Nov/Dec 2007

Features

retrospective

30Happy Anniversary
Ten Years of LCJM.

HOME

32Defining a Heritage Home:
Scandinavian Style
By Wendy Jacobson
The fine details that bring the holidays home.

GALLERY

38Who Knew?
By Chip Borkenhagen
A look at Dr. Mark Munson's artistic side.

RECREATION

42No Snow? No Problem. Dog Power comes to BIR
By Tenlee Lund
Dryland events challenge man's best friend.

BUSINESS

44It Starts with People:
Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation
By Sheila Peterson Helmberger
Investing in Lake Country community needs.

DINING

582007 Readers' Choice Restaurant Awards

60Holiday Gift Guide

Departments

Behind the scenes

4Editor's Journal
8Contributors
10Letters to the Editor

echoes off the lake

12Front Porch
20Seasonings
Holiday Dinner
22Out-of-Doors
The Coyote
24Our Towns
Cushing
26Through the Garden Gate
Going to Seed
46Profile
May in Deep Winter
50Discoveries
Raising Game Birds
54Financial
Stealing the Season

reviews

56Restaurant
The Hawk on Bay
64Book
Grandparents, Minnesota Style
66Book
Great Wolf and the Good Woodsman

Information Central

74Promotions
78Advertiser Directory