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04/09/2024

Hello, friends! I’m headed to Watford City this weekend for a golf tournament and will need some food along the way.

What are the best restaurants between Bismarck and Watford City? Thanks in advance!

02/09/2024

Hello, friends! Where can I find the best boxes for moving?

Needing to grab some over the next few weeks. Any help is appreciated!

Bonus question: what are your favorite “hacks” when moving into a new place?

I couldn’t agree more! 🌮
28/08/2024

I couldn’t agree more! 🌮

Something to think about when we donate used goods.
27/08/2024

Something to think about when we donate used goods.

24/08/2024

FYI, Midwest Flavor Fest is cancelled for the year.

I’ve had a handful of people message me asking what is going on so I thought I’d post here.

23/08/2024

Hello, friends! What’s your favorite restaurant in the Bismarck/Mandan area?

Bon appétit. 👨‍🍳
20/08/2024

Bon appétit. 👨‍🍳

18/08/2024

We have planted the maze at a new location - near our home farm at the Baldwin Greenhouse. The corn is very tall, thick and ready to explore, BUT the Burleigh Country Commission needs to provide a Special Use Permit, which was previously declined. Fingers crossed they will see the value in offering agri tourism experiences in our country. The commission meetings is Monday Aug. 19th at 5:15pm. If you have enjoyed the maze in the past- you may want to email them at [email protected] Stay turned ...

Adding these to my list of smoothie recipes!
16/08/2024

Adding these to my list of smoothie recipes!

Who’s ready for harvest season?!
15/08/2024

Who’s ready for harvest season?!

12/08/2024

Hello, friends! Who is your favorite food truck in North Dakota?

I’m planning a new kind of event for next year and will need some food on deck. ⛳️

Too funny!…wait, now I can’t go to the UK or I’ll be arrested for sharing this. 🤦‍♂️
11/08/2024

Too funny!

…wait, now I can’t go to the UK or I’ll be arrested for sharing this. 🤦‍♂️

11/08/2024

Hi friends! What’s something you’re grateful for today?

I finally tried Ichiban Japanese Grill Ramen & Sushi this week, and it was so good that I returned just two days later. ...
02/08/2024

I finally tried Ichiban Japanese Grill Ramen & Sushi this week, and it was so good that I returned just two days later. I had been seeing many positives reviews and knew I was in for a treat, but I had no idea how incredible this place truly is. This has become one of my favorite restaurants in the Bismarck-Mandan area.

Ichiban is located at 1825 N 13th St, Bismarck, ND.

Before I get to the food, I want to mention how incredible their service is. On Sunday evening, after a (terrible) round of golf at Pebble Creak, a friend and I stopped by Ichiban about 30 minutes before closing time to ask if we could still grab food, even just to-go orders would be great. The woman up front laughed and said, no, come sit down and eat! We will just be quick!

And, she wasn’t kidding. Incredibly fast service yet never rushing us out the door. We left just minutes after 9 pm after having eaten a full meal. I can’t say enough good things about this experience.

It was so good, in fact, that I returned two days later for lunch. And it was the same. exact. experience. Wonderful service, quick food, amazing flavors.

FYI I’ve included a full menu breakdown in the photos, so you can know what you’d like to try before you visit.

Alright, let’s get to the food!

Crispy Chicken ramen, extra spicy
Crispy chicken, fish cake, half cooked egg, bamboo shoots, cabbage, green onion, corn, and chili oil, in a tonkotsu base.

Absolutely incredible. Crispy skin, tender meat. The broth was rich yet not overwhelming, and completely full of flavor. The soft egg caught me by surprise as I wasn’t expecting the middle to be cool when everything else is hot, but again it has a fantastic flavor. The flavors pull together nicely.

This is a fantastic entry-level ramen for those who are new to the dish.

Fire Superman roll
Snow crab, shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, and cream cheese, topped with eel sauce and spicy mayo. This roll is wonderful!

This is a great entry-level sushi roll for a newcomer.

Fried chicken bun
Steamed bun, lettuce and cabbage, and fried chicken.

WOW! This appetizer stole the show. Incredibly crispy, amazing flavor, a house sauce that is to die for - you can’t ask for more than that. This their version of a taco and I am all about it. 12/10, I recommend you try it!

You can also get it with roasted pork belly if you’d prefer.

Shredded Char Siu ramen
Shredded char siu, fish cake, half cooked egg, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, corn, pickled ginger, green onion, spicy oil and spicy sauce, in a soy sauce base.

I don’t know where to start with this dish. Again, the flavor is over the top and amazing. The sweetness of the corn mesh’s with the complex flavors of the broth.

This is a great entry-level ramen as well.

Ninja roll
Spicy crab, spicy tuna, avocado inside, topped with seared salmon, spicy mayo, eel sauce, and tobiko onion.

Another tasty roll, with sweet yet savory flavors at work.

It’s safe to say that I’ve finally broken my salmon fast after living in Oregon. (The place was lousy with it, putting salmon in places it had no business being in.)

Japanese-style fried chicken
A soft breading, nothing like American fried chicken. Full of flavor, very tender, and comes with a tasty sauce that is reminiscent of Big Mac sauce.

If you haven’t yet been to Ichiban, don’t wait. Go for lunch, dinner, whatever you please - just make sure you go. They are not playing around when it comes to food OR their service. 2 fantastic visits in a row, less than 28 hours apart, tells me that they’re here to stay.

Thanks for the good food, friends. Happy to have you in our community!

01/08/2024

Love seeing others helping out restaurants!!

Meet Shane Weltikol,Battalion Chief of the Mandan City Fire Department, North Dakota.I recently had the opportunity to s...
29/07/2024

Meet Shane Weltikol,
Battalion Chief of the Mandan City Fire Department, North Dakota.

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Shane of the Mandan Fire Department. It was a great experience, and I learned a lot. I’m thankful to know there are men and women like Shane who have a passion for helping others. Their example is one we can all learn from.

In September, Shane will hit his 20 year anniversary for service with the Mandan Fire Department. When you see him out and about this year, be sure to both congratulate him on the milestone and thank him for his service!
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Find the full interview here:
https://www.phillipschultz.com/public-heroes/mandan-fire-department
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Phil— What’s your life like outside of work? What do you do for fun?

Shane— I’m a busy guy even when I’m not here. I have quite a few hobbies, and one of those is building houses. I own a construction company so I do that on the side. I’m not a giant builder, but I try to do one or two per year just to do it. I really enjoy it and it’s something that keeps my hands busy. I love the challenge, and am not one to shy away from a challenge. If I don’t know how to do something, I’m going to teach myself how to do it.

I’ve always had that mentality. My wife is the same, too. She’s been a paramedic for Metro Ambulance for 17 years. We have a really cool relationship, we’ve been together for about 12 years, married for 10. We just understand each other. She understands I might have to leave at 3 am, and I understand that she’s getting called in at 3 am as well.

We have four kids in total; one myself, two herself, and we have one together. It’s a broad range. We have a 25-year-old that’s getting ready to get married and we have an 8-year-old at home. It’s a bit of a different dynamic but it’s pretty cool.
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Phil— How did you get your start with the fire department?

Shane— I’m a third generation firefighter, and I started as an EMT in Watford City when I was 16. My grandpa was a firefighter, and my father was a firefighter who ended up as a fire chief for 18 years. My brother is a fire chief for Devil’s Lake Rural. I have an uncle who’s a fire chief, and another uncle that’s a safety officer. I have a whole bunch of family members that are devoted to the fire and EMS service.

At one point, it was me, my brother, my mom and my dad; all four of us were involved in emergency services. My mom has since retired. Growing up, I watched my dad who was a volunteer fireman leave the house at all hours at the drop of a hat. It was intriguing to me that someone would give so much back to their community without, you know, having any “payback” ever, or so it seemed. It taught us a lot, all of us.

I have decided to dedicate my life to helping other people, and whatever the toll on me is, well, I’m prepared to pay it. That’s where I’ve landed on this.
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Phil— I admire your dedication to serving others.

Shane— I don’t see it as being different than any other career. Yes, the danger is an element, I get that. But whether you’re a fireman or a chef, it’s about dedication. If you have the work ethic and you make the personal choice to put in the time to your profession and dedicate yourself to it, that’s what matters.

It is what you want to do with your life, and if you’re committed to it and you have passion for it, and give it your all, I mean, that’s all that matters. That’s how the results are seen and felt.
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Phil— That’s an interesting point, the similarity in dedication and focus between chefs & firefighters.

Tell us about your best day on the job. What’s the first that comes to mind?

Shane— Oh boy, too many. I’ve had a lot of best days. I think I’ll give you a more general answer rather than a specific day. I’ve been asked this question a lot, you know, by reporters coming in with this question and expecting me to say, ‘oh, it’s the day I saved a life,’ or, ‘the day I rescued somebody from a fire.’ Those are great answers, 100% they are great answers.

I’ve had those moments in my career, and they’re amazing, but, do you know what else is amazing? The moments where I realized I’ve affected change in a troubled kid who we’ve been asked to speak with at the high school, because they’re not doing good in class or whatever it may be. Those moments are important.

I could tell you about a time I pulled a gumball from a two -year-old’s throat and made him start breathing again, sure. That’s a real story. I could tell you about a hockey player on an adult hockey league that went into cardiac arrest, and we got there and shocked him with the defibrillator, and the guy still plays hockey today. There’s a lot of those moments, yes, but I don’t think that question can be summed up in short statements.

It’s so much more encompassing than that. In my position, being second in command, I’m honored to be a part of so much. Even if I’m in front of my computer doing admin work, that work still affects change amongst our firefighters where they can take what is done in the office and put it in practice on the calls where it counts.

There’s so much good in this job, I can’t just pick a single day or even a single angle of the work we do.
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Want to continue reading? Click the link to read more!
https://www.phillipschultz.com/public-heroes/
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This is the second installment in our series entitled, ‘Public Heroes,’ which aims to highlight our local Public Heroes and the impactful organizations they work within.
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29/07/2024

The more time I spend doing social media work, the more I understand the dead internet theory. Keep in mind that the internet has always been a surveillance project that is focused on monitoring citizens every move.

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“The dead Internet theory is a theory that asserts that the Internet now consists mainly of bot activity and automatically generated content manipulated by algorithmic curation to intentionally manipulate the population and minimize organic human activity.

Proponents of the theory believe these bots were created intentionally to help manipulate algorithms and boost search results in order to manipulate consumers.

Some proponents of the theory accuse government agencies of using bots to manipulate public perception.

The date given for this "death" is generally around 2016 or 2017.

The dead Internet theory has gained traction because many of the observed phenomena are quantifiable, such as increased bot traffic, repetitive similar comments, and increased divisive messaging.”

Meet Mersiha Arapovic,Firefighter with Mandan City Fire Department-I had the privilege of sitting down with Mersiha and ...
27/07/2024

Meet Mersiha Arapovic,
Firefighter with Mandan City Fire Department
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I had the privilege of sitting down with Mersiha and learning about her experiences as a firefighter & paramedic. The drive behind this woman is incredible, and is evidence of her passion to help others.

Having a firefighter in my family, I am thankful to share a spotlight on the heroes in our local communities. Too often their jobs go thankless, without anyone knowing what they truly go through.

What the public is unaware of, the public is ungrateful for. This is why it’s important to know what our heroes are going through, so that we may support them in ways that are truly needed.

I’m thankful for our Public Heroes, like Mersiha, who consistently put their lives on the line to save others from danger. They truly are a special type of human, and we are blessed to have them amongst us.
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Find the full interview here:
https://www.phillipschultz.com/public-heroes/mandan-fire-department-1

And follow Phillip Schultz Images for more!
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Phil— What has been your best day on the job?

Mersiha— While working here, I went through paramedic school. It’s not a requirement to work here, you just have to be an EMT, but I wanted to go further.

The guys here really supported me, and they pushed me. And when I finally passed my national registry, ‘cause it took a couple of times, I felt the love and support from the people here. It was like the entire time they knew I was going to do it, even when I was doubting myself. Just them being there and celebrating with me, I swear they celebrated me more than I celebrated myself.

Oh my God, why am I tearing up just talking about this. And even to this day, they will look at me during a medical call and ask what I want to do in the situation. I’ve never felt more appreciated than I do here.
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Phil— What’s been the worst day on the job?

Mersiha— I don’t like talking about this. There’s a lot. I’ll try and explain the best I can.

We were dispatched to a young child who was unresponsive. When we got there, bystanders were performing CPR and we began providing aid. It was in an apartment building and, of course, not on the first floor. We immediately knew we had to get this child to the hospital and I, I picked him up and I just hauled ass downstairs. We got him onto a stretcher and we continued doing CPR and everything that was possible. His downtime was unknown, but it was clear to every single first responder that we were going to continue, no matter what. It doesn’t matter if there seems to be no life present, we were going to continue.

We went to the hospital and in the moment I wasn’t getting emotional. But right after I left the patients room, I just, the emotions just flooded out of me and I broke down. It was so hard. When you see a child in distress and you’re trying to do everything you can for that kid, it just— that child didn’t deserve it, you know? And watching him be limp, you know he’s never coming back. It was so hard.

That was probably my hardest day ever in this field of work.
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Phil— How did you keep going?

Mersiha— I remember being at the hospital and another responder was there, and I wasn’t crying. I was upset, but I was trying to hold it all in. He came over and said, “are you okay? Like, how are you doing?” Immediately I started bawling my eyes out.

I think what helps is the people around you. Whether it’s the fire department or it’s metro [paramedics], no matter what call we go on, especially if it’s a critical call, people are struggling to get over that. We have a full debriefing afterward. And if we somehow don’t have a debriefing, you can always call somebody, and there’s always somebody that’s going to check on you. Because, they know. They know.

It’s always hard when you see someone that, you know, might not come back. Or when you know your patient is gone. You’re going to be emotional, and that’s why we have to work together as a team. It’s a support system, and we’re all working together and are here to provide emotional support. That’s one of the main reasons why I can keep going.
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Want to continue reading? Click the link to read more!
https://www.phillipschultz.com/public-heroes/
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This is the first installment in our series entitled, ‘Public Heroes,’ which aims to highlight our local Public Heroes and the impactful organizations they work within.
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Had breakfast at Ohm's Café the other day before golfing at Prairie West. This is one of two cafes I recommend to anyone...
24/07/2024

Had breakfast at Ohm's Café the other day before golfing at Prairie West. This is one of two cafes I recommend to anyone visiting the Bismarck-Mandan area.

Ohm’s Cafe is located at 808 W Main St, Mandan, ND

I ordered a fully loaded omelette minus the mushrooms, and it was incredible. I can’t say I’ve ever had a bad meal here, and this omelette was no different - delicious.

I always order my hashbrowns extra crispy (I want hashbrowns not hashwhites, ya know?) and they delivered exactly that. Deliciously crispy golden brown hashbrowns. Couldn’t ask for more!

The caramel rolls are delicious, too. A must have for me!

I always enjoy stopping in at Ohm’s. Thanks for the good food, friends!

22/07/2024

Hello, friends! I'm currently looking for more real estate clients to work with.

If you are an agent or know of an agent who needs photography services, please tag them below or send this post their way.

Thanks in advance for your help. Have a great week!

By implementing chinampas, or floating gardens, the Aztecs managed to nurture a population of 200,000 in a harsh and mar...
16/07/2024

By implementing chinampas, or floating gardens, the Aztecs managed to nurture a population of 200,000 in a harsh and marshy environment.

This groundbreaking agricultural technique not only thrived in adverse conditions but also highlighted the Aztecs' progressive approach.

In light of current global concerns about food security and environmental sustainability, could revisiting ancient practices such as chinampas pave the way for innovative and sustainable farming methods in modern societies?

Meet Mersiha Arapovic,Firefighter with Mandan City Fire Department-I had the privilege of sitting down with Mersiha and ...
15/07/2024

Meet Mersiha Arapovic,
Firefighter with Mandan City Fire Department
-

I had the privilege of sitting down with Mersiha and learning about her experiences as a firefighter & paramedic. The drive behind this woman is incredible, and is evidence of her passion to help others.

Having a firefighter in my family, I am thankful to share a spotlight on the heroes in our local communities. Too often their jobs go thankless, without anyone knowing what they truly go through.

What the public is unaware of, the public is ungrateful for. This is why it’s important to know what our heroes are going through, so that we may support them in ways that are truly needed.

I’m thankful for our Public Heroes, like Mersiha, who consistently put their lives on the line to save others from danger. They truly are a special type of human, and we are blessed to have them amongst us.
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Find the full interview here:
https://www.phillipschultz.com/public-heroes/mandan-fire-department-1

And follow Phillip Schultz Images for more!
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Phil— Hi, Mersiha! What’s your life like outside of work? What do you do for fun?

Mersiha— I really enjoy going to the gym and weight lifting! I have my mom and sister here so I spend a lot of time with them. And my dog, of course. He’s a half lab, quarter pit, quarter husky mix. He’s the sweetest!

My family is from Bosnia but we immigrated to Germany in the 90’s, where I was born. Before moving here, I lived in Clearwater, Florida. I lived there for around 15 years before coming up here.

My family is from Dubica but fled the violence there. That’s why I was born in Germany. It was my mom, my dad, and my sister, and then we went to Germany, and we stayed there until I was 5 or 6 and then moved to America. My dad wanted to go to Florida and my mom wanted to go to Chicago. We chose Florida because my dad had people he knew that were going there.
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Phil— Have you had a chance to visit your home country?

Mersiha— I was just there recently! It was amazing, all I did was eat. One of my favorite foods is Cevapi, which is like these sausage links that they fry up and then you have this ginormous thick pita bread that they fry in the grease from the meat. You use your hands a lot of the time, ripping off pieces of the bread with pieces of sausage, top it with onions and tomatoes and dip it in a sauce. I had it probably 5 times while I was back.

They have crazy ice cream flavors over there, too, and I’m a sweets girl. They had everything from a Red Bull flavor to a Nutella flavor. It was all delicious. I just want to travel everywhere and enjoy the food!
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Phil— How did you get involved with the Mandan FD? Why did you get involved with fighting fires?

Mersiha— I got bored with my regular job when I was doing security. I felt like I wasn’t going anywhere, and I got online and started searching for jobs, and I ended up finding this. I got hired on part-time and I fell in love with it. After a few years I was hired full time.

When I was a part-timer, I didn’t know anything about it. I was out of my comfort zone, trying new things. We were doing all these different types of training; I’d never used a halligan before, or a chainsaw. I’ve never done any of this, you know? I loved that.

We always think we know what a firefighter does, but they do so much more. The people here are amazing, and the way they have treated me is amazing.

It didn’t matter if I didn’t know how to do something, they have always been quick to help or help me learn. I can ask any question, even a stupid question, and nobody here will laugh. When you spend 48 hours with people that you work with, you’re basically family. Like, I gotta sleep next to you while you’re snoring. We gotta wake up at three o’clock in the morning for a call. We eat together, you know? You’re either going to like this person or you’re gonna hate them, and I love them all. They’re my family.

I could call anyone here at any hour of the day or night, and they would answer. And I would do the same in a second.
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Want to continue reading? Click the link to read more!
https://www.phillipschultz.com/public-heroes/
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This is the first installment in our series entitled, ‘Public Heroes,’ which aims to highlight our local Public Heroes and the impactful organizations they work within.
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15/07/2024

I just realized I never got around to doing this! Is there any interest?🤔

15/07/2024

Hello, friends! Tomorrow I’ll be releasing the first of two interviews with the Mandan City Fire Department.

These interviews share an amazing look behind the scenes of these local heroes and some of what they go through on a day to day basis.

The first interview is scheduled for 11 am, I hope you enjoy reading.

Let’s get these heroes the recognition they deserve!

This sounds like fun!!
14/07/2024

This sounds like fun!!

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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from Hua Hin beach, Thailand. I’m wishing all of you the best year in your lives yet, full of happiness, health and success. Here’s to the best year yet!

The food in Bangkok is so good! Pang brought me to District 21, a new shopping center in Bangkok, so we could explore the massive food court together. I love it! More food content coming soon!

Hey, friends! We have some fun stuff coming in 2023 that I'm pretty excited about. There's a new community on the way! Similar to our food communities we've come to love, North Dakota Eats & BisMan Eats, the idea behind this new community is to explore North Dakota as a whole and share our positive experiences for everyone else to enjoy, too! This will be a great way to boost our small town economies while having fun, memorable weekends with our family and friends. What can you expect to see in this new community? For me, I'll be sharing a lot of photos, videos, and interviews. I plan to explore more local nature trails, enjoy our rivers while kayaking, do a lot of camping, and of course include a mention of the restaurants I visit along my road trips. I'd like to interview some of the leaders in our states many recreational scenes, too, and learn the lesser-known history behind our favorite places. How you choose to explore North Dakota is entirely up to you. We just hope you'll share it with us, too! If you're interested in being a part of this, please reach out and let me know. We're looking for others who want to explore our beautiful state and share it with the world via photos, videos, articles, music etc. Let's talk! The group will be announced soon! —— *Does this mean the food work is coming to an end? Not at all. Instead, North Dakota Eats will become a main priority as was always the goal, and BisMan Eats won't be left behind, either. Plenty more on the way! —— **Footage is from North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. Shot with DJI Mavic Pro and Canon 5D Mark IV.

Downtown Bismarck, North Dakota. 12:08 am, January 1st, 2023
Downtown Bismarck, North Dakota. 12:08 am, January 1st, 2023

Happy to hear the fireworks. Happy new year, everyone!

Downtown Bismarck is open again!
Downtown Bismarck is open again!

Well, at least that’s over! Downtown Bismarck is open again and parking is available. (Squished, but available.) Thankful for the crews that are working 24/7 to clear the roads. Keep up the great work!

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