug 19, 2022
- 3 min
The Garden Files: Recipes for the Abundance of the Season
To me, this is the time of year Minnesota really shines–I call it High Produce Season. Whether you are in our Northern Lakes region (Pine...


Jenny Hill
- Jun 24, 2022
- 2 min
How to Handle an Abundance of Late Spring Produce
When you are awash in asparagus or face a wide span of spinach, you may wonder: are there creative ways to preserve them for later use?...

Jenny Hill
- Nov 12, 2021
- 3 min
The Joy of Squash
You know you are around a crowd of true vegetable lovers when you can create a stir just by asking about squash. That’s what happened on...


Colin Mclain
- Oct 22, 2021
- 3 min
The Renewed Art of Canning
Some learned an instrument, some started workout routines, and others looked to get their hands dirty by starting their own gardens.


HDT Team
- Sep 24, 2021
- 3 min
Family Fall Fun
Wow, that was quick! Summer just shot by us like an acorn falling from an oak tree. We hope you got all your sunshine and swimming in...

HDT Team
- Jun 25, 2021
- 4 min
Picking the Right Onion
You can do so much with an onion. Purée it, sauté it, or chop it raw. It just doesn't matter what you do to it. It's gonna taste great,...


Christopher Glassman
- Mar 23, 2021
- 1 min
Happy International Waffle Day
International Waffle Day is Thursday, March 25. Waffles are great! Who doesn't want to have one? You can top them with loads of fun...


Christopher Glassman
- Feb 18, 2021
- 2 min
Back to Basics Soup Roundup
Back to Basics is going virtual this year. You'll want to check out our event page to make sure you don't miss a thing. A lot of the...


HDT Team
- Dec 24, 2020
- 4 min
HDT Shares Their Holiday Traditions
Happy Holidays from Happy Dancing Turtle. We know that it's tough to be safely distance from our loved ones, family, and friends during...


Christopher Glassman
- Oct 29, 2020
- 3 min
Stump the Chef - Canned Dinner?!
Dinner from canned ingredients only? Too easy. You can go to your grocery store and have that for $5. Instead, let's make it interesting.