I can see why one of Milwaukee’s top 5 restaurants for 2013 is La Merenda. It has a terrific selection of small plate/tapas style dishes from all over the world. Although in Italian, merenda means “early snack”, their small plate dishes could certainly boast that they are much more than that. The location was adapted from an old woodworking shop and is bright and full … Read more One of Milwaukee’s Top 5 Restaurants in 2013 – La Merenda
Braise, a Community Supported Restaurant (CSR) in Milwaukee
I am a member of a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) in California called Talley Farms. From them, I receive a bi-weekly box of seasonal fruits and vegetables all sourced at local farms. Braise, a Community Supported Restaurant (CSR) in Milwaukee, supports its local farmers and artisan producers through the use of their products in their restaurant. They have also created Braise Restaurant Supported Agriculture (RSA) to … Read more Braise, a Community Supported Restaurant (CSR) in Milwaukee
I’ve gone to Fig Heaven!
My wonderful tennis friend, Penny, shared some of her homegrown figs with me recently. They have accompanied Marinated, Grilled Lamb Chops in a Walnut, Fig and Goat Cheese Salad and are also showcased in homemade Fig Jam. I devoured some of the fig jam atop of softened Triple Creme Brie cheese served on Whole Wheat & Flax Seed Crackers and as a result I’ve gone to fig heaven! The … Read more I’ve gone to Fig Heaven!
The Best Cancer Fighting Berry – Blackberry!
Researchers have known for quite some time that berries contain antioxidants which help to fight cancer causing free radicals. A study at the University of Ohio has found that blackberries are the most potent cancer fighting berry of them all, by nearly 40 percent! Blackberries are packed full of anthocyanins, which are said to enhance heart health, protect against obesity and aid in the protection … Read more The Best Cancer Fighting Berry – Blackberry!
Put Old World Italian together with Farm to Table and you get Cento Ristorante in Madison, WI
One of the recently named best chefs in America, Chef Michael Pruett, has put Old World Italian together with Farm to Table at Cento Ristorante in Madison, WI. Pair that with Sommelier Caitlin Suemnicht’s remarkable wine list and you’ve got a winner! After perusing their wine list, we selected a 2008 bottle of Il Fauno di Arcanum, a 94 pt wine with a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet … Read more Put Old World Italian together with Farm to Table and you get Cento Ristorante in Madison, WI
Milwaukee has a new “shareable plate” Hotspot!
Milwaukee has a new “shareable plate” hotspot and it’s name is All Purpose Bar & Kitchen. This was my first visit to Milwaukee and I landed in Walker’s Point among a mecca of new fabulous restaurants! The outside of All Purpose was unassuming and almost invisible hiding the modern, cool space inside. Their menu portrays dishes from all around the globe in a fun and eclectic … Read more Milwaukee has a new “shareable plate” Hotspot!
Finally, A Great Mexican Restaurant in Paso!
Fish Gaucho, a new restaurant brought to Paso from the the successful Pappy McGregor’s Pub & Grill folks, is a winner! Finally, we have a great Mexican restaurant in Paso. Fish Gaucho serves California Mexican fare as well as housing a superb selection of tequilas and quality mixed drinks. We have had numerous Mexican restaurants in Paso come and go and none of them seemed to understand the … Read more Finally, A Great Mexican Restaurant in Paso!
Be sure not to Sidestep the Sidecar Restaurant in SLO.
I can’t tell you how many times I have gone to Big Sky Cafe and never paid attention to the cute restaurant just a couple doors away. You must be sure not to sidestep the Sidecar Restaurant in SLO as you will definitely be impressed! From the street view looking into their restaurant you will see their natural and inventive decor, which will entice you to enter … Read more Be sure not to Sidestep the Sidecar Restaurant in SLO.
Three Summer Staples make an Amazing Meal!
I love finding great recipes in remote places. I came across an article titled “The Power of 3”, in my August 2014 Oprah Magazine. It was utilizing Corn, Cucumber and Tomato as the three summer staples that make an amazing meal. There were 3 recipes with this combination and I opted to try the Corn Cakes with Cucumber Sour Cream. Just shy of the total … Read more Three Summer Staples make an Amazing Meal!
Two New Ideas for Steak!
My doctor recently told me that I was low in iron and she recommended some supplements along with a suggestion to eat more red meat. I had been focusing my menu’s mainly on fruits and vegetables with chicken and fish lately. This prompted me to find some new interesting recipes for meat and I found two new ideas for steak to share with you. They are both absolutely delicious and each … Read more Two New Ideas for Steak!