My wife, our chihuahua Poppy and I drove up to the Wisconsin Dells for my grandson’s 13th birthday. At a great place, I ordered sea bass because it was the only thing on the menu I hadn’t tried. The waiter brought it out on a white plate, crisped and carmelized […]
I have often found that the hard work and time devoted to making baked beans from scratch is a wasted effort when the tasty, and already prepared Bush’s beans, simple sit on the grocery stores shelves. I’ve worked on many recipes over the years and after experimenting multiple times in […]
I’ve tried many grits recipes and experimanted forever. I finally came up with a recipe we think is as good as restarant quality grits, though the Riverhouse in Louisville may have a solid rival. These grits are simply frickin delicious and even better with brown butter shrimp on top. Grit […]
After much searching, we have finally discovered a gem of a restaurant in our hometown of La Grange, Kentucky. Hannah and Carlos, who recently relocated from bustling Brooklyn, New York, have opened up Madeline’s Nibbles and Wine with a bang. Drawing on their extensive experience in the fast-paced world of […]
As we continue to expand our recommended list of restaurants in Louisville, we highly urge you to pay a visit to The River House. This elegant and upscale seafood restaurant is nestled right on the edge of the Ohio River, offering breathtaking views from its patio seating area. Even on […]
Bisque is much more than just a soup – it’s a decadent indulgence for the taste buds. With its velvety texture and intense flavor, this French classic surpasses any store-bought broth or stock. Traditionally made with crustaceans such as lobster, crab, or crayfish, a bisque is a smooth and creamy […]
Mussels are a favorite but not often freshly available in our region. When they are, we use an old recipe learned from our time living on the East Coast.
I’ll never forget when I discovered the beauty of a smoker, and all the things I could learn to smoke, like salmon. This recipe became a favorite of granddaughter Arianna after she visited us in Kentucky. Over the years we tried many methods to produce smoked salmon but we found […]
We lived all over the country and have purchased 13 different homes from coast to coast. However, we spent several years in Wisconsin living near Madison and Green Bay. Just North of Green Bay is a place called Door County. It’s a great place for a getaway and loaded with […]
Of course almost everyone loves bang bang shrimp but our Grand Son-In-Law Jeff seemed to love them most of all. As a result, we did the research and experimented until we were able to develop a recipe that rivaled those restaurant quality shrimp, so easily devoured as appetizers. We added […]