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Fran Hill
Food Columnist
Fran Hill has been blogging about food at On My Plate since October of 2006. She, her husband and two dogs reside near Colome.
To Bake or Not To Bake
December 21, 2017
Even if holiday baking seems like a chore, Peppermint Sugar Cookies are a sweet reward.
Tis the Season: Peppermint Fudge
December 7, 2017
Can fudge be light and fresh? Yes — when it's flavored with the clean taste of peppermint.
Thankful for Squash
November 22, 2017
Family tradition puts butternut squash on the Thanksgiving table.
Goodbye, Garden
October 12, 2017
Turn summer’s final tomatoes into a light and delicious pasta sauce.
The Best of Two Seasons
September 28, 2017
Enjoy the culinary delights of summer and fall at the same time.
Food for Thought
August 31, 2017
A good book and a salad featuring Forestburg melon makes a late summer treat.
Cake in Moderation
July 6, 2017
You might need to take a few extra steps during the day, but don’t deny yourself Strawberry Cream Cheese Ice Box Cake.
Summer Magic
June 22, 2017
Spend more time outside and less time in the kitchen with a simple summer slaw.
A Sweet Treat for Mom
May 11, 2017
Rhubarb apple crisp is a sweet, yet tart, finish to your Mother’s Day meal.
Snow Day
April 13, 2017
Leek and spinach soup is the perfect remedy for a South Dakota spring blizzard.
Culinary Spring Has Sprung
March 30, 2017
Just a few spots of green are quick to cure the winter blues.
Twitter to the Rescue
March 2, 2017
A sheep-shearing crew gets a spicy meal, thanks to the power of social media.