The Saeco Classico/ Saeco Aroma Espresso Machine is a pretty solid unit with a decent pump. It by no means matches the sheer pumping...
Tomato Canning Time?
Interesting canning links and notes: The National Center For Home Food Preservation USDA METHODS (I DON’T WANT TO USE A PRESSURE COOKER) A high-quality...
Chicken Brine
I had the opportunity to purchase a free range chicken at Hoffmanns in Cedarburg. The butcher kindly chopped the thing into pieces for me....
Salmon Cakes – Things to do with leftover salmon
Friends shared an over abundant dinner of salmon with us and insisted we take home leftovers. The next morning…. what to do with a...
Basil Pesto Chutney
Got a lot of basil in your garden? This basil pesto chutney is good alternative to pesto sauce, which tends to be loaded with...
Mint Chutney – Fast Alternate
1 large bunch of mint (1.5 – 2 cups packed) 1 lime juiced 3 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 roasted green chili pepper...
Corned Beef Easy Method
A pretty easy and simple recipe. Leftovers are great for corned beef hash, or cold sandwhiches. Usually the 4 lbs goes fast in our...
Washington County Fair – July 24-29
Not a FREE fair, but fun just the same. Get there during the day for a cheaper midway and no lines. http://www.wcfairpark.com/fair.php The tractor...
LW Dairy Suspends milk delivery for 10 weeks.
Our milk has been delivered each Thursday morning in glass bottles from a local dairy with fresh milk. We have become spoiled. And now...
Rare – Soul Food Tapas in Atlanta, GA.
This week I had the opportunity to dine at Rare, a tapas restaurant in Atlanta, GA. that specializes in soul food. So, really it’s...
Burger Wisconsin
I came across this website tonite for a New Zealand hamburger chain called Burger Wisconsin. They claim to have the best burgers in the...
Basic Crepe Recipe
3 eggs 1/4 cup melted butter 1/2 tsp salt 3-3.5 cups milk 2 cups flour Whisk to combine all ingredients. Allow to rest for...
Peach Tomatoes at the Herb Sale
Picked up Peach Tomato plant today at the Herb Society of America Wisconsin Unit’s annual herb plant sale at Concordia University. It’s the largest...
Chilie Verde v2
Tender and mild and ready in no time, this chilie verde is delicious, mild and rewarding. Eat this with tortillas, cheese, and fresh cilantro...
Sheboygan County Fair 2007 – Plymouth, WI
Sheboygan County Fair Fast Facts: Crap, the end of summer is here. I try to go to the Sheboygan County Fair in Plymouth, WI...
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