December / January 2015
On the cover: The Apostle Islands sea caves “in ice” made them a popular Wisconsin destination last winter. Photo by Paul Sundberg.
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FEATURES
35 Gifts of Lake Superior by Konnie LeMay
Water, waves, lakers, salties, surfers and 30 more gifts we treasure from our Lake Superior. Our special 35th anniversary present to you.
Sea Caves on Ice
An ice cave sampler from a variety of area photographers reminds us of the spectacular show at the Apostle Islands last year.
THE GUIDE
RESTAURANTS: Book Fare by Molly Hoeg
A trend, especially on the Minnesota shores, is for restaurants to create cookbooks that give recipes and serve up their neighborhoods.
RESTAURANTS: All for a Cookbook? by Robert Lillegard
Who would have thought that creating a cookbook for the Duluth Grill could turn into high adventure? Let the author tell you all about it.
FOOD: A Taste of the Lake Superior Fish Classic by Konnie LeMay
The chef of the Oceanaire Seafood Room took top honors at the Fish Classic. Check out some event photos and his award-winning recipe.
ENTERTAINMENT: The Nutcracker … Sweet! by Tony Bennett
This classic ballet is a holiday tradition in cities around the Lake. It highlights great dancer performances and, best of all, local children.
LODGINGS: Celebrity Sightings by Bob Berg
What do you do when Mick Jagger and the boys or other celebrities show up at your hotel? We name names and give you the scoops.
THE DIRECTORY: Lake Superior Services
A convenient look at restaurants, lodgings, events, services and destinations. Keep this one handy for planning and pleasure.
LAKE SUPERIOR LIVING
HOMES: Dreamweaver by Konnie LeMay
An Upper Peninsula home contractor reveals how to make your remodel or new construction into a dream home, not a nightmare.
HEALTH & WELLNESS: Dem Bones, Dem Bones by Konnie LeMay
Want to know where your ancestors (or that mummified hand in your museum) came from? A Lakehead University DNA lab can help.
RECIPE BOX: Family Favorites by Juli Kellner
We share with you some of the favorite holiday traditional dishes that grace the family tables of a few of our magazine crew.
DEPARTMENTS
Letters
Behind the Pages
Welcome to the Big Lake: Delivering the Lake – 200 Times by Konnie LeMay
Around the Circle by Phil Bencomo
Reviews: Books for children
Lake Superior Journal: Paul Flynn, Hard Hat Diver by Jim Marshall
By the Shores: A Satellite Storm View by NOAA
Travel & Events by Bob Berg
Lake Superior Marketplace
View•Point: Seasonal Magic by Shawn Malone