Publisher's Synopsis
What did Lucky Lindy eat after his history-making flight? Who are the Noble Prize winners who have Minnesota connections? What dishes were served in party-loving St. Paul in the early days of statehood? What sports figures, artists, politicians and inventors found success in the state and what dishes help bring their accomplishments to life? Filled with interesting facts and fascinating trivia, Minnesota Sketches takes readers through people, places, accomplishments and incidents from the states more than 150 year history. Each essay is accompanied by a delicious recipe from the era translated for modern kitchens. This is a way to bring history to life.
