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summer 2022

HOME +GARDEN EDITOR PICKS

OUTDOOR BAR CART

PLANTS FOR DRY SHADE

ILLINOIS CERAMIST

LIFE

RED DELICIOUS GRILL MEETS

EDITOR PICKS

Road Rally, our editors Wisconsin, with our

you—and to a season

ICE CREAM SANDWICHES

head to North Dakota. town-by-town guide.

of good times under

CEVICHE

the string lights.

ARUGULA RECIPES

KEEPING THE FAITH 4SET TO CHILL

ر DIY MARGARITAS

A Wisconsin family A Minnesota couple

PHOTOGRAPHER RECIPE NOTEBOOK

CARSON DOWNING passes down a love builds a lakeside

PLUS

of gardening to the retreat to share with

EDITOR’S NOTE

next generation. their adult children. #MIDWESTMOMENT

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EASY PREP. EASY COOK. EASY CLEAN.

Tough and durable to prevent rips and tears. It’s dinner made easy.

editor’snote

That’s me in the

middle, taking a break with our Midwest Living Road Rally crew along the 144-mile Maah Daah Hey Trail in North Dakota. (No, we didn’t ride it all!)

The sky is full

filled it with ideas for casual gatherings.

Our editors have

of sparkles.

Turn a potting bench into a refreshment

revamped our

I recall my younger daughter’s words as station (page 14), take a world tour of

Best of the Midwest

she cuddles on my lap during our first flavor on your grill (page 70), meet a

outdoor evening of the season. We’ve family that keeps local brews on tap at

travel guide with

managed to squeeze in this hang-out time their gorgeous lake retreat (page 84) or

fresh storytelling,

between swim meets and a dance recital, churn up a batch of Double-Strawberry

fun itineraries, local

and I couldn’t be more grateful. Friends Ripple Ice Cream (page 50). Our executive

are near, the fire crackles and the older editor, Hannah, picked most of the fruit recommendations

kids’ playlist wafts from the speaker. you see in those photos herself, because

and more. Look

a local strawberry, warm from the sun,

for this special issue

I’m fresh off the Midwest Living Road

knows no compare.

Rally in North Dakota (page 56), and as

on newsstands

the logs settle, I share stories of cycling And neither does a star-pricked Midwest

now, or scan the code

through the badlands on the Maah Daah sky—whether you find it over the wild

above to order.

Hey Trail. Each climb revealed a more sweep of the western Dakotas, the remote

enchanting view of the vast landscape. I tip of Wisconsin’s Door County (page 76),

can still feel the lingering tightness in my or your own backyard, where laughter and

quads—a result of not putting in the time to stories ring out around the fire.

train properly for the terrain (or to stretch properly following). It’s a good ache, though, and a ride I eventually want to take again, with the girls.

But for now, I am thankful to be here, KYLEE KRIZMANIC

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When my pots of herbs start to overflow, I plan to put them to use in

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at your service

With smart accessorizing, a

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bench strength

Choose a unit with lots of counter space and a deep shelf for drink dispensers. The clean lines and galvanized-metal finish of this AmeriHome model complement most styles of

outdoor furniture.

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under it, like this

one made of InterMetro shelf components. Wheel it out for drink service, then roll back to stow gear— plates can go in a round zippered case.

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inserts corral small low. Plus the mix

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an angler’s tackle box. colors is just fun.

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around for matches or

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World Market’s two-tier stand with a handle is tote-ably adorbs. Pair it with an oversize cutting board for charcuterie. (Choose one with a lip that hooks

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DARK DWELLERS

“Shade may be good for humans, but it can be limiting for plants,” says Irvin Etienne, especially

if conditions are dry. He recommends these durable—and striking—varieties.

TAKE THE TRIP

The Lilly House

grounds—known today as The Garden at Newfields— were landscaped in

the 1920s by the Olmsted Brothers firm. (Their father famously designed Central Park.) The

gardens are part of a

campus that also

includes the Indianapolis

Museum of Art.

discovernewfields.org

SIBERIAN BUGLOSS SOLOMON’S SEAL

Also known as perennial forget-me-nots, This resilient perennial’s arching stems and

Brunnerais prized for its silvery, heart-shape leaves teardrop flowers add grace around tree trunks. The

and clouds of tiny blue flowers that arrive plants produce colonies and gradually spread.

mid-spring. Look for rugged ‘Silver Heart’ (pictured) Try ‘Variegatum’ with two-tone leaves (pictured), red-

shady advice

or classic ‘Jack Frost’. stemmed ‘Ruby Slippers’ or dwarf Solomon’s seal.

Keep these tips in

mind when landscaping

in low-light spots.

HELP THEM HYDRATE

In the first year, deeply

water perennials

(1 inch each week) to help establish them. Mulch around plants to conserve water and hold back competing weeds.

WORK WITH TREES

Create planting pockets

around tree roots

and amend those pockets

with compost. Take

care not to bury tree roots,

JAPANESE PAINTED FERN BARRENWORT

which will harm them.

These colorful ferns feature gray fronds offset A little fighter, barrenwort charms with dainty

Selectively remove lower

with purple-red veins and stems. They grow in low “bishop’s hat” blooms in spring and heart-shape

tree limbs to bring more

mounds and spread by rhizomes to form dense leaves that bronze up in fall. Choose ‘Pretty in Pink’

light to a shady spot.

colonies. Consider variety pictum(pictured), silver- (pictured) or yellow ‘Sulphureum’. Boost growth

purple ‘Burgundy Lace’ or extra-large ‘Godzilla’. with compost and regular watering the first season.

PAY ATTENTION

Plants in trickier

BRIGHT IDEA locations simply need

more TLC, so watch

Accent a shady bed (or hide bare gaps in one) with containers of shade-loving for struggling plants. Take

care to water during

plants. Try mixing tropical houseplants with perennial coral bells, or

dry spells and weed

regularly to let in air and

plant a pot of shade-loving annuals like begonia ‘Canary Wing’. “The advantage

light. Deadhead

perennials such as coral

of dropping in containers is it is easier to water,” says Etienne.

bells to tidy them up.

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home+garden studio session

true to form

Paul Eshelman and clay are high school sweethearts. An early love of the craft led to an Illinois studio, where he makes boldly hued, clean-lined, purposely not-fancy pieces designed for regular use.

IF PAUL ESHELMANhad been a little bit more into math,

I learned about Edith Heath,

he would have been a biologist. Halfway through his degree, he

who started Heath Ceramics.

realized pottery was his future. After coast-to-coast schooling, he

She made pots during World

and his wife, Laurel, moved to Elizabeth, Illinois, population 713,

War II, when we couldn’t get

to open a studio and raise a family. Despite his out-of-the-way

any from Europe. I was doing

locale, his understated work is sought out and sold the world over.

the process and learning about

GET TO KNOW Interview with Joanna Linberg.

the people doing it—and that shaped my own aesthetic into

PAUL & LAUREL

JLYou live and work in a farm JLHow does a piece come

what was common in the era

town. Has that influenced together, start to finish?

ESHELMAN

they were working in, the

your pottery?

PEThe original piece is a s and 1960s.

Partners in life

PEFor sure, because it plaster form that I sculpt.

and work. Color-

JLYour saturated colors do

lovers. Participate shaped my values. A concept From that form, I make plaster

each fall in Twenty have a midcentury vibe.

of “art for art’s sake” that molds. I fill them with liquid

Dirty Hands, a

kind of ignores the audience clay, which is called casting PEMy pots are kind of quiet,

pottery tour near

Galena, Illinois. is pretty universal now. Many slip, and let it sit in the mold but the colors are not quiet.

artists would subscribe to for maybe 45 minutes. Then I When I was using the brighter

that. I don’t. I see my art and pour out the extra so I’m left colors, I was thinking about

pottery as service to people. with a thin shell. I trim, dry childhood toys, like Legos or

When they’re drinking and finish each one before colored blocks, and that whole

a cup of coffee, rather than firing, glazing and firing again. nostalgia sensibility—kind

Styrofoam, they can use of the joyful, happy feeling I

JLYou’re not throwing

a handmade vessel that will got from those up-key colors.

on a wheel?

enhance the whole experience All the glazes are my own

and bring joy to their life. PENo, slip casting comes from formulations, and I mix them

more industrial roots. I saw a up from raw ingredients.

of work by Eva Zeisel and

JLSo you did become a she was using this process.

scientist of sorts after all!

Russel Wright, too. Even later,

PEThere’s science for sure; mine is more of a technical process. In plaster work, the forms look more engineered than a pot that came from a wheel.

JLWhere do you find new inspiration?

PEMy work is straight ahead, one idea feeding the next idea in a single direction.

Paul Eshelman’s

cheerful glazes have a But books are one thing

soft matte finish.

I consciously go to. There’s

The plate underneath is

one I just got by Hilla and

half-baked, so

to speak—fired, but

not yet glazed.

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Ancient geometric principles (the stuff of high school math class) inspired Paul’s Euclid series of

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Bernd Becher. They’re Germans molds—he goes through

it by the gallons.

who photographed mining equipment and blast furnaces. Those shapes are really

dramatic and easy to see. I also have a set of the original Colorforms toys, the geometric shapes that you can play with and stick on a sheet that were done in the 1950s. If I can keep my mind open and not try to

“My pots have clean surfaces

make a picture of a pot but just

and simple decoration in the

kind of play with them, that’s

good for sparking ideas. I do way the glazes emphasize a

know that if you have your eyes

certain part of the piece.”

open, you see things, and that

paul eshelman

inevitably influences the work.

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JLIn a beautiful essay about you, your daughter, Hannah, wrote: “Craft is not romantic; creation is not mysterious.” Do you agree?

PEMy daughter has a master’s degree in poetry, and my

Playing with

wife, Laurel, is working on the

Colorforms stickers

and Legos helps

same degree right now. I’m

Paul dream up new

surrounded by poets! I think

shapes for cups

Hannah’s right, and I think she and dishes.

got that from me, maybe. She worked in the shop, so she knows the humble processes I use. Once in a while I can step outside myself. For instance,

if I’m looking at a board of STEP INSIDE

cups that are ready to go into Hover your

phone’s camera

the kiln, lined up like soldiers,

to watch a

I get that sense of mystery and

video tour of

beauty, but the mind and my Paul and Laurel

Eshelman’s

hands are mostly concerned

Illinois studio.

with unromantic things.

This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.

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business together.

SL Now you have quite the celebrity following. How did that happen? JLA Post Malone’s stylist found me on Instagram (@unionwesternclothing) in 2017. I had never heard of Post, but I sketched something up, and the stylist liked it. That’s when things really took off. That same stylist was working on the

“Old Town Road” video. We had been

talking about doing something for Lil Nas X for a little while, but she called on Easter weekend and said she needed it in days. I called everyone I knew to help

Quilts, Japanese

cut fringe and set rhinestones.

textiles and tattoos

inspire Jerry Lee

SL Has your success soaked in yet?

Atwood’s designs.

JLA I recently spoke on a panel about

the history of Western wear at the Country Music Hall of Fame. The moderator pointed out that as of October 2021, the video for “Old Town

well suited

Road” had been viewed 1.5 billion times,

likely making my design the most

Meet the Indianapolis designer whose shimmering

viewed fancy Western suit in history. I

Western wear has won a celebrity following. had never really thought about it. Sitting

there looking out into the audience,

I couldn’t help but get choked up.

WITH THE LAUNCH of Union Western but there was something about the

Clothing, Jerry Lee Atwood turned process that really intrigued me.

This conversation has been edited for

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SL How did it go from pastime to job? hand-embroidered, rhinestone-studded JLA The more I got into sewing, the pieces garner an eight-month waiting more I realized I wanted to do this list, and they’re full of details that tell professionally. I got a job at the Indiana wearable stories about his clients—a Repertory Theatre’s costume shop and star-studded roster that includes rapper honed my skills. When my son was born,

Lil Nas X, DJ and producer Diplo, and

I was selling work outside the costume NFL player Von Miller.

shop. It made sense financially for me

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to stay home with him and work on

SL So, why Western suits? building my business.

JLA I was an art school dropout in the

SL What was your first big break? late 1990s, trying to find my voice as an JLA I made a suit in 2012 that

artist. An acquaintance told me to check

was presented at an annual

a book he’d found on Western wear.

fundraiser for Second Helpings, Flipping through the pages brought back an organization that provides

memories of going to Nashville with my

free meals for underserved

parents when I was younger. My dad communities in Indianapolis. It would always take us to Opryland and received some local press. Around

I’d watch Hee Haw at my grandma’s

that time, I also designed a suit

house with my family on Sundays. There for country singer Nikki Lane

was a nostalgia factor, so I thought it when she appeared

would be fun to make a fancy Western on Conan. My now

Atwood says people call his

shirt. I borrowed my roommate’s sewing business partner, Joe custom pieces “story suits.” Before

designing a garment, he asks the

machine, bought a pattern and piping, David Walters, is a

client for a photo board of what’s

and made a horrendous Western shirt— Western wear collector important to them.

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A new permanent

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No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you: That’s not a drawing. It’s a real cafe, meant to look like for the visually impaired, the

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take me to

the water

A nostalgia-fueled road trip along Lake Erie hops among towns and beaches— and among treasures old and new.

SNAP SHOT

HE MEMORY UNFOLDSwith warm and

Instagram darling

vivid clarity. My mom closes the picnic Marblehead

Lighthouse turns

basket lid, careful not to crush the

LAKE ERIE

this year. Climb

hot dog buns. My dad stows our

to the observation

MARBLEHEAD deck for sweeping

luggage in the station wagon. I repack my

LIGHTHOUSE

views of the lake

beach bag, making sure my swimsuit and

SANDUSKY and islands.

flip-flops match because even at age 10, it’s

PORT

fashion first. And off we head to Lake Erie for a

CLINTON VERMILION

weekend vacation. Our agenda seldom varies:

HURON

a beachside lunch followed by a brisk dip in the

lake; visits to lighthouses where my dad insists we learn each beacon’s history … again;

OHIO

shopping at Cheesehaven for peanut butter fudge and exotic (to us) cheeses; and an

exhilarating day at Cedar Point, racing from

giant slide to fun house, hoping I’ll be tall enough to ride the roller coasters next year.

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Though we didn’t really stray far from our home in northwest Ohio’s farm country, those simple trips felt like adventures to a distant land. I wonder, does today’s Lake Erie still hold the allure of my gauzy memories? To find out, I load my car with an overpacked suitcase

(because it’s still fashion first) and set out to

chase the vacation of my youth.

Lake Erie’s Ohio coast spans 312 miles, but

it’s a 50-or-so-mile stretch, roughly midway

FARMER JONES

between Toledo and Cleveland, that has drawn

FARM

families like mine for generations. The scenery toggles among quaint towns—Port Clinton,

Sandusky, Huron, Vermilion—sandy beach,

CHOW DOWN

lighthouses, rocky breakwaters, farmland and serene Catawba Island lures craft beer fans.

Surrounded by

marshy forests teeming with wildlife. Cedar Point in Sandusky remains roller coaster rock gardens and

a 60-acre farm,

For me, it also flips between nostalgic central (albeit with wilder rides these days),

Twin Oast Brewing

haunts and fresh discoveries. Climate change and its historic Hotel Breakers looks sharp

in Port Clinton has

has, sadly, eroded some of the shore, but I see following a recent revamp. outdoor seating

and a full food

many familiar slips of beach. (And in Huron, I In Port Clinton, I find Cheesehaven in the

menu, with pizzas,

stumble upon one I don’t know: Nickel Plate same area it’s been in since 1949, now catering

sandwiches and

Beach, a tucked-away delight.) Big Ed’s Main to third and fourth generations of shoppers. German-influenced

appetizers.

Street Soda Grill still scoops ice cream in “We have a lot of customers that we see every

Vermilion’s town square, a counterpoint to the year,” says owner Tom Geisheimer. “Fishermen,

refined French fare I find at Chez François just campers, boaters, people who have cottages

steps away. Lovers of lake perch and walleye up here. There’s a real history.” He’s right.

continue to flock to Port Clinton’s Jolly Roger’s Even with all the new finds—and even if you let

Seafood House, while Twin Oast Brewing on a couple of decades lapse between visits.

DAILY

DOWNWARD DOG

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EASTERN TOWNS

VERMILION AND HURON

Closer to Cleveland, this side of the region has a quiet beach for

paddling, hidden culinary delights and a quirky jailhouse inn.

Stop by the Main Street BEAGLE BAY KNOT WORKS

Vermilion office to pick sells bracelets and decor

up a guide to THE POSTCARD made from nautical rope

PROJECT—15 outdoor tied with age-old mariners’

vintage postcard murals knots. After a 35-year

perfect for selfies. Shop break, FARMER JONES

for nautical-themed totes FARM AT THE CHEF’S

and tees at ERIE AND GARDENreopened just

ANCHORand local art at south of Huron, selling fancy

BURNING RIVER BOUTIQUE. jams, dry goods and

View Vermilion’s New gourmet vegetables from

England-esque charms from The Chef’s Garden, a locally

the water with a narrated famous farm that supplies

cruise aboard the MYSTIC high-end produce to

BELLE.At MAIN STREET restaurants.

BEACH,visit VERMILION

LIGHTHOUSE,a replica of CHEZ FRANاOIS

the 1877 original, or join a in Vermilion offers

beach yoga class with classic French cuisine, a

DAILY DOWNWARD DOG. refined wine list, impeccable

POST IT

At NICKEL PLATE BEACH service and marina views

In Vermilion, The

in Huron, you can rent (and a strict dress code Postcard Project

reimagines vintage

inflatables, kayaks and of jackets for men, no

postcards—some

other beachy gear from shorts or jeans). TOUCHة

more than 100 years

THE PADDLE SHACK. next door is a less formal old—as murals.

Organizers selected

Trek down the Huron Pier to tavern-style option. BIG

the images from

view Art Deco-style HURON ED’S MAIN STREET SODA

nearly 10,000 cards

LIGHTHOUSE,operational GRILLhas been dishing shared by the

town’s residents.

since 1936. Downtown’s banana splits and phosphates

CHEZ FRANاOIS

for over 20 years, while Pack a taste for

BREWED AWAKENINGis history—and the

a newer stop downtown macabre—for your stay

for bagels, panini and at THE OLD VERMILION

expertly crafted coffees. JAILHOUSE BED AND

In Huron and Sandusky, BREAKFAST.Guests can

BERARDI’S RESTAURANT book a night behind bars

serves Italian and (plastic handcuffs

American comfort food, included) in a four-cell

including the famous stone jail with a prime

Berardi family plank-style downtown location. The

French fries, a thick-cut property sleeps four and

staple at Cedar Point the entire building is

from 1939 to 1978. yours for the night.

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WESTERN TOWNS

SANDUSKY AND PORT CLINTON

Find thrills and chilled beer along the western stretch, closer to Toledo and home to Cedar Point amusement park.

Redesigned in 2020,

the waterfront

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k , downtown Sandusky is a

G T x fl prime spot for lake gazing

from trellis-hung swings. At Sandusky’s MERRY-GO

ROUND MUSEUM,marvel at

antique carousel animals then take a whirl on a reconstructed 1939 merry-go-round. The

DOCKSIDE CAFE

sprawling LIBERTY

AVIATION MUSEUMat the

Erie-Ottawa International Sandusky has lots

Airport explores Lake of dining options.

Erie’s flight history. Snag a spot on CRUSH WINE

WATERWORKS PARKis BAR’Spatio for a frozen

home to PORT CLINTON wine slushie. At J BISTRO,

LIGHTHOUSE,a restored contemporary fine dining

pyramidal structure built in blends American, Italian-

. Take a sandy stroll and French-inspired cuisine.

along LAKEVIEW PARK’S Enjoy a burger and beer

long, narrow beach running with a fantastic lake view at

adjacent to Port Clinton’s DOCKSIDE CAFE,a walk-up-

main road. CHEESEHAVEN window kitchen and bar

has everything you’d want at Paper District Marina.

for your lake cottage or Newly opened WAKE UP

boat overnighter, including AND WAFFLEin the

house-made fudge, Ohio Marketplace at the Cooke

wines and fixings for a serves sweet and savory

charcuterie board. Liège waffles (made with

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placed benches in

in Port Clinton, hugely to Cedar Point’s HOTEL

Waterworks Park

popular JOLLY ROGER’S BREAKERS, a 1905 resort for views of Port

Clinton Lighthouse

SEAFOOD HOUSEfries up with a towering domed

and the lake.

Lake Erie yellow perch rotunda. (Peering down

and walleye in platter or from an upper floor is a

sandwich form. Raise a stomach-dropper in its

pint of Old Ohio blonde own right.) Rooms in the

ale or Ship Burner porter Sandusky hotel sport a

at TWIN OAST BREWING, cottage look with pops of

a restaurant and brewery red and aqua. Perks include

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a royale adventure

One of the least visited national parks

occupies an island in Lake Superior, where moose

outnumber travelers and wolves roam free.

HE FERRY FEELS A BIT LIKEChristmas morning— taunting me with their white fruit, not yet ripe enough to

dozens of grinning adventurers bouncing off their be plucked. Carrying a heavy backpack, I hear the gently

seats from a combination of giddy excitement and lapping waves beckoning me like a siren’s call: Put the

waves crashing against the hull. We’re heading to Isle pack down and jump in!

Royale, the largest island in the largest freshwater lake in On the trail, I come across a family walking hurriedly in

the world, which also happens to be, historically, the least my direction; they’ve just seen a huge moose less than a

visited national park in the contiguous United States. quarter mile down the path. I scour the woods, but the

Why do so few people visit Michigan’s Isle Royale? It’s not moose has moved on. Though I’m excited at the prospect of

for lack of scenery—more than 200 square miles of forests seeing one of the antlered beasts in its natural habitat, I’m

full of lush birch and balsam firs surrounded by pristine more intrigued to see its primary predator. Just a few years

Lake Superior shoreline—but rather its remoteness. You can ago, gray wolves were almost extinct on the island, causing

only reach the island by ferries from Copper Harbor and the moose population to explode. Since 2018, nearly

Houghton in Michigan or Grand Portage in Minnesota, or by wolves have been brought over from northern Minnesota

seaplane. Ferry rides range from three to six hours. There’s and Canada to restore balance to the ecosystem. With an

little-to-no cell service outside of the park’s small lodge in abundant food source and digs in an uninhabited national

Rock Harbor. Visitors are vastly outnumbered by moose. park, the wolves have seemingly made themselves at home,

It’s one of the last remaining places in the U.S. where the raising at least three litters of pups in as many years. But

wilderness is still, well, wild. for me, the wolves prove even more elusive than the moose.

Upon arrival, I’m greeted with a short briefing at the Once at camp, I finally give in to the lake’s call. Wading into

park’s welcome center before trekking the 7-mile path to the cold water, I feel the soreness fade from thrashed legs

Daisy Farm Campground, where I will spend my first night. as I take in my surroundings. Lake Superior and the island’s

The root-strewn trail follows the shoreline; soothing loon pine forest seem to stretch into infinity, the possibilities for

trills are only occasionally interrupted by the rumble adventure endless. That night, tucked into my sleeping bag,

of an outboard motor. I scramble over a succession of rocky I strain my ears for a faint moose bellow or wolf howl, as the

outcroppings. Thimbleberry bushes line the trail in spots, lapping waves lull me to sleep. There’s always tomorrow.

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Excelsior Springs was founded on the discovery of natural spring water. In 1880, a farmer gave his daughter—sick with a form of tuberculosis— the water to drink, and she was eventually cured. From then on, the town became known for its healing waters.

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Trolley tours of the area’s wineries and breweries are offered year-round. Favorite stops include Four Horses and a Dog

ocated 30 miles northeast of Kansas City, honoring the town’s history. Open since 1932,

Vineyard and Winery

Excelsior Springs, Missouri, draws city Ray’s has photographs and vintage artifacts on (with live music)

and Dubious Claims

folk for luxe weekends away at The Elms its walls, as well as historic area newspapers

Brewing Company.

Hotel and Spa. In the summer, the town under the glass countertop at the bar.

The latter cheekily nods

of just under 11,000 people swells with festivals to the water’s qualities

HAVE FUN AT A FESTIVAL by naming its beers

that celebrate its three calling cards—wine,

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p.m.Excelsior Springs hosts some of its most water and barbecue.

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DEWEY

a.m.Start your day at the Hall of Waters—

state of Missouri. Waterfest,held in late June, DEFEATS TRUMAN

a 1937 building that distributed mineral

Or not! In 1948,

celebrates the mineral water heritage with

Harry S. Truman fell

water from the springs that fed it.

activities, music, food, a parade and fireworks

asleep in Room 200 at

Though the world’s longest water bar

over the Hall of Waters. In August, more than The Elms thinking he

is dry now (and currently undergoing had lost a close election,

barbecue teams compete at the BBQ

but woke up to a second

renovations), the building serves as

and Fly-In on the River,held at the

term as president (and

the visitors center and a museum.

a legendarily wrong

Excelsior Springs Memorial Airport.

headline). The Truman

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now Room 300.

a.m.Browse Excelsior Springs’ Historic

5:30 p.m.In its early days, 134-year

District,where you’ll find eclectic works by a COMEBACK KID

old The Elms Hotel and Spawas a desired

The Elms has had

local artist at Molly Roberts Studio,

destination for its mineral water baths, lush a turbulent history

custom woodwork at Campbell Wood

since its opening in

gardens, exquisite parties and grand balls.

Designs,and libations at Willow . It has twice been

The hotel still boasts posh accommodations

destroyed by fire,

Spring Mercantile,which has

has filed for bankruptcy, and a spa good enough for a president—famous the largest retail selection of Missouri

undergone numerous

guest Harry S. Truman’s favorite treatments

renovations and is

made wines in the state.

included a salt rub and massage. End the night even rumored to be

haunted. (Don’t worry—

GRAB A BITE with dinner in the recently renovated restaurant

the spirits are friendly,

p.m.Grab a burger at Ray’s Diner,a familyor have a glass of wine in the new lobby bar before

hotel staff says.)

owned and -operated restaurant that’s big on retreating to your well-appointed stateroom.

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On a trip to Fort Wayne, Indiana, catch a colorful wave of fresh development

and public art—plus a new hotel from the cofounder of Vera Bradley.

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T’S HARD TO FIND A BLOCKin Fort Wayne, Indiana, iconic quilted cotton bags. On deeper reflection,

that artist Theoplis Smith III (aka Phresh Laundry) though, a partnership between Fort Wayne’s OG maker

hasn’t made his mark on. His I Scream Fort Wayne and an emerging creative voice makes total sense,

mural—a bright and unconventional interpretation perfectly capturing the evolving spirit of the city.

of the Allen County Courthouse atop an ice cream cone “We’ve been thoughtful about the artistic elements

being offered to an eager bulldog—enlivens a blank throughout the hotel, as we want them to tell the

brick canvas on the side of a downtown building. His story of our city and the artists who are creating here,”

portrait of KISS frontman Gene Simmons hangs in a Baekgaard says. “We also have works from a revolving

nearby salon, and his installation of paint-dipped frames gallery of students, alumni and faculty at Purdue

brightens the lobby of The Bradley Hotel. “I’m always University Fort Wayne and many other talented people.

looking for new ways to connect to the community,” We envision The Bradley as an extension of the creative

Smith says. “Three years ago, I painted what music looks community, a place where local art is a focal point.”

like—while wearing a tuxedo—with full orchestra Fort Wayne sits at the convergence of the St. Marys,

backing from the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.” St. Joseph and Maumee rivers, with shifting currents

Smith’s urban pop-art style might seem a strange that echo the vibes flowing through the second-largest

pairing for a boutique hotel spearheaded by Vera Bradley city in Indiana. In 2009, construction of Parkview Field

cofounder Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, doyenne of the (home to the TinCaps minor league baseball team)

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THE LANDING THEOPLIS SMITH III

WALL ART

kicked off a flurry of expansion, both economic which will open in phases, will reinvigorate the

Theoplis Smith III

and arts-oriented. Among the larger ripples— Broadway corridor between downtown and the is a primarily

self-taught artist

The Landing, a sleek mixed-use development city’s south side with co-working space, a food

who discovered his

that once was a trading settlement integral hall, shops and condos.

passion as a young

to Fort Wayne’s establishment in the late Across the many improvements taking shape, boy growing up

in St. Louis. His

s. At one time home to the city’s first hotel, art remains the cohesive thread. The Indiana

signature style

post office, newspaper and railway station, Arts Commission recently designated Arts

connects pop art,

preserved storefronts on the short pedestrian Campus Fort Wayne (home to the Louis contemporary,

and fine art.

stretch of Columbia Street are now home to Kahn-designed Arts United Center) a Statewide

trendy restaurants and boutiques. The Landing Cultural District. And the city’s growing

also includes thoughtful outdoor space for collection of murals, many fueled by volunteer

landscaped seating areas and fresh-air yoga efforts, provides a road map for self-guided

classes. And of course, many buildings are art crawls. Artist Shawn Dunwoody even gave

wrapped in soaring murals. the community a chance to participate in the

Another project, the 39-acre Electric Works, creation of the Hello, Fort Wayne mural, which

is slated to launch later in 2022 and completely includes outlines of hidden flowers that only

reimagines Fort Wayne’s landmark redbrick appear when activated by the rain—a fitting

General Electric complex. The multiuse space, representation of the city’s growth yet to come.

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at stylish CLUB SODAfor selection of products that

cocktails and small plates. support charitable causes

EAT WELL PARK IT

Order a Full Nelson IPA in both in the community

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the airy urban space of and around the world.

seating at the COPPER St. Marys River, PROMENADE

LANDING BEER COMPANY.

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seasonal cuisine in an intimate permanent cornhole and

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wine-cave setting. Nosh on table tennis stations made

INDULGE YOUR Play ball! Head to PARKVIEW

contemporary Asian fare at from concrete, and the

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NAWAor Cali-Mexican cuisine Trubble Riverside Cafe.

GK BAKED GOODShas a Wayne TinCaps, the city’s

at MERCADO.Find a spot on

cult following for their minor league baseball team.

THE DECK at Don Hall’s storied

cinnamon rolls and vegan JAM OUT The season runs April

OLD GAS HOUSEfor dinner

hand pies. Chase the through September.

Unleash your inner rock with a river view.

pastry truck around star at SWEETWATER,the

town or find GK at area country’s top online music

LET THE

farmers markets or

VISIT A DINING retailer. The 450,000-square-

KIDS PLAY

INSTITUTION Junk Ditch Brewing

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At the highly regarded

FORT WAYNE’S FAMOUS CONEY Company on weekends.

a dizzying selection of

FORT WAYNE CHILDREN’S

ISLANDhas dished up hot instruments, sound booths

ZOO, guests can easily

dogs topped with Coney where you can noodle to your

GET ON THE spend a full day exploring

sauce and chopped onions heart’s content, recording

WATER African, Australian

for more than a century, studios and a kids’ summer

To see the river the way and Indonesian habitats.

arguably making it the oldest Rock Camp.

the settlers once did, rent Cleverly housed in the

Coney stand in the country.

a kayak or canoe from FORT former City Light and Power

WAYNE OUTFITTERS.Or SHOP FOR A CAUSE Plant, SCIENCE CENTRAL

GRAB A DRINK cruise the waterways on In the Jefferson Pointe sparks young imaginations

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alfresco drinkers to the patio s canal boat. has a beautifully curated interactive exhibits.

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Here’s how Vera Bradley cofounder Barbara Bradley Baekgaard would spend a night in her hometown: “For a great meal (outside of BIRDIE’S atTHE BRADLEY, of course), I really like CATABLU GRILLE.I always order the salmon and a

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are great options.”

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Here are a few of

the artifacts and spaces

at Motown Museum.

ARTIST

MEMORABILIA

In addition to photos and records, you’ll also find legendary costumes and concert memorabilia, like Michael Jackson’s black fedora and silver sequined glove, and a black 1877 Steinway grand

piano frequently played

by Stevie Wonder.

STUDIO A

In this main studio, Berry Gordy, founder of Motown Records, recorded chart-topping hits from The Jackson 5, Diana Ross and The Temptations. See original microphones,

what’s going on pianos, soundboards

and other music gear.

Motown Museum, home to the iconic Hitsville U.S.A. recording BERRY GORDY’S

APARTMENT

studio, is revealing a chart-topping expansion. Tours of Hitsville U.S.A.

include a peek at

the upstairs apartment

where Berry Gordy

OU MAY HAVE HEARD it through the The project will launch in four phases. and legendary musicians

could crash after

grapevine, and it’s true: Detroit’s The first will be Hitsville Next, which will

late-night sessions.

Motown Museum is growing. develop future talent through programming,

During the golden era of Motown, camps, workshops, master classes and

the Hitsville U.S.A. studio (where the museum community events.

is now housed) cranked out legendary songs The second, a plaza outside of Hitsville

in the Motor City. In the 1960s and 1970s, U.S.A., will recultivate the sense of

residential homes were repurposed as studios, community Motown was known for.

offices and other music facilities, sparking Benches will provide seating to enjoy live

a creative fever. And now the area is about concerts or listen to Motown hits played

to see another boom with the museum’s from a surround-sound system. “It will

multimillion-dollar expansion, which will be a place where residents and tourists

create a 50,000-square-foot campus. can come to bask in Motown music,” Terry

Motown Museum opened in 1985 to says. She hopes to bridge the gap between

preserve Motown Records’ history through Motown’s history and younger

memorabilia and artifacts in the original generations by providing a space

buildings. Tours at the popular attraction to “be entertained through pop-up

have been paused since last July to expedite performances and connect with other

the long-anticipated transformation. Robin Motown fans on the very grounds

Terry, Motown Museum CEO and chairwoman, where the Motown sound was born

says $32 million of the $55 million needed and music history was made.”

has been raised, and tours will resume As the Four Tops might say (er, sing),

this summer. “We’ll be there.”

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Hot off the minds of Midwest travel writers: a fresh look at

where to eat, drink, play and stay around the region.

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SAUGATUCK, MICHIGAN

Executive chef Rick Bower first

EAT & DRINK encountered the principles of sustainable

fine dining at the age of 15, through a

high school program. His passion for acting locally to protect delicate

ecosystems globally is directly

reflected in his menu at Coast 236 Restaurant and Bar in the Lake Michigan town of Saugatuck. Last year, the James

Beard Foundation recognized him with a Feel the Buzz

Smart Catch Leader designation. This MILWAUKEE

chef-driven educational program

promotes the practice of sourcing and Eat, drink and be merry (or super chill)

serving seafood in ways that minimize at these new Milwaukee spots.

harm to delicate ecosystems. That SWEETLY BAKEDAmanda Buhrman

means the menu may not include more couldn’t find low-potency edibles

than two “red list” items—seafood that apart from gummies in Milwaukee, so

is overfished, caught or farmed in she opened the city’s only commercial

unsustainable ways. With dishes like CBD-infusion bakery. Confections like

Torta Time crispy Norwegian fjord trout and scallops macarons (pictured) and shortbread

CHICAGO paired with foie gras, Bower makes it deliver that tiny bit of relaxation.

easily delicious for guests to directly sweetlybaked.com

Say adios to boring sandwiches. support his efforts to protect our DAQ SHACKChoose from 10 daiquiri

Renowned chef Rick Bayless’ fast-casual oceans. coast236.com varieties (a mystery flavor changes

spot, Tortazo, specializes in tortas. The monthly), Jell-O shots or gummy bears

Mexican-style sandwiches are slathered soaked in alcohol. It’s not as college

with black bean spread, stuffed with party-esque as it sounds; you’ll also find

tasty toppings and griddled. Located in food like flatbreads and Sriracha Honey

Even if you’re only flying

Chicago’s iconic Willis Tower (with a Salmon. daqshackmke.com

second location to come in River North), through Chicago, you NOMAD COFFEE BARCoffee comes

the cafe tempts morning commuters with with a kick here. But we’re not talking

can still sample one of

egg-filled tortas and draws the lunch about just a caffeine rush (although

crowd with items like the Crispy Chicken you’ll get that too). The soccer-themed

Rick Bayless’ Mexican-style

Milanesa (napa cabbage, pickled establishment specializes in boozy

jalapeٌos, cotija cheese, avocado- tortas. Swing by Tortas coffee drinks and offers suggestions to

tomatillo salsa, cilantro crema). Salads, “Bend it” (like Beckham) by adding a

Frontera on your next

soups and quesadillas round out the shot to standard coffee offerings.

menu. tortazo.com nomadcoffeebar.com

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Hot Off the Grill Pass the Schmear

DETROIT INDIANAPOLIS

Neon red lights. Upbeat music. Bold There was a time when you might have

flavors. A sleek and sexy atmosphere. envied those in Josh Greeson’s inner PLAY

Welcome to Barda, Detroit’s first circle. Greeson, who worked in real

Argentinian restaurant. “Everything here estate, regularly brought his homemade

is touched by a blazing flame before sourdough bagels to holidays and family

it’s plated by one of our chefs,” says gatherings. Fortunately for the rest of us,

Samantha Mera, Barda’s general manager. Greeson turned his hobby into a delivery

“The lingering smells of wood fire, service in 2019 and recently opened a

chimichurri and charred onions are brick-and-mortar shop with his wife,

unforgettable.” Headed up by Buenos Emily. “Downtown Indianapolis was a

Aires-born chef Javier Bardauil (whose bagel desert when I first introduced our

nickname supplied the restaurant’s bagels,” Greeson says. Now, Sidedoor

moniker), the restaurant has a menu that Bagel is the go-to spot for sourdough-

hearkens to Latin roots. Try a strip loin based, boiled-and-baked bagels in

steak with “chimibutter,” saffron rice with fan-favorite flavors like pretzel, spicy

seafood or Peruvian potatoes with cured everything and rosemary sea salt, as well

egg yolk. bardadetroit.com as a rotating selection of schmears.

Summer Song

MILWAUKEE

Get ready to boogie. Summerfest, billed as the world’s largest music festival, returns to downtown Milwaukee in June and July. This year, the festival’s eclectic, multigenre acts include Jason Aldean,

Avril Lavigne, Backstreet Boys, Justin

Bieber, Halsey, Lil Wayne, Wu-Tang Clan and Rod Stewart.

Bop from one stage to another—there are 12 in all—and snap a selfie against the

backdrop of Lake Michigan. By no means an adults-only affair, Summerfest lures

families with extensive food stalls and a newly revamped rainbow-hued park, where rockers-to-be can jam out on interactive musical play sets. summerfest.com

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Wine Festival can make it happen. Held The Journey Back is situated beneath

July 7-9 this year, the festival invites the train tracks that lead to the museum’s

visitors to unwind against a backdrop of German-period railcar, similar to the

verdant green—the golf courses of the ones that transported many Jews to

Geneva National Resort and Club. camps throughout occupied Europe.

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for the weekend, but don’t despair if that’s not you. The Dance Floor—a new putting course with firepits, a taco bar

and cantina, bocce ball, and surround

sound—offers another way to enjoy Say Ahh

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Soak, sweat or shiatsu your worries away at the new Watershed Spa and

Baths. “A watershed moment is a turning point, a time when important change happens,” says founder Nell Rueckl, a leader in the spa industry. “We are at

a moment in history when we need deep

healing for ourselves, our communities and our planet.” Occupying 11,000 square

feet of the historic Switch House building in the St. Anthony Main neighborhood, the space emphasizes communal bathing with its soaking pool, cold plunge, steam room and sauna. The spa offers holistic treatments like bodywork, acupuncture

and vibrational sound therapy. Let the

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Never Forget

SKOKIE, ILLINOIS

A sobering new exhibit at the Illinois Bask in the Afterglow

Holocaust Museum and Education Center CHICAGO

allows visitors to virtually walk alongside

a Holocaust survivor as they share their A warm flicker illuminates the faces of a

story and revisit their past. Museumgoers jazz quartet as they launch into “Can’t

don a VR headset to watch one of two Buy Me Love.” The lighting, instruments

powerful films led by survivors George and venue (in this case, a Lutheran

Brent and the late Fritzie Fritzshall. The church) are unexpected for a tribute to

-degree visual and audio experience The Beatles—and that’s exactly the point.

transports visitors to both present-day Candlelight Concerts pop up at diverse

and historic Auschwitz, Mauthausen locations throughout Chicago. Attendees

and Ebensee concentration camps. might hear a string quartet playing

“Seventy years later, you go through this The Four Seasons (or Taylor Swift songs),

again and see places you haven’t seen in a choir trilling gospel classics or a

years,” says 90-year-old Brent. “The jazz ensemble featuring Latin hits. No

places I have seen in VR are completely matter the genre, the juxtapositions and

different from how I remember them mood lighting are sure to delight.

when I was in the concentration camp. feverup.com/chicago/candlelight

When I saw my hometown and my father’s pharmacy, that really hit me emotionally.”

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Minneapolis reserved solely for staff to plaza, a health and wellness floor, and

craft artisan chocolates. That’s just one of unobstructed views of the Mississippi

the many delights of this sumptuous new River or the city from every room. “Plus

hotel, whose on-site restaurant and cafe culture; sports; craft breweries; and trails

are helmed by award-winning chef Gavin for walking, running and biking—it’s all

Kaysen. At Mara, Kaysen delivers tastes here,” says General Manager Florian

STAY of the Mediterranean; Socca Cafe offers Riedel. fourseasons.com/minneapolis

grab-and-go meals and gourmet pastries. Other reasons to book a stay? The pool

Think Small

INDIANAPOLIS

Small can be mighty—just ask Robin Staten. Growing up in her grandmother’s modest ranch house, Staten felt the power of place: “There was an

overwhelming sensation of warmth and

welcome. It was a small home with an immense ability to make one feel whole and well.” Now, Staten invites guests to

experience those same emotions at Tiny

Urban Escapes, a micro hotel with an anticipated August launch. Located in the vibrant Haughville neighborhood, the hotel’s four suites are constructed from upcycled shipping containers and

emphasize wellness. “Guests should not expect a fast-paced lively vibe,” Staten

says, “but rather a retreat from the outside world.” tinyurbanescapes.com

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SWEET DAVIDS TO THE SUPERMARKET GOLIATHS, THEY’RE FRAGRANT, FRAGILE, FLEETING. HERE FOR A MONTH, THEN GONE FOR A YEAR. THEY EAT LIKE CANDY BUT BRUISE MORE EASILY, BLOOMING STAINS ON FINGERTIPS AND LIPS. AFTER YOUR TRIP TO THE U-PICK PATCH, THE CLOCK ON THEIR PERFECTION RUNS DOWN FAST. SO HERE’S WHAT TO DO: GATHER FRIENDS FOR THE JUICIEST, RUBIEST PARTY OF THE SEASON.

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pimm’s cup for a crowd

Made with a gin-based liqueur called Pimm’s No. 1, this old-timey summer cocktail calls for fizzy lemonade and a salad bowl of garnishes—strawberries, cucumbers, oranges and herbs. If it sounds like a drink to sip during a croquet match, you’re exactly right, so feel free to dust off the lawn games for your berry bash.

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quick-pickled

strawberries

A clever use for slightly jostled or past-peak berries, these tangy gems soak in a simple brine of white balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt and peppercorns. Serve with a charcuterie board or spoon them over toasted

bread with goat cheese, honey

and thyme leaves.

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POUR OVER

FOR THE PRETTIEST PRESENTATION, PASS THE DRESSING AT THE TABLE

RATHER THAN TOSS

THE SALAD IN IT.



summer chicken salad with strawberry vinaigrette

Heap a platter with butter lettuce, poached chicken, green beans, avocado, berries, chives and basil. (The cooked components are easily made ahead.) Admire your

creation, then douse it in pink.

EASY FREEZE

Hover your

phone’s camera to get a recipe for a simple freezer jam.

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

earl grey strawberry shortcakes

Tea leaves speckle the shortcakes and infuse the whipped cream, giving this favorite summertime dessert a pinkies-up twist. (Fun fact: Earl Grey’s floral flavor comes from the oil of bergamot, a knobby Italian citrus fruit. A grating of orange zest in the strawberries echoes those notes.)



double-strawberry

LONG GAME

SPREAD WASHED AND

ripple ice cream

DRIED BERRIES IN A SINGLE

No one really needstwo desserts,

LAYER ON A SHEET PAN.

yet here we are. Because when berry

FREEZE, THEN TRANSFER

season strikes, you lean in.

TO RESEALABLE BAGS.

Sour cream and balsamic vinegar lend tartness and depth to the creamy base; a swirl of glossy jam pumps up the glam. MWL

For recipes, see page 99.

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CHURN TIME

AS ICE CREAMS GO, THIS ONE IS SIMPLE: A NO-COOK BASE PLUS PURCHASED JAM.

THE HIDDEN

SPIRIT

of the wilderness

ON OUR 6TH ANNUAL ROAD RALLY, WE DISCOVER THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF A STATE THAT HAS CHARMED ADVENTURE SEEKERS FOR GENERATIONS.

WRITERJULIA SAYERS GOKHALE PHOTOGRAPHERRYAN DONNELL

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On a warm July evening, toe-tapping, hand-clapping over the world. In the park’s South Unit, rolling hills,

performers twirled across the stage, a blur of Western deep-cut canyons and lounging lazy bison allow modern

fringe and bejeweled boots moving in rhythm. One lyric explorers to see the allure of a wild North Dakota. In the

hung in the air: “It’s always North Dakota for me.” North Unit, the landscape becomes greener, the views a

The Medora Musical tells the story of the rugged bit more dramatic. Peculiar cannonball formations shape

western North Dakota town that lured intrepid souls an otherworldly, almost Martian landscape. Back on

(one of the most famous being Theodore Roosevelt) Earth, among Medora’s clapboard storefronts, it’s

to hunt, ranch and live among nature. In that same easy to imagine stagecoaches rattling down the street.

spirit, our team embarked on an epic trek of our own— Travelers may even spot Theodore Roosevelt himself.

the Midwest Living Road Rally. Our trip, in partnership (He greeted us with a clap on the shoulder and a slew

with the state of North Dakota, took us from the capital of facts.) He also stars in the Medora Musical, a family-

city of Bismarck to the pioneer town of Medora to the favorite activity (preceded by a pitchfork-cooked

native lands of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara (MHA steak dinner) that cues up when the sun sinks.

Nation) tribes. We awoke to sunrises over the badlands, As the cast sang about the allure of the land on

hiked among sandy hoodoos and learned about the that summer evening, an elk appeared on the mountain

colossal creatures that roamed the area eons ago. rising behind the stage. It ambled along, a majestic

One of the region’s biggest draws is Theodore mascot for North Dakota’s natural wealth and the pull

Roosevelt National Park, attracting visitors from all of the wilderness.

BEHIND THE SCENES

Hover your

phone’s camera to see more of our team’s road trip snaps.

THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK

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MASSIVE MAMMALS

BISMARCK

Mastodons roamed the land that’s

DAY

now North Dakota after the ice age.

ONE Natives hunted the

huge, cold-loving creatures. You can

NORTH DAKOTA see a real, 12-foot

HERITAGE CENTER AND

skeleton of one at

STATE MUSEUM

the Heritage Center.

Brush up on your state history to start the trip. Learn about North Dakota’s early inhabitants (hint: they’re prehistoric), Native American populations and economic influence. Make sure to look for Sitting Bull’s portrait, infamously slashed by police during an

invasion of his home.

PEDAL TIME

Rent bikes from 701 Cycle

and Sport to see

Bismarck on two wheels. NORTH DAKOTA

Cycle through nearby STEAMBOAT PARK

HERITAGE CENTER

Steamboat Park or Sertoma

Park, both riverfront.

LAUGHING SUN FORT ABRAHAM LINCOLN

BREWING COMPANY STATE PARK

Don’t axe this item from your itinerary. Sip an I Heart ND golden ale while trying your hand at throwing a tomahawk, ninja star or spear

at a wall target.

ART ALLEY

The perfect spot for a photo op in Bismarck is a formerly dull alley now peppered with colorful murals. Find it between 5th and 6th streets.

LEWIS AND CLARK

RIVERBOAT

Take a sunset cruise

down the Missouri River on

an old-fashioned

riverboat. The two-story vessel continues the tradition of steamboating on the river, the primary pathway west before railroad expansion.

A TALE OF TWO SETTLEMENTS Established in 1907, Fort Abraham

Lincoln State Park (20 minutes south of Mandan) is North Dakota’s oldest state park. Once occupied by the Mandan Tribe, the area was known as On-a-Slant (Miti O-pa-eresh) Village because of its unique location on a plain sloping toward the river. Today, you can walk through reconstructed earth lodges that replicate how the Mandan lived. You also can see the park’s namesake 1872 military fort. Take the 1.7-mile Little Soldier Loop Trail for a great view of the Missouri and Heart rivers as well as the city of Bismarck.

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Get your fix of

breweries, fine dining and trendy bars in North Dakota’s capital.

ART ALLEY

ART FROM THE

STONEHOME

HEARTSeven years ago,

BREWING

a group of art enthusiasts

COMPANY

proposed an outdoor gallery

Come for the Capital Hill

to enliven an uninspiring

Cream Ale or River Otter

downtown alley. They Red, stay for the

wanted the works to reflect stone-baked pizzas.

the Peace Garden State and asked artists to submit proposed designs. See the 22 chosen murals—including a portrait of Sitting Bull by Melissa Gordon (pictured), a map of North Dakota and rows of canning jars—on a walk down Art Alley.

LAUGHING SUN BREWING COMPANY

THE

TOASTED FROG

A meal at this downtown staple must start with the Fried Cheesy Pickles: dill spears wrapped in Havarti and wonton paper.

LـFT

ROOFTOP BAR

End the night with a cocktail and city view.

LEWIS AND CLARK RIVERBOAT

This chic spot is draped in greenery and has firepits for chilly evenings.

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MEDORA

DAY TWO

BADLANDS

DINOSAUR MUSEUM

In addition to gawking

over an extensive

collection of gemstones and dino skeletons, watch paleontologists at work at this

museum in Dickinson.

PAINTED

CANYON OVERLOOK

On the drive from

Bismarck, this pullout is

your first stop in

Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Take in a dramatic, colorful canyon and keep an eye out for feral horses.

THEODORE ROOSEVELT

NATIONAL PARK

SOUTH UNIT

The national park (TRNP) is divided into two main units. Along the South Unit’s loop road, you’ll find scenic vistas, short

hikes (no longer than 1 mile), bison and hoodoos to climb among. Look for furry little creatures scurrying in the fields at Prairie Dog Town.

NORTH DAKOTA

COWBOY

HALL OF FAME

Welcome to the Wild West. Learn about North Dakota’s history of rodeos and

TRNP SOUTH UNIT

ranching, see prizewinners’

saddles, and visit a

gallery of bronze sculptures depicting longhorns, horses and cowboys.

POSITIVELY PRESIDENTIAL

MEDORA MUSICAL

Set against a mountain When Theodore Roosevelt first visited North Dakota,

backdrop, the nearly he was struck by the state’s natural beauty. An avid

-year-old Medora

hunter and hiker, he found solace here and eventually Musicaltells the story

established a ranch outside of Medora that he called

of the town and the

Elkhorn. He often wrote of time spent on his veranda,

many adventure seekers

it has captivated. lolling in a rocking chair enjoying a cool breeze on a

summer eve. Today, the site of Elkhorn Ranch is the

ROUGH RIDERS HOTEL

lesser-known third unit of TRNP. No structures remain,

Book a room (eight of

but visitors can marvel at the same bucolic

them are historic) at this

hotel, which also views that Roosevelt enjoyed from his

boasts the town’s only fine- front porch. Just keep in mind you’ll

dining restaurant.

have to travel on dirt roads for about an hour to get there, so a vehicle with four-wheel drive is recommended.

ELKHORN RANCH

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TRNP SOUTH UNIT

Medora’s culinary scene vibes on hearty Western

fare and family favorites.

TRNP SOUTH UNIT

MEDORA MUSICAL

BOOTS BAR

AND GRILL

Start with baked garlic pretzels and chokecherry jam and wash it all

down with a signature

cocktail in a boot.

PITCHFORK STEAK FONDUE

PITCHFORK

STEAK FONDUE

Cowboys cook steaks on a pitchfork dunked in hot oil at this dinner event before the Medora Musical.

HOT SPOT

The Wind Canyon Overlook in TRNP’s South Unit is known as the best place to watch the sun set. A short walk from the parking lot will lead you to views of the Little Missouri River and badlands.

HATLEE + BRAE

Cool down with flavors like Huckleberry and Black Licorice at this combo ice cream/gift shop in downtown Medora.

WIND CANYON OVERLOOK

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MEDORA WATFORD CITY & NEW TOWN

DAY

THREE

FOUR

MAAH DAAH

HEY TRAIL

Dakota Cyclery is the TRNP NORTH UNIT

area’s only full-service Big views and greenery

bike shop and can outfit characterize the park’s

you for a mountain bike North Unit, where you

ride on the 144-mile Maah might see bighorn sheep

Daah Hey Trail. The and longhorn steer. The

shop offers shuttle service, most unique geological

guided day tours and feature: cannonball

equipment rentals. concretions, perfectly

round boulders that you

CHATEAU DE MORES can climb among.

The 26-room chateau

was the summer home TOBACCO

of the French Marquis de GARDENS RESORT

Mores and his family. AND MARINA

He named the town Medora Perched on the southern

after his wife. Tour the shore of Lake Sakakawea,

building and grounds. this resort and marina

rents boats—like kayaks

and paddleboards—on

POINT TO POINT PARK

Soar on the zipline, one of the largest human-

made lakes in the U.S. play minigolf or float the lazy river at this new

EARTH LODGE VILLAGE

downtown Medora park. The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation,

MEET TEDDY

also known as the Three

ROOSEVELT

Affiliated Tribes, run You might see the man

this reconstructed village, himself wandering

where visitors can tour Medora’s streets. Catch

and stay in native huts. his daily show at the Old Town Hall Theater.

CULTURAL

MHA

INTERPRETIVE CENTER MOVEMENTOne of the

BULLY PULPIT

Adjacent to Earth many ways the MHA share

GOLF COURSE

Lodge Village, this new

Tee off in an oasis of green. their culture at Earth Lodge

center tells the stories Signature Badlands Holes

Village is through tribal

of the MHA Nation. The 14–16 take you through a

dance. Each dance honors an

center also hosts cultural rugged fairway gorge.

education classes. aspect of nature, inspired by

the surrounding environment. Men and women wear

spectacular ensembles— often hand-sewn and -beaded

BULLY PULPIT

by themselves—and perform

GOLF COURSE

dances representing eagles,

prairie chickens, warriors

EARTH LODGE VILLAGE

or the colors of the

land itself.

Hidden gems abound

in the towns of

Medora, Watford City

and Williston.

THE FARMHOUSE CAFE

Croissant French toast with the option of house-made chocolate syrup? You’ll find it in Medora.

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MAAH DAAH HEY TRAIL

TRNP NORTH UNIT

CHATEAU DE MORES DOWNTOWN MEDORA

SPELL CHECK

Depending on where you grew up, you might have learned the name of Lewis and Clark’s guide as Sacagawea or Sacajawea. The spelling used in North Dakota is Sakakawea, meaning

“Bird Woman.” The state’s

largest lake bears

her name.

LAKE SAKAKAWEA

BADLANDS SLOW RIDE HULA’S FIRE GRILL MEG-A-LATTE

A Hawaiian couple offers Fuel up with flavored teas,

PIZZA PARLOR TEQUILA COCINA

heaping portions of authentic coffees and smoothies at this

Medora’s spot for good pies; This sleek spot in Watford City

island food in Williston. Williston coffeehouse. MWL

try the Badlands Bob serves margarita flights

if you’re a meat-lover. and tasty, inventive tacos.

keeping

ON LAND PASSED DOWN THROUGH

GENERATIONS, A WISCONSIN FAMILY EXPERIENCES—AND SHARES—

the

THE GLORY OF GARDENING.

faith

WRITERGARY THOMPSON

PHOTOGRAPHERBOB STEFKO

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sun catchers

Casey and Jason Lawrence built their home knowing the garden would be an extension of it.

“We wanted a garden we could live in,” Casey says. The design lets plants bask in full sun on the south side.

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ou could call Casey and Jason Lawrence Pied Pipers Love of the soil is in Casey’s blood—she inherited it from

of gardening. Their biggest followers are daughters her father, Wayne, who farmed land that’s been in the family

Lana and Sayla. But they attract many more online since 1839. Casey grew up working in the fields with her three

via The Lawrence Garden Farm website, YouTube sisters. Now he grows flowers, but she still helps out her

and Instagram, spreading the joy and peace they find parents and sisters at the family greenhouse business. And

cultivating a plant-based lifestyle in southeast Wisconsin. they’re all neighbors: Each daughter built a home on the farm.

“You feel the earth under your feet, hear the breeze rustle Casey and Jason designed theirs for gardening, ensuring views

through the tall flowers and grass, watch the insects jump of—and easy access to—raised beds that stand in neatly

and fly all around you, smell the sweet scent of flowers, and spaced rows. On one side of the house, window boxes overflow

hear the buzzing and chirping of everything wild,” Casey says. with color and texture. Structures are the realm of Jason,

“You are completely surrounded and immersed in nothing who’s from a home-building family and was a botanical newbie

other than nature. It’s a connection that I can’t describe other in his previous life. “I didn’t have any gardening background

than a strong feeling of love in my stomach.” or experience until I met Casey,” he says.

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BELOW, CLOCKWISE

The garden’s wide-open layout includes front-yard plantings,

FROM TOP LEFTEach

fruit trees, wildflowers for pollinators, landscaped privacy

week brings new cuttings

berms, a greenhouse, a composting area, and beds by Lana for bouquets, such as

this coneflower and hosta

and Sayla’s play set. Casey and Jason have nurtured their girls

combo. Sayla explores

with the green thumb spirit, hoping they’ll carry it with them

the garden, an at-home

for the rest of their lives. “They don’t have to begardeners, playground and hands-on

science lab for the

but as long as they know how, they will always have a special BONUS BLOOMS

girls. A portable picnic

connection to something bigger,” Casey says. Hover your

table goes wherever

phone’s camera

She calls gardening her form of meditation, an escape from the view is best that day

here to see more

for a family meal. Lana

worldly distractions. “There is nothing else but the moment you

of Casey and

helps out her mom.

Jason’s garden.

are in,” Casey says. “There’s no email, there’s no social media,

Casey says both girls

there’s no drama. There is love, laughter, calm, peace, and like to get their hands—

and clothes—dirty.

connection with the earth and those you love.”

raise the

roots

Casey and Jason chose raised beds mostly for practical reasons—the

site’s heavy clay soil made in-ground gardening a tough row to hoe. “It

would have taken us years to amend it,” Casey says.

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ORANGE

CANNA

VERTIGO

GRASS

DRAGON WING

RED BEGONIA

‘PURPLE KNIGHT’ LIBERTY CLASSIC BRONZE

SNAPDRAGONS

SUPERBENA LARGE LILAC BLUE VERBENA

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PETUNIAS

WORSHIP THE SUN GO A SIZE LARGER START FRESH KEEP HYDRATED

Window boxes became The bigger the box, the Remove any old soil from Check the soil regularly for

window (box)

popular in ancient Rome, better—plants need space the box, scrub the dryness. Casey waters every

where cramped city to develop good root box clean and fill with fresh seven to 12 days in the first

treatment

dwellers had no room for structures. Casey’s boxes potting mix. Blend in a month, then five to seven

CASEY LAWRENCE’S LUSH gardens. If you do as measure 12 inches tall slow-release fertilizer per by mid-July when plants are

the Romans, pick a window and deep. “The more space manufacturer’s directions. more rooted. Every other

WINDOW BOXES WERE A

that gets plenty of direct you have for roots to And leave 1-2 inches watering, she adds a water-

REVELATION TO HER ONLINE

sunlight—most blooming grow, the larger things get, between the soil level and soluble fertilizer. By August,

FOLLOWERS. USE CASEY’S

annuals need at least and the more showy the top of the window she waters about twice a

TIPS TO GROW YOUR OWN—

six hours per day. Casey’s they get,” she says. Include box so you can plant and week, still fertilizing. Add

AND FIND MORE IDEAS AT

boxes face east, but drainage holes so roots water easily. “This step is water until it seeps from the

CASEYLYNNLAWRENCE.COM.

south or west works too. don’t rot in wet soil. crucial,” Casey says. drainage holes.MWL

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IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO

US TO PASS DOWN THE LOVE AND

KNOWLEDGE OF GARDENING.

CASEY LAWRENCE, HOMEOWNER

night vision

A firepit area gives the family a cozy spot for cooking and cuddling on summer nights. “We light the whole garden up, so I can work once it cools down and take nighttime walks,” Casey says.

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WRITERHANNAH AGRAN RECIPES EMILY PASTER

PHOTOGRAPHERCARSON DOWNING

GRILL

meets

BRUSH UP ON YOUR

OUTDOOR COOKING GAME

(BASTE, DOLLOP

AND MARINATE IT TOO)

WITH DAZZLING

SAUCES ADAPTED FROM

A GLOBAL PANTRY.

world

CHERMOULA

HALIBUT SKEWERS

Kabob smarts: Some ingredients cook faster than others, so don’t

SERVED IN MOROCCO alternate them like multicolor beads

AND OTHER NORTH AFRICAN on a string. Instead, segregate your

skewers for perfectly flaky fish, tender

NATIONS, CHERMOULA

zucchini and not-soggy tomatoes.

BLENDS PARSLEY,

CILANTRO, SPICES, OLIVE OIL

AND LEMON JUICE.

The surest way to ward off dry pork is to start with a thick chop. (If a jumbo cut

MOJO dwarfs your appetite, cut the meat from the

bone and share.) The peppy pineapple and

PORK CHOPS WITH

mango salsa almost hogs the spotlight—it’s

FRUIT SALSA

good enough to eat like a salad.

MOJOS ARE A FAMILY

OF SAUCES BROUGHT TO THE CARIBBEAN FROM THE CANARY ISLANDS THROUGH MIGRATION. IN CUBA,

EXPECT LIME AND ORANGE JUICE,

GARLIC, AND OREGANO.

For recipes, see page 1OO.

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A cushion of goat cheese adds plushness and tang to a patty seasoned with garlic,

LAMB cumin and coriander. (And let’s address

the sheep in the room—you can definitely

BURGERS WITH

make this burger with ground beef if you

ROMESCO

aren’t a fan of lamb.)

SPAIN'S EARTHY, NUTTY

ROMESCO WHIRLS

TOMATOES, RED PEPPERS, BREAD AND ALMONDS WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA, GARLIC AND VINEGAR.

THINLY SLICED BEEF MARINATED IN SOY SAUCE, ASIAN PEAR, GINGER, SESAME OIL, BULGOGI IS CHEONE OF THE MOST THE KOREAN PENINSULA.

BULGOGI WITH GRILLED ONIONS

You’ll want a grill pan or basket to cook the ribeye strips (because you don’t want to lose a single morsel of addictively sweet and savory steak between the grates). Serve with fluffy jasmine rice and lettuce leaves for wrapping.

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I N ISRAELI SHAWARMA,

GRILLED CHICKEN

HUMS WITH WARM SPICES . GARLIC TAHINI IS THIS DISH'S REAL SECRET SAUCE.

CHICKEN

SHAWARMA

Tuesday can have tacos. Make Saturday shawarma night, with a warm pita wrapped around spice-crusted chicken thighs, parsley-flecked Israeli salad and a swoop of the creamiest tahini.

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Eat this peak-summer dish as a side or a meatless main. Eggplant and bell peppers

VIETNAMESE are grilled au naturel—all the fun comes

in the finish, when the vegetables are

GRILLED

showered in mint, basil and peanuts and

EGGPLANT

drizzled liberally with nuoc cham.

A LOOSE DRESSING

OF FISH SAUCE,

LIME JUICE, MAPLE SYRUP,

GARLIC AND CHILES,

NUOC CHAM DANCES ACROSS

MWL

ALL THE TASTE BUDS.

For recipes, see page 100.

Door County, Wisconsin

Unlocking

The Door

WITHOUT GIVING UP ON SWEET CHERRY WINE AND FISH BOILS, THE LEGENDARY PENINSULA HAS DISCOVERED ITS COOL SIDE. WE’LL SHOW YOU WHERE TO FIND IT—TOWN BY PICTURESQUE TOWN.

WRITERLAUREN SIEBEN PHOTOGRAPHERKEVIN J. MIYAZAKI

THIS PHOTOAt Cave Point County Park, limestone cliffs unfold into Lake Michigan. OPPOSITE, FROM LEFT The brainchild of Wisconsin natives, Twelve Eleven Wine Bar in Sister Bay pours a selection of their own private label wines made from California grapes. Drink them outside, where Twelve Eleven’s firepits and blankets take the edge off the evening chill. Casually elegant Wickman House in Ellison Bay focuses on hyper-local dining, sourcing much of the menu from their own backyard or farms and gardens on the peninsula.

WASHINGTON

ISLAND

ROCK

ISLAND

GILLS ROCK ELLISON BAY

full moon hangs overhead as I drive toward

SISTER BAY

the northern tip of Door County. I’ve come to

EPHRAIM

spot stars—the real kind. One of only 195 places

FISH CREEK

a in the world designated an International

Dark Sky Park, Newport State Park is one of the Midwest’s

prime destinations for catching constellations, shooting

CANA ISLAND

stars and other astronomical wonders. BAILEYS

EGG HARBOR HARBOR

They’re not kidding about the darkness. Even with my car’s headlights on, I have to strain my eyes to see the road.

Once I arrive, I quickly park and kill the engine.

The moon, shining like a stadium light over Lake Michigan,

L ke Michigan

has technically sullied the view. But to my city-dweller eyes, the sky is still inky and clear. I walk a path to the lake and

can tell the location of other people only by their voices.

Waves lap at an invisible shoreline as I approach the water;

STURGEON

BAY

everything feels vast and boundaryless in the dark. I’m

suddenly minuscule, sandwiched between the lake before me and the blinking stars above.

This version of Door County is a world away from the one Once-sleepy towns like Egg Harbor and Baileys Harbor

I entered earlier in the day, with bumper-to-bumper traffic buzz with cafes and breweries. Ephraim, a famously dry

stretching from Egg Harbor to Sister Bay, the peninsula’s village until 2016, is now home to bars and restaurants

tourism epicenter. If you vacationed here as a kid, you serving natural wine and craft beer. You can escape into a

probably remember Sister Bay because of Al Johnson’s—the remote oasis at rentals like the quirky Binkhaven property in

Swedish breakfast-lunch spot with goats grazing on a grass Ephraim—a vintage Nordic cottage surrounded by 13 acres

roof. In the last few years, the log-cabin restaurant has of hardwood forest. The northern outposts of Ellison Bay and

expanded its empire across an entire block facing the bay. A Gills Rock still remain blissfully quiet.

sprawling beer garden offers lawn games and bar food, and But the beauty of Door County is that you don’t have to

a polished gift shop sells Marimekko wares and hygge home choose between the charm of yore and the chic attractions of

decor alongside branded Al Johnson’s hoodies. today, or between bustle and serenity. The taprooms and fine

Visitors who haven’t traveled to Door County since the dining coexist with the sunsets, lakefront trails, clear night

early aughts might not recognize it today. You can still find skies and moments that transcend time.

the lace doilies and cherry pie, but you’ll also discover So pick your flavor: A farm-to-table feast on the patio of a

businesses that cater to a new generation of vacationers— restored farmhouse while you sip a handcrafted cocktail? Or

you’re never too far from a hoppy IPA on tap, vegetable- stargazing with the crickets in the obscurity of Newport State

forward small plates or a stylish Airbnb. Park? For me, that’s easy—I’ll take both.

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Egg Harbor

the vibe No longer

just the town you pass on your way north, Egg Harbor buzzes with shops and dining.

eat + drink One

Barrel Brewingfrom Madison opened a taproom here with a massive beer garden and cozy firepits. Soak up your brew with a wood-fired pizza

HATCH DISTILLING COMPANY from Pizza Brosnext

door—pick from a menu of classic pies or build your own. Take your taste buds to NoLa at

VILLAGEbyVILLAGE

Big Easy Bagel and

FLANKED BY LAKE MICHIGAN ON THE EAST

AND GREEN BAY TO THE WEST, DOOR COUNTY Beignet, serving sugar-

STRETCHES FOR 70 MILES. HERE’S YOUR GUIDE dusted beignets.

TO THE TOWNS ALONG THE PENINSULA’S Or dine on traditional

PRINCIPAL ARTERIES—HIGHWAYS 42 AND 57.

Spanish tapas like

Patatas Bravas and garlic shrimp at

Sturgeon Bay

Parador for dinner.

the vibe The region’s gateway has a

do Pick up a bottle

more industrial feel—but also charming,

of whiskey at Hatch

old-timey storefronts.

Distilling Companyor browse shops selling

eat + drink Grab a cherry scone at

fine cheese, olive oil

&J Coffee Houseor a lavender latte at

and gifts. On Friday

Lawlss Coffee and peruse the nearby art

mornings, shop the

gallery. Bluefront Cafeserves the best

Farmers Market at

lunch in town, with indulgent vegetarian

Harbor View Park, a

options like the Portobello Reuben and

great place to later

the Brie sandwich with cherry jam.

watch the sunset.

do On Saturday mornings, the Farm and

Craft Market pops up in Market Square with produce, baked goods and handmade items. Grab a pint at downtown’s Starboard Brewing Company, Door

EPHRAIM

County’s first nanobrewery.

WINE

CHERRIES ART FISH BOILS

DOOR COUNTY

For cherry wine, visit

The tart fruit peaks at Shops and showrooms This 1800s tradition was

Door Peninsula Winery, Red

farmers markets and U-pick of all sizes, including created to serve large

Classics

Oak Winery or Lautenbach’s

orchards in July and August. standbys like Woodwalk groups of Scandinavian

Orchard Country. For drier

We can’t not But you can taste the Gallery and Edgewood settlers. See the fiery

sips, head to Stone’s Throw

mention what made this bounty any time in cocktails, Orchard Galleries, spectacle at White Gull Inn

Winery or Door 44 Winery.

area famous. ciders, salsas and jams. highlight local talent. or Pelletier’s Restaurant.

Fish Creek

the vibe You’re getting the morning, head to Fika Bakery and

into the thick of things now, with scenic Coffeehousefor the drool-worthy case of

Peninsula State Park and a downtown full of pecan sticky buns and gooey cinnamon rolls.

bars, restaurants and boutiques. Order a custard sundae at Not Licked Yet

Frozen Custard,where a secret sanctuary

stay The newly renovated motel rooms at behind the parking lot offers excellent views

Cedar Court Innoffer unbeatable proximity of the herons and ducks in Fish Creek.

to downtown at a modest rate, or reserve

one of their roomier suites or cottages for do Sprawling Peninsula State Parkis

extra amenities like a fireplace or kitchen. one of the area’s most popular destinations.

Anticipate a crowd on the weekends—and for

eat Highlights include Barringer’sfor good reason. Attractions include a lighthouse,

a white-tablecloth dinner (don’t skip the bike trails, a sand beach, an outdoor theater,

decadent layered carrot cake) or pizza an 18-hole golf course, kayak rentals and the

at the original Wild Tomatolocation. In new ADA-accessible Eagle Tower.

EAGLE TOWER AT

PENINSULA STATE PARK

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Ephraim

the vibe A tiny bayside town of small plates like flaming saganaki cheese

residents delivers big with sublime and chicken liver mousse. While you wait,

sunsets and fine food. sip a craft brew at nearby Bad Moravian.

Or keep it classic and order carryout from

stay Take your pick of many traditional longtime favorite Wilson’s Restaurant and

B&B’s, or book Binkhaven,a cabin that Ice Creamto eat at a picnic table across the

sleeps up to seven and is memorably street, overlooking the sparkling bay.

adorned with Norwegian rosemaling—a

floral, folkloric painting technique. Do On summer Mondays, the Evenings

in Ephraim Concert Series features local

eat + drink Put your name in for a musicians. BYO blanket or lawn chair and

table at Trixie’s for natural wines and stick around to see colors paint the sky.

TRIXIE’S

Sister Bay

the vibe Little

village, lots to do. The busiest strip in the peninsula draws families, couples and revelers with its quaint waterfront (and cute goats).

stay Make your home

base in one of the minimalist-posh guest rooms at The Dضrr Hotel

downtown. Nosh on a CHARLIE’S SMOKEHOUSE

grab-and-go breakfast on your private patio, then pick up beach chairs and a cooler from the gear room before heading across the

street for sunbathing and swimming in the bay.

eat + drink Watch

the goats munching on the grass roof at Al Johnson’sbefore chowing down on

Swedish pancakes with

lingonberries. Build your WICKMAN HOUSE AL JOHNSON’S

own charcuterie board at the peninsula’s newest wine destination, Twelve Eleven Wine Bar,where

Ellison Bay

the back patio opens up

the vibe Removed from crowds,

into a bucolic wooded

this quietly cool village warrants the drive prairie. When you’re

nearly to the end of the peninsula. ready for dinner, choose

among steak, seafood,

eat + drink Pop into Island

pizza, Mexican, bar grub

Orchard Ciderfor ferments made from and more—you’ve got

local apples and pears. If you only many options.

splurge on one upscale dinner, do it at Wickman House.Seasonal dishes like

do Play a game or two

Sunchoke Farroto, Blackened Carrots at Sister Bay Bowl,

with tomato jam and spicy Fishmonger but brush up on the

Stew will linger in your memory longer basics before you arrive;

than they do on your plate. bowlers keep score by hand at this old-school

do Get into the fresh air at Ellison alley. You’ll feel like

Bay Bluff County Park,where a it’s Christmas in July at

walkway leads to a scenic overlook and

Tannenbaum Holiday

limestone bluffs. On a rainy day, browse Shopwhile browsing

the dense shelves at William Caxton ornaments on trees

Ltd. Books,complete with organized by theme

that irresistible old-book smell. (including zoo animals,

sweets and snowmen).

BINKHAVEN

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ISLAND TIME

Discover Door County

beyond the mainland.

WASHINGTON

ISLAND

Take a car ferry from the tip of the peninsula to visit Schoolhouse Beach, Fragrant Isle Lavender Farm and Stavkirke—an ornate church modeled after an ancient one in Norway built in 1150.

ROCK ISLAND

From Washington Island, catch another ferry to Rock Island, a remote

state park with no cars DOOR COUNTY BREWING COMPANY

and no bikes, but plenty of hiking, swimming and rustic campsites.

CANA ISLAND FERRY

CANA ISLAND

Outside of Baileys

Harbor, take a wagon ride on the back of a tractor across the shallow

Lake Michigan causeway. Visit a lighthouse and the new interpretative center, part of

the Door County Maritime Museum.

Gills Rock

the vibe The tourism bug hasn’t yet

bitten this tiny commercial fishing hub.

eat Charlie’s Smokehouse,a 90-year-old

family fish business, sells some of the best smoked fish in Door County. Get there early before they sell out of popular options like Atlantic salmon and whitefish.

do Embark on a Shoreline Scenic Cruises

and Charter boat ride that departs from Gills Rock. Themed excursions include a lighthouse tour or a shipwreck sail.

WHITEFISH DUNES STATE PARK

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Baileys Harbor

the vibe The place to be on the games overlooking the lake. In summer, order

peninsula’s east side swaps sunsets over tostones (fried green plantains) and Cuban

Green Bay for sunrises over Lake Michigan. sandwiches from Simply Cuban, a food truck

by Florian II Lakeshore Supper Club.

eat + drink Door County Brewing

Companyhas an outdoor stage for live music do Drive south for a beach day and a

and serves year-round favorites like Pallet hike at Whitefish Dunes State Park. On your

Jack Cruiser and Vacationland. Book a table way in, stop at Cave Point County Park to

for the New England-style lobster boil at admire the limestone cliffs—a geological

Harbor Fish Market and Grille, or enjoy masterpiece created from erosion over the

Neapolitan pizza at Clover and Zot with yard last 400 million years. MWL

CAVE POINT COUNTY PARK

Set to

Chill

LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO GATHER WITH

THEIR GROWN CHILDREN, A

MINNESOTA COUPLE TOOK THE PLUNGE

ON A NEW FAMILY COMPOUND—

SOAKED IN LAKE WATER, DUSTED WITH SAND

AND CHASED WITH CRAFT BEER.

WRITERJOANNA LINBERG

PHOTOGRAPHERKIM CORNELISON

HANG LOOSE

A sprawling, spidery chandelier fits the room’s size without blocking the view. Its organic ripple balances the linear heft of the wood beams and mantel.

KEEP CALM

To give the design staying power, Bob and Mary Dimke chose neutral fabrics, traditional patterns and materials like leather that will only improve with age.

OPPOSITEA firepit sits between the Dimkes’ main house (featured) and the recently remodeled “kids’ cabin.” Days start and end here, the time between filled with swimming, skiing or cruising around Upper Gull Lake for live music and beach volleyball. ABOVE In a great room that’s tall, not wide, double-decker windows and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace provide the grandeur. “The footprint is actually pretty narrow and quite small,” says architect Collin Jacobs. “We didn’t want to end up with an elevator shaft. The trusses give a historic tie back to older timber frame buildings and bring the scale down to make it cozy.” The beam dividing the windows conceals privacy shades; the door to the right opens to the patio and dock.

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LEFT “I want every space to feel special, yet still flow,” designer Laura Tays says. In the sunroom, vertical planks of varying widths match the color of all the main-level walls, cabinetry and trim (Sherwin-Williams Shoji White 7042), but Tays diluted the paint for a whitewash effect. “It’s not quite as perfectly stark as the rest. You can see knots and cracks and some wood bleeding through.” BELOWTays also built continuity into the swoony laundry room, plucking several design elements from the kitchen—smooth white oak floating shelves, soapstone counters, an unsealed brass faucet that will darken with age and hefty metal hardware.

Textured floor tile mimics the plaid carpet in

the second-level guest suite.

the Dimke family lines up in a row, Every Fourth of July,

and at the shout of Go!,launches into handstands while a friend snaps a shot. The newish tradition makes it clear: Fun comes naturally to this crew. These days, Mary and Bob Dimke and their four adult children (and good-sport in-laws) are flipping head over heels on a peninsula in Minnesota’s Brainerd Lakes region, where the couple recently finished a summer compound. The three

cabins—one new, two remodeled—mark a celebration of sorts.

“The kids were all out of state when we bought the property [nine years ago], so we sat on it for a few years,” Mary says. “When we got the feeling they’d all come back to Minnesota, we went ahead with construction.”

The Dimkes hired architect Collin Jacobs and designer Laura Tays to referee a friendly duel between Bob’s woodsy hunting-cabin vibe and Mary’s light, modern-leaning style. “Mary is drawn to nature, texture, neutral tones and things that are lived-in,” Tays says.

“Bob was more ‘tiny cabin with bear rugs’—very rustic.”

Eventually, Bob came over to Mary’s side (mostly) and the 3,000-square-foot home came into focus. Main-floor living will enable the couple to avoid stairs if needed, while ample secondfloor guest rooms invite visitors. Dramatic windows capture the lake views. Among stylish tone-on-tone neutrals, reclaimed wood ceilings, trusses and beams add a dose of Up North. As Mary says, “Anytime we could bring in wood, that was good for Bob.”

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THIS WAS A DREAM HOME TO THEM , A LEGACY THEY WERE

HANDING DOWN TO THEIR FAMILY FOR YEARS TO COME.

LAURA TAYS, DESIGNER

STAIN MASTER

Tays commissioned a custom stain color. She used it at full strength on the skip-planed white oak island and at 50 percent on open shelves in the kitchen and laundry room, as well as living room built-ins.

OPPOSITE BOTTOMThe home’s exterior marries Bob and Mary’s wildly different tastes. Architect Collin Jacobs settled on stone, plus cedar two ways (horizontal planking and shake shingles), portioning out the materials to give the relatively tall structure a less imposing scale. Creamy trim and the roofline’s curved taper soften the look. ABOVEIn the kitchen, corner windows frame the lake view. The plaster-and-bronze range hood faces the fireplace in the adjoining great room, like a twin hearth. To eke out a few extra inches, the island runs lengthwise and breaks into that living space, so Tays gave it a pretty soapstone top and glass-front drawers on the side that faces the fireplace.

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ABOVE The guest bedroom’s blue paneling hides

corner storage, accessed through doors disguised in the woodwork. BELOW Tays adhered basket-weave tiles to the vanity wall without any grout to maintain the pattern’s crisp details. (The shower tile is lightly grouted for water protection). BELOW RIGHT A glass-doored built-in serves as a linen closet and medicine cabinet.

“Everything needed to have staying

power,” Mary continues. “I don’t want our kids to have to gut this in 30 or 40 years.

It’s so subtle, you don’t have the ability

to get sick of it.”

But designer Tays is quick to say that subtleis far from boring.She valued real

over faux, and chose materials that would

patinate with use, called “living” finishes in the trade. Natural stone veneer, handmade tiles, soapstone, leather, iron and brass all made the cut, and were put on repeat room to room. “The house keeps getting more beautiful with time,” Tays says.

Even Bob’s antler mounts look good in the calm setting. But if he ever feels the need for a space a little more rough around the edges, he walks 20 steps out the front door and lands in The Doghouse, the family’s stand-alone private pub. The stone-swathed building sits on the site of a former falling-down garage and had to keep the same footprint, so Mary describes the 689-squarefoot structure as “little bathroom, big bar.” Three local craft beers are on tap behind a 14-seat custom iron bar. The lounge revolves around a fireplace, leaving room for a table, where there’s almost always a cribbage game going. But Mary’s favorite spot isn’t The Doghouse or the sun-streaked great room or even the water glittering outside. It’s the upstairs hallway, where

Tays hung a collage of family vacation photos Mary chose. Front and center:

five years’ worth of headstands. MWL

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THIS PHOTOThe Dimkes where Mary and her

put the primary bedroom daughters often do

on ground level because, yoga, Tays tried out

Mary says, “We want another wall treatment—

to stay here forever.” exposed wood paneling

With an eye to long- charred using a

lasting style, she asked Japanese preservation

her designer to avoid technique called shou

wild colors and patterns. sugi ban. Gray plaid

So Tays gave oomph to wall-to-wall carpeting,

accent walls in a more cognac leather accents

subtle way, with natural and an antler fixture

METAL WINNER materials like grass cloth. round out the not-s0-

OPPOSITE, TOP RIGHT knotty pine cabin feel.

Black sconces

Above the garage, in a

inject a little edge

bonus guest room

into the serene primary bedroom and echo the kitchen hardware—Tays likes to mix finishes, but never uses

any just once.

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food

For a twist, swap

lime juice for the lemon, and sprinkle with ground ancho chile pepper

STEP ASIDE,

before roasting. Garnish

KETCHUP

with flaky sea salt.

The Sajady sisters grew up dousing rice, eggs and meat in their mother’s Magic Green Sauce, a punchy, fresh Afghan chutney made of cilantro and ginger. Today, the three Minneapolis women (plus Mom) sell a trio of sauces—original, hot and vegan aioli—under the brand Maazah,

Farsi for “flavor.” Trust us, RECIPE

you’ll want to spoon

ROASTED

it on every meal too. $9 for

STONE FRUIT

ounces. maazah.com

Halve and pit 2 pounds

peaches, nectarines, plumsand/or apricots. Arrange on a rimmed baking sheet, cut sides up. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons melted butter,1 tablespoon lemon juiceand, if desired,

2 tablespoons maple syrup. Roast at 375° until tender, 25 to 30 minutes, basting occasionally with pan juices. (If using apricots, wait to add them the last 12 to 15 minutes of roasting.)

To order, visit @kiomi_dsm on Instagram and send Maria Garcia a direct message. From $55.

Maria Garcia stitches the prettiest printed and linen

crossback aprons

at her home in

OVEN T0 … EVERYWHEREFor breakfast, try Roasted Stone Fruit with yogurt or cottage Des Moines.

cheese. Chop it into smaller pieces to layer on toast spread with cream cheese, ricotta or

ERIN KEEFFER, goat cheese. Pile it in a lettuce salad with chicken or salmon. Serve it with grilled pork. Or take

ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR it to the sweet side, paired with whipped cream, pound cake or butter pecan ice cream.

MWL SUMMER 2022

food sweet life

watering hole

Indoors or out, pool or lake, swimming releases us from our cares—and stokes a hunger best sated by ice cream. Better keep your freezer stocked.

WRITER LEAH ESKIN

MWL SUMMER 2022 PHOTOGRAPHER CARSON DOWNING

THE POOL WOBBLEDat the bottom of a cavernous, dark green hall. It was splotched with big kids who

shouted and sloshed in the waves. Probably a Minneapolis YMCA, definitely a long time ago. While Mom collected my brother from his swim lesson, I took in the slick skin, the damp air—the chlorine

Ice Cream Sandwiches

sharp scent of freedom.

Use a light touch when you assemble the ice cream

That feeling never faded, even after I got old

sandwiches, as the cookies are a bit fragile.

enough to suit up in polka dots or daisy print for my

HANDS ON20 MINUTES TOTAL3 HOURS 35 MINUTES

own lessons, even after my family decamped for a

quart ice cream, any flavor

new town, where we dashed many times a day to

/4 cup all-purpose flour

the swim club behind our house. Blue crests on top,

tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

black zigzags below, the pool let us jump, splash,

tablespoons sugar

bob. It steadied our handstands, padded our /4 teaspoon kosher salt

somersaults, caught our backflips. It kept the /4 teaspoon baking soda

/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

adults on the long chairs, stripes pressed into their

tablespoons unsalted butter, cut up

legs, magazines pressed to their faces.

egg yolk

The pool gave us red eyes and green hair. It made

/2 teaspoon vanilla

us hungry. There was a window where you could

.Let ice cream soften at room temperature about trade a dime for a bright orange pack of peanut

minutes. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with

butter cups, and a cart, a scorching tiptoe across

two long 8-inch-wide strips of parchment paper,

the cement, where I always chose the ice cream

crisscrossed and overhanging the pan. Scoop ice cream

sandwich. It came wrapped in wax paper—smooth

into pan and smooth the top. Fold parchment over ice

top, pleated bottom, vanilla-smudged sides. I knew

cream to cover. Freeze until firm, at least 2 hours.

how to peel it in strips, how to bite cleanly so the

.Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together flour,

powder-dry wafer didn’t scissor into the cold cream. cocoa powder, sugar, salt and baking soda.

I knew how to make the sandwich last through .Place chocolate chips and butter in a large

microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 1 minute; stir until

our exile on deck, across the endless minutes of adult

melted and smooth. Stir in egg yolk and vanilla

swim, until the cool blue restored us to freedom.

until combined. Stir in dry ingredients.

.Divide dough in half. Pat one portion onto a sheet of parchment paper. Top with a second sheet of parchment. Roll out and trim dough to an 8-inch

The cookies square. Using a fork or docking tool (so fun!), speckle

are richer, crispier dough square with holes. Using a knife, pizza wheel

and a little

or fluted pastry cutter, cut the square in half one

saltier than the ones

way and in quarters the other, yielding eight 4×2-inch

we grew up on—

tiles. Slide tiles (still on the parchment) onto a baking

yet taste nostalgic.

sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough portion. Freeze at least 1 hour.

.Preheat oven to 350°. Remove baking sheets from freezer and separate tiles. Bake until cookies are matte and just set, 11 to 12 minutes. Remove and cool on a wire rack.

.Remove ice cream from freezer. Unfold parchment and use it to lift out ice cream slab. Cut the slab in half one way and in quarters the other, yielding eight 4×2-inch blocks.

.Turn over half of the cookie tiles. Using a spatula,

set an ice cream block on each. Cover each with a second tile, flat side down. Wrap sandwiches in wax paper. Freeze until ready to eat. MAKES 8 SANDWICHES.

PER SERVING386 cal, 22 g fat, 81 mg chol, 207 mg sodium, 45 g carbo, 3 g fiber, 31 g sugars, 5 g pro.

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food master class

GET TO KNOW

JOSE

SALAZAR

Born in Colombia,

raw beauty raised in Queens.

Owns three (going on four)

Ceviche at home? In the Midwest? Yes and yes.

restaurants with

wife Ann. Personal

A Cincinnati chef shares his bright and refreshing

chef to several

Bengals players.

recipe for the ultimate no-cook party food.

CEVICHE SOUNDS like a dish best eaten on brilliant yellow Peruvian chile paste and tops

vacation, complete with sea breezes and a it with cancha, a crunchy, toasted snack

palm tree. But as chef Jose Salazar deliciously similar to Corn Nuts. Acidic lime juice “cooks”

demonstrates at his Cincinnati restaurant the fish, while chopped pineapple and avocado

Mita’s, if you follow the two most important add sweet and creamy tropical notes.

rules—keep it fresh and keep it cold—you can At Mita’s, named for his Colombian

have ceviche anytime, no matter the view. grandmother, Salazar mostly uses Gulf Coast

“Anywhere there’s a fishing community,” fish: “We call it ceviche del dيa, catch of

Salazar says, “people have been eating raw the day, so that we can source whatever is

fish on boats or right on the docks, simply freshest.” Chill the ceviche for a few hours

marinated.” Italy has crudo, Japan does before serving or enjoy within 30 minutes of

sashimi, and in South and Central America, mixing it together. “That way,” he says,

it’s ceviche, often eaten as an appetizer. “the fish is barely kissed with the acid on the

“Peruvians made it what it is today,” says outside and still raw in the middle. That’s

the chef, who flavors his ceviche with a where having really fresh fish is important.”

WRITERKARA ELDER

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Peruvian Ceviche

Cut 11/2 pounds fresh white

flaky fishinto 1/4-inch cubes prep

Black sea bass,

and place in a large bowl; chill. In a small

red snapper,

bowl, place 1 cup chopped pineapple;

flounder, grouper,

mahi-mahi or even

/2 cup thinly sliced red onion;1/4 cup

scallops would

aji amarillo paste;1 teaspoon minced fresh

work. The kind of

Aji amarillo is fish matters

ginger; and 1 clove garlic,minced; chill.

a Peruvian yellow less than its quality

Place 1 cup fresh lime juiceand 1/2 cup

pepper paste. and freshness.

Jose Salazar says, fresh orange juicein a third bowl; chill.

“Flavor-wise, it’s a little like habanero, but without the

When ingredients are all cold,

mind-blowing heat.”

mix

remove fish from refrigerator

sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt; gently mix. Let stand 1 minute. Add the other chilled ingredients and season with another 1 teaspoon kosher salt; gently

Be kind to your

fold together.Add 1 chopped avocado

ceviche! Fold the

and 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro;

mixture with

care so that the

fold again. Chill ceviche at least

Fresh citrus is as

fragile fish

important as fresh fish.

minutes and up to a few hours.

and avocado don’t

“If you have day-old,

fall apart.

pre-juiced or store

bought lime juice,”

Serve cold ceviche in small

Salazar says, “it’ll lend

serve

bowls or over Bibb lettuce,

a bitter flavor.”

with plantainor tortilla chipsfor Plantain chips—

scooping. For a traditional presentation,

made from starchy

garnish with canchaor Corn Nuts. green plantains,

a cousin of the

banana—add a faint

sweetness and

plenty of crunch.

In ceviche, the acid in lime juice alters the proteins in fish, mimicking what happens during cooking. But it’s still technically raw, so use only

Look for cancha

the freshest, high-quality seafood

and aji amarillo in

(and never freshwater fish, which can

Latin grocery stores

carry parasites). Jose Salazar suggests

or online. Salazar

buying sustainable seafood from

likes the brand

Whole Foods Market or a fishmonger.

Inca’s Food.

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food key ingredient

rocket science

You say arugula, he says rucola, she says

rocket, and we all say delicious.

(Or if you don’t, our ideas for this green-of

many-names may convert you.)

Our go-to side

salad: arugula,

a squeeze of

fresh lemon, olive

oil, salt and

cracked pepper.

TEST ANCIENT GREEN Mentioned in both the GIVE ME A K Arugula is notable for YOUNG AND OLD Arugula’s flavor can be

Bible and Talmud, arugula has been eaten high levels of vitamin K, a key nutrient for sharp, tart or bitter, depending on its age.

KITCHEN

for thousands of years. Italy claims an blood clotting. People on blood thinners You’ll notice a real difference growing your

TIPS

unwavering love for it over the millennia. can still eat arugula, but maybe not daily. own or buying it from a farmers market.

RECIPESJILL JOHNSON

MWL SUMMER 2022 PHOTOGRAPHSCARSON DOWNING

SIMPLE SIDE

Smashed Potatoes with Arugula Pesto

Preheat oven to 400°. Place and 1/4 teaspoon salt.Process

pounds small yellow or to a paste. Add 1/2 cup olive

red potatoesin a large oiland 2 teaspoons balsamic

Pesto gets an

pot; add water to cover by vinegar.Process until

assertive makeover

inch. Stir in 1 tablespoon smooth. Generously oil a

when you trade the

salt.Bring to a boil; reduce large rimmed baking sheet.

basil for peppery

heat. Simmer, uncovered, Place potatoes on baking

arugula. Toasting

the walnuts until potatoes are tender, sheet; press with a potato

adds depth to the to 30 minutes; drain. masher or glass to 1/2- to

pesto’s flavor.

Meanwhile, for pesto, in a /4-inch thickness. Drizzle

food processor, combine with 2 tablespoons olive oil;

cups packed arugula, sprinkle with salt and black

/2 cup toasted walnuts, pepper.Bake until edges are

/2 cup shredded Parmesan, golden, about 25 minutes.

or 3 cloves garlic(to taste) Spoon pesto over potatoes.

PIZZA NIGHT

MushroomGreens Pizza

In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter.Add 11/2 cups sliced mushrooms;2 cloves garlic,

minced; and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme.Cook until tender,

about 5 minutes. In a bowl, FAST AND FRESH

combine 1 cup ricotta cheese, Lemon Shrimp Pasta

/4 cup shredded mozzarella with Wilted Arugula

and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. In a large saucepan, cook minute. Stir in 1/4 cup

On a floured surface, stretch ounces gemelli pastain cut-up butter,1/4 cup

pound pizza doughinto a 12- salted water according to lemon juice,1/2 teaspoon

inch circle. Transfer to a baking package directions. Before dried basil,1/2 teaspoon

sheet dusted with cornmeal. draining, stir in 1 cup frozen salt,1/4 teaspoon black

Prick with a fork and bake at petite peas.Reserve 1/2 cup pepperand 1/4 teaspoon

° for 5 minutes. Spread cooking water; drain pasta crushed red pepper.Cook

ricotta mixture over crust. and peas. In a 12-inch until butter is melted and

Sprinkle with smoked paprika. skillet, heat 2 tablespoons shrimp are opaque. Stir in

Top with mushrooms. Bake olive oilover medium-high. pasta and peas, adding

until golden, about 10 minutes Add 12 ounces peeled and as much of the reserved

more. Top with 2 cupsarugula. deveined large shrimp; water as needed to make

Drizzle with olive oiland cook 2 minutes. Add 3 cloves it saucy; heat through. Stir

sprinkle with flaky sea salt. garlic,minced; cook in 4 cups arugula.

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food sips

shake it up

A traditional margarita calls for tequila, orange liqueur and a tart jolt of lime juice (plus a sweetener, if you like). Stop at that—or start playing.

SWEETEN IT—MAYBE

Our recipe relies on just orange liqueur to balance the pucker. If you find that too tart, adjust to taste with a neutral sweetener. (A little dash’ll do you.)

CHOOSE ONE

RIM THE GLASS +Simple syrup

Rub the rim with a lime wedge +Agave nectar

and dip the rim in salt (or one of

SHAKE!

our alternate ideas). Add ice.

Cover the shaker, hold tightly

CHOOSE ONE

and shake vigorously until the +Kosher salt

outside is frosty. Strain into +Tajيn(chile-lime seasoning)

the glass. Garnish with lime. +Coarse sugar

+Lime wedgesor slices +Cinnamon sugar

PREP THE SHAKER

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. SMASH

No shaker? Use a Mason jar. Here’s where things get fun.

+Ice Cubes If you like, before adding ice,

drop a few chunks of fruit, a slice

CHOOSE A BOOZE or two of fresh jalapeٌo or ginger,

Go with all tequila, or split it and/or an herb sprig into the

with mezcal to add a layer of shaker with the spirits and lime

smokiness. If you’re not a tequila juice. Muddle well, taste for

fan, substitute all vodka. sweetness, then add the ice and

CHOOSE ONE shake. Garnish to match.

+11/2 ounces silveror CHOOSE ONE OR MORE

gold tequila +Strawberries, raspberries or

+3/4 ounce tequilaand blackberries

/4 ounce mezcal +Peach,mango or pineapple

True tequila must be

+11/2 ounces vodka +Cilantro, mint, thymeor

distilled from 100 percent blue

rosemary

agave in specific places

ADD ORANGE +Jalapeٌo

in Mexico—but you can still

buy local. Brands like Una Familia Any orange spirit—such as +Fresh ginger

in Kansas City, Missouri, and

triple sec, Grand Marnier, or

Anteel in Detroit import proprietary

Cointreau—works. For a kitschy

blends of the real stuff.

twist, use blue curaاao. FROZEN

+3/4 ounce orange liqueur For a slushy drink, combine

ingredients in a blender. With

SQUEEZE A LIME machine running, gradually

Skip the bottle. Fresh juice is key. add 3/4 to 1 cup ice cubes

+3/4 ounce lime juice and/or frozen fruit.

CHOOSE ONE OR MORE +3/4 to 1 cup ice cubes +frozen cubed watermelon +frozen cubed pineapple +frozen cubed mango

RECIPEJULI HALE

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add a little honey if dressing is too tart. in a bowl with sugar and vinegar; toss

Cover and store in refrigerator up to 3 days. to combine. Let stand until juicy, 15 to

.Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. minutes. If the berries are less than

Add beans. Cook until crisp-tender, 2 to perfectly ripe (i.e., from the supermarket),

minutes. Drain; immediately rinse beans toss them with sugar and vinegar in a

with cold water. Drain well. Slice chicken. -quart baking dish; bake at 375° until

.To assemble salad, arrange lettuce on slightly softened and aromatic, 8 to

a platter or individual plates. Add chicken minutes. Let cool completely.

(warm or chilled), green beans, halved .Place berries with juices and sour cream

strawberries, the avocado and pecans (if in a food processor. Process until smooth.

using). Garnish with chives and basil. Pass Transfer to a bowl; whisk in heavy cream,

For main article, see page 50. dressing to serve. MAKES 4 SERVINGS lemon juice, vanilla and kosher salt. Cover

RED DELICIOUS PER SERVING397 cal, 26 g fat, 62 mg chol, 269 mg and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.

sodium, 22 g carbo, 7 g fiber, 13 g sugars, 22 g pro.

.Freeze chilled mixture in a 1.5-quart ice

Summer Chicken Salad cream maker according to manufacturer’s

with Strawberry Vinaigrette Quick-Pickled Strawberries directions. When ice cream is soft-serve

HANDS ON20 MINUTES TOTAL50 MINUTES HANDS ON15 MINUTES TOTAL2 HOURS 15 MINUTES consistency, transfer to a freezer container

in scoops, adding spoonfuls of jam as you

to 16 ounces skinless, boneless chicken pound strawberries, halved or

go, so there are pockets of jam throughout.

breast halves quartered if large

Run a knife once or twice through mixture

small onion, halved /2 cups white balsamic vinegar, rice

to lightly swirl. Freeze until firm enough to

/2 of a lemon, halved into quarters vinegar or white wine vinegar

scoop, about 4 hours. MAKES 9 SERVINGS.

fat clove garlic, halved /3 cup water

PER SERVING283 cal, 14 g fat, 43 mg chol, 40 mg

tablespoon plus /4teaspoon kosher salt, /3 cup sugar

sodium, 39 g carbo, 1 g fiber, 32 g sugars, 2 g pro.

divided tablespoon kosher salt

teaspoon whole black peppercorns teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Pimm’s Cup for a Crowd

cups whole strawberries

/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil Place strawberries in a 1-quart jar. In a HANDS ON10 MINUTES TOTAL20 MINUTES

tablespoons white balsamic vinegar or medium saucepan, combine vinegar, water,

/2 cups Pimm’s No. 1

balsamic vinegar sugar, kosher salt and peppercorns. Bring

navel orange, thinly sliced

/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt.

cup thinly sliced English cucumber

Honey (optional) Remove from heat. Let cool until warm.

cup strawberries, halved or

ounces haricots verts (slender Pour over berries in jar; secure lid.

quartered if large green beans)

Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight /2 cup fresh mint and/or basil leaves

1 large head butterhead lettuce (Bibb

before serving. Store in refrigerator up to cans (4/2cups) chilled sparkling

or Boston)

week. MAKES 3 CUPS.

lemonade (such as Sanpellegrino 2 cups strawberries, halved or quartered

PER 2 TABLESPOONS10 cal, 0 g fat, 0 mg chol, 14 mg Limonata), ginger beer or ginger ale

if large

sodium, 2 g carbo, 0 g fiber, 2 g sugars, 0 g pro.

lemon, juiced (optional)

1 avocado, halved and sliced

/2 cup whole toasted pecans, coarsely

Double-Strawberry .In a large pitcher, combine Pimm’s No. 1,

broken (optional)

Ripple Ice Cream orange, cucumber, strawberries and mint.

Fresh chives

This recipe is inspired by one from David Stir gently to lightly muddle. Let stand

Fresh basil leaves

Lebovitz’ cookbook, The Perfect Scoop. If minutes (or chill up to 2 hours).

.In a large saucepan, combine chicken, you’re feeling adventurous, serve with a .To serve, add sparkling lemonade to

onion, lemon, garlic, 1 tablespoon kosher little cracked black pepper on top. pitcher and stir. Taste; add a little lemon juice

salt and the peppercorns. Add water to HANDS ON15 MINUTES PREP8 HOURS 45 MINUTES (if using) if beverage is too sweet. Partially fill

cover. Bring to a simmer over medium. six tall glasses with ice. Pour beverage into

pound strawberries, halved or

Turn chicken; cover with a tight-fitting lid. glasses using a spoon to nudge muddled fruit

quartered if large

Remove from heat. Let stand until internal and herbs among ice. Garnish with additional

/3 cup sugar

temperature in the thickest part of breast fruit or herbs. MAKES 6 SERVINGS.

tablespoon balsamic vinegar

reaches 155°, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove INDIVIDUAL PIMM’S CUP In a tall glass,

cup sour cream

chicken from liquid, tent with foil and let lightly muddle an orange slice, a cucumber

cup heavy cream

rest 10 minutes before slicing. (Temperature slice, a few mint and/or basil leaves and

/2 teaspoon lemon juice

will rise during standing time.) Chicken can a halved strawberry. Add ice, 2 ounces

/2 teaspoon vanilla

be refrigerated, unsliced, until ready to Pimm’s No. 1 and, if desired, a small

Pinch kosher salt

assemble salad. /4 cup good-quality strawberry jam, such squeeze of lemon juice. Top with sparkling

.For dressing: In a blender, combine 2 cups as Bonne Maman, stirred to loosen lemonade or ginger ale, give it a stir, then

whole strawberries, the olive oil, vinegar, garnish with more fruit or herbs.

/4teaspoon kosher salt and the pepper. .If the strawberries are very tender and

PER SERVING310 cal, 0 g fat, 0 mg chol, 36 mg sodium,

Cover and blend until smooth. Taste and sweet (i.e., locally grown), place them g carbo, 0 g fiber, 47 g sugars, 0 g pro.

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Earl Grey Strawberry depends on the consistency of the tahini,

The surest way to ward off dry pork is to

MOJO start with a thick chop. (If a jumbo cutdwarfs your appetite, cut the meat from the

PORK CHOPS WITH bone and share.) The peppy pineapple and

Shortcakes FRUIT SALSA mango salsa almost hogs the spotlight—it’s add /4cup additional water in the same

WRITERHANNAH AGRAN good enough to eat like a salad.

RECIPES EMILY PASTERPHOTOGRAPHERCARSON DOWNING

GRILL

HANDS ON25 MINUTES TOTAL2 HOURS 30 MINUTES manner and blend until sauce is smooth,

meets fluffy and pourable. Cover and chill until

cup heavy cream, divided BRUSH UP ON YOUR

OUTDOOR COOKING GAME

(BASTE, DOLLOP

AND MARINATE IT TOO) needed. (Tahini sauce may be stored in

teaspoons loose-leaf Earl Grey tea (or WITH DAZZLING

SAUCES ADAPTED FROM

A GLOBAL PANTRY.

an airtight container in the refrigerator

tea bags), divided

up to 2 weeks.)

tablespoons plus /4cup granulated

world

sugar, divided .For Israeli salad: In a large bowl,

flag

tablespoons sour cream CHERMOULA MOJOS ARE A FAMILY combine cucumber, tomatoes, onion and

HALIBUT SKEWERS OF SAUCES BROUGHT TO THE

Kabob smarts: Some ingredients CARIBBEAN FROM THE

cook faster than others, so don’t CANARY ISLANDS THROUGH

SERVED IN MOROCCO alternate them like multicolor beadson a string. Instead, segregate your MIGRATION. IN CUBA,

/2 cups all-purpose flour AND OTHER NORTH AFRICANNATIONS, CHERMOULA skewers for perfectly flaky fish, tender EXPECT LIME AND ORANGE JUICE,GARLIC, AND OREGANO. parsley. Add 3 tablespoons lemon juice

BLENDS PARSLEY, zucchini and not-soggy tomatoes.

CILANTRO, SPICES, OLIVE OIL

AND LEMON JUICE.

teaspoon baking powder and 3 tablespoons olive oil; toss to coat.

/4 teaspoon plus pinch kosher salt, divided For main article, see page 70. Season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and the

/4 teaspoon baking soda black pepper to taste. Cover and chill up

GRILL MEETS WORLD

/3 cup cold butter

to 6 hours.

/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt

Chicken Shawarma .To grill chicken: Create hot (direct)

egg, lightly beaten

HANDS ON25 MINUTES TOTAL4 HOURS and cooler (indirect) zones in your grill,

tablespoons milk

preheating the hot zone to high. Place

tablespoon turbinado (raw) sugar tablespoon packed brown sugar

chicken thighs on grate over indirect heat.

cups fresh strawberries, sliced teaspoons ground cumin

Cover and grill thighs until the internal

tablespoon fine orange zest teaspoons ground coriander

temperature reaches 150°, 18 to 20 minutes,

teaspoons smoked paprika

.In a small saucepan, combine /2cup turning once halfway through grilling. Move

teaspoon garlic powder

heavy cream and 2 teaspoons tea (or thighs over direct heat in hot zone of grill.

teaspoon ground cinnamon

tea bags). Bring to a gentle simmer; Grill until the internal temperature reaches

/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

cover with a lid. Remove from heat. Let °, 5 to 7 minutes, turning frequently.

/3cup plus 5 tablespoons lemon juice,

stand 30 to 60 minutes. Strain through .Transfer chicken to a cutting board, tent

divided

a fine-mesh sieve (or remove tea bags). tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, with foil and let rest 10 minutes. Meanwhile,

Transfer to a large bowl. Refrigerate until divided warm pitas on the grill.

well chilled. pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs .Thinly slice chicken and serve with tahini

.To tea-infused cream, add /2cup heavy /4 cup tahini sauce, Israeli salad, pitas and lemon

cream, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, cloves garlic, coarsely chopped wedges. MAKES 4 SERVINGS.

/2 to /4cup cold water

and 2 tablespoons sour cream. Beat on PER SERVING1,203 cal, 64 g fat, 158 mg chol, 1,812 mg

English cucumber, finely chopped sodium, 94 g carbo, 8 g fiber, 10 g sugars, 68 g pro.

medium-high until soft peaks form. Cover

(3 cups)

and chill until ready to serve.

pint cherry or grape tomatoes,

.Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet Mojo Pork Chops with Fruit Salsa

quartered

with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, HANDS ON25 MINUTES TOTAL5 HOURS

small red onion, finely chopped (/2cup) combine flour, /4cup granulated sugar,

/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley /3 cup fresh orange juice (from 2 oranges)

teaspoons tea (or contents of 2 tea bags),

Freshly ground black pepper to taste /3 cup plus /4cup fresh lime juice (from

the baking powder, /4teaspoon salt and

soft pitas limes), divided

the baking soda. Using a pastry blender

lemon, cut into wedges, for serving /4 cup packed brown sugar

or your fingers, cut or rub in butter until

cloves garlic, minced

mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a .For marinade: In a small bowl, combine

jalapeٌo pepper, seeded and finely

well in the center. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cumin, coriander, paprika,

chopped

/2cup sour cream, the egg and milk. Add garlic powder, cinnamon, and 2 teaspoons

tablespoon plus 1/4teaspoons kosher

to flour mixture; stir with a fork just until kosher salt. Whisk in 2 tablespoons lemon

salt, divided

moistened. juice. Slowly add 3 tablespoons oil in a /4 teaspoons ground cumin, divided

.Drop dough in eight mounds on prepared steady stream, whisking constantly until teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

baking sheet. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar. mixture forms a smooth paste. Hot sauce (such as Cholula) (optional)

Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. .Place chicken thighs in a resealable /2 cup canola oil or grape-seed oil

Transfer to a wire rack; cool completely. plastic bag set in a shallow dish. Add bone-in pork rib chops, cut 1/2inches

thick (about 3 pounds total)

.In a medium bowl, stir together marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat

ripe pineapple, cored and chopped

strawberries, 3 tablespoons granulated chicken. Chill at least 3 hours or overnight.

(4 cups)

sugar, the orange zest and pinch salt. Let .Meanwhile, make tahini sauce: In a

small ripe mango, chopped (1 cup)

stand until juicy, 15 to 30 minutes. blender or food processor, combine tahini,

/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

.Split shortcakes horizontally. Top /3cup lemon juice, /2teaspoon kosher salt,

/2cup chopped red onion

shortcakes with dollops of whipped and the garlic; cover and pulse a few times

jalapeٌo and/or Fresno peppers, seeded

cream and generous spoonfuls of berries. until mixture forms a paste. With motor

and finely chopped

MAKES 8 SERVINGS. MWL running, slowly add /2cup water and blend

/2 teaspoon granulated sugar

until sauce is lighter in color and fluffy, 1 to

PER SERVING373 cal, 23 g fat, 87 mg chol, 277 mg teaspoon black pepper

sodium, 39 g carbo, 3 g fiber, 18 g sugars, 5 g pro. minutes. If sauce is still very thick, which

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.For marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk /2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided .Slice remaining half of the red onion.

together orange juice, /3cup lime juice, /2 teaspoons sherry vinegar or red To assemble burgers, spread goat cheese

the brown sugar, garlic, 1 jalapeٌo pepper, wine vinegar (if using) on bottom buns. Top with burgers,

whole clove garlic

tablespoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoons sliced onion and arugula. Spread Romesco

/2 teaspoon sugar

cumin, the oregano, and a dash hot sauce sauce on top buns; place on top. MAKES

/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

(if using). Slowly add oil in a steady stream, SERVINGS.

/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

whisking constantly until mixture is PER SERVING621 cal, 38 g fat, 103 mg chol, 752 mg

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

sodium, 35 g carbo, 4 g fiber, 8 g sugars, 33 g pro.

emulsified.

red onion, halved crosswise

.Place pork chops in a resealable plastic

pounds ground lamb or ground beef

bag set in a shallow dish. Add marinade. Vietnamese Grilled Eggplant

(or 1 pound each)

Seal bag and turn to coat chops. Chill 4 to HANDS ON15 MINUTES TOTAL35 MINUTES

cloves garlic, minced

hours (but not longer than 12 hours,

teaspoon ground cumin

/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes) because the acid in the marinade will begin

teaspoon ground coriander

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

to break down the muscle fibers of the

ounces goat cheese (chèvre) (optional)

2 tablespoons water

meat, making it mushy).

hamburger buns, toasted

2 tablespoons fish sauce*

.Thirty minutes before grilling the pork,

ounces fresh baby arugula

/2to 1 Thai chile or serrano pepper, seeded prepare fruit salsa. In a large bowl,

and finely chopped (optional)

combine pineapple, mango, cilantro, .For Romesco sauce: Toast almonds

clove garlic, minced

red onion, and 2 jalapeٌo and/or Fresno in a dry skillet over medium until lightly

medium Chinese or Japanese eggplant**

peppers. In a smaller bowl, whisk together browned and fragrant, about 4 minutes. (2 pounds total)

/4cup lime juice, /4teaspoon kosher salt, Coarsely chop almonds; place in a food tablespoons canola oil or grape-seed oil,

/4teaspoon cumin, the granulated sugar, processor and let cool. Add roasted red divided

and a dash hot sauce (if using) until salt and peppers, tomato, bread, /2teaspoon medium red bell peppers, cored and

sugar are dissolved. Pour over fruit and toss kosher salt, the vinegar, whole garlic clove, quartered

to coat. Cover and chill until needed. sugar, paprika and cayenne pepper. Pulse /2 teaspoon kosher salt

/2 cup lightly packed fresh mint, chopped

.To grill chops: Create hot (direct) until large ingredients are broken down.

/4 cup fresh Thai or sweet basil, chopped

and cooler (indirect) zones in your grill, With the motor running, slowly add olive oil

/4 cup finely chopped roasted peanuts

preheating the hot zone to high. Drain and and process until sauce is smooth enough

discard marinade from chops. Season both to spread but still has a rustic texture. .For nuoc cham sauce: In a bowl, whisk

sides of chops with 1 teaspoon kosher salt Taste; add additional salt or vinegar if together lime juice, maple syrup, the water

and the black pepper. needed. Transfer to a bowl. Cover and and fish sauce. Add chile (if using) and

.Place chops on grate over indirect chill until needed. (Romesco sauce may garlic. Let stand 30 minutes before serving.

heat. Cover and grill chops until internal be stored in an airtight container in the (Nuoc cham may be stored in an airtight

temperature reaches 125°, 20 to 25 minutes, refrigerator up to 5 days.) container in the refrigerator up to 1 week.)

turning once halfway through grilling. Move .For burgers: Grate half of the red .Preheat grill to high. Cut eggplants in

chops over direct heat in hot zone of grill. onion. In a large bowl, combine grated half lengthwise and brush all over with

Grill until internal temperature reaches onion, the lamb, minced garlic, cumin, tablespoons oil. Toss bell pepper quarters

° and chops are seared, 5 to 10 minutes, coriander and 1 teaspoon kosher salt; mix with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.

turning once. gently with your hands. Form mixture into Sprinkle vegetables with kosher salt.

.Transfer chops to a platter. Let stand six loosely packed balls, each weighing .Reduce grill heat to medium-high. Place

minutes. Serve chops with fruit salsa. approximately 5 ounces. (Packing the meat eggplant and bell peppers, cut sides down,

MAKES 6 SERVINGS. too tightly can result in tough burgers.) on grate over direct heat. Cook, uncovered,

PER SERVING288 cal, 8 g fat, 76 mg chol, 452 mg Gently flatten the balls into patties slightly until grill marks appear, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn

sodium, 23 g carbo, 3 g fiber, 17 g sugars, 31 g pro.

wider than the buns. Create a divot in the vegetables. Cover and continue grilling until

centers of the patties with your fingers, so vegetables are tender and lightly charred

Lamb Burgers with Romesco that burgers remain flat and do not shrink in spots, 5 to 7 minutes more, turning

Bread in a sauce may seem strange, but it when cooked. occasionally. (The eggplant may be done a

adds texture and thickening power. If your .Create hot (direct) and cooler (indirect) minute or two before the bell peppers.)

bread is fresh, be sure to toast it for the zones in your grill, preheating the hot .Arrange eggplant halves on a platter.

best results. zone to high. Place burgers on grate over Coarsely chop bell peppers and scatter

START TO FINISH1 HOUR indirect heat. Cover and grill burgers until them over the eggplant. Drizzle with /4cup

internal temperature reaches 140°, 20 to of nuoc cham sauce. Sprinkle with mint,

/4 cup whole blanched almonds

basil and peanuts. Serve with additional 25 minutes,turning once halfway through

cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained

grilling. Move burgers over direct heat nuoc cham on the side. MAKES 4 SERVINGS.

roma tomato, chopped

in hot zone of grill. Grill until internal *INGREDIENT TIP Fish sauce is a widely

slice country-style bread, day-old or

temperature reaches 160°, 5 to 8 more available condiment signature to Southeast

toasted, crusts removed, torn into

Asian cuisines. One especially good brand is minutes, turning once. Transfer burgers pieces (/4cup)

to a plate. Red Boat, but any you find will work.

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**INGREDIENT TIP Chinese eggplants are pan or basket on grate. Drain and discard oil and process until mixture is smooth

long, slender and bright lavender. Their marinade from steak. Arrange steak slices and has a thin consistency. Taste and

thin skin and mild, sweet taste are well in an even layer in grill pan. Place green adjust seasoning. Transfer one-third of

suited for recipes like this one, with a short onions on grate over direct heat. Turn the chermoula to a small bowl. Reserve

cooking time and strong flavors. Japanese steak frequently until the meat is no longer the remaining chermoula for brushing on

or graffiti eggplant are similar substitutes. pink, 8 to 10 minutes. Grill green onions cooked skewers. (Chermoula may be stored

If using globe or Italian eggplant, use until lightly charred, 2 to 4 minutes, turning in an airtight container in the refrigerator

medium eggplants (2 pounds total) and once. Transfer steak and onions to a platter. up to 2 days.)

cut them lengthwise into 1-inch-thick .Sprinkle steak and onions with sesame .Cut halibut into 1/2-inch pieces.

planks. seeds and Korean chile flakes (if using). Thread halibut pieces onto three or four

PER SERVING257 cal, 16 g fat, 0 mg chol, 886 mg Serve with rice and lettuce leaves for - to 10-inch skewers. Brush halibut with

sodium, 28 g carbo, 10 g fiber, 18 g sugars, 6 g pro.

making wraps. MAKES 4 SERVINGS. the chermoula in the small bowl.

*INGREDIENT TIP To toast sesame seeds, .Thread zucchini rounds through the skin

Bulgogi with Grilled Onions cook them in a small dry skillet over onto three or four skewers so cut sides

If you don’t have a grill pan or basket, place medium until lightly browned, shaking the will be touching the grill grates. Thread

a shallow rimmed baking pan on the grate. pan frequently to prevent burning. Transfer whole cherry tomatoes onto three or

HANDS ON30 MINUTES TOTAL2 HOURS 30 MINUTES to a bowl to stop cooking. four additional skewers. Brush vegetable

**INGREDIENT TIP Gochugaru, or Korean skewers with olive oil and season with salt

pounds boneless beef ribeye steak, top

chile flakes, is a signature ingredient in and black pepper.

sirloin or beef chuck

.Preheat grill to high. Preheat grill pan kimchi. It has smoky, fruity notes and is Asian pear, Bosc pear or red cooking

on grate. Oil grill pan by dipping a paper milder that the pepper flakes you’d sprinkle

apple

towel in vegetable oil and, using tongs to on a pizza. As a garnish, it adds a little kick

tablespoons soy sauce

hold the paper towel, rubbing the grill pan and color to this dish, but isn’t required.

tablespoons packed brown sugar

with oil. Wait at least 5 minutes and repeat PER SERVING510 cal, 32 g fat, 145 mg chol, 506 mg tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)

sodium, 10 g carbo, 3 g fiber, 3 g sugars, 47 g pro.

the oiling process just before adding fish to

tablespoons minced garlic

grill pan. (This helps prevent the fish from

tablespoon grated fresh ginger

/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Chermoula Halibut Skewers sticking.)

tablespoons sesame oil Thin wooden or bamboo skewers work well .Place fish skewers in grill pan. Place

thick green onions for delicate fish and cherry tomatoes. Soak vegetable skewers on grate over direct

tablespoons canola oil or grape-seed oil them in water for 30 minutes before using heat. Grill fish skewers until fish flakes

/2 teaspoon kosher salt them so they don’t burn. easily, about 10 minutes, turning once.

/2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted*

HANDS ON20 MINUTES TOTAL30 MINUTES Grill vegetable skewers until charred and

Korean chile flakes (gochugaru)**

tender, about 5 minutes for tomatoes

cups packed cilantro leaves (optional)

and 10 minutes for zucchini, turning once

cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves Hot cooked jasmine rice

or twice. Grill lemon halves over direct

cloves garlic, peeled and halved Large Romaine leaves or green or red leaf

heat, cut sides down, until grill marks

Zest and juice of 1 lemon (1 teaspoon lettuce leaves

appear.

zest and 3 tablespoons juice)

.Wrap steak in plastic wrap and freeze .Transfer skewers to a platter. Brush the

/2 teaspoon ground cumin

until firm, 1/2to 2 hours. (This will make fish with some of the remaining chermoula.

/2 teaspoon ground coriander

the steak easier to thinly slice.) Serve with additional chermoula and the

/2 teaspoon paprika

.Meanwhile, for marinade: Peel and core lemon halves. MAKES 4 SERVINGS. MWL

/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper

pear. Grate half of the pear and place the teaspoon kosher salt PER SERVING643 cal, 48 g fat, 111 mg chol, 607 mg

sodium, 13 g carbo, 4 g fiber, 6 g sugars, 45 g pro.

grated fruit in a medium bowl. (Reserve /3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

the remaining half pear for another use.) pounds fresh halibut, 1 inch thick, skin

Add soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, garlic, removed

ginger and black pepper to the bowl. Whisk medium zucchini (8 ounces each), cut

to dissolve sugar. Slowly add sesame oil in into 1-inch-thick rounds

12 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes

a steady stream, whisking constantly, until

tablespoons olive oil

mixture is emulsified.

Kosher salt and black pepper to taste .Remove steak from freezer and cut it

Vegetable oil

very thinly across the grain into slices

small lemons, halved

GRILLING 101

approximately ⅛ inch thick. Place steak in a

glass baking dish. Add marinade; use tongs .For chermoula: In a food processor, Hover your

phone’s camera

to turn steak to coat completely. Cover and combine cilantro, parsley, garlic, lemon

for answers to all

chill at least 30 minutes or overnight. zest and juice, cumin, coriander, paprika,

your burning

.When ready to grill, brush green onions crushed red pepper, and kosher salt.

(or, hopefully, not)

with canola oil and season with kosher Pulse until mixture forms a coarse paste. questions about

salt. Preheat grill to high. Preheat grill With the motor running, slowly add olive outdoor cooking.

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