What's New in Fargo-Moorhead

Gelatin is a tasteless, odorless protein, which is made by extracting collagen from boiled animal bones. Tasty, right? The after-dinner delicacy of a gelatin dessert was reserved for the wealthy and dates back to the 15th century. Gelatin is the main ingredient in Jell-O and the brand name has been a staple in …READ MORE

Pronounced: goo·losh Also known as: Funeral Hotdish (or in my case: Grandma hotdish) The truth is, I hesitate to call this meal goulash. My aunts and uncles refer to it as hamburger hotdish which was later termed grandma hotdish by my cousins. Whatever you want to call it, this pot of amazingness is …READ MORE

In the Midwest, we do things a little differently. We say “pop” instead of “soda”, we pronounce “bag” like “beg,” and we eat lots of salad, but not the leafy greens that you would normally assume. Salads in the Midwest, especially in the Fargo-Moorhead area, are typically desserts made of a cream or …READ MORE