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    Lonely Gopher in a Hawkeye World?

    October 22, 2012 - By ldurben@charter.net

    I married an Iowa Hawkeye fan.  Let me repeat that for emphasis: I married an Iowa Hawkeye fan. This means that sometimes I need to know when to quiet my Minnesota Golden Gopher allegiances and just go with the black and gold. (Always with one caveat – as long as…

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  • Turkey Spaghetti Pie | #switchtoturkey #turkeyeveryday #serveturkey
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    Turkey Spaghetti Pie

    October 18, 2012 - By ldurben@charter.net

    I wasn’t going to blog tonight, but I feel I must share with you these two recipes I made today – Turkey Spaghetti Pie and the most amazing chocolate chip cookie recipe. I took a day off because it’s fall break for schools in Minnesota, and I really wanted to…

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  • My Turkey Family

    My Turkey Family

    October 14, 2012 - By ldurben@charter.net

    I was reminded this weekend that I am lucky to have an extended “family” who I also happen to work for as the communications director for the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association (or MTGA for short). After 17 years with the organization, it only makes sense that I would get to…

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    Hunting in Polka Dot Boots (and Crockpot Pheasant Wild Rice Soup)

    October 7, 2012 - By ldurben@charter.net

    I am so excited to share this fabulous Crockpot Creamy Pheasant Wild Rice Soup with you! But first, I must tell you why I’m using pheasant in this recipe. This weekend I did something I’ve never done before – I went pheasant hunting at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club…

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  • About Me - AgNerd

    Maybe I am an AgNerd

    October 4, 2012 - By ldurben@charter.net

    Let’s talk about being an “AgNerd,” shall we? Part of the reason I finally launched this blog – a much thought about dream of mine – can be traced back to Kansas City in August. I found myself smack dab in the middle of all these amazing social media rock…

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    Deep Breath … Here I Go!

    September 25, 2012 - By ldurben@charter.net

    So the thing about starting a blog is – I’m ridiculously nervous about it. I want the title to be exactly right and the design to look “like me”. And heaven forbid I actually write the first blog post. Will it be interesting? funny? worthwhile enough for anyone who happens…

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Hello, I’m Lara! I’m a wife, mom (empty nester, almost!), a business owner, and an avid baker, gardener, and traveler. Thanks for being here!

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