Recipes

Tracy Baker is what she likes to call a “transplant from Liberal, Kansas.” She has been married almost 27 years to Scott Baker, whom she met in Liberal when he was working there years ago.

Rana Holmer and her husband Todd live in rural Frazee. The high school sweethearts have been married for almost 22 years. They are blessed with two boys Brody, 16, and McCoy, 13 (almost 14).

Sharon Lenius enjoys the quiet country life with her husband Walt. She shared a few recipes for the cooking column this week.

For Mother’s Day, husbands and fathers help the kids show Mom she is appreciated and deserves at least one day off a year by completely taking over the cooking, cleaning and daily activities around the house.

Diana Danielson was born and raised in Detroit Lakes and graduated from DLHS. Even though she grew up in DL, there was always a connection to Frazee. “My dad Warren Mohn worked at Daggett’s for many years as a welder,” she said.

The No. 1 reason for overeating and unhealthy eating is habit. People tend to be creatures of habit, and if your plate isn’t removed when you are full, you tend to keep mindlessly eating until it’s gone.

With the kids involved in so many sports and activities consuming time and energy, parents need quick and easy meals that taste good and also have protein and vegetables.

Judy Omundson is no stranger to the kitchen. She was a cook at Emmanuel Nursing Home from 1988 to 1993 and then worked as the “P.M. Cook” at the Becker County Law Enforcement Center from 1992 until 1999.